HVAC Maintenance Plan in Paso Robles, CA and Surrounding Areas

Benefits of Preventive HVAC Maintenance

Regular HVAC maintenance offers a number of benefits for your family and your budget. Here are some of the following benefits of investing in routine maintenance:

• Dependable long-term comfort for you and your family
• Less wear and tear on HVAC system components
• Better indoor air quality
• Fewer equipment breakdowns
• Lower utility bills
• Greater return on your investment
• Reduced likelihood of requiring emergency HVAC repairs

Preventive Maintenance Services

Bi-annual preventive maintenance will ensure that your system runs as efficiently as possible. We will perform the following tasks, depending on the unit:

Outdoor Units

• Inspect unit for proper refrigerant level and adjust if necessary
• Clean dirt, leaves and debris from inside cabinet
• Inspect base pan for restricted drain openings – remove obstructions as necessary
• Inspect coil and cabinet – clean as needed
• Inspect fan motor and fan blades for wear and damage – on older models, lubricate as needed
• Inspect control box, associated controls/accessories, wiring and connections. Controls may include contactors, relays, circuit boards, capacitors, sump heat and other accessories. All control box and electrical parts should be checked for wear or damage.
• Inspect compressor and associated tubing for damage

Indoor Units

• Inspect and clean blower assembly (includes blower housing, blower wheel and motor
• On older models, lubricate motor and inspect and replace fan belt if needed
• Check combustion blower housing for lint and debris and clean as necessary
• Inspect evaporator coil, drain pan and condensate drain lines. Clean as needed.
• Inspect for gas leaks in gas furnaces
• Inspect burner assembly – clean and adjust as needed
• Inspect ignition system and safety controls – clean and adjust as needed
• Inspect heat exchanger or heating elements
• Inspect flue system – check for proper attachment to the furnace, any dislocated sections and for the signs of corrosion. Replace if necessary.
• Inspect control box, associated controls, wiring and connections
• Clean or replace air filters
• Inspect conditioned airflow system (ductwork) – check for leaks

While Your System Is Operating

• Monitor system starting characteristics and capabilities
• Listen for abnormal noise
• Search for source of unusual odors
• Monitor air conditioning and heat pump systems for correct refrigerant charge
• Measure outdoor dry bulb temperature
• Measure indoor dry and wet bulb temperature
• Measure high and low side system pressures
• Monitor gas furnace for correct line and manifold gas pressure – make pressure adjustments as needed
• Measure temperature rise and adjust airflow as needed
• Check vent system for proper operation
• Monitor system for correct line and load volts/amps
• Monitor system operation per manufacturer’s specifications
• Provide system operation report and recommend repairs or replacement as necessary

NOTE: Manufacturers recommend all maintenance and service work be performed by a professional air conditioning and heating dealer that holds the appropriate credentials to install and service air conditioning and heating equipment.

Preventive Maintenance Services from the Pros

When scheduled on a regular basis, our precision HVAC tune-ups help keep your system functioning at peak efficiency and maximum effectiveness throughout the cooling or heating season. If your system is due for maintenance, give us a call to schedule your service. To make regular equipment maintenance even easier and more affordable than usual, ask about our preventive HVAC maintenance plans.