Air Conditioning Maintenance
The average age of an air conditioner is 10 years; some units can run longer than that, some run with a much higher cost after 10 years. If not maintained correctly it can cost you double the operating costs without reducing comfort. Today’s technology has allowed us to achieve better performance without sacrificing efficiency. In fact, today’s models are much cheaper to run than that 10-year-old model gulping up your hard earned money.
I recommend to solve this problem of high energy bills is to upgrade to a Coleman 14 Seer Air Conditioning System through Yours By Design Heating and Cooling.
If for some reason you want to spend more money (up to 40%) than necessary and not buy the upgrade do yourself a favor and
 | Check and Clean Condenser Coil |
Foreign material on the condenser coil reduces the system's capacity to remove heat from the house so your air conditioning system must run longer, increasing energy consumption.
| Check voltage and amperage on motors |
Improper voltage an amperage can reduce significantly the life of the compressor, evaporator and the condenser motor.
| Check and adjust blower components |
Proper adjustment, cleanliness of blower and components are necessary for adequate air flow to assure proper capacity and equipment reliability.
| Check condensate drain (clean if necessary) |
A clogged drain can create considerable water damage, as well as affect indoor humidity levels.
| Check operating pressures for proper refrigerant charge |
Improper refrigerant charges either too much or too little could damage the compressor and could cause high electric bills through a curtailment of system efficiency.
| Check air filters |
A dirty filter can substantially reduce the air flow over the evaporator coil, resulting in inadequate cooling of your home. A Dirty filter could cause high energy usage and compressor damage.
| Check thermostat calibration |
An improperly calibrated thermostat will call for more or less cooling than desired. The former will cost more money, the latter will cost you comfort.
| Lubricate all moving parts where necessary |
Poor lubrication causes drag in the motor and drive shaft, thereby requiring more electricity to overcome resistance. The lack of lubrication can ruin bearings and burn out a motor.
| Check safety controls where applicable |
This is very essential for the proper protection of the unit!
| Check for correct air flow |
One way to assure maximum efficiency of your cooling unit.
| Check all electrical connections |
Resistance caused by loose connections will create excessive heat at the point, causing damage to the unit. Loose connections cause improper voltage to various components, making them either inoperative or causing eventual failure.
| Check starting capacities |
Assure that your system will start and operate when needed.
Bottom line all these can add up to your system costing you money.
Warning! These Checks should only be done by a licensed trained Contractor. Serious damage or serious harm can be a result of an unskilled person attempting to clean the air conditioning system. Call us today at 763-546-7377 for a HVAC maintenance plan. Your furnace and air conditioner will be glad you did.
For Air Conditioning Units ~
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The temperature must be at least 68 to 70 degrees in order to do a proper clean and check
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No Rain!!!
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Any refrigerant (Freon) is an extra charge, depending on how much is needed.
