Here, we test the components inside the panel, focusing on things like your refrigerant levels to ensure your system isn’t running too long, unnecessarily. Once we’re done in the attic - and I really only want my techs up there maybe fifteen minutes on warmer days - we’ll head to the outdoor unit where the majority of the AC tune-up is done. It pays to have a thick layer of insulation up there! Step Two of the Air Conditioning Tune-Up We’ll also check for proper insulation levels in your attic because it creates such an effective barrier between the hot air in the attic and the cool air you’re trying to keep in your house. The secondary drain pan under the evaporator coil in the attic is a potential source of problems as well, so we make sure it’s ready for any emergencies.Īdditionally, we’ll make sure the metering device for your refrigeration system is mounted properly while checking for any obvious refrigerant leaks in the copper tubing. We always offer the option of a condensate safety switch to protect your home from potential damage. The tech will pour water down the drain lines to make sure the condensate drains properly. If it’s dirty or clogged it will make your system underperform.Īs part of the AC tune-up, we also need to make sure your blower and the flywheel is clean and ready to run a lot in the coming summer months. A quick look at the evaporator coil can make a huge difference in the comfort of your home this summer. If it’s not where it needs to be, we have a series of checks we will do to get it right. The most important thing we’re testing is the temperature difference between your supply and return air ducts. The furnace gets physically cleaned during the furnace tune-up, rather than during an AC tune-up, but there are some really important things to check here, so we try to get in and get out effectively and safely. It’s hard to ask a tech to spend time cleaning a furnace in a hot attic. As a responsible business owner, if the furnace is in the attic, I need my techs to get in and out quickly. We usually start out at the air handler in the attic or closet. Step One of Your Air Conditioning Tune-Up Now we all know the system was running when we arrived!įrom here, you’ll be able to sit back and do whatever you need to do while the tech goes out and runs through a list specifically designed for your type of air conditioning system. Once I know what’s going on in your mind as a homeowner, we will turn on the AC system, together, at the thermostat, listen for the air to come on, and walk outside to make sure everything out there is at least running. Because not every homeowner is the same, right? Do any rooms not get the right amount of air? Does it cool the house down to your satisfaction in the middle of summer? Questions like this can establish how you like your system to run. I like to ask if there are any areas of the house that need any attention. After you open the door and allow us to come in, we usually start at the air filter and thermostat. We are proud to park on the street in our bright white vans with the Fox Family logo on them. When we are on the way, our technician will call you and let you know. What Happens at My Air Conditoning Tune-Up? Our technicians will only bring up parts or repairs that will make the system return to factory standards, help it last longer, and make it safer for their families. At the same time, our customers get to work with Sacramento’s most honest air conditioning company. If we can perform an air conditioning tune-up every spring, for years and years, I know my customers will, at the very least, allow us to provide a quote for a new system when the time comes. I like to develop relationships with my customers by taking care of their AC system every spring. But I don’t think they understand the opportunity they have to create a relationship with someone and their HVAC system. I get it, wiping down air conditioners and testing parts aren’t very exciting for some. I would say it’s because they feel they’re not very good money generators for them. Not every HVAC company in town will perform an Air conditioning tune-up. To read more about keeping your system running during the summer, check out our blog post on this topic. We operate with the understanding that a clean system will run longer than a dirty system. It’s a thorough cleaning and testing of the air conditioning system, to ensure that it’ll work when you need it this summer. What Is an Air Conditioner Tune-Up, Anyway?Īn air conditioning tune-up is what responsible homeowners do to maintain their home’s HVAC system.
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