AC Tune Up
What is an AC Tune Up?
ATL HVAC Experts understands the best way to maintain all types of air conditioners that are in the metro Atlanta area. Recommended air conditioner maintenance varies depending on the type and size of the AC system in your home or business. Typical air conditioner service may include cleaning the interior coils with a coil cleaner. This will help the AC unit perform more efficiently and reduce maintenance costs and energy bills.
Both indoor air units and outdoor units should be carefully inspected during the tune up process. Any damage to the condenser coils or other components can be identified and repaired as needed. Replacing filters and other parts as needed should be performed as part of AC tune ups and maintenance. This will ensure you get the intended life out of your AC unit.
Why Would I want an AC Tune Up?
Think of you AC unit like your car. You wouldn’t wait until your car breaks down before you take it to a mechanic for regular maintenance. Your AC unit keeps you cool in the summer and you probably should not wait to think about your air conditioner until that first hot day of summer. So, don’t wait until your air conditioner breaks down while a heat wave is going on. We all know the summers in the Atlanta area can be unpredictable and brutally hot.
Benefits of AC Tune Up include:
Improved Efficiency – When you get routine maintenance (AC Tune Up), your AC system will work just as well as the day it was installed. That means a system that is optimized for efficiency and comfort, while preserving the effectiveness of your cooling system, resulting in more overall comfort and reliable cooling.
Reduced Costs – Maintenance is an easy way to keep your repair and energy costs down by improving the efficiency of the AC system. Improved system efficiency means that your cooling system doesn’t need to work as hard, which results in more comfort at less monthly cost to you.
Fewer Repairs – When ATL HVAC Experts diagnoses and checks your cooling system, we get the opportunity to check for any problems that may be beginning to show up. This gives us an early chance to rectify issues before they cause larger, more costly emergency service.
Longer Lifespan – By maintaining the overall health of your HVAC system, you may expect that your air conditioning will experience fewer problems and last longer. Studies show that properly maintained HVAC systems far outlive those systems that don’t get routine service. When you call us for maintenance every year, you can expect your air conditioning system to last a long time.
Manufacturer Warranty – Many manufacturers require regular maintenance for parts to be covered under the original purchaser warranty.
Gives You Peace of Mind - Knowing that your AC unit is in tip top shape and ready for the warm summers in the metro Atlanta area allows you to sleep easier and cooler!
What's included in an AC Tune Up?
During the AC Tune Up process, we perform the following:
OUTSIDE
- Measure High and Low voltage and record readings.
- Measure and record compressor start and running amps.
- Measure and record condenser fan motor start and running amps
- Measure start and run capacitor MFD for the compressor
- Measure start and run capacitor MFD for the condenser fan motor
- Inspect all High and Low voltage electrical connections
- Measure refrigerant pressures for proper super-heat and sub-cool
- Clean condensate drain, and or Clean and cycle condensate pump (if applicable)
- Inspect contactors for proper operation
- Inspect relays for proper operation
- Inspect control boards for proper operation
- Wash outside condenser coil
- Lubricate accessible motors and bearings if applicable
- Clean all debris from around unit
INSIDE
- Measure and record temperature drop across evaporator coil (inside)
- Check evaporator coil for level for proper drainage (inside)
- Check and record Blower Motor and Capacitor operation and voltage( inside)
- Inspect/Test all water safety overflow safety controls (inside)
- Check thermostat Calibration, level and operations. (inside)
- Inspect ductwork for proper installation and sealed (inside)
- Measure and record the ductwork static operating pressures (inside)
- Change standard 1 inch filter included with service (inside)
The benefits of Professional AC Repair
If you prefer to have your unit looked at by a qualified expert, it does make sense to call in a professional air conditioning repair technician, like those at
ATL HVAC Experts. This will give you peace of mind knowing that if complications arise or something goes wrong during the repair process, you will have the best in the business who's qualified to deal with them appropriately.