System Maintenance and Performance Checks
Would you drive your car all year without regular service? Should you do the same to your air conditioning and heating system? In the Central Texas climate, your Heating and A/C unit runs an average of about 3000 hours per year, an extremely costly appliance to run. A blowout of any one of the expensive parts at a crucial time can leave you uncomfortable and out a good deal of money.
A/C and Heating units, like cars, need regular preventative maintenance.
Stan’s is proud to offer the most cost effective and the most extensive maintenance service in Central Texas. We have three different kinds of services to meet varied needs.
A/C Performance Check: We offer this service to those who want to evaluate the condition and performance of their A/C system, ductwork, and attic insulation. Our technicians will perform an essential 10 point checklist and explain the results. This checklist addresses the following issues:
Outdoor Unit
- 1. Check condition of outdoor unit (visual inspection), check for clogs, dirt, insects, and debris.
- 2. Check refrigerant charge.
- 3. Check mechanical components— capacitor, contactor, and fan motor.
- 4. Check electrical consumption.
Indoor Unit
- 5. Check thermostat operation.
- 6. Check blower condition.
- 7. Check filter and effectiveness.
- 8. Check overall airflow and cooling output.
Attic Section
- 9. Check ductwork condition
- 10. Check insulation effectiveness.
Tune-Ups: This is Stan’s recommended service. One of our experienced technicians performs not only the 10-point Performance Check, but also a precision tune-up, preventative maintenance, professional cleaning, and recommended improvements. Stan’s 30-point check tune-ups include these additional services:
Air Conditioning
- Tighten and secure all electrical components for safety
- Clean condenser and condenser coils
- Test voltage of compressor and motors
- Thorough inspection of plenums and ducts for leaks and damage
- Flush and inspect all drain lines
- Test float switch
- Check blower speed
- Check coil condition
- Check return air intakes and sizing
- Test blower motor, compressor, and overall electrical consumption
- Measure refrigerant line temperatures
Heating
- Test for natural gas, propane, and carbon monoxide leaks
- Test gas pressure
- Test of pressure, drains, and emergency functions on heat pumps
- Clean cabinet/closet where heating unit resides
- Check and lubricate blower housing, motor, and condenser fan
- Clean and inspect burners and ignition system
- Test thermostat operation and accuracy
- Thorough inspection of plenums and ducts for leaks and damage
- Inspect heating elements
- Test emergency operations and safety controls
- Inspect flue pipe
- Inspect heat exchanger
Gold Service Club: Twice-per-year Precision Tune-Ups for your heating and A/C unit is universally recommended by the EPA, consumer magazines, and industry experts. This regular service keeps your system running at peak efficiency, preventing untimely breakdowns, increasing the lifespan of costly equipment, and lowering energy bills. In short, this routine maintenance will pay for itself.
Members of Stan’s Gold Service Club receive two Precision Tune-Ups and professional cleanings each year, the very best service we offer. Additional benefits include a 15% discount on heating and cooling repairs, and priority service, all at a lower cost compared to individual tune-ups.