Your air conditioner inspection includes the following checks and maintenance tasks:
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Refrigerant level testing and adjustment if needed to ensure your system has the proper amount of refrigerant for efficient operation
- Blower component testing and adjustment to deliver proper airflow through the cooling system
- Thermostat inspection to ensure your thermostat communicates properly with your air conditioner
- Electrical connection inspection and tightening to ensure motor voltage and current are correct, and secure electrical connections that improve safety and protect system components from damage
- Lubrication of moving parts in the blower motor to reduce friction, lowering electricity consumption
- Condensate drain inspection to ensure your drip pan and condensate drain lines are undamaged and draining correctly to prevent water damage and excess humidity in the home
- System control check to make sure your cooling system safely runs and that the cooling cycle stages are accurate
HOMEOWNER AIR CONDITIONING INSPECTION CHECKLIST - In addition to professional air conditioner maintenance, a homeowner’s air conditioning inspection checklist includes steps you need to take throughout the summer to ensure your air conditioner works at its best.
- Check furnace filters monthly. It’s easy for your furnace filter to become clogged with contaminants sooner over the summer because your system is infrequent use. Take a look at the filter each month to determine if a new change is necessary.
- Improve airflow through the home. Inspect all registers – make sure louvers are set to open. Keep all furniture, rugs, and other household items from blocking the registers to allow proper airflow through your cooling system and home.
- Clean your condenser. The outdoor unit is exposed to lawn debris such as grass clippings, mulch, leaves, twigs, and more. Every time you mow, brush away any buildup that has accumulated. Clear away any vegetation growing against your outdoor air conditioning unit.
- Reset your thermostat for summer. Household schedules often change in the summertime, so ensure your programmable thermostat has accurate and efficient set points for cooling season.
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- Inspect, test and calibrate controls and safety mechanisms
- Lubricate motors and bearings
- Measure amperage and voltage of blower
- Measure and record temperatures and system performance factors
- Check and adjust fan switch, pilot and pilot assembly
- Inspect and clean burners as needed
- Inspect heat exchanger for deterioration and cracks Measure and record carbon monoxide levels
- Inspect gas line and flue pipe for possible leaks
- Test and calibrate thermostat
- Check & clean air filter/replace at customer's option*
- Conduct overall system assessment
- Review findings, make recommendations and discuss any concerns
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