Air Conditioning Cleaning, Check and Safety Inspection

Air Conditioning preventive maintenance allows you to make sure that your AC is ready for a hot summer.

Imagine taking an airplane that you know was not inspected before flying. Or how about taking your entire family in a car trip without having your vehicle checked by a professional first.

The same logic holds true for your HVAC air conditioner. Regular air conditioning preventative maintenance is the best way to ensure trouble-free air conditioner operation and cooling peak performance. Pre-season air maintenance is also important- it can help to avoid an air conditioning failure in severely hot weather when your cooling unit needs it most, and it can also keep your energy bill from getting out of control.

You can contact our company today to schedule an appointment with one of our HVAC pro experts to get your air conditioner system ready and in the best condition. Aircor air conditioning and heating provide priority service and special discounts for customers who have an HVAC annual air conditioning maintenance and service agreement. The Comfort Club is the premier preventative AC Air Conditioning maintenance program, it will ensure that your cooling unit runs as efficiently as possible and will allow us to prepare it for a hot summer.

When you call Aircor to schedule an AC tune-up we will perform the following tasks:

• Inspect air conditioning unit for proper refrigerant level
• Inspect AC unit base pan for restricted drain openings—remove obstructions as necessary
• Inspect cooling condenser coil and cabinet
• Inspect air conditioner fan motor and cooling fan blades for wear and damage
• Inspect AC compressor condition and associated tubing for damage
• Clean or replace air filters (when the client provides replacement air filters)
• Inspect conditioned airflow system (ductwork)—check for leaks
• Monitor HVAC air conditioning system starting characteristics and cooling capabilities
• Listen for abnormal air conditioner noises
• Search for source of unusual ductwork odors
• Measure temperature rise and adjust airflow as needed to improve condensing unit energy consumption
• Monitor HVAC cooling system for correct line and load volts/amps
• Monitor air conditioning cooling system operation per manufacturer’s specifications
• Provide AC air conditioning system operation report and recommend repairs or replacement as necessary
• Inspect control box, associated controls/accessories, wiring, and connections. Controls may include contactors, relays, circuit boards, capacitors, sump heat, and other accessories. All control boxes and electrical parts should be checked for wear or damage.

Air Conditioning Tune-up Facts

An air conditioning tune-up can help you to keep your system in good shape and to prevent future problems and unwanted costs. You could maintain your cooling system at peak performance by having Aircor Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc., do annual pre-season check-ups. Checking your cooling system during the spring helps you to get a more flexible schedule while during summer we booked most days, so it’s best to check the cooling system before hot weather hits.

THE DIRTY FACTS

A poorly tuned air conditioner can double operating costs as well as reduce comfort levels.

As much as 80% of all air conditioning compressor failures could be eliminated if the problems leading to the failure were corrected in a timely manner.

If an air conditioner happened to be undercharged by only 10% your operating costs can increase by almost 20%.

A dirty evaporator, condenser, and blower can increase air conditioning or heat pump electrical usage by 50% or more.

Just 1/100th of an inch of dirt or film on an evaporator coil can reduce its efficiency by 5 percent.

Clean Facts

Reduce monthly utility bills – properly maintained air conditioner uses less energy

Increase equipment life – properly maintained air conditioner lasts longer

Reduce repairs – properly maintained air conditioner has fewer and less costly repairs

Healthier and Safer – properly maintained air conditioner will be safer and contribute to a healthier environment

Please call Aircor air conditioning and heating at 773-800-1777 and let us make sure your AC cooling system is ready this summer.

Time for an Air Conditioning Tune-Up: Learn Why

HVAC air conditioning tune-ups are a necessity to keep your air conditioning humming along. And as a matter of course air conditioner tune-ups should be performed twice a year, particularly in the spring before the hot and humid days of summer arrive.

If you’ve been lax about scheduling a tune-up for your air conditioner you could be caught unawares in the middle of a heatwave, when your air conditioner has to work its hardest to keep your home cool. If it’s dirty and neglected and straining to cool your home, a breakdown is not surprising.

Before you find yourself in the middle of an air conditioning crisis and to ensure your air conditioner works efficiently here are some signs you can be aware of when your air conditioner is showing signs of strain, and threatening to break down:

If you’ve been operating your air conditioning unit day and night, and not getting relief from the heat, check one of the supply registers by putting your hand above one of them. The chances are the air will feel warm. This is an indicator your air conditioner is under-cooling your home, or maybe not cooling it, period. If you find the air is cool enough but the airflow is weak, this means cool air can’t spread throughout your home. Two reasons could be the cause of the problem: a leaky duct or a worn-out filter.

Do you find the air conditioning is shutting on and off too often? We’re talking about a span of a few seconds. When this occurs the air conditioner is not able to remove excess moisture from the air, leaving you with humid and stifling air. The constant turning on and off causes more wear and tear on the air conditioner components.

Are you feeling too hot in one room and too cold in another? Aside from poor insulation, direct exposure to the sun, or windows that let in too much air, your air conditioner might be the cause.

If you discover an outdoor air conditioner part that looks like it is leaking, the cause could be an obstructed or damaged drain tube. Although not considered a grave problem, the longer you delay getting it repaired, the more likely you will develop a mold problem.

If you’ve had your air conditioner for a number of years you’ve become acquainted with how it should behave. Any deviation from the normal sounds of its operation should be a red flag you need a tune-up sooner rather than later. Typical sounds of your air conditioner malfunctioning are squeaking, shrieking, scraping, or some sound that hasn’t shown up before. Irregular sounds demand you schedule an appointment for an air conditioner tune-up immediately before a serious problem develops.

If you are becoming aware of musty odors emanating from your air conditioning, mold is growing in some unknown part of your air conditioner. If you smell sharp or burning odors, the cause might be burnt-out wire insulation. The only way to take care of this problem is to call for an air conditioning tune-up. The HVAC air conditioning repair technician will know how to rid the air conditioner of the odors and repair whatever has caused them.

If you’re finding yourself needing to dust more frequently, it could be a dirty and under-maintained air conditioning unit is at the root of it. When dirt and dust have been allowed to accumulate on the air conditioning unit parts, the air blower will blow the built-up dust into your air. An HVAC air conditioning repair technician can come out, and do a thorough cleaning of all the air conditioning parts, which will have the air conditioner running like new again.