What Really Happens On An Air Conditioning Maintenance Visit

You don't usually think about calling an air conditioning company to have them check your air conditioning system if it is working fine, but once you know the benefits of routine maintenance,
you'll understand why it is important. Air Conditioning MaintenanceAir Conditioning Maintenance Contracts.

What Really Happens on an Air Conditioning Maintenance Visit?

Our 21-Point inspection includes the following:

1. Calibrate and level the thermostat
2. Replace or clean the filter
3. Monitor volts/amps on fan motor
4. Inspect bearings for wear and lubricate
5. Clean indoor coil if accessible
6. Flush/treat condensate drain with anti-algae
7. Inspect condenser oil
8. Monitoring operating pressure of refrigerant
9. Inspect safety devices for proper operation
10. Inspect disconnect box for proper rating and installation
11. Tighten all electrical connections
12. Test/inspect contactors for burned, pitted contacts
13. Inspect electrical system for exposed wiring
14. Test and inspect capacitors
15. Inspect fan blade
16. Clean condenser coil and remove any debris
17. Inspect service valves for proper operation
18. Measure temperature difference between supply and return
19. Inspect duct work for energy loss/leaks
20. Monitor compressor for proper amperage, volt draw and wiring connections
21. Clean debris from around the condenser.

When these 21 items are done at least once a year, you will prevent breakdowns in the hottest part of the summer due to neglect. One of the biggest occurrences in the summer is a clogged condensate drain.  Keeping your system running in these hot Florida summers are as vital as changing the oil in your car.
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Cocoa, FL 32926

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What To Do If Your A/C Condensate Line Is Plugged

 Air Conditioners do two jobs: Cool the air and remove humidity from your home. Here in Florida, where it is very
humid, you want your A/C unit to dehumidify your home. But where does all that moisture go?

In most homes, it goes through a PVC pipe and outdoors. Sometimes there's a pump that pumps it out and sometimes it drains by gravity alone.

Occasionally the condensate line may get plugged. When the condensate line stops draining, your A/C will not be able to cool your home. Gunk builds up in the line (usually from a dirty air filter) and the fluid cannot drain out.

If you have access to a wet/dry vacuum, you can hook the house up to the line and suck it out. Another thing to try is to use positive air pressure to blow it the other direction. This will break it loose. If none of these tasks work, you will need to call your air conditioning company to remove the clog.

Below is a switch we use on our installs. It makes it easy to clean out your condensate line.

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of maintenance is worth a pound of cure!