Professional AC Maintenance Provides More Than Simple Cleanings
We all know that we should maintain all of our appliances. Still, we rarely find the time or motivation to do it ourselves. So should we pay someone to do the maintenance for us? Well, that feels like cheating. Most of us would rather have our AC break down than pay for someone else to do work we could have done ourselves.
But, can we do the job as well as the pros?
It turns out we can’t.
The average person can, at most, take care of simple maintenance procedures that will keep our AC chugging along. However, getting our systems back into prime condition takes a real professional. Thankfully the team at Swan Plumbing, Heating & Air of Denver are the people you need for all your AC maintenance needs.
Home Maintenance
Let’s face it, some of us can barely operate the toaster, let alone a precision machine like an air conditioner. Basic preventative maintenance is the most an inexperienced consumer should ever perform on their air conditioner. Depending on your level of comfort, this may include:
Combing The Vent Fins
Replacing the Air Filter
Cleaning The Evaporator Coil
Cleaning the Condensate Drain
Maintenance of this level should be relatively easy to handle and will only help improve regular performance. If your AC is suffering from serious problems, only a professional can diagnose your unit.
Professional AC Maintenance
If your AC seems to be struggling to keep up with your demands despite being well maintained, you should look into calling an expert. A professional technician can perform any of the regular maintenance you’ve missed as well as the more technical work that it needs. In addition to basic maintenance procedures, your service technician should, at the very least:
Calibrate Your Thermostat
Inspect The Unit’s Electrical Contacts
Lubricate Parts In Good Condition and Replace Worn Ones
Cycle The System On And Off
Recharge The Refrigerant And Fix Any Leaks
These few inspections are generally enough to keep your AC working and avoid costly breakdowns. However, most service technicians will perform a full 20-point inspection of your AC that should include:
Test Capacitors
Calibrate the Thermostat
Lubricate the Bearing
Examine Safety Devices
Clean the Indoor Coil
Examine the Fan’s Blade
Flush the Condensate Drain
Clean the Air Purifier
Examine the Ducts
Check the Condenser Coil
Clean the Condenser Coil
Examine the Service Valves
Test For Burnt Contacts
Check For Exposed Wiring
Examine Electrical Wiring Connections
Examine the Operation Of the Compressor
Monitor the Refrigerant’s Operating Pressures
Calculate Supply/Return Temperature Differential
Calculate the Blower Motor’s Amperage and Voltage
Inspect The Electrical Disconnect Box Proper Installation
If you’re not sure what all of that means, don’t worry. You don’t have to know everything about your AC because it is a professional’s job to maintain it appropriately.
Keeping Your AC In Perfect Condition Is A Professional’s Job
We would all like to take care of our repairs, but we must leave some things to professionals. Unless you plan on joining an AC repair school sometime soon, there is no way for you to take proper care of your air conditioner.
Not to mention that maintaining an air conditioner can be a dangerous job! Between all of the refrigerants, electrical wiring, and fans, there is no shortage of ways that you can hurt yourself.
Instead, leaving most AC maintenance to your local HVAC company is best. If you think hiring someone to maintain your AC is a waste of money well, then think again! Not only will regular maintenance help prevent breakdowns, but an efficient AC will also help you save on your utility bill. Altogether, you can be sure that maintaining your AC, especially with Swan, will only save you money in the long run.
