Maintenance
Keep your system running right!
At Arctic Air, we’ve found that regular preventative maintenance is one of the best investments that you can make in regards to your heating and cooling system. We know that your HVAC system costs a lot, and we want to help you get the most out of it.Our annual maintenance plan includes a spring and fall visit to your home. We typically perform spring tuneups between February – May, and fall tune ups between September-December.
To see exactly what we do on each visit, check out the lists below.
Not only is regular maintenance required for most manufacturer’s warranties, but it also provides a number of additional benefits to you.
The biggest 4 are:
- Improve the heating and cooling performance of your system
- Reduce your monthly operation costs
- Prevent many avoidable repairs (and reduce the cost of other repairs)
- Increase the life of your HVAC system
It takes a lot to keep your system in tiptop shape.
Here are just some of the items we take care of while we are at your home.
Heating Assembly
- Check burners
- Check gas value and pressure
- Clean pilot assembly
- Adjust flame
- Clean flame sensor
- Heat exchanger analysis
Electrical
- Test blower capacitor
- Check motor amps
- Test primary relay
- Test electric heat kit
- Measure heat kit amps
- Test limit switches
Additional
- Check filter
- Check flue pipe for leaks
- Clear condensate drain
- Run defrost cycle
- Review thermostat
- Clean indoor coil
Compressor
- Test refrigerant level
- Measure suctions pressure
- Measure head pressure
- Check voltage and amps
- Review oil level and condition
- Leak check
Electrical
- Measure fan motor voltage and amps
- Test start and run capacitors
- Adjust fan pulleys and belts
- Check motor bearings
- Clean electrical connections
- Review wiring
- Test contactors
Other
- Check coil fins
- Clean outdoor coil
- Measure temperature differences
- Check air filter
- Review thermostat operation
See what other organizations say about preventative maintenance.
Energy Star
Energy Star has put together a detailed guide on maximizing the performance of your HVAC system, and include an in depth look at the maintenance process.
Department of Energy
The Department of Energy has a list of regular maintenance items, including some that you can do yourself!
International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research
If you want something a little denser, check out this article from the International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research.
Indoor Air Quality Association
The Indoor Air Quality Association has a list of 6 reasons why maintenance is essential.
