Urgent Air’s Heat Pump Systems and AC Systems Multi-Point inspections consist of:
- Inspecting voltage
- Inspecting amp draw
- Inspecting proper fuse sizing
- Inspecting electrical connections
- Inspecting safety controls and operations
- Inspecting the thermostat and operation
- Inspecting filter conditions
- Addressing any customer concerns
- Inspecting condenser fan motor amps
- Inspecting condenser fan motor capacitor
- Inspecting condenser fan motor bearings
- Inspecting condenser fan motor temperature
- Inspecting condenser fan blade condition
- Inspecting blower motor amps
- Inspecting blower motor capacitor
- Inspecting blower motor temperature
- Inspecting blower motor bearings
- Inspecting blower wheel condition
- Inspecting the supply duct
- Inspecting the return duct
- Inspecting the condensate drain and vent
- Clearing the condensate drain of any debris
- Inspecting drain overflow
- Inspecting supply air temperature
- Inspecting return air temperature
- Inspecting suction temperature of compressor
- Inspecting discharge temperature of compressor
- Inspecting operation of reversing valve (otherwise known as change-over valve)
- Inspecting Air flow
- Inspecting compressor amp draw
- Inspecting compressor run and/or start components
- Inspecting system noise and operation
- Inspecting driers
- Inspecting metering devices
- Confirming pressures, if an issue is suspected
- Inspecting service valves
- Inspecting belt condition if applicable
- Inspecting condition of the evaporator coil
- Inspecting condition of the condenser coil
- Washing condenser coil with water if available
- Adjusting vents if requested
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