| The Importance of Preventative Maintenance Preventative Maintenance = Savings! Think about how you take care of your car. Sure, most people can handle the little stuff - checking and topping off fluids, keeping tires inflated to the correct pressure and changing the wiper blades. But, to keep your car operating at its best, you need an occasional tune-up from a trained professional. Your heating and cooling system is no different. To get the best performance and dependability from your system, it's vital to have a professional perform routine checks in the spring and in the fall. SPRING MAINTENANCE In the spring, Piper Air and Mechanical will check a heat pump or air conditioner for all or some of the following: Operating pressures Refrigerant charge Filter condition Compressor Fan motor Capacitors Contactors Condensate drain Belts Crankcase heaters Evaporator Lubrication of moving parts Thermostats Electrical connections Amp draws FALL MAINTENANCE In the fall, Piper Air and Mechanical will check your furnace in the following areas: Burner and pilot assemblies Cracks in the heat exchanger Check the thermocouple Set the heat anticipator Test the electronic ignition Test the fan Test the limit switch Examine the filter and check vent piping Measure manifold gas pressure Measure temperature rise Carbon monoxide test Burner Adjustments Check and adjust belt tension Examine the draft diverter Lubricate the fan motor You wouldn’t drive your car without getting a tune up, replacing bald tires or changing the oil without expecting it to break down eventually. It's the same with your HVAC system. Regular, professional maintenance is recommended by all major manufacturers and in some cases, it is necessary to validate their warranty. Don’t take that chance with your system. |
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