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Preventive Maintenance Details

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Autumn – Preventive Maintenance:

  • Inspect and tighten all electrical connections and terminals
  • Remove, clean and adjust main gas burners
  • Remove, clean and adjust ignition/pilot assembly
  • Inspect heat exchanger(s) and combustion chambers
  • Vacuum out blower compartment, return airdrop and surrounding area (no duct cleaning)
  • Inspect the flue assembly and test flue gas drafting mechanism
  • Test and inspect all furnace safety controls
  • Test, record and adjust gas pressure
  • Remove and clean blower motor, drive mechanism and fan assembly
  • Lubricate all fan motors and moving parts
  • Measure and adjust blower for correct airflow
  • Clean, level, test and calibrate thermostat
  • Measure and record heat system output
  • Inspect and test the thermocouple output and the pilot safety switch
  • Measure and record electrical voltage, amperage and component OHMS
  • Inspect and test all transformers, relays, contactors and controls
  • Repair minor air leaks in plenum and return air drop
  • Test system start-up capabilities
  • Test system for proper air flow and delivery


Spring – Preventive Maintenance:

  • Chemically clean and thoroughly wash condenser coil(s)
  • Wash and level condensing unit for proper motor and bearing wear
  • Lubricate motor and fan bearings as well as other moving parts
  • Clean and inspect evaporator coil and drain pan
  • Clean and inspect condensate drain lines and fittings
  • Clean, level and calibrate thermostat
  • Adjust and thoroughly clean blower motor and fan assembly as needed
  • Inspect, tighten and test all electrical connections (including disconnect box)
  • Inspect all cooling system electrical wires, connectors and terminals
  • Test all controls, switches, relays, transformers, contactors, motors and fans
  • Measure start and run amps, line voltage and control voltage
  • Test system start and run capacitors
  • Test and record super-heat and sub-cooling (to compare with factor specifications)
  • Adjust refrigerant metering control device per factors and manufacturer’s recommendations
  • Test and measure systems for proper production and capacity
  • Monitor fan motors and compressor operating temperatures
  • Inspect and adjust all safety controls
  • Monitor refrigerant pressures and temperatures
  • Test system start-up capabilities
  • Test system for proper air flow and delivery