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Environmental
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Residential Air Conditioning & Heating
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Homeowner Tip:
To avoid a long wait for service, check at the beginning of each summer and winter season to make sure that your system comes on. Check BEFORE you need it!
Homeowner Tip:
To help keep the condensing coil clean, as you mow the lawn, blow grass clippings away from the unit.
Homeowner Tip:
Remember to change your furnace or air handler filters four times a year.
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- System Replacement
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About ESA:
Advanced Technology for Advanced Comfort.
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Maintaining Your HVAC System
Routine Maintenance Maintenance Agreements
Routine Maintenance
Regular maintenance will help your system run more efficiently and prolong its useful life. Some items that need periodic attention are:
- Filters
A dirty filter will prevent adequate air flow across the coils. If a filter is really dirty, ice can build up on the coil. Symptoms of a dirty filter can be reduced cooling, reduced air flow, and water from melting ice around the base of the air handler. ESA recommends changing your filter at least every three months. - Coils
Dirty coils will reduce the amount of heat exchange that can take place across the coil. Your heating and cooling system has two coils, an "evaporator coil" in the air handler inside and a "condensing coil" in the heat pump or air conditioner outside. Symptoms of a dirty evaporator coil include water on the floor and high electric bills. A dirty condensing coil outside may also result in high electric bills. - Refrigerant
Occasionally, a system will develop a refrigerant leak. Symptoms of a refrigerant leak might include reduced cooling capacity, an outdoor unit that runs all the time, and high electric bills.
Planned Maintenance Agreements
ESA offers Planned Maintenance Agreements to help you take care of your system. The Planned Maintenance Agreement covers:
- two "10 point Check-Ups" a year.
- priority service should you have a system breakdown.
- 10% discount on any needed repairs.
10-Point Check Up:
- Check all components for proper operation.
- Check refrigerant pressures (Air Conditioners in cooling season, Heat Pumps in both heating and cooling seasons).
- Check and tighten electrical connections.
- Lubricate motors and bearings as necessary.
- Wash permanent filters, change standard disposable filters (labor and filter) or change a Space-GardŽ filter (labor only).
- Brush clean condenser and evaporator coils as necessary.
- Check condensate pan and clean condensate line. (Lines under a slab are not covered).
- Check belt (if applicable) for proper condition and tension.
- Check thermostat operation.
- Check system and safety controls for proper operation.
