Annual Maintenance and Tuneups
Annual Maintenance Tuneups on oil and gas heating systems are a must. Many home and business owners put off this important preventative measure thinking that they will save some money. However, they don’t realize that by doing so their system becomes less efficient costing them more money in the long run. Dirty systems can become blocked with sludge and other residue from the oil burning process making your unit work harder to heat your water, and your home or business. As we all know, oil costs money. Don’t let yours go up in smoke.
Steam and Hot Water Radiator Heating Systems
Oil fired boilers need annual preventative maintenance in order to run at maximum efficiency. Nozzles and oil filters need to be replaced on oil fired equipment. Flue passages, smoke pipes, and chimney bases need to be brushed and vacuumed each year on both oil and gas equipment to ensure a strong draft, minimizing the chance of exhaust blowing back into your house during high wind conditions.
Whole House Forced Air Systems
Oil fired boilers, forced air systems require annual preventative maintenance. Burners need nozzles and oil filters replaced. Flue passages, smoke pipes, and chimney bases need to be brushed and vacuumed each year on both oil and gas equipment to ensure a strong draft, minimizing the chance of exhaust blowing back into your house during high wind conditions. Heat exchangers also need to be inspected to ensure that they have no cracks that might allow dangerous carbon monoxide gas to seep into your home.
Mini Split/Ductless Heat Pump/Air Conditioners
It’s a sad fact of life that everything gets dirty, especially the filter on your indoor hanging unit. Condensing coils and evaporator coils need to be checked and cleaned each year. Protect your investment by making sure that your mini split units are running at peak performance by scheduling an annual tuneup and cleaning in the Spring of each year.
Heat Pumps – Central/Whole House Air Conditioning
Whether you have a heat pump with central air, or just a whole house air-conditioning system, make sure to have your unit cleaned and serviced annually to prolong the life of your system. Condensing coils and evaporating coils need to be checked and cleaned to ensure that your unit is running at peak efficiency. Dirty coils or coils with leaks will cause system failure.
Refrigerant levels need to be checked annually to make determine if there are any leaks in the system. If your central air system is struggling to keep up with the rising temperatures of summer, consider having Althouse Heating and Cooling run diagnostic tests to determine the nature of the problem, and the solution. Don’t wait until the system fails completely during a heat wave. Call in early spring to schedule an annual preventive maintenance and tuneup on Air-conditioning Units/Heat pumps.
Air Quality is an important aspect of family health and comfort. There is more to keeping your home’s air clean than swapping out one dirty filter for a clean one. Whole house filtration systems are often located in attics, in hard to get at places. Blower motors and fans need to be checked and cleaned. Internal filters must be cleaned, or depending on their condition, replaced. Include this in your annual heating and cooling system preventative maintenance inspection.
Whole house humidification systems not only improve the way we feel during the winter months when air tends to be very drying for our skin, they also extend the life of our belongings. Humidifiers need to be cleaned out, and water panels need to be replaced annually to insure a mold and bacteria free home environment. Don’t negate the effectiveness of this important system by neglecting your annual cleaning and maintenance.
HVAC Services – Misc.
Hot Water Coil Cleaning
Many locales have very hard water that results in calcium buildup on domestic water coils, causing inconsistent water temperatures and poor hot water pressure. Calcium buildup occurs over time, and must be dissolved using a special coil cleaner that is approved for potable water. Don’t attempt this on your own. If you are tired of cold showers, call Althouse Heating and Cooling, LLC, today.
CO and Smoke Detectors
Althouse Heating and Cooling also sells CO and Smoke Detectors to keep your loved ones safe. Ask your HVAC tech to check your detectors while he is completing your annual maintenance. We will replace your batteries in your existing units for free!
Duct Cleaning – Allergen and Mold Remediation
Currently, Althouse Heating and Cooling, LLC, does not do whole house duct cleaning. Air quality control is important, not only for those that have allergies, but for all of us. We recommend contacting a reputable duct cleaning specialist in your area. If you suspect that you have a mold issue in your home, we strongly urge locating a environmental remediation specialist immediately.