888.630.9224Because AAA Heating & Air Conditioning cares about helping our customers save money and improve the environment, we wanted to help you make sense of the ENERGY STAR® program and what it means for your heating or cooling system. This is Part 2 of a 9 part series on the subject that is published every other Thursday. If you missed our previous posts, you can find them here: AAA Heating & Air Conditioning ENERGY STAR blog posts
Dirt and neglect are the top causes of heating and cooling system inefficiencies and failures, according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Performing routine maintenance is key to ensuring that your heating or cooling system runs efficiently at a lower cost to you, as well as extending the life of the unit.
We agree with the EPA and strongly recommend changing your filter on a regular basis, approximately every 2 months. We also agree that having a trained technician perform maintenance on your heating system once a year and cooling system once a year is also crucial to the health and efficiency of your units.
The EPA recommends the following checklist for the overall system maintenance. At AAA Heating & Air Conditioning, we do all of this and more:
- Check thermostat settings
- Tighten all electrical connectiosn and measure voltage and current on motors
- Lubricate moving parts
- Check and inspect the condensate drain in your central air conditioniner, furnace, and/or heat pump
- Check system controls to ensure proper and safe operation
- Inspect, clean, or change the air filter
- Inspect the flue piping
- Check all gas connections, gas pressure, burner combustion, and heat exchanger
- Clean indoor and outdoor coils
- Check refrigerant charges and adjust as necessary
- Clean and adjust blower components to provide proper system airflow
Give us a call at 253-630-9224 if you want more information on the importance of maintaining your system or to schedule an appointment with one of our specially trained technicians.
Next week in our series on ENERGY STAR: Sealing Duct Work
Source: www.energystar.gov
Always check all gas connections, gas pressure, burner combustion, and heat exchanger