Benefits of Planned Maintenance

Did you know your heating and cooling equipment accounts for approximately half of your household energy costs throughout the year? The heavy activity of your system also leads to a lot of wear and tear. This makes it important to have your equipment inspected regularly so that fine-tuning can take place. HVAC maintenance plans are excellent for addressing these needs through pre-scheduled service.

What Is Planned Maintenance?

Much like a car, a house requires routine attention and maintenance to its HVAC components to assure long life and provide you with peace of mind.  You can protect your system, extend its life, and save money on your energy bills with a regular maintenance schedule.  With a preventive maintenance checkup or a one-time service, we provide not only maintenance for your heating and cooling equipment, but also assurance your system is functioning properly.  By not properly maintaining your HVAC equipment, you are robbing yourself of benefits, including:

• Improved energy efficiency levels
• Lower utility costs
• Better home comfort control
• Stronger circulation of air
• Early identification of worn or broken parts
• Reduction in seasonal repair needs
• Extension of system life
• Access to the latest information about trends in HVAC technology
• Assistance in planning for the eventual replacement of system components
• Help with home performance and indoor air quality questions
• Savings on repairs, equipment and additional services

A Planned Maintenance Agreement Includes:

• 2 maintenance service visits (one fall, one spring)
•  Basic Checklist
•  Inspect filter & replace if necessary (Pleated filters, Space-Guard filters & Humidifier pads are extra)
• Inspect, clean & recalibrate the thermostat
• Inspect all safety controls & check for visual defects
• Lubricate all moving parts
• Inspect, clean & adjust the fan blower & blower components
• Check all electrical connections on unit
• Check fan motor amperage against rating
• Check static pressure
• Spring Checklist
• Clean condenser coil
• Chemically treat drain pan and drain lines for sludge build-up and clean/flush condensate drain lines
• Inspect evaporator for restrictions and condition (does not include cleaning)
• Check starting capabilities
• Inspect capacitor
• Check compressor amperage against rating
• Check system for proper refrigerant charge
• Check temperature drop at evaporator coil
• Cycle system for proper operation
• Fall Checklist
• Check all electrical wiring for loose connections & damaged insulation
• Inspect flue for restrictions
• Inspect for cracks in heat exchanger
• Clean Burners
• Check safety controls for proper operation
• Check and adjust gas pressure
• Inspect heat strips & check amperage rating
• Measure temperature rise
• Test for Carbon Monoxide
• Cycle system for proper operation
• 10% discount on any repair
• Priority service scheduling
• Itemized list of service

Why do I need a service twice a year?

Service is needed before the start of each cooling and heating season.  Different maintenance procedures are performed for your cooling system than for your heating system.  Because your comfort system works so hard during the year, a number of components need adjustment, calibration, lubrication, and cleaning each year.  Your system will still work for a time without the maintenance, but not as efficiently.

Routine maintenance will prevent potential problems from becoming major malfunctions with the system that could result in replacement of key system components.  Without maintenance it is not a question of, “Will my equipment fail?” but rather, “When will my equipment fail?”   With a Planned Maintenance Agreement from Elite Service Co, you can rest assured in the knowledge that your equipment is being maintained and is running in peak condition.

 

For more information about our Planned Maintenance Agreements, call Libbie at 918.610.7300!