Last week, we talked about the importance of having your heating system tuned up and ready to go for the fall and winter season. This week, we are going to go over what our trained and skilled technicians will do when they visit your home.

What will I receive with my fall maintenance visit?

If you sign up with Anchor for a service plan, you will receive a visit to your home, ahead of peak season, twice a year at one reduced price.  The trained, professional technician that visits your home will go through a detailed checklist to be sure that your system is working at its best.
We have provided the checklist for each system so that you will know exactly what you will be getting with our service plan.

Heating Tune-Up
1.    Check compressor amps/volts, capacitors
2.    Check blower motor amps/volts
3.    Tighten electrical connections
4.    Check/lubricate motor and bearings
5.    Check burner for cleanliness, adjust if needed
6.    Check ignition and pilot assemblies
7.    Inspect heat exchanger or heating elements
8.    Monitor flue draft
9.    Measure temperature rise
10.    Measure for correct air flow
11.    Test starting capabilities
12.    Test safety controls
13.    Check thermostat operation/calibrate if necessary
14.    Replace 1” or 2” pleated filters
For Heat Pumps:
15.    Check compressor amps/volts
16.    Monitor refrigerant pressures
17.    Inspect refrigerant piping for vibration/rubbing
18.    Inspect condenser coil for cleanliness
19.    Inspect condition of outdoor cabinet and disconnect
20.    Tighten electrical connections
21.    Check condenser fan motor amps/volts and fan blade
22.    Check/lubricate motor and bearings
23.    Inspect contactor condition
24.    Inspect reversing valve

Cooling Tune-Up
1.    Check compressor amps/volts, capacitors
2.    Monitor refrigerant pressures
3.    Inspect refrigerant piping for vibration/rubbing
4.    Inspect condenser coil for cleanliness
5.    Inspect condition of outside cabinet and disconnect
6.    Check condenser fan motor amps/volts and fan blade
7.    Tighten electrical connections
8.    Check/lubricate motor and bearings
9.    Inspect contractor condition
10.    Inspect reversing valve (heat pump)
11.    Test starting capabilities
12.    Test safety controls
13.    Inspect blower components for cleanliness
14.    Check blower motor amps/volts
15.    Check/lubricate motor and bearings
16.    Inspect evaporator coil for cleanliness
17.    Measure temperature drop or rise
18.    Inspect and clean condensate drain and pain
19.    Check condensate pump for proper operation
20.    Check thermostat operation/calibrate as necessary
21.    Replace 1” or 2” pleated filters

In addition to these visits, you will also receive priority scheduling and a 10% discount* on any needed repairs.  While your agreement is in place, you will never have to pay overtime rates on our 24-hour emergency service and your rates are protected from inflation.  If you decide to move, you can even transfer your plan to your new home.

If you would like more information about our service plan, please give us a call at 770-942-2873 or contact on the web at www.anchorac.com. Whether you have one system or many – we have a plan that will work for you.