If you live around Phoenix, we don’t have to tell you how hot it gets in the summer, or that consistent preventive HVAC maintenance is important well into the spring and fall months. An unexpected and inconvenient breakdown due to lack of maintenance is at best a temporarily hot and stuffy inconvenience. More often, though, it also means potentially expensive repairs and much longer periods of discomfort.
At Morehart Air Conditioning & Heating, we help you avoid this cost and hassle with preventative maintenance plans for all your residential or commercial heating and cooling systems. We don’t like to call our visits tune-ups, because that implies changing or installing new parts in your home or office air conditioning and heating system. Instead, our simple and affordable preventative maintenance services provide regular, complete system inspections and cleanings. A certified technician from Morehart Air Conditioning & Heating visits your home or office on a set schedule—usually in the spring and fall to prepare for the upcoming season—and makes care recommendations per the manufacturer’s guidelines based on the model you own and the results of the inspection.
Benefits of a preventative HVAC maintenance plan
Preventative maintenance plans are a great way to save you time and money, as you will receive priority service and discounted pricing while keeping your HVAC system in good condition and functioning consistently. In fact, most systems with a manufacturer’s warranty actually require regular maintenance for the warranty to remain valid. If your air conditioning unit breaks down and you haven’t had a professional check it recently, your warranty may be void and you’ll be forced to pay for the repairs out of pocket.
Air conditioning & heat pump checkups
Our technicians will always complete the following comprehensive services:
- Check refrigerant and charge via superheat or subcooling methods
- Inspect condensing coil for cleanliness
- Acid wash the exterior coil
- Tighten and inspect all electrical connections
- Measure amp draws and voltage levels to manufacturer specifications
- Check electrical disconnect box for overheating
- Inspect condensate drain lines for leaks
- Inspect fan blade for cracks and proper balance
- Replace and/or clean filters, including washable and lifetime filter styles
- Measure temperatures at both the supply and return registers for effectiveness and safety
- Test reversing valve and defrost system (for heat pumps)
- Check relays, contactors, and compressor performance
- Check thermostat for temperature accuracy and programming
Gas Heating
If your home heating system runs on gas, regular maintenance is important from a safety perspective, as well as for efficiency and function. Our team is qualified to inspect the system and:
- Check unit for gas leaks and carbon monoxide
- Check all safety switches
- Inspect gas valve safety seal
- Adjust gas flame to manufacturer specifications
- Measure amp draws and voltage levels to manufacturer specifications
- Test fan controls
- Inspect flue piping for restrictions and air leaks
- Replace/clean washable filters or clean lifetime filters
- Vacuum the furnace or air handler to remove dirty and flammable particles
