{"id":249,"date":"2022-11-12T23:03:20","date_gmt":"2022-11-13T04:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/169.197.182.99\/?p=249"},"modified":"2022-11-12T23:03:20","modified_gmt":"2022-11-13T04:03:20","slug":"ac-inspections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/home.naanad.info\/index.php\/2022\/11\/12\/ac-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air conditioner inspection basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we dive into AC inspection basics, here&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvhvac.com\/blog\/files\/PMA-Cooling-CheckList.pdf\">our preventative maintenance checklist for the cooling season<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF download). Take a look at it to get a sense of what ought to happen when an HVAC technician performs your inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the most basic, fundamental level, an annual AC inspection and preventative maintenance visit should consist of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simple integrity tests for your thermostat, wiring, AC shutoff, and blower shutoff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual inspection of electrical components, tightening connections as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual inspection of supply registers and return vents, cleaning blockages as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replacement of air filters at the return grilles or indoor unit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning\/flushing of drain line plus visual inspection of drain pan and switch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing for all limit and safety controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning and inspection of the condensate pump, if you&#8217;ve got one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspecting\/testing capacitors and contactors, noting any corrosion or rust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning of the condenser coil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual inspection of all lines and coils paying particular attention to any disconnects within ten feet of the unit and the integrity of suction line insulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing the compressor amp draw, condenser fan motor amp draw, and blower motor amp draw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification that the refrigerant charge meets manufacturer specifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking the temperature drop across the evaporator coil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing the system&#8217;s static pressure to identify opportunities to improve airflow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual inspection of exposed ductwork for air leaks and kinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If your AC inspection doesn&#8217;t include all of the above, it&#8217;s not a complete inspection.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At PV, our inspection&nbsp;<em>does<\/em>&nbsp;cover all of these maintenance, testing, and analysis tasks. You might have noticed that we include a lot of things that other HVAC contractors ignore. The static pressure test is particularly valuable since&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvhvac.com\/blog\/lets-talk-static-pressure-care\/\">the results can help you extend the life of your equipment<\/a>. Most don&#8217;t bother with it. We do, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without an inspection this thorough, you might end up with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvhvac.com\/blog\/whats-return-comfort\/\">a less-than-optimal<\/a>&nbsp;AC and heating situation. We don&#8217;t want that, and neither do you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, how can you get the complete inspection this spring? By&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvhvac.com\/air-conditioning\/service-agreement\">beginning a service agreement with PV<\/a>! Every agreement includes two inspections per year plus a lot of valuable extras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service agreements are a win\/win. Here&#8217;s why.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvhvac.com\/hvair-conditioning\/service-agreements\">HVAC service agreements<\/a>&nbsp;because they allow us to build long-term relationships&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;help people maintain safe, comfortable home environments. But it&#8217;s our clients who benefit the most. In addition to knowing that your HVAC equipment is operating at peak performance, you get extras like\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No service charges for maintenance performed as a result of inspection findings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15% discount on any type of repair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New 1&#8243; filters for you to keep at home and change out every few months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10-year labor warranty when you have us install a new system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get all of that plus the two yearly inspections &#8211; one for the cooling season and one for the heating season.&nbsp;<strong>It&#8217;s a $700 value, but our current price is just $189\/year for one system plus $96 for additional systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&#8217;s going to be a hot summer. Why chance it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s not exactly going out on a limb to predict that this summer will be a hot one for Atlanta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">90+ degree highs, 90%+ humidity, sunshine, sweat, mosquitos\u2026 If you&#8217;ve lived here a while, you know how it goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last thing you want is for some annoying problem &#8211; a busted capacitor, say &#8211; to get between you and your indoor comfort when it&#8217;s 95 degrees outside. Getting an AC inspection is like going to the dentist twice a year or getting your car serviced now and then.&nbsp;<em>It&#8217;s preventative<\/em>. And the easiest problems to solve are the ones that never become problems in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assuming it&#8217;s done right, that&#8217;s exactly what your annual AC inspection offers: a comfortable, problem-free summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air conditioner inspection basics Before we dive into AC inspection basics, here&#8217;s&nbsp;our preventative maintenance checklist for the cooling season&nbsp;(PDF download). Take a look at it to get a sense of what ought to happen when an HVAC technician performs your inspection. 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