All HVAC appliances call for a professional inspection from time to time. However, most homeowners take these appliances for granted. The last thing you would expect is a malfunctioning AC or heater that can potentially mess up your indoor environment during the wrong season.
At Hurliman Heating, we educate our clients on the importance of timely HVAC inspection. It might be tempting to save a few dollars by overlooking the scheduled maintenance. However, in the process, you would rob the HVAC system of its functional capabilities and longevity.
What is an HVAC inspection?
An HVAC inspection involves a comprehensive evaluation of the system to detect possible issues. During the inspection, we tune up these systems to boost efficiency. Our trained professionals perform a top-to-bottom assessment of the ACs, heating, and ventilation equipment. Besides, we examine each physical component and test the system’s efficiency, considering the cooling and heating load of the building. We also recommend replacing worn-out parts before they interfere with the equipment’s performance. This way, you can prevent minor issues from aggravating expensive HVAC problems.
Thus, the core concept behind HVAC inspection is to ensure that the system performs optimally. During this maintenance schedule, we detect possible glitches and fix them.
What does an HVAC inspection include?
HVAC inspection usually involves the following tasks. However, at Hurliman Heating, we love customizing the maintenance service as per the individual needs of our clients.
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Carry out a thermostat test to ensure optimal power consumption
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Assess the proper flow of air to ensure proper indoor comfort
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Check the air filters and clean the accumulated dirt
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Inspect refrigerant levels and refill the same
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Inspect the gas connections, furnace, heater, and exhaust systems
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Check the drip pans and condensate drain
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Inspect the system’s blower motor
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Check surge protectors and other safety equipment
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Inspect the system for possible pest infestations
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Assess the function of the evaporator coil, furnace or air handler, compressor, and other electrical parts
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Carry out the necessary lubrication to ensure all the functional parts work properly
Importance of timely HVAC inspection
Your AC or heater constitutes some of the most expensive household appliances. A timely inspection ensures that you can keep potential technical glitches at bay. This way, you can save energy costs, avoid emergency repairs, secure investment, and maintain a healthy indoor climate.
Here’s why we recommend following up on the maintenance schedule for your HVAC systems.
1. Prolong the appliance’s life
The expected life of a well-maintained AC is between 15 to 20 years. While some systems function beyond this age, you might find the technologies growing obsolete. To ensure that your HVAC system lives up to the expected number of years, you must follow up on the maintenance schedule. We inspect the system for possible technical issues and replace the parts when necessary. This way, you can maximize the value of your investment.
2. Maintain a productive environment
The importance of a properly functioning HVAC system lies beyond heating or cooling your home or office. The indoor comfort directly affects the productivity level of your staff in a commercial environment. Likewise, you would have happier customers and satisfied employees at your workplace with a properly functioning AC. Untimely system failure can lead to lost revenue.
3. Save energy bills
While it’s tempting to save a few dollars by ignoring the scheduled maintenance, you might be draining out much more in terms of higher energy bills. Unclean ACs and heaters consume more energy to operate as the parts come under stress. Eventually, the system becomes susceptible to failure sooner than expected. With timely HVAC inspection, you can significantly slash your energy bills every month.
4. Ditch emergency repairs
Untimely or premature HVAC failures can be frustrating. Emergency repair costs can drain hundreds of dollars. An unattended technical issue can snowball to evolve into an electrical emergency. You might end up spending more on repairs than on scheduled maintenance.
5. Other benefits of HVAC inspection
Apart from the core benefits, a timely inspection of your HVAC system delivers several other advantages at various commercial spaces:
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In grocery stores, a properly functioning HVAC system maintains the freshness of food.
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In data centers and business spaces, ACs go a long way in keeping electrical hardware in good shape.
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In hospitals and healthcare institutes, proper indoor air quality is necessary to ensure patients’ well-being.
How much does an HVAC inspection cost?
The cost of an HVAC inspection largely depends on the nature of your installation and the floor area of your property. At Hurliman Heating, we offer customized quotes to our clients based on their specific requirements.
Other HVAC maintenance and servicing companies charge for cleaning and repairs separately. If we replace any parts, we will include the cost separately in the invoice.
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Whether you own an AC or heater, we recommend getting the systems inspected at least twice a year. Besides, a seasonal inspection, like a spring or fall check-up, keeps the units properly functioning throughout the peak season.
The inspection process would take one to two hours, depending on whether you have a single or multiple-zone cooling system. We carry all the necessary equipment to ensure professional cleaning. Being one of the industry leaders in the HVAC maintenance industry, we offer the highest standards of inspection and repair services. So, if you are looking for affordable HVAC maintenance and cleaning services, feel free to reach out to us at Hurliman Heating. We love delivering unique experiences to our clients, and it would be a privilege for us to serve you in the same way.
