Preventative Maintenance

The benefits of getting your system checked twice a year

• Your equipment will operate at peak performance, which reduces your energy consumption and lowers your utility bills.
• A properly cleaned and tuned system will extend equipment life, thereby avoiding high repair bills.
• When you purchase a maintenance agreement at today's prices, you're protected from increased maintenance costs for the period of the agreement.
• Should you decide to sell your home your maintenance agreement is transferrable to the new owners, which increases the value of your home by indicating your system has been properly maintained.
• Think green! Improving the performance of your HVAC equipment not only saves you money on utility bills, it also saves our country's natural resources for future generations of Americans.
• You receive discounts (15%) on non-maintenance repairs, including parts and labor.
• Receive recommendations for proper maintenance and extending the life of your equipment from our technicians during your twice yearly check-ups.

Procedures Include:

• Clean or replace standard air filters. 1" size filters are replaced free of charge and other sized filters are replaced at a discounted rate.
• Inspect cleanliness of the outdoor condenser and clean as required.
• Inspect inside cooling coil. (Clean at discounted service rate, if necessary.
• Inspect condenser coil - clean as necessary
• Inspect primary and secondary drains
• Check and clean the evaporator/cooling coil condensate drain
• Inspect blower components - clean and/or adjust as necessary
• Lubricate all moving parts, where applicable
• Inspect and tighten all loose electrical connections
• Monitor air conditioner operating pressures for proper refrigerant charge
• Monitor voltage and amperage draw on all motors
• Monitor air conditioning and heating cycles
• Apply protective coating to outside unit
• Inspect heat exchanger and burners - vacuum and/or adjust as necessary
• Adjust gas pressure as necessary
• Inspect pilot operation - adjust as necessary
• Monitor flue draft for safe operation
• Inspect and test safety controls
• Adjust airflow for proper temperature rise
• Inspect heat anticipator settings
• Inspect thermostat operation
• Inspect for cracked heat exchanger
• Check the condition of the condenser circuit breakers and disconnect, if any
• Check the condition of the condenser control and power wiring
• Measure condenser current draw and voltage
• Inspect condenser contacts for pitting
• Check the refrigerant charge using either super heat or subcooling methods as appropriate (An extra charge may be quoted if refrigerant must be removed or added from the system)
• Measure pressure drop across the furnace filter
• Measure pressure drop across the evaporator/cooling coil

Costs:

The first unit is $199.95 for one year (This includes 2 check ups - Heating and Cooling). Each additional unit is $129.95 for one year. Additional savings are offered on two and three year plans. We also have plans for humidifiers, electronic air cleaners, Space-Guards and condensate pumps.

We also offer a 5% discount on the ESP price for homeowners 55 years and older.

Benefits of having a Maintenance Plan:

• 5% Off New Equipment Install
• 15% Discount on Repair Service (Parts or Labor)
• Improved Efficiency
• Improved Equipment Life
• Improved Safety
• Inflation Protection (As long as you keep your Maintenance Plan Active, the yearly price will never increase)
• Agreement is Transferable
• No extra fee for Emergency Service
• 1 Diagnostic Service call @ 50% off per year
• Agreement meets the requireements of most manufacturers to keep your manufacturer's warranty in effect.