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HVAC System check ups #12531641 12/08/17 06:06 PM
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Ok,how many of you guys,and gals, get your HVAC systems checked annually?I,myself,before I got into the industry, didn't realize the importance of it!
Just curious who does and who don't and the reasoning behind both!
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Re: HVAC System check ups [Re: A/C MAN] #12531686 12/08/17 06:38 PM
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What is important to check? Can the homeowner do these checks?


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Keep in mind its a bit cold to check the A/C so I suppose we're talking heating system.

I have resistant heat, duct work is secure and tight, filters clean, all bearings are sealed.


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Check up every Spring. Check/change filters often.

Heard from a buddy in La Crosse, WI this morning. Heater died during the night. Woke up to 53 in the house and 22 outside. $4100.00 was the first quote.

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Originally Posted By: PondFish
Check up every Spring. Check/change filters often.

Heard from a buddy in La Crosse, WI this morning. Heater died during the night. Woke up to 53 in the house and 22 outside. $4100.00 was the first quote.



I'd say they have him over a barrel.


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I don't do it and never have. I honestly wouldn't let any service tech touch my system- just not much integrity left out there in this industry. My .02 -not looking to argue, just responding.

My Dad had annual checkups done and it usually resulted in some kind of add-on charge. The last time they visited (I was not there- just my Dad- an old trusting man) it was recommended he get a compressor change it would not last through the summer he was told.

I cancelled the $6000 work order he signed after I found it on his kitchen table. If i hadn't stopped it, it would have been installed the next morning- I'm just glad they didn't start the work the same day.

The compressor which was over 15 years old at the time would end up lasting another 6-7 years.

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There are several aspects to check to make sure everything is working ok.It's better left to the professionals to do,some of the most screwed up calls I've ever been on,have been when a homeowner tried to do it themselves!


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Re: HVAC System check ups [Re: minnow] #12531739 12/08/17 07:19 PM
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I don't do it and never have. I honestly wouldn't let any service tech touch my system- just not much integrity left out there in this industry. My .02 -not looking to argue, just responding.

My Dad had annual checkups done and it usually resulted in some kind of add-on charge. The last time they visited (I was not there- just my Dad- an old trusting man) it was recommended he get a compressor change it would not last through the summer he was told.

I cancelled the $6000 work order he signed after I found it on his kitchen table. If i hadn't stopped it, it would have been installed the next morning- I'm just glad they didn't start the work the same day.

The compressor which was over 15 years old at the time would end up lasting another 6-7 years.

Yes,sadly enough,that is what our industry has amounted to!Not much integrity left,in any trade for that matter,on older systems,I personally think just to make sure the start components are ok and freon is good and unit is clean and leave them alone!!
The bad part is,parts now days don't last like they used to,so you end up finding them on tune-ups,and there isn't much you can do about it.And don't get me started on brands!!!Lol


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We had our entire system replaced when we bought the house. I trust the people we hired to install it. Thanks for the reminder to call for the annual check up.


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I will start by saying James probably saved my daughter and granddaughters life. I took him up on the offer for a heating unit check up. Came out this week and everything looked ok initially.

Tried the furnace as the weather cooled down and something wasn't right. The flame would not stay lit. Called James and he immediately came back out. He then proceeded to work the next three days diagnosing the issues and getting parts. His persistence saved them from possible carbon monoxide poisoning.

After thinking he had fixed all the problems he diagnosed, he was about to leave but something told him to check the roof vent. Sure enough it was restricted. We had a new roof put on this summer and the roofers had clogged the vent. After clearing the obstruction, everything worked correctly.

I can never say enough thank yous to James and his desire to make sure everything was right before leaving. I cringe thinking of what might have happened if he would not of gone back to check the roof vent. James is a true HVAC tradesman that cares about each customer and their well being. It's more than a job to him.

Thank you James Longino.


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I had mine blowing cold when I got home last night, climbed up in the attic hit the master cut off, replaced the filter. kept the heat setting at off, went to the garage reset the circuit breaker, then to the thermostat, turned it on heat only, started pushing heat in 5 minutes, I think it has a chip or something, when the filter is over due or stressing the system because it is clogged it trips the heat off, just a guess, but the previous got me heat again, the unit is a TRANE not too old.


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I had mine blowing cold when I got home last night, climbed up in the attic hit the master cut off, replaced the filter. kept the heat setting at off, went to the garage reset the circuit breaker, then to the thermostat, turned it on heat only, started pushing heat in 5 minutes, I think it has a chip or something, when the filter is over due or stressing the system because it is clogged it trips the heat off, just a guess, but the previous got me heat again, the unit is a TRANE not too old.

I expect it works the same way as my gas clothes dryer. If the inside gets too HOT, usually due to poor exhaust ventilation, the Thermal Fuse blows and stops a disaster.


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Re: HVAC System check ups [Re: Roller22] #12531856 12/08/17 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted By: Roller22
I will start by saying James probably saved my daughter and granddaughters life. I took him up on the offer for a heating unit check up. Came out this week and everything looked ok initially.

Tried the furnace as the weather cooled down and something wasn't right. The flame would not stay lit. Called James and he immediately came back out. He then proceeded to work the next three days diagnosing the issues and getting parts. His persistence saved them from possible carbon monoxide poisoning.

After thinking he had fixed all the problems he diagnosed, he was about to leave but something told him to check the roof vent. Sure enough it was restricted. We had a new roof put on this summer and the roofers had clogged the vent. After clearing the obstruction, everything worked correctly.

I can never say enough thank yous to James and his desire to make sure everything was right before leaving. I cringe thinking of what might have happened if he would not of gone back to check the roof vent. James is a true HVAC tradesman that cares about each customer and their well being. It's more than a job to him.

Thank you James Longino.


That is great but troubling for the roof vent. Recently had my roof replaced and the city inspectors check for exactly that issue before they sign off on the job.

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I do not do them. I believe its more of a way for companys to keep techs busy and income during slow times. Sure every once awhile it saves the day but compared to the number of service agreements and up-charges during inspections i bet those days are a small percantage. If it aint broke, dont fix it.

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