Everythings about HVAC Maintenance
In this article, we are going to talk about HVAC Maintenance and Services and its checklist. Stay with us.
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is the technology of indoor and vehicular environmental comfort. Its goal is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. HVAC system design is a subdiscipline of mechanical engineering, based on the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. "Refrigeration" is sometimes added to the field's abbreviation, as HVAC&R or HVACR or "ventilation" is dropped, as in HACR (as in the designation of HACR-rated circuit breakers).
HVAC Maintenance
All modern air conditioning systems, even small window package units, are equipped with internal air filters. These are generally of a lightweight gauze-like material, and must be replaced or washed as conditions warrant. For example, a building in a high dust environment, or a home with furry pets, will need to have the filters changed more often than buildings without these dirt loads. Failure to replace these filters as needed will contribute to a lower heat exchange rate, resulting in wasted energy, shortened equipment life, and higher energy bills; low air flow can result in iced-over evaporator coils, which can completely stop air flow. Additionally, very dirty or plugged filters can cause overheating during a heating cycle, and can result in damage to the system or even fire.
Next, we are going to the HVAC Maintenance Checklist. This checklist is different for the hot and cold seasons of the year.
- Inspecting ducts, vents, cabinet, refrigerant lines, and the perimeter of the unit for debris, mold, leaks, charge, …
- Cleaning the condenser and evaporator
- Cleaning filters or replacing them if necessary
- Cleaning drain lines and pans
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HVAC Maintenance Checklist in Cold Seasons
- Inspecting the heat exchanger, heating elements, heat pump, burner, and the ignition system
- Changing the filters on heating equipment
- Cleaning drain lines and pans
- Checking thermostat and controls for proper measurement and regulations
- Inspecting fan motors, blowers, vents and ductwork
HVAC Maintenance Costs
HVAC maintenance could help you significantly cut your operational costs. You might be able to do that for monthly service plans for rates as low as $15 up to $30. This cost could cover two times of tune-ups, cleaning, and system calibration if done annually. If you do not perform these maintenance routines, you could increase your other costs and lower the air quality even to dangerous levels.
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