If you want worry-free HVAC, preventive maintenance is the way to go. As a Trane Comfort Specialist, we implement the proper maintenance techniques and procedures and get a thorough understanding of each unit we work on, inside and out. Climatemakers’ heating and AC maintenance services for Virginia Beach homeowners are the key to keeping comfort high and costs low.
Why You Need Seasonal HVAC Tune-Ups
If everyone got maintenance every year, HVAC breakdowns would be extremely minimal. But without annual tune-ups, your HVAC will be in an ongoing state of deterioration. The longer that continues, the more things will go wrong, and the more often you’ll be paying for HVAC repairs. Our NATE-certified technicians understand the importance of this and are dedicated to making sure our customers’ HVAC systems are healthy and efficient.What You Can Expect During a Maintenance Appointment
We have a full, 42-point checklist we complete during a maintenance appointment, and these are only a few of the steps we perform. We’ll also check your condenser fan and safety devices to make sure everything is running properly. All of these precautions ensure your family stays safe and your HVAC system runs smoothly, helping you avoid future repairs.HEATING
See for yourself the details of the most comprehensive Tune-up/Check-up in the industry.40+ Point Heat Pump Tune-up
- Check thermostat
- Start unit
- Check return air filter
- Routine cleaning of evaporator coil**
- Check condensate pan and fittings for leaks
- Check condensate drain**
- Check blower motor amp draw
- Check blower wheel
- Check blower motor stability
- Lube motors & bearings
- Check belt, pulleys and alignment
- Check auxiliary heat strips
- Examine all electrical connections
- Check total electrical consumption
- Check unit disconnect switch
- Examine parts for visible wear
- Check temperature difference across coil
- Remove debris around outside unit
- Routine cleaning of condenser coil
- Check condenser fan motor amp draw
- Check condenser fan motor stability
- Check condenser fan blades for vibration
- Check crankcase heater
- Check reversing valve
- Check relays & contactors
- Check capacitors
- Test time delay
- Check all controls
- Check all safety devices
- Measure operating pressures with gauges
- Test refrigeration metering device
- Check compressor amp draw
- Check noise and vibration levels
- Check and secure all panels
- Wax outdoor unit**
- Check water temperatures***
- Check water flow***
- Record system operations
- Make final operations test
- Explanation of tune-up results
- Advise on improvements if needed
- Check thermostat
***Water Source Only
32 Point Gas Tune-Up
- Check thermostat
- Start unit
- Check return air filter
- Inspect flue and divertercoil**
- Clean interior of vestibule
- Clean pilot assembly
- Check thermocouple
- Clean burners
- Adjust pilot
- Adjust burners
- Set gas manifold gas pressure
- Set burner air adjustment
- Check gas valve operation
- Test for gas leaks
- Check safety devices
- Check fan control
- Check limit control
- Inspect heat exchanger for leaks
- Inspect combustion chamber
- Check blower wheel
- Check blower motor and lube
- Check for belt tension and align
- Check furnace wiring
- Check and secure all panels
- Check noise and vibration levels
- Check for combustion air
- Check for combustible materials around furnace
- Check heat anticipator
- Check thermostat contacts
- Check temperature difference of supply & return air temperatures
- Make final operation test
- Advise improvements if needed
COOLING
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See for yourself the details of the most comprehensive Tune-up/Check-up in the industry.
- Check thermostat — Improperly calibrated thermostat affects comfort and operating costs.
- Start unit — Verify unit is operational before tune-up takes place.
- Check return air filter — A restricted filter causes unit to waste energy
- Routine cleaning of evaporator coil** — A dirty evaporator coil decreases efficiency and can lead to compressor failure.
- Check condensate pan and fittings for leaks — A cracked pan or loose fittings can cause expensive water damage.
- Check condensate drain** — A plugged condensate drain can cause expensive water damage.
- Check blower motor amp draw — Ensures optimum performance; protects equipment.
- Check blower wheel — A dirty blower wheel reduces airflow; increases operating costs and can lead to compressor failure.
- Check blower motor stability — Unstable blower motors can cause premature failure of the motor and damage to the system.
- Lube motors & bearings — Improperly lubricated rotating equipment will eventually fail.
- Check belt, pulleys and alignment — Avoids costly service calls, saves money on utility costs.
- Examine all electrical connections — Extends life of system; ensures safety.
- Check total electrical consumption — Ensures optimum performance; protects equipment.
- Check unit disconnect switch — Worn, overheated disconnect blows fuses; potentially dangerous
- Examine parts for visible wear — Avoids costly service calls.
- Check temperature difference across coil — Temperature difference can indicate proper cooling of system. Also affects comfort level.
- Remove debris around outside unit — Promotes efficiency. Prevents damage to equipment.
- Routine cleaning of condenser coil — Dirty condenser coils raises refrigerant pressures increasing electrical costs.
- Check condenser fan motor amp draw — Ensures optimum performance; protects equipment.
- Check condenser fan motor stability — Prevents costly service calls.
- Check condenser fan blades for vibration — Prevents damage to unit and costly service calls.
- Check crankcase heater* — Crankcase heaters that do not work lead to compressor failure.
- Check reversing valve* — Improperly operating reversing valve wastes energy.
- Check relays & contactors — Worn contactors and loose connections can lead to motor and compressor failure.
- Check capacitors — Bad capacitors lead to compressor and motor failure.
- Test time delay — Prevents unit from starting under load when power has been temporarily interrupted.
- Check defrost assembly* — A defrost timer that does not work correctly causes loss of heat and can shorten life of compressor.
- Check all controls — Extends the life, saves money, and prevents failure.
- Check all safety devices — Keeps unit in safe operating condition.
- Measure operating pressures with gauges — Improper refrigerant charge can reduce cooling capacity and efficiency.
- Test refrigeration metering device — Blockage or improper operations of metering device reduces cooling capacity, increases fuel costs, and shortens system life.
- Check compressor amp draw — Ensures optimum performance, protects equipment.
- Check noise and vibration levels — Increases comfort & extends life of equipment.
- Check and secure all panels — New systems have a blower door safety and will not operate if door is not properly in place.
- Wax outdoor unit** — For weather protection and extended life.
- Check water temperatures*** — Water temperatures are very important to the operation of the unit.
- Check water flow*** — Proper water flow is vital to system operation.
- Record System operation — For Homeowner’s information and records.
- Make final operations test — To ensure system operation.
- Explanation of tune-up results — Explanation of work performed in tune-up and results.
- Advise improvements as needed — To allow you to gauge effectiveness, efficiency and potential need for repair or replacement.
- Conclude Transaction — Answer questions, collect for work performed, signature(s) on invoice, leave customer copy of tune-up, make appointment for any additional work required.
*Heat Pump Only
**If feasible and where accessible
***Geothermal Heat Pump Only
