Preventative Maintenance. Priority Service. Peace of Mind.

As part of our mission to be transparent about what we do and empower your understanding of your home comfort system, we want to be sure customers understand what’s involved in a heating maintenance service. Here is the checklist our technicians work from when they come to your home to perform a tune-up on your heat pump, gas furnace, dual fuel system, or geothermal system:

• Change filter(s).
• Verify proper thermostat operation (responsiveness, button function, temperature reading, etc.)
• Clear primary drain and insert drain tablets.
• Inspect electrical components on outdoor unit, including disconnect. Check for burnt contacts and burnt or missing wires. Ensure everything is fastened properly.
• Check microfarad reading on capacitor if applicable.
• Check outdoor unit for any abnormal sounds during operation. Ensure fan blade is balanced.
• Verify proper refrigerant charge and amp draw with the system running at full speed and capacity.
• Evaluate overall condition of outdoor unit.
• Visually inspect evaporator coil if accessible. Check for dirt, oil residue, debris, growth, and overall condition.
• Inspect electrical components on indoor unit. Check for burnt, pinched, or disconnected wires.
• Inspect motor bearings for movement in the shaft or odd sounds.
• Test motor operation. Ensure proper amp draw and airflow.
• Inspect for any signs of condensate leakage or water staining in or around indoor equipment.
• Test electric heat if applicable. Confirm amp draw within specifications.
• Inspect readily accessible ductwork. Check for disconnected ducts, falling insulation, or pinched flex ducts.
• Verify proper air discharge temperature and return thermostat to customer’s preferred settings prior to departure.
• Gas Furnace Only: Flush internal drains for condensing furnace.
• Gas Furnace Only: Test furnace operation and verify proper ignition.
• Gas Furnace Only: Test draft inducer amp draw and operation.
• Gas Furnace Only: Check discharge air temperature and temperature rise.
• Geothermal Only: Verify water side for proper flow rates and check for leaks.

So you need an A/C tune-up – but what does that actually mean? When our HVAC technicians come out to your home to perform a maintenance service on your air conditioner, heat pump, or geothermal system, this is the checklist they work from. They’ll communicate any issues they may have found during your A/C service and answer any questions you may have about your system’s operation.

• Change filter(s).
• Verify proper thermostat operation (responsiveness, button function, temperature reading, etc.)
• Clear primary drain and insert drain tablets.
• Inspect electrical components on outdoor unit, including disconnect. Check for burnt contacts and burnt or missing wires. Ensure everything is fastened properly.
• Check microfarad reading on capacitor if applicable.
• Check outdoor unit for any abnormal sounds during operation. Ensure fan blade is balanced.
• Verify proper refrigerant charge and amp draw with the system running at full speed and capacity.
• Evaluate overall condition of outdoor unit.
• Visually inspect evaporator coil if accessible. Check for dirt, oil residue, debris, growth, and overall condition.
• Inspect electrical components on indoor unit. Check for burnt, pinched, or disconnected wires.
• Inspect motor bearings for movement in the shaft or odd sounds.
• Test motor operation. Ensure proper amp draw and airflow.
• Visually inspect evaporator coil if accessible. Check for dirt, oil residue, debris, growth, and overall condition.
• Inspect for any signs of condensate leakage or water staining in or around indoor equipment.
• Inspect readily accessible ductwork. Check for disconnected ducts, falling insulation, or pinched flex ducts.
• Verify proper air discharge temperature and return thermostat to customer’s preferred settings prior to departure.
• Geothermal Only: Verify water side for proper flow rates and check for leaks.

Many homeowners skip regular tune-ups on their ductless mini-split, believing that cleaning the filters periodically is enough. However, preventative maintenance performed by an experienced HVAC technician includes more than just cleaning filters and can help extend the life of your investment. Here’s what we do when we come to your home for mini-split maintenance:

• Clean washable filters.
• Verify proper thermostat/controls operation (responsiveness, temperature reading, etc.).
• Clear primary drain and insert drain tablets. Verify proper drainage.
• Inspect electrical components on outdoor unit, including disconnect. Check for burnt contacts and burnt or missing wires. Ensure everything is fastened properly.
• Check outdoor unit for any abnormal sounds during operation. Ensure fan blade is balanced.
• Verify proper refrigerant charge with system running at full speed and capacity.
• Evaluate overall condition of outdoor unit.
• Visually inspect evaporator coil if accessible. Check for dirt, oil residue, debris, growth, and overall condition.
• Inspect electrical components on indoor unit. Check for burnt, pinched, or disconnected wires.
• Rinse indoor coil with diluted TriPower.
• Verify proper temperature split.
• Verify proper air discharge temperature and return thermostat to customer’s preferred settings prior to departure.

Annual maintenance on your tankless water heater is imperative to remove scaling, ensure that your system is operating efficiently, and keep your manufacturer warranty intact. Here’s what our technicians do during a tankless water heater maintenance service:

• Check gas pressures using a manometer to ensure proper combustion.
• Flush the unit using a descaling solution to remove mineral buildup.
• Clean inlet screen if applicable.
• Test water heater operation prior to departure.