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You
can quickly recognize the performance of your
car because you drive it every day. Regular service
keeps the quality up and holds down operating
costs for your car and it can do the same for
your Air Conditioning and Heating equipment, especially
in these days of ever-rising utility rates. Consolidated Systems Service Programs can greatly improve
the "Mileage" of you home or business
comfort system.
Table 1 & 2 dramatize the Effects of Dirty
Coils and Filters.
| BEFORE
• Table 1 - Electric Cost |
| Unit
with Moderately Dirty Coils & Filters |
| Normal
Tonnage |
KW-Hours
Per Season |
Total
Cost Per Season |
| 3 |
10,670 |
$928.30 |
| 5 |
15,165 |
$1,213.20 |
| Actual
savings may vary due to equipment, installation
and power costs. |
| AFTER
• Table 2 - Electric Cost |
| Unit
with Maintenance & Clean Filters |
| Normal
Tonnage |
KW-Hours
Per Season |
Total
Cost Per Season |
| 3 |
7,675 |
$614.75 |
| 5 |
10,302 |
$824.16 |
| Calculated
at 95 degree ambient temperature, 45 degree
saturated suction temperature, R22 refrigerant,
24 hours operation, 8.0 cent/kw-hr average
electric rate. | Check list may vary depending on the type
of comfort
system you have in your home.
20 Point Check List
- Check
system for proper refrigerant charge
- Check
compressor and fan amps
- Check
and clean condenser coil
- Check
capacitors
- Check
contactor points
- Check the electrical cabinet
- Check
all caps and valves for seals and/or proper snug fit
- Check
thermostat operation and mounting
- Check
blower amps
- Check circuit components and safeties
- Check/evaluate
evaporator coil for buildup
- Check
blower wheel for buildup
- Check
all electrical connections and wires
- Change/wash
filter
- Check
temperature splits
- Lubricate
all moving parts where applicable
- Flush
and vacuum drain line/pan and evaluate drainage
- Check
float switch operation
- Clean
equipment exterior
- Check
final performance and report necessary improvements
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