How to perform a basic home hvac system inspection
When carrying out domestic or home hvac or cooling system inspection or maintenance, some task could be done easily while some other task due to the expertise needed may involve getting a professional to do it for you. Understanding the basics of each task and its differences will be beneficial and saves you energy, money and time.
During the inspection of the air conditioning system, a thorough check of the thermostat, temperature of air from air vents, and also inspecting the fan should all be done. Immediately when the air conditioner is switched on, the fan should start moving automatically. If this does not occur, then this is indicative of a defect in the engine.
Trying to move the fan by hands is dangerous, as many accident cases have been reported occurring because of that. So this type of troubleshooting should be left to a professional hvac technician to handle.
During usage of an air conditioner air filters get clogged with dirt and debris. It is highly recommended to check the filters for blockages and remove them before it becomes an issue. A recurring scheduled cleaning of the air conditioning system is a recommended practice that may just be enough to keep it running optimally.
Commonly malfunctions could be a result of leaking coolants which are easy to spot because of its gaseous nature as it causes frost on parts of the air conditioning system. Once frost is noticed, its best to get in touch with a local hvac technician to help you stop the leak and clean out the spoilage as it could be harmful if not properly handled.
If the cleaning doesn’t resolve the problem, you may have to get your Freon charged.
You can save some money by doing certain tasks on your own such as recharging of the cooler in your premises. The challenge with this is the technicalities and expertise knowledge to get this done on the part of the owners and as such; it leads to malfunctioning and total breakdown which incurs cost of replacing parts of the system.
Getting the experts and professionals to do the job is always best. Systems charging, routine maintenance checks and repairs are also done during the overhauling by the technician. Through all these checks, they can observe, spot and offer best and cost saving solutions to the system’s problems. This will definitely prevent mistakes, saves you some costs and enhance the effectiveness of your AC & Cooling system.
