HEATING AND HEAT PUMPS

 Keeping you cozy

Fall Heat check 37 point heat check

Gas Furnace

• Inspect and clean blower assembly (includes blower housing, blower wheel and motor)
• On older models, lubricate motor and inspect and replace fan belt if needed
• Check combustion blower housing for lint and debris and clean as necessary
• Inspect evaporator coil, drain pan and condensate drain lines. Clean as needed
• Inspect for gas leaks in gas furnaces
• Inspect burner assembly—clean and adjust as needed
• Inspect ignition system and safety controls—clean and adjust as needed
• Inspect heat exchanger or heating elements
• Inspect flue system—check for proper attachment to the furnace, any dislocated sections, and for signs of corrosion. Replace if necessary.
• Inspect control box, associated controls, wiring and connections
• Clean or replace air filters provided by customer
• Inspect conditioned airflow system (ductwork)—check for leaks
• WHILE YOUR SYSTEM IS OPERATING
• Monitor system starting characteristics and capabilities
• Listen for abnormal noise
• Search for source of unusual odors
• Measure outdoor dry bulb temperature
• Measure indoor dry and wet bulb temperature
• Measure high and low side system pressures
• Monitor gas furnace for correct line and manifold gas pressure—make adjustments as needed
• Measure temperature rise and adjust airflow as needed
• Check vent system for proper operation
• Monitor system for correct line and load volts/amps
• Monitor system operation per manufacturer’s specifications
• Provide system operation report and recommend repairs or replacement as necessary

Heat Pump 30 point heat check

Indoor unit

• Cycle thermostat to verify operation of equipment.
• Chemically clean evaporator coil.
• Check blower wheel, housing, motor and capacitor.
• Inspect ductwork, return and supply plenums.
• Inspect drain pan and drain line.
• Trip safety switches to verify interruption of cooling system.
• Visually inspect indoor wiring and electrical connections.
• Check indoor disconnect.
• Check temperature drop across coil and check static pressure of duct system.
• Verify operation of Heat strips.
• Inspect heat strip controls.
• Visually inspect heat strips and measure amp draw

Outdoor unit

• Clean condenser coil.
• Inspect wiring and electrical connections.
• Inspect contactor and check voltage across coil and contacts.
• Check microfarad readings of capacitors.
• Check amp draw on compressor and outdoor fan motor.
• Inspect equipment pad, condenser coils and outdoor disconnect.
• Cycle system and verify refrigerant charge, superheat and sub cooling against manufacturers specifications.

Other Services:

• System repair
• System maintenance
• System replacement
• System installation for new construction home build or remodeling