If You Plan on Staying Cool This Summer

Unless you live on the equator in a place with no AC, summer heat is manageable. Stay indoors, crank up the A/C, indulge in ice-cold smoothies, and you’ll avoid the heat wave. If your summer plans don’t include the A/C breaking down, then you need to schedule regular A/C maintenance.

HVAC Inspection Checklist

During an HVAC inspection, Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Rooter personnel check various components of your HVAC system to make sure parts are in good condition and working properly.

A list of items we check:

• Electrical wiring connection – check for corrosion, disconnection, fraying or other damages
• Insulation – check for rotted insulation and air leaks
• Thermostat – make sure the temperature is increasing and decreasing as indicated
• Reversing valve – check for leaks, make sure the valve is not sticking and is adequately energized
• Defrost controls – we will check the defrost sensor and the defrost control board
• Operation pressures – we will measure the outdoor air temperature, return air temperature at the furnace/air handler, suction line temperature, and liquid line temperature
• Start and run capacitors – check the shape of the capacitors and look for troubling signs of wear
• Voltage and amperage – check for signs something’s wrong with the thermostat, transformer or wiring if the voltage or amperage is off
• Air filtration – check for debris near vents and inspect the air filter
• Start capacitor and relays – obtain a reading using a multimeter
• Compressor contractor – check for proper operation and inspect the part’s condition
• Condensate drain – check for any leaks that might be a sign of a problem
• Safety float switches – checking these will help prevent water damage

What we do to help prevent problems with your A/C:

• Lubricate all moving parts
• Adjust the thermostat as needed
• Clean and straighten the fins
• Clean the air filter, blower wheel, evaporator coil and evaporator drain
• Replace the air filter if needed
• Level the condenser unit

Give us a call at (913) 227-4943 or schedule service online today!