Tasks That Should Come with Your Home HVAC Checkup

You depend 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 freezing winter night. The best approach to keep your heating and cooling system from breaking is to plan an annual HVAC inspection with Roland J. Down 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 probably going to work less efficiently, malfunction more regularly, and meet the end of its working life sooner. 

The point of an HVAC tune-up is to keep your furnace functioning properly all season long. 

In the process, you can possibly: 

• Reduce your utility bills 
• Experience 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 benefits, the fee of maintaining your HVAC system is an investment that pays for itself. 

It’s best to plan for 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 prepare the correct system to run at its peak in the approaching cooling or heating season. 

What to Expect During Air Conditioning and Furnace Maintenance with Roland J. Down Service Experts 

When you hire Roland J. Down Service Experts for heating and cooling tune-ups, expect our ACE-certified repair techs to perform a thorough visual examination 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 add a new air filter, if necessary 

2. Check open space close to equipment 

3. Confirm installation quality 

4. Maintain proper 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. Check and fasten 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 Maintenance Call with Us Now 

We are happy to offer premium air conditioning and furnace maintenance in Albany. Together with making one-time visits, we also have HVAC service memberships to enhance the benefits of regular maintenance. We make sure that our visit is a worry-free time, 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 518-417-2938 to request an appointment with us now. 

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