Residential Heating & Cooling Maintenance
Mechanical Heating and Cooling has a maintenance team that is dedicated to your continued home comfort. We believe that prevention is the best way to ensure your system is running efficiently and to keep your home happy and healthy all year round. All of the working parts that exist within your system in combination with contaminants in the air will cause your equipment to deteriorate over time, costing you far more than it needs to when it comes to your energy bills and potential repairs.
An ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure
During a maintenance visit we will inspect, monitor, clean, and test all of the components and safeties of your system to ensure that it is functioning at its prime. It also includes the inspection of accessories, such as air filters and belts, humidifier, and even your thermostat.
Having maintenance performed on your HVAC equipment regularly ensures that your equipment is running properly, efficiently, and using less energy. The benefit of having regular maintenance is keeping your system operating as it is supposed to all season long. See below for our detailed inspection list as well as our regular maintenance plans.
Standard Tune-Up Features
Standard Cost: $125.00 Each
General
- Pre-Scheduling
- Monitor Thermostat Operation
- Inspect Accessories
- Attach or Update Company Furnace Sticker
Cooling
- Clean Condenser Coil
- Inspect Evaporator Coil for Obstructions
- Monitor refrigerant charge
- Clean & Sanitize Condensate Drains & Pumps
- Monitor Electrical Amp Draw of Compressor & Motors
- Monitor Temp Drop Across Evaporator Coil
- Inspect and lubricate Blower & condenser motor
- Inspect & Monitor Operation of Electrical Components
- Inspect Safety Devices for Proper Operation
Heating
- Carbon Monoxide Test with CO Analyzer Pre & Post Service
- Measure Furnace Efficiency Pre & Post Service
- Visual Inspect Heat Exchanger
- Clean Pilot, Ignitor and Flame Sensor Assemblies
- Monitor Proper Limit Switch Operation
- Inspect & Monitor Vent Systems for Leaks & Proper Draft
- Monitor & Adjust Gas Pressure
- Monitor & Adjust Temperature Rise as Needed
- Monitor Operation of all electrical & Safety Controls
- Clean Furnace cabinet and interior vestibule
- Clean and sanitize condensate Drain & Pumps
Don't want to worry about remembering when to schedule maintenance? With our maintenance programs we will remember for you!
Maintenance should be performed on your equipment once a year. An Energy Savings Agreement from Mechanical Heating & Cooling provides you with two very thorough precision tune-ups each year and we will automatically remind you when it's time.
Energy Savings Agreement (ESA) Plans
| Feature | Silver Plan | Gold Plan | Platinum Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $198.00/year or $17.00/month | $345.00/year or $30.00/month | $449.00/year or $38.00/month |
| Tune-Ups Per Year | 2 (1 Furnace & 1 A/C) | 2 (1 Furnace & 1 A/C) | 2 (1 Furnace & 1 A/C) |
| Parts & Labor Warranty | 1 Year (Filters Excluded) | 1-1/2 Year (Filters Excluded) | 1-1/2 Year (Filters Excluded) |
| Priority Customer Service | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| No Overtime Charges | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discount on Parts, Labor, Duct Cleaning & Filters | 10% | 15% | 20% |
| Discount on Diagnostic Fees | $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| Diagnostic Fee Guarantee | 45 Days | 60 Days | 90 Days |
| Additional System Discount | 10% | 15% | 20% |
| Pleated Filters Per Year | - | 1 | 2 |
| Humidifier Pad Per Year | - | 1 | 1 |
| Replace Batteries in CO Detector | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clean Exterior of Outdoor Unit | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Loyalty Credit Toward New System Per Year | - | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Clean & Wax Outdoor Unit | - | - | ✓ |
| Inspect & Chemically Clean Condenser Coil | - | - | ✓ |
| Inspect & Chemically Clean Evaporator Coil | - | - | ✓ |
| Pull & Clean Burners With Wire Brush | - | - | ✓ |
| Check Equipment Static Pressure | - | - | ✓ |
| Remove Blower Assembly & Clean Blower Wheel | - | - | ✓ |
| Flush & Fill Water Heater | - | - | ✓ |
The Importance of Hot Water Tank Maintenance
Did you know that as water is heated it will separate from any minerals in the water and over time these minerals can build up and create a layer of sediment in the bottom of your hot water tank.
Overtime as this sediment builds up can cause a variety of problems including:
- Decreased heating efficiency: Sediment acts as a barrier between the heating element and the water, making it harder for your tank to heat the water to temperature.
- Decreased hot water flow
- Damage to the tank: Excessive sediment can cause overheating, leading to damage or even tank failure. Buildup can also cause cracks in the tank, which lead to water leaks.
- Cloudy water
- Popping or hissing noises: This can be a sign that sediment buildup is interfering with the heating process.
The solution to this sediment build up is regular maintenance. By flushing and filling a water heater the sediment is flushed out of the equipment keeping it running at peak efficiency and expanding the working life of the equipment. It is recommended to have this done at least once per year. This service is included in our Platinum ESA Plan.
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Contact us today to schedule a maintenance visit and keep your heating and cooling systems running efficiently.
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