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Preventive Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

With regular maintenance you will prevent small problems from becoming big problems and ensure optimal performance of your comfort system. We also offer annual Home Services Membership Plans, which can reduce the cost of a Performance Tune-Up.

Regular maintenance will:

  • Provide longer lasting equipment
  • Reduce utility bills
  • Reduce repairs
  • Provide a more comfortable indoor environment
  • Protect your investment

Annual Automated Equipment Maintenance includes the following system checks for each comfort system:

BOILER

  • Inspect around and under your boiler equipment for leaking water.
  • Inspect gas line, water line and emergency shutoffs.
  • Check temperature readings and/or pressure readings to make sure all are within the designed range.
  • Inspect the burner flame.
  • Clean burner assembly.
  • Inspect radiators and valves.
  • Check system for any error or service codes on the display panel if applicable.
  • Make sure venting is not obstructed.
  • Inspect the combustion air opening for blockages.
  • Check for vibrations and noises on equipment.
  • Check all valves, fittings, piping, drain line, drain system, and drain trap for blockages on a condensing boiler drain trap for blockages on a condensing boiler.
  • Clean and flush condensate system if necessary.
  • Check low water cutoff.
  • Test safety and operating controls.
  • Check all wiring and electrical components.

FURNACE

  • Change of filters up to 1” standard filter. Anything larger will be at an additional cost unless provided by the customer (There is an additional fee for cleaning electronic air filters.)
  • Activate burners and inspect the flames.
  • Clean burner assembly.
  • Inspect gas line.
  • Complete a CO2 check.
  • Test for any air leaks on plenum and seal if necessary.
  • Check registers for proper temperature and air flow. Will notify homeowner if a duct cleaning is recommended.
  • Visually inspect for rust and dents.
  • Check ambient temperature throughout the home.
  • If there is an external thermometer on the furnace, we will check the calibration.

FIREPLACE

  • Clean glass
  • Check for carbon monoxide leaks
  • Clean logs and reposition
  • Replace ember bed materials as needed
  • Clean firebox and burn area
  • Clean and adjust burner settings
  • Adjust and clean pilot flame and/or ignitor
  • Adjust thermocouple, thermopile or flame sensor alignment
  • Adjust gas valve and/or pressures
  • Check all millivolt currents and connections
  • Verify ignitor operation
  • Check remote function, if applicable
  • Check blower operation, if applicable

AIR CONDITIONER

  • Inspect all connections.
  • Clean condenser and coil.
  • Remove any debris from in and around the air conditioner.
  • Inspect system for any leaks.
  • Check levels of refrigerant. (If levels are low then the home- owner will be notified and advised of additional costs.)
  • Inspect registers for air flow and temperature. Advise home- owner if a duct cleaning is recommended.
  • Recalibrate the thermostat.
  • Realigning any bent fan blades.
  • Check ambient temperature throughout home.
  • Replace a standard 1” filter. If any other larger it will be at an additional cost unless supplied by the customer.