Your Home HVAC Maintenance Should Cover These Steps

You depend on your HVAC system for home comfort throughout the year. The last thing you want is for the AC to break down on a scorching summer day or the furnace to give out on a freezing winter night. The ideal method to keep your heating and cooling system from shutting down is to schedule a regular HVAC maintenance call with McKinley Heating Service Experts

Why Does My HVAC System Need Tune-Ups?

Your HVAC system hides behind ceilings and floors, so it’s easy to forget about it. However, a mistreated system is probably going to perform less efficiently, break down more regularly, and reach the end of its life cycle prematurely.

The point of an HVAC tune-up is to keep your furnace functioning well all season long.

In the process, you might likely:

  • Decrease your heating and cooling costs
  • Face less costly repairs
  • Add years to your system’s life
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Aside from that, it’s required by manufacturers to keep your warranty active. As a result of these pluses, the price of tuning up your HVAC system is an investment that pays for itself.

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

What to Expect During Air Conditioning and Furnace Tune-Ups with McKinley Heating Service Experts

When you hire McKinley Heating Service Experts for heating and cooling tune-ups, expect our ACE-certified technicians to perform a thorough visual check and cleaning. Your AC or furnace may or may not need repairs, depending on what the professional discovers.

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

  1. Check and put in a new air filter, if dirty
  2. Inspect open space near the equipment
  3. Verify installation quality
  4. Ensure appropriate system operation
  5. Adjust the thermostat
  6. Examine safety controls
  7. Determine voltage and amperage
  8. Run through start-up and heating/cooling cycles
  9. Check and clean blower components
  10. Gauge system airflow
  11. Measure temperature rise
  12. Check and tighten all electrical connections
  13. Grease all moving parts
  14. Measure and modify the refrigerant charge, if necessary
  15. Check and clean the condenser and evaporator coils
  16. Inspect the condensate drain and use biocide treatment, if needed

Request an HVAC Maintenance Call with Us Today

We are happy to bring you premium air conditioning and furnace maintenance in Edmonton. Along with offering one-time visits, we also have HVAC service memberships to enhance the benefits of regular maintenance. We promise that our visit is a stress-free appointment, with a courteous, knowledgeable team ready to answer your questions and meet your needs. You can depend on us for Expert service backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!*

If it’s time for your next furnace or AC tune-up, call us at 780-800-7092 to request an appointment with us right away.


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