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What Regular Maintenance Do Air Conditioning And Heating Systems Need?

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Regular HVAC Maintenance-Bruces Air ConditioningRegular, as well as annual HVAC maintenance is necessary for keeping HVAC systems functioning effectively and efficiently. Discover the regular maintenance that air conditioning and heating systems need.

 

Regular HVAC Maintenance Services

The following are the different types of HVAC maintenance services needed.

 

General HVAC Maintenance

All HVAC systems have certain similar components such as condensate drains and pans, control systems, thermostats and parts that require lubrication. The regular maintenance of all HVAC systems should encompass the cleaning and lubrication of moving HVAC components, check-up and unclogging of condensate pans, as well as repair and or replacement of worn out parts. Thermostat settings and HVAC controls should also be checked and set accordingly to guarantee the proper functioning of an HVAC system. Our technicians have the skills and the expertise to inspect and provide services on all HVAC components and on all HVAC brands.

 

Air Conditioning Maintenance

Air conditioners have condensers, filters and evaporators that condition air appropriately. Scheduling spring and fall AC maintenance (tune-up) which can include an inspection, cleaning, lubrication of parts, thermostat and blowing air temperature check and more to ensure that your air conditioner is running smoothly and properly. Regular air conditioning maintenance can help your system run more efficiently, save energy and last much longer.

 

Heating System Maintenance

Heating systems use one form of fuel or another to generate the necessary heat. Schedule heating maintenance once to twice per year (preferably before it gets cold). Key aspects of heating system maintenance should include the cleaning of the blower assembly and inspection and adjustment of fuel-feeding components such as gas nozzles, electrical fuses/ sockets and gas outlets/ combustion points. Neglect of fuel sources cannot only reduce the effective functioning of a heating system, but can also be a health hazard as leaking gas can affect breathing, and faulty fuel sources can spark a fire.

 

Benefits Of A Well-Maintained HVAC System

HVAC systems should be properly inspected, cleaned, dusted and maintained to preserve efficient functionality and long life. Well-maintained heating and air conditioning systems will give you the peace of mind that you deserve.

We here at Bruce’s Air Conditioning and Heating are fully equipped and staffed to provide our Phoenix metro, commercial and residential clients with complete HVAC maintenance services as well estimation, installation, repairs and replacement of HVAC systems and components. Follow us for more great articles on heating and air conditioning and more.
 

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Surge Protectors And HVAC: What You Need To Know

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Surge Protectors And HVAC-BrucesAC.comSurge protectors are usually associated with computers and other sensitive electronic equipment. Individuals are told that they should plug their PCs into these devices in order to prevent damage from electric spikes. These can happen frequently during storms and similar weather conditions. It can also occur due to overloading somewhere along the local grid.

These surges can be quite destructive. The problem is that more appliances now have electronic circuits that are in danger when surges strike. HVAC systems are prime examples of this. They used to be dominated by mechanical parts but advances in technology have thoroughly modernized these systems.

Power surges can cause great damage to and even destroy an HVAC unit. Learn more and discover how whole home surge protectors can protect your HVAC.
 

HVAC Surge Damage And The Consequences

If an HVAC unit experiences a power surge, it can unfortunately fail instantly. Some units may still work after being restarted while others won’t and require outright replacement. Even those that survive are likely to need new parts to avoid premature failure. Neglect can prove to be quite costly for homeowners as they may have to spend several hundred or thousands of dollars to remedy the situation. A surge can happen at any time, usually when they are least expected. Safe measure must be put in place to guard against them around the clock.
 

Surge Protectors – Effective Preventive Measures Against Surges To Your HVAC

A whole house surge protector can be installed for the general protection of all appliances connected to the power line. The surge protector will be located at the main breaker box. Be sure that the surge protector has an adequate rating for the expected load so that it can actually do the job properly when it is needed. Adding this component will not affect anything with the normal operations, it will only kick in to mitigate the effect of current spikes.

HVAC surge protectors are an effective preventive measure against surges for your cooling and heating systems.
 

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