“Why” Does RC Mechanical Recommend Preventative Maintenance?
With regular maintenance you will prevent small problems from becoming big problems and ensure optimal performance of your comfort system. RC Mechanical and most brands recommend that your heating and ac equipment be serviced (2) two times a year: Once in the heating season and once in the cooling season. Call 731-885-2422 to be added to our Preventative Maintenance list.
Regular maintenance will:
- Provide longer lasting equipment
- Reduce utility bills
- Reduce repairs
- Provide a more comfortable indoor environment
- Protect your investment
“What” does RC Mechanical recommend:
Preventative Maintenance on Furnace:
- Test for carbon monoxide leaks
- Clean burner assembly if necessary
- Clean ignition assembly
- Clean blower motor if necessary
- Inspect filtration system
- Adjust blower components
- Lubricate moving parts as required
- Test and adjust safety controls
- Tighten electrical connections
- Calibrate thermostat if required
- Check flue
- Check combustion
- Inspect vent piping
- Inspect humidification system
- Inspect heat exchanger for cracks or restrictions
Preventative Maintenance on Air Conditioner
- Clean condenser coil
- Inspect evaporator coil if accessible
- Clean condensate drain
- Clean blower motor
- Inspect filtration system
- Adjust blower components
- Lubricate moving parts as required
- Inspect for refrigerant leaks
- Test condensate pump if applies
- Tighten electrical connections
- Test starting capabilities
- Measure air temperature differential
- Monitor refrigerant pressure
- Measure amperage and voltage
Preventative Maintenance on Air Handler
- Inspect evaporator coil
- Clean blower motor if required
- Inspect filtration system
- Adjust blower components
- Lubricate moving parts as required
- Test and adjust safety controls
- Tighten electrical connections
- Calibrate thermostat if required
- Inspect electrical heating elements
Winter Preventative Maintenance on Heat Pump
- Check condenser coil
- Clean condensate drain
- Check defrost controls
- Inspect auxiliary heaters
- Inspect filtration system
- Lubricate moving parts as required
- Inspect for refrigerant leaks
- Test condensate pump if needed
- Tighten electrical connections
- Test starting capabilities
- Measure air temperature differential
- Monitor refrigerant pressure
- Measure amperage and voltage