Regular HVAC maintenance keeps your heating and cooling system operating efficiently and safely, helps you avoid costly repairs, and prolongs the life of HVAC equipment. So what tests should be done to maintain your HVAC system? Read on for more on the critical HVAC tests.
HVAC Tests for General Inspection
During a general inspection, an HVAC technician checks your system’s overall condition. Some of the tests that he or she will perform are:
- A thermostat test
- Checking AC refrigerant levels
- Air filter check
- Inspection of ducts
- Checking the electrical connections
- Looking for problems such as leaking seals and malfunctioning safety systems
Based on the general inspection, the technician will establish whether the system should be repaired, replaced, or have certain accessories incorporated.
Checking and Cleaning the Blower
Dust can accumulate in the blower motor over time. An HVAC professional will need to check and clean the blower, as well as the surrounding components. The professional will lubricate the blower motor’s bearings to prevent premature failure of the fan motor.
Assessment and Cleaning of Coils
The condenser coils in your outdoor unit can accumulate debris such as dirt, leaves, and twigs, so you’ll need to have them checked and cleaned periodically. Excessive dust and pet hair can collect on the indoor evaporator coils and cooling fins, impeding airflow and leading to several system issues. Therefore, you’ll also need to have the evaporator coil assessed.
Operation HVAC Test
After completing standard HVAC maintenance, an HVAC technician tests the HVAC system for accurate operation. He or she will turn your system on and ensure everything is running correctly and efficiently. During the operation test, you can get more information on the routine tasks that you can perform to keep your system running at peak levels.
Scheduling professional maintenance regularly will help ensure that these crucial HVAC tests are done on your system. An excellent way to make sure these tests are done at the appropriate times is by subscribing to a maintenance plan. Dayton-area homeowners can contact us at Ace Hardware Home Services to take advantage of our Comfort Assurance Program. Through this program, our certified technicians will perform heating and cooling checks to ensure your system runs at peak efficiency throughout the year.
