Regular AC tune-ups can save you money in multiple ways. Tune-ups extend the lifespans of air conditioners, improve their efficiency, and reduce the likelihood of costly mid-season breakdowns. Scheduling these services will also keep you compliant with your AC manufacturer’s warranty, optimize your home comfort, and boost your indoor air quality (IAQ). Knowing what our AC maintenance services in Stroudsburg entail is the key to understanding their importance.
Airflow Testing
Our AC tune-ups are always model-specific. We streamline our AC maintenance services to reflect the needs and nuances of each air conditioner. Airflow testing is a standard part of this process for every cooling system.
Airflow testing measures how well your air conditioner moves air into your cooling system and throughout your home. We check for and address closed HVAC air vents, blocked condensers, clogged condensate drains, damaged HVAC air ducts, and other common airflow issues.
Condensate Drain Cleaning
Air conditioners regulate both heat and humidity. All of the moisture that your AC extracts is routed out of your home via its condensate drain. During the fall and winter months, when your AC lies dormant, this drain could develop slimy blockages due to fast-growing algae, mold, bacteria, and biofilms. By cleaning and disinfecting your condensate drain, drain line, and drain pan, you can prevent a number of problems. Here are some of them.
- Foul odors during operation
- Excess humidity
- Pooling water
- Short cycling, icing, and overheating
Making sure that your AC condensate drain is clean before summer arrives will improve the efficiency of your air conditioner.
Thermostat Calibration
Your thermostat tells your air conditioner when to turn off and on. We’ll assess the location of your thermostat to ensure that its readings aren’t impacted by outside heat sources, cold drafts, or other environmental factors. We’ll check your thermostat’s settings, test its electrical connections, and offer recommendations for improved comfort and energy savings. We’ll make sure that this device can register your indoor temperature accurately and send the right signals to your cooling system.
Air Filter Replacement
You should replace your HVAC air filter every one to three months. When you schedule our professional AC tune-up service, you’ll get an air filter replacement on us. Inspecting and replacing your HVAC air filter allows our technicians to verify that you’re using the right filter type, installing it correctly, and replacing this component at the right intervals.
AC Coil Cleaning
The evaporator and condenser coils in your air conditioner perform the all-important function of heat transfer. Buildups of dust and other debris on these components create tremendous stress for cooling systems and significantly lower their efficiency. Unlike DIY coil-cleaning techniques, our methods won’t bend, break, or otherwise damage sensitive parts like coil fins.
Air Handler Inspection and Cleaning
The air handler houses the evaporator coil and a blower motor and fan. We’ll evaluate and clean your indoor air handler inside and out. We’ll lubricate the moving parts of the blower motor, tighten or replace loose or worn components, and optimize the speed of the blower fan.
Condenser/Compressor Maintenance
Your outdoor condenser unit houses your air conditioner compressor, the condenser coil, a second blower motor and fan, and other important parts. As the electrical hub of your AC, it’s also home to the run and start capacitors or the dual capacitor of your cooling system. Capacitors constantly collect and store electricity to support your AC through its most demanding functions. We’ll inspect and test the components of your condenser unit, and we’ll provide the same blower motor and blower fan maintenance that we performed inside.
We’ll also verify that your condenser has adequate clearance. Air conditioners collect heat, transfer it outside, and release it via their condensers. We’ll clear away any obstructions that inhibit heat release to prevent problems like overheating and icing during operation.
Electrical and Safety Inspections
In addition to its capacitors, your air conditioner also has multiple electrical contactors, a dedicated circuit, and other electrical connections. We’ll inspect and test each of these along with all of the fail-safe measures for your air conditioner.
Refrigerant Leak Detection
Professional tune-up service includes refrigerant leak detection. We’ll measure your refrigerant levels and make recommendations for leak repairs and recharge service as needed.
Call for Exceptional Service
We’ve been serving Stroudsburg since the 1960s with exceptional AC maintenance, repair, and installation services. We also offer an affordable preventative maintenance plan that includes covered AC tune-ups, priority scheduling for repairs, discounted parts, annual service reminders, and more. Contact R.J. Groner Inc. today to become a plan member or schedule an appointment.
