Steps That Should Be Covered with Your Home HVAC Tune-Up

You count on your HVAC system for home comfort throughout the year. The last thing you want is for the AC to shut down on a scorching summer day or the heater to malfunction on a cold winter night. The best approach to keep your heating and cooling system from breaking is to arrange for a regular HVAC inspection with Parker Pearce Service Experts 

Why Does My HVAC System Require Maintenance? 

Your HVAC system sits behind ceilings and floors, so it’s not hard to forget about it. However, a neglected system is likely to work less efficiently, malfunction more regularly, and come to the end of its working life more quickly. 

The point of an HVAC tune-up is to keep your furnace functioning properly throughout the year. 

In the process, you can potentially: 

• Reduce your heating and cooling costs 
• Have fewer costly repairs 
• Add years to your system’s life 

Besides that, it’s required by manufacturers to keep your warranty in good standing. As a result of these pluses, the cost of maintaining your HVAC system is an investment that pays for itself. 

It’s recommended to arrange maintenance yearly for each HVAC system. This means requesting an appointment for your AC every spring and having your furnace inspected and cleaned every fall. With this timing, you prep the correct system to perform at its strongest in the approaching cooling or heating season. 

What to Expect During Air Conditioning and Furnace Maintenance with Parker Pearce Service Experts 

When you hire Parker Pearce Service Experts for heating and cooling tune-ups, expect our ACE-certified repair techs to perform a thorough visual inspection and cleaning. Your AC or furnace may or may not need additional service, depending on what the tech discovers. 

Here’s a full list of the steps we complete during a system inspection and Precision Tune-Up: 

1. Check and put in a new air filter, if necessary 

2. Examine open space near the equipment 

3. Validate installation quality 

4. Protect correct system operation 

5. Adjust the thermostat 

6. Survey safety controls 

7. Calculate voltage and amperage 

8. Confirm start-up and heating/cooling cycles 

9. Check and clean blower components 

10. Chart system airflow 

11. Measure temperature rise 

12. Examine and secure all electrical connections 

13. Grease all moving parts 

14. Measure and fine-tune the refrigerant charge, if necessary 

15. Examine and clean the condenser and evaporator coils 

16. Examine the condensate drain and use biocide treatment, if required 

Book an HVAC Inspection with Us Right Away 

We are happy to offer premium air conditioning and furnace maintenance in Gaithersburg. In addition to doing one-time visits, we also have HVAC service memberships to enhance the benefits of regular tune-ups. We make sure that our visit is a hassle-free appointment, with a friendly, knowledgeable team available to answer your questions and meet your needs. You can depend on us for Expert service that comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!* 

If you need to schedule your next furnace or AC service, contact us at 301-476-4577 to request an appointment with us now. 

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