Avoid Winter Emergencies
With the heating season in full swing, is your commercial gas heater ready for the winter challenge? Don’t wait until your furnace breaks down and your office tenants are complaining about the temperatures to repair your furnace. Not only will preventive maintenance go a long way to extend the life of your system, it will also help to combat high gas and electricity bills and ensure safe operation.
Here are a few facts to illustrate the importance of correcting problems now before they become expensive emergencies.
- A typical replacement system can cost between $6,000 and $15,000.
- Many major repairs or replacements are required with systems that are over 5 years old.
- A comprehensive furnace tune-up can save up to 30% on your energy bills.
- A complete system replacement is much more likely to be required in systems without having routine preventive maintenance.
- Spiders, insects, and rodents are often found in the pipes, causing blockages and possibly furnace shutdown.
Below is a list of some of the key preventive maintenance checkpoints performed by CFSI’s MSCA STAR and GreenSTAR qualified technicians. Regardless of the type of brand of gas heating system you have, regular maintenance is the best way to help you deliver energy-efficient and trouble-free performance.
- Test thermostats for proper operation and calibrate if needed.
- Check for gas / carbon monoxide leaks and check gas pressure.
- Change the air and fuel filters.
- Check the blower motor brackets and components for cracks.
- Ensure proper lubrication for motors and bearings.
- Check the venting and condensate drain for blockages and debris.
- Clean the blower wheel if dirt has built up and ensure setscrews are tight and centered in housing.
- Inspect the combustion air blower for blockages and the blower wheel for corrosion or rust.
- Check the tension belt.
- Check that the ignition system is working properly.
- Clean and inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, pinholes, or corrosion.
- Check that burners are not deteriorated or blocked.
- Check flue draft and combustion air piping for breaks or blockages.
- Inspect condensate drain tubing for leaks or cracks.
- Test and adjust safety controls.
- Tighten electrical connections and wiring for corrosion and fraying.
- Inspect humidification system.
- Inspect the ductwork for tight connections and minimal air loss.
- Test the controls for proper cycling.
- Check for proper control operation and overall furnace operation.
With our expert mechanical and HVAC mobile services, we can help you protect your investment, reduce your utility bills, and prevent emergency repairs with our annual HAVC preventive maintenance service contracts. Since 2000, CFSI has been providing world-class service to our commercial and government customers. Take a look at our customer testimonials to learn more about our differentiated service.
Call 202.600.2787, email sales@crockett-facilities.com or complete our online form for a service quote. Crockett Facilities Services Inc., a top ten mechanical contractor, provides 24/7 commercial HVAC and mechanical services throughout Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.