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air conditioner and heater serviced regularly
Posted on 1/4/17 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 1/4/17 at 3:39 pm
Do you have your air conditioner and heater serviced regularly? I have been living in my house for 5 years and have never had my unit serviced for general maintenance. I know many people can easily let this slide. I figured I need to stop putting this off before any major damage is done. Is it overrated to have this done or worth it.
Also, if you have any reputable places in the Prairieville/Gonzales area I would appreciate it.
Also, if you have any reputable places in the Prairieville/Gonzales area I would appreciate it.
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Posted on 1/4/17 at 3:40 pm to mitigerke
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never had my unit serviced
Just take care of it yourself.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 3:42 pm to mitigerke
I change the filters per the instructions.
Reputable and AC companies ain't really a thing. There's just varying levels of how bad they gonna try to screw you.
Reputable and AC companies ain't really a thing. There's just varying levels of how bad they gonna try to screw you.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 3:44 pm to mitigerke
You said unit.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 3:45 pm to BeerMoney
Everyone has to butter their bread. But seriously getting the coil cleaned helps. I'd tell ya how to do it yourself but that would take food off someones table.
CHANGE YA FILTERS!
Posted on 1/4/17 at 3:53 pm to cajunangelle
As I understand it that's all they do when they come out to do a "checkup". Basically spray water on the coils.
If only there was an online portal that hosted millions of videos on how to do everything, cats, broscience, twerking, ghetto fights and more. Kind of like watching the tube except you upload the content.
If only there was an online portal that hosted millions of videos on how to do everything, cats, broscience, twerking, ghetto fights and more. Kind of like watching the tube except you upload the content.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 3:58 pm to mitigerke
Over time the evaporator coil (inside coil) will clog up with dust/debris. Regurally changing filter helps but MERV 8 wont block everything. you can vacuum the coil clean, or use a UV light install kit to keep the coil clean over time.
Condensing unit coil (outdoor unit) will clog up with pollen, crass clippings, leaves, dirt, ect. If you are halfway handy you can clean it yourself. Kill the main disconnect, take the top off, and use a hose with nozzle to blow the coils clean from the inside of the unit to the outside. Re-install the top, and hit the disconnect back on. If you are a millennial, call a service company..
Condensing unit coil (outdoor unit) will clog up with pollen, crass clippings, leaves, dirt, ect. If you are halfway handy you can clean it yourself. Kill the main disconnect, take the top off, and use a hose with nozzle to blow the coils clean from the inside of the unit to the outside. Re-install the top, and hit the disconnect back on. If you are a millennial, call a service company..
Posted on 1/4/17 at 4:06 pm to tigeraddict
I look at it as protecting an $10k investment, so yes, I have the bi annual maintenance
Posted on 1/4/17 at 4:15 pm to mitigerke
i work for an hvac company and do this on a daily basis. Save yourself 100.00 and clean the exterior coils yourself with a hose.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 4:21 pm to mitigerke
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Do you have your air conditioner and heater serviced regularly?
Annually.
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Also, if you have any reputable places in the Prairieville/Gonzales area I would appreciate it.
Dayton Heating & Air
Posted on 1/4/17 at 4:29 pm to mitigerke
Most of the hvac companies don't clean the outside coil correctly anyway. If you don't take off the hood and the sides to thoroughly clean the coil it's a hack job anyway.
For what you are paying for this "checkup" it's not terribly surprising.
I DIY and it takes a few hours to do the outside and inside but I know it's done right.
Biggest DIY maintenance that people neglect is filters. Most times the tech will find the old filter sucked up into the plenum it is so plugged.
For what you are paying for this "checkup" it's not terribly surprising.
I DIY and it takes a few hours to do the outside and inside but I know it's done right.
Biggest DIY maintenance that people neglect is filters. Most times the tech will find the old filter sucked up into the plenum it is so plugged.
This post was edited on 1/4/17 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 1/4/17 at 4:36 pm to AndyCBR
They find it in the plenum?? So it goes straight through the coil?? Lol
Posted on 1/4/17 at 4:38 pm to AndyCBR
Just had my bi annual yesterday. He took about 90 minutes. Sprayed evaporator coils, then rinsed, flushed drain line, checked furnace operation, limits, temps, even disassembled furnace exhaust to check for obstructions. ( I was in and out the attic bringing up christmas stuff)
Checked a/c temps in and out of system, freon pressures, clean outside unit, etc. Think I pay $140 per year for two visits. Worth it to protect an expensive system.
Checked a/c temps in and out of system, freon pressures, clean outside unit, etc. Think I pay $140 per year for two visits. Worth it to protect an expensive system.
This post was edited on 1/4/17 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 1/4/17 at 4:40 pm to CORIMA
I couldn't agree more, corima.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 4:45 pm to CORIMA
Who did you use Cormina?
Posted on 1/4/17 at 4:54 pm to CORIMA
Yeah I might go for that.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 5:35 pm to BeerMoney
Butcher A/C, I am in Lafayette . Check hvac-talk.com for recommendations and interesting reading on hvac issues
Posted on 1/4/17 at 5:35 pm to CORIMA
I have the same type service. Would recommend.
Anytime you get a hot or cold snap in the south just look at this board with all of the dumbass HVAC questions. Biannual service is totally worth it to me to not be in that "service needed now!" group.
Anytime you get a hot or cold snap in the south just look at this board with all of the dumbass HVAC questions. Biannual service is totally worth it to me to not be in that "service needed now!" group.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 6:03 pm to mitigerke
We do, twice a year. I want to say 150.00
Posted on 1/4/17 at 6:34 pm to mitigerke
Yes, at least twice a year. Worth it to me.
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