Maintenance.

It feels optional sometimes, doesn’t it?

Too often as busy homeowners we adopt a “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality, procrastinating on even routine ongoing maintenance. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, as they say, so if it isn’t squeaking it doesn’t make its way onto the to-do list.

As HVAC professionals, we see firsthand what can happen in these cases, and what major problems, discomforts, and expense could be avoided by a simple inspection and check. In fact, in the blistering heat of our Virginia summers, we’ve see central air conditioning systems brought to a halt because of one clogged filter...

The same is true for your home heating system. The best preventative care you can employ starts with a simple checkup.

What’s Involved In an HVAC Checkup?

Our checks are thorough, informed by experience, and efficient, and our entire goal is to keep your home warm and comfortable throughout the chilly months ahead.

Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect during a furnace inspection:

• A friendly technician will arrive at the agreed-upon time
• Check & adjust thermostat
• Check & adjust safety controls
• Clean burners & controls
• Adjust burner for efficiency
• Check for gas leaks
• Lubricate all moving parts
• Check belt & adjust tension
• Check filters
• Check flue pipe & draft
• Check pressure regulator
• Check heat exchanger
• Turn exposed dampers to heating position, if marked

And here’s what you can inspect during a boiler inspection:

• Check operating pressure
• Check temperature
• Check high limit
• Check drain expansion tank
• Check oil pump(s)
• Check zone valves
• Check burners & ignition

Are you surprised by how much is involved? There’s more to it than many folks realize, and this should reinforce the value and benefits offered by this kind of inspection and care.

Ready To Learn More About HVAC Maintenance and Efficiency?

If so, you definitely should click over to our last article: HVAC Maintenance and Efficiency: Save Money and Stay Comfy! We expand on some the topics touched on above, and also offer a closer look at the benefits of performing a combustion analysis.

If you live here in Alexandria or the Northern Virginia area, we welcome you to reach out to us directly with your plumbing and heating questions. We would be happy to help!