
Air Conditioning Maintenance
Maintenance Matters
More than half of the repairs in the air conditioning industry are due to neglect of the system and not scheduling routine maintenance throughout the year. Many minor air conditioning problems can be corrected before they become a major problem which could potentially end up costing you more down the road. Not only will your AC unit run more efficiently and save you on your utility cost, but routine maintenance will extend the life of your unit. Southwest Heating and Cooling in Fort Myers, Florida provides an extensive and thorough maintenance check of your air conditioner to get the unit running at optimal performance. The list below are the checklist items we perform during each visit:
Maintenance Checklist
- Test starter capabilities
- Test safety controls
- Tighten electrical connections
- Measure volts/amps
- Lubricate moving parts
- Adjust thermostat calibration
- Clean evaporator coil if accessible
- Clean condenser coil
- Clean condensate drains
- Measure temperature difference
- Repair or replace broken armaflex
- Visual inspection of ductwork
- Tighten screws in cabinet
- Secure thermostat wire to lines
- Adjust operating pressure