Heater Maintenance

Professional Gas Oil and Electric Heater Maintenance

Why is Professional Heater Maintenance Important? Heater maintenance is not only a matter of efficient and trouble free operation but is also a matter of safety. Improperly maintained heaters can be a fire and carbon monoxide hazard and can be a severe health risk which can even cause death. A properly services and checked heater can give you safe and trouble free operation for the lifetime of your heating system. However holes in your systems heat exchanger or fire box can leak carbon monoxide or allow flames which are normally contained inside to reach your living space causing a very dangerous condition. Malfunctioning safety controls can cause a cracked heat exchanger or other dangerous conditions to occur. Don't take a chance with your family's safety get your furnace maintained once a year by a properly trained and licensed service professional.

The winter can be a very busy time for professional heating and air conditioning contractors. Having professional inspections and maintenance done on your unit before the busy winter months will help keep your unit running and prevent delays in its repair and also keep you safe from harmful gases and lower the danger of a fire.

A seasonal check-up should include the following items for gas or heating unit:

1) A Carbon Monoxide test - Carbon monoxide is an odorless tasteless gas that can be lethal in small doses. Professional inspection and maintenance of your heater should include a thorough inspection of the heat exchanger which contains the flames and carbon monoxide gasses produced by the unit. The inspection should not stop there however. It should include an in depth analysis of the Carbon Monoxide or CO content of the combustion chamber and an adjustment or repair if necessary. It should also include an analysis of the draft of the flue pipe which carries the gasses out of the house. Analysis MUST be done with a Carbon Monoxide detector and other qualified equipment by a trained technician to insure safe operation.

2) Inspect the air filters.

3) Test the fan limit switch.

4) Check the voltage and the amp draw.

5) Lubricate the fan motors.

6) Check the temperature rise across the heat exchanger.

7) Inspect the electrical wiring and connections.

8) Check the firing rate.

9) Test the burners and pilot assemblies.

10) Inspect for gas or oil leaks.

11) Change the nozzle (for oil only).

12) Change the filter (for oil only).

13) Test the gas manifold pressure (gas only).

14) Inspect the heat exchanger.

15) Test the pilot thermocouple.

16) Make burner adjustments.

17) Examine the filter.

18) Test the fan motor and oil if needed.

19) Test the fan limit switch or switches.

20) Test the electronic ignition.

21) Check the manifold gas pressure.

22) Examine the draft diverter.

23) Clean and adjust the thermostat.

24) Set the heat anticipator.

25) Check and adjust the fan belts.

26) Measure the temperature rise from return air to vents.

Company Profile of Ra-Jac Services Air Conditioning and Heating TX - Our Mission - Since 1966 we have been providing professional and affordable residential, commercial and industrial air conditioning and heating service and installation to our customers in and around the Galveston County area. Our goal is exemplary service built on honesty, education, certification, and high ethical standards. As a result we are quickly growing into one of the leading heating and air condition service companies in the Southern Texas area.

Call us at (409) 945-4171 for service in the following Areas - If you are in the Bacliff, Bayou Vista, Clear Lake, Dickinson, Galveston, Hitchcock, Kemah, La Marque, League City, Nasa, San Leon, Santa Fe, Seabrook, Texas City, Tiki Island, or the Webster Texas area and want a professional to maintain your air conditioning, heating or air cleaning and filtration system contact us at (409) 945-4171. We provide 24-hour emergency service to keep your home and office air conditioner and heater working efficiently and effectively. Your comfort is our top priority.

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