Steps That Should Be Covered with Your Home HVAC Maintenance

You depend on your HVAC system for home comfort throughout the year. The last thing you want is for the AC to shut down on a scorching summer day or the heater to malfunction on a cold winter night. The ideal approach to keep your heating and cooling system from breaking is to set up a yearly HVAC inspection with Chief/Bauer Service Experts 

Why Does My HVAC System Require Maintenance? 

Your HVAC system sits behind ceilings and floors, so it’s not hard to forget about it. However, an ignored system is likely to work less efficiently, stop working more frequently, and meet the end of its working life more quickly. 

The point of an HVAC tune-up is to keep your furnace functioning smoothly throughout the year. 

In the process, you can possibly: 

• Reduce your energy expenses 
• Have a smaller number of expensive repairs 
• Add years to your system’s life 

Aside from that, it’s required by manufacturers to keep your warranty in good standing. As a result of these pluses, the fee of maintaining your HVAC system is an investment that pays for itself. 

It’s recommended to arrange maintenance yearly for each HVAC system. This means requesting an appointment for your AC every spring and having your furnace inspected and cleaned every fall. With this timing, you prep the correct system to run at its best in the approaching cooling or heating season. 

What to Expect During Air Conditioning and Furnace Maintenance with Chief/Bauer Service Experts 

When you hire Chief/Bauer Service Experts for heating and cooling tune-ups, expect our ACE-certified repair techs to carry out a thorough visual examination and cleaning. Your AC or furnace may or may not need additional service, depending on what the tech discovers. 

Here’s a full list of the steps we complete during a system inspection and Precision Tune-Up: 

1. Check and put in a new air filter, if necessary 

2. Check open space close to equipment 

3. Verify installation quality 

4. Ensure appropriate system operation 

5. Adjust the thermostat 

6. Examine safety controls 

7. Calculate voltage and amperage 

8. Run through start-up and heating/cooling cycles 

9. Check and clean blower components 

10. Measure system airflow 

11. Measure temperature rise 

12. Check and fasten all electrical connections 

13. Lubricate all moving parts 

14. Measure and fine-tune the refrigerant charge, if necessary 

15. Check and clean the condenser and evaporator coils 

16. Check the condensate drain and apply biocide treatment, if required 

Book an HVAC Tune-Up with Us Now 

We are happy to offer premium air conditioning and furnace maintenance in Champaign. In addition to doing one-time visits, we also have HVAC service memberships to enhance the benefits of regular service. We make sure that our visit is a stress-free time, with a friendly, knowledgeable team available to answer your questions and meet your needs. You can depend on us for Expert service that comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!* 

If you need to schedule your next furnace or AC service, contact us at 217-689-2469 to request an appointment with us now. 

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