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Preventative Maintenance:

How important is it?

Prodigy HVAC Services recommends scheduling quarterly preventative maintenance service on equipment at your commercial site. It is important to keep equipment operating at peek performance levels throughout the year to ensure maximum energy savings.

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Services Spring & Summer Maintenance:

  • Replace filters on cooling equipment
  • Check condition of belts and pulleys and replace where needed
  • Clean condenser and evaporator coils
  • Check refrigerant charge and inspect for leaks if charge is low
  • Clear drain lines and pans
  • Check electrical connections
  • Check operation of fan and blower motor and adjust where needed
  • Lubricate motors, bearings, and other parts on equipment
  • Check operation of thermostats and other controls
  • Check for adequate air flow

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Services Fall & Winter Maintenance:

  • Replace filters on heating equipment
  • Check condition of belts and pulleys and replace where needed
  • Clear drain lines and pans
  • Check electrical connections
  • Check operation of fan and blower motor and adjust where needed
  • Inspect ignition and burner assembly
  • Lubricate motors, bearings, and other parts on equipment
  • Check operation of thermostats and other controls
  • Inspect heat exchanger

When To KNow

The Right Time For Capital Replacements

At Prodigy HVAC Services, we have seen the long term benefits of regularly schedule preventative maintenance on commercial equipment. But, at some point, consideration should be given to replacing aging equipment to ensure continued operating efficiency and long term energy savings.

According to data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program, heating and cooling systems make up approximately 38% of a building’s energy usage, and companies spend more than $20 billion on energy annually. That report indicates by replacing air conditioning equipment that has been in operation for 10 years, facilities can save 20-50% of energy and maintenance costs.

When considering capital replacements over maintenance, it is important to take into consideration the potential benefit of operational time savings, energy usage improvement, and environmental impact.