Richmond, Virginia, is one of the oldest and most historically major cities in the U.S., which means most of Richmond’s homes were built before 1940.
If you live in one of these historic beauties, your HVAC system has likely been replaced at least once — probably more like two or three times. If you want to put off another replacement for a while longer, investing in maintenance is your best bet.
Your AC system can last up to 15 years with regular maintenance. AC maintenance is a good investment because it keeps your system working more efficiently, which lowers monthly energy bills. Maintenance also improves your indoor air quality — something everyone cares about.
Since the 1980s, our family has had roots in Richmond and HVAC solutions. We’re invested in this area and you.
Contact F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical to schedule AC maintenance.
Benefits of Regular AC Maintenance
Any well-maintained cooling unit will last longer. Without maintenance, you’ll need a new AC system within eight to 10 years. Your HVAC system has many moving parts that need annual inspection and lubrication in order to keep everything working efficiently.
Some AC repairs cost as much as $2,300. Maintenance saves money by preventing the need for these repairs. AC maintenance also increases energy efficiency, meaning your energy bills will be lower for the same level of cooling. Without maintenance, you’ll likely have to replace your system sooner rather than later.
Perhaps most importantly, if you ignore maintenance, you’ll have more airborne pollutants and allergens that cause illness. Your air quality will suffer without a clean AC and ductwork. This is important to most households, especially those with children, older folks, or chronically ill family members.
You Need Professional AC Maintenance
It’s tempting to DIY many home management tasks, but DIY HVAC and AC maintenance isn’t a good idea. Your time is valuable.
By the time you’ve gotten the right tools, studied the how-to articles, jumped in, and realized it’s taking longer than you planned, your local F.H. Furr technician could have come and gone:
- Maintenance tune-ups save money. Avoiding maintenance isn’t worth the risk of damaging your AC or missing important problems.
- Our technicians have years of training and experience.
- We’ll inspect more than you would. We can eliminate a repair by knowing what warning signs to look for. We’re good at what we do.
Call today or contact F.H. Furr online for more information.
What’s Involved in an AC Tune-Up?
At F.H. Furr the safety of you, your family and your home are our first priority. Your Maintenance & Safety Inspection Technician will investigate and share with you, any & all safety related matters that we uncover. We will also identify any maintenance your system may need for maximum efficiency, comfort, reliability, and longevity. During your Maintenance & Safety Inspection, our service technician will perform a 50-point inspection of your home cooling system that will take about an hour or so to complete. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Inspect air filtration system
- Run test to verify proper sequence of operation
- Check refrigeration system performance, including:
- Refrigerant level
- Temperatures / pressures & other associated refrigeration parameters
- Investigate any improper restrictions, or low refrigerant levels if/when found
- Flush drain
- Inspect electrical connections, wiring harness & disconnect (as applicable)
- Inspect the contactor for integrity, improper resistance, pitting or burning.
- Measure and document electrical parameters, such as
- Incoming voltage
- Amp draw of blower motor
- Amp draw of compressor
- Amp draw of the outdoor fan motor
- Investigate any improper resistance that may be found in the electrical circuit.
- Inspect capacitor(s) for integrity, corrosion and capacitance
- Inspect readily accessible ducts for integrity, cleanliness, and/or obvious air leaks
- Inspect blower for proper / adequate air flow.
- Includes Inspection of wheel, motor (& lubricate as needed)
- Vacuum loose debris from the blower cabinet
- Wipe clean the reachable areas of the unit cabinet
- Inspect indoor coils for obstructions and/or cleanliness
- Inspect outdoor coils for obstructions leaks and/or cleanliness.
- Replace filter if/when provided by the customer while on-site at the time of inspection
- Check and calibrate thermostat as required
- Inspect both the indoor and outdoor units for loose or worn parts and abnormal vibrations
- Test and adjust the unit for peak operating efficiency
Your F.H. Furr Maintenance & Safety Inspection, satisfies the manufacture’s requirements for annual inspection by a licensed contractor. It will also keep you informed on any additional maintenance that may be needed to keep your system running safely, reliably & efficiently for a long time.
You Can Trust F.H. Furr
Trust is important in any partnership, and that’s what we want to be: Your trusted partner for clean, comfortable air. We serve Richmond and its nearby communities. Your F.H. Furr team is honest — if you can get more mileage from your current AC, we’ll tell you.
We’ll offer the best guesstimate of its service lifespan. But never let money stop you from having clean, comfortable air in your home. We offer flexible financing options so you can get the services you need when you need them.
Ask questions. When you know more, you’ll make better choices. That’s how you’ll know F.H. Furr is your best choice for AC maintenance.
Give us a call or contact F.H. Furr online today to get started.
