Here are a few things the Tune-up Includes:

• Inspect and check condenser coil
• Check actual voltage at compressor against manufacturer’s ratings
• Tighten electrical connections
• Inspect condenser contactor
• Inspect starting and running capacitors
• Check all safety controls
• Clean and inspect thermostat for proper calibration
• Check for proper refrigerant charge
• Lubricate condenser fan motor and inspect fan blade
• Inspect indoor blower motor and squirrel cage for cleanliness, lubricate motor, check belt for tension, condition and alignment
• Check condensate drain and drain lines for blockage
• Check emergency drain and drain pan for blockage
• Inspect evaporator coil
• Check return air chases, ducts and filters
• Inspect accessible ductwork for air leak

Call today and schedule an appointment for your air conditioner Tune-up today.  Please call 281-328-1277.  Or visit us on-line if you would like more information about an annual maintenance plan

By Brian Figlioli

Most homeowners think of a broken furnace as one that stops functioning, but that is not always the case. In addition to mechanical failure, there can also be subtle indications that repair is in a furnace’s future, that the unit is actually broken but still appears to be functioning. If your furnace displays one or more of the signs below, you should consider it as an indicator that it may need repair, and schedule an appointment with an HVAC technician as soon as possible:

The Unit Makes Unusual Noises

No furnace is completely silent. If you hear unusual banging, whining, or groaning noises emanating from your furnace, it may be a sign that it has difficulty igniting, has a loose belt, or has a worn out part that will soon break. If the noises are caused by something else, you may need to call Ghostbusters instead of an HVAC company.

You Need to Set Your Thermostat Higher than Normal

When a home stops heating well, the response of most homeowners is to raise the thermostat setting. As the problem grows worse, though, even the highest setting can fail to deliver warmth. Before your home reaches this point, have a furnace repair technician perform an inspection. The problem may be a faulty thermostat, a problem with an intermittent pilot ignition system, or even leaky ductwork.

Your Energy Bills are Inordinately High

If your electrical bills are high this winter, it may be because your air distribution fan will not kick off, or because you raise the thermostat setting to compensate for a lack of heat. It could also be that your furnace performs inefficiently due to a clogged air filter or leaky ducts. Instead of paying a utility bill that matches your mortgage payment, call a repair technician instead.

The Pilot Light is Yellow

If you inspect your furnace and notice that the pilot light is yellow, it may indicate the presence of carbon monoxide. A blue flame indicates the gas mixture is normal; a yellow flame indicates it is not. If carbon monoxide is detected, the technician can determine whether your HVAC equipment or your home is the source of the problem.

The Unit has Trouble Kicking On or Staying On

If your furnace takes a long time to kick on, or it kicks on as usual but it does not stay on, a broken thermostat, faulty wiring, or a pilot light ignition problem could be to blame. There could also be a problem with the distribution fan motor. Like the other problems in this list, a furnace that has trouble kicking on usually gets worse over time.

Conclusion

The need for furnace repair usually occurs at the most inopportune time-when your furnace is busy heating your home. An heating and air conditioning company that specializes in HVAC repair should be able diagnose and fix the problem quickly. For homeowners, the key is to recognize signs that indicate a furnace needs repair, and schedule an HVAC inspection before it stops working.

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Comprehensive $65 heating tune-up includes:

• Check thermostat settings to ensure the cooling and heating system keeps you comfortable when you are home and saves energy while you are away.
• Tighten all electrical connections and measure voltage and current on motors. Faulty electrical connections can cause unsafe operation of your system and reduce the life of major components.
• Lubricate all moving parts. Parts that lack lubrication cause friction in motors and increases the amount of electricity you use.
• Check and inspect the condensate drain in your central air conditioner, furnace and/or heat pump (when in cooling mode). A plugged drain can cause water damage in the house and affect indoor humidity levels.
• Check and inspect the air filters.  Dirty air filters can be a leading source of home heating systems failures and can increased utility costs.
• Check controls of the system to ensure proper and safe operation. Check the starting cycle of the equipment to assure the system starts, operates, and shuts off properly.
• Check all gas connections, gas pressure, burner combustion and heat exchanger. Improperly operating gas connections are a fire hazard and can contribute to health problems. A dirty burner or cracked heat exchanger causes improper burner operation. Either can cause the equipment to operate less safely and efficiently.
• Inspect the flue pipe for restrictions or leaks.  Leaking flue pipe can create a carbon monoxide hazard in your home.

Call now to schedule an immediate appointment for your Crosby Texas heating system tune-up service-281-328-1277.

Or Visit us on-line at:  Crosby Air