Along with the arrival of the warm weather is the heavy workload handled by your HVAC system. As you switch from your furnace to your air conditioner, give Bob Coutu and his team at North Channel Heating & Air Conditioning a call. The well-known, local HVAC company will set up a Preventative Maintenance to give your air conditioner everything it needs to make it through the summer.
“It’s best to have everything checked out now rather than waiting until summer to find out it’s not working properly when you need it the most” said Coutu, an HVAC expert with more than 35 years in the trade. “If everyone waits, we’ll have a hard time getting to everyone. It’s best to have it checked out pre-season.”
Don’t believe them? A dirty coil reduces your system’s ability to cool your home and causes the system to run longer, increasing your energy costs. Without proper upkeep, your air conditioner will lose about 5% of its efficiency per year, again raising your energy bill and shortening the life of your unit.
A dirty filter can reduce air flow all the way up to 50%, which puts a strain on the entire system. “You would not believe how many motors we have to replace because a client isn’t on top of their filters. Especially if you have pets.” Coutu said
Regardless of the causes impacting your air conditioner and furnace, North Channel Heating & Air Conditioning has the perfect solution- a low-cost 24-point Protection Plan that offers a comprehensive check-up of your entire HVAC system. Each 24-point maintenance includes a full cleaning of any sensors, fans, burners, coils, and ignitors. It also includes cleaning/replacing standard filters, measuring gas pressures, any ignition tests, proper thermostat operation, a check of a venting components, an examination of the heat exchanger, and many more imperative checks to ensure your air conditioner is running at maximum efficiency for summer.
According to Coutu, one of the most common issues found during preventative maintenances is a blocked drain.
“A lot of people don’t realize that all of the drains, pans, and pipes need to be inspected and cleared to ensure proper draining of you’re A/C” he said. “If a drain is clogged, you won’t know because the unit will continue to run. That will cause it to overflow, causing a build up of mold and bacteria.”
Ultimately, ensuring your HVAC system is doing its job all summer comes down to simple proactive preventative maintenance. This not only increases the lifespan of your equipment, but it also reduces the risk of a failure and the need for costly repairs.
The knowledgeable, hardworking team at North Channel Heating & Air Conditioning serves Sault Ste Marie and the Algoma region, offering expert service on forced air furnaces, wall furnaces, space heaters, air handlers, boiler heating systems, air cleaners, humidifiers, central air conditioning, and heat pumps. They also provide sheet metal services for clients that may be interested in duct designs for a new build or redesigns for a renovation/upgrade.
If you’d like to learn more, you can visit the team here or give them a call at 705-971-1976 for “Good Old Fashioned Service!”