Archive for the ‘HVAC Maintenance’ Category

Fall and winter is the best time of the year to replace you old air conditioning and heating system since the air conditioner isn’t being used and the HVAC Company’s summer rush is over. The last thing that you want to do is to have to replace it when it’s 95 outside because you will be in a rush and may not make the best choice in selecting the right product for your needs.

If your system is over 10 years old the clock is running, especially on lesser expensive, lower quality equipment brands. If you have had to do repairs over the last year, especially Freon leaks, then this is a good time to make the investment in your home for the future. Remember that although this is an unwelcome expense, it is also an investment because…

Besides water, electricity and a roof over your head, your air conditioning and heating system is a major part of your home’s value, your families comfort and health. Most families spend 50% or more of their time in their home. A well designed air conditioning and heating system can make a huge difference in how you feel and your health. Trane defines this as a Comfort System.

Equipment that you will be considering is an efficient outdoor unit, a furnace, a cooling coil, thermostat control, air filtration, humidity control and the duct system. We usually don’t think much about air filtration and the duct system, yet that is where many weaknesses are found by HVAC contractors who actually care about the total quality of your Comfort System. (Heat Pumps use Air Handlers instead of a furnace-cooling coil)

When selecting a replacement HVAC system, look for a top quality brand and a contractor who looks at every part of your current system so he can correct any deficiencies when installing the new equipment. Here at SOS Mechanical, we do just that. We offer Trane systems which are known as the best HVAC systems available. We are also a Trane Comfort Specialist dealer which is one who provides high quality products and services that rank in the top of the industry.

It’s getting hot here in Round Rock Texas so you may want to consider having an air conditioning specialist from SOS Mechanical check out your home air conditioner.

We will give you a more then 10 point check on your home air conditioning system including checking your refrigerant charge, checking your thermostat, cleaning your condenser coil, checking your contactor points and more.

To make sure that your cooling system is working energy efficient and at an optimum, give us a call at 512 238-6699  to schedule a service check today.  Yes you can have a comfortable summer here in Texas!

How would you feel if on the first 88 degree day of the year you came home from a long day at work only to find your home air conditioning system blowing hot air?

I am sure that you would not be happy. Well, all this could have been prevented by simply having SOS Mechanical do a pre-season air conditioning service on your home heating and air conditioner system.

There are several reasons to do a pre-season checkup on you home heating and air conditioning system.  Here are just a few:

1) A proper refrigerant (Freon) charge will assure your air conditioning system is working at an optimum efficiency. Contrary to popular belief, air conditioners do not consume refrigerant, so if you have to add refrigerant, you have a leak that should be repaired. Freon leaks reduce efficiency of the air conditioner. Freon leaks can freeze the evaporator coil, causing it to literally ice up. Low Freon levels can cause overheating and premature failure of the compressor, often requiring complete replacement of the compressor or the entire air conditioning system – a very expensive proposition.

2) A proper pre-season check on your home air conditioner will ensure all your electrical wiring and connections are tight and safe. Since the air conditioning condenser is outside your home, bugs and insects can sometimes get into the electrical components affecting the operation on the air conditioning equipment. Vibration can also make electrical wiring become loose affecting the operation of your HVAC system.

3) A proper pre-season check on your home heating and air conditioning system will assure that your air conditioning condenser coil and your air conditioning evaporator coil (inside) is clean. Having clean coils helps your air conditioning system “breathe” to be more efficient, have better airflow and also makes for a more comfortable home.

With a Pre-Season home heating and air conditioner check from SOS Mechanical we check:

Cooling

Check operating refrigerant charge

Lubricate all moving parts per mfg.

Check cooling safety controls

Check filters clean or change ( Customer  provided )

Check thermostat (Cooling)

Check operation sequence

Check condensate drain

Clean condenser coil

More…

Heating

Clean and adjust pilot/ignition

Check heating safety controls

Check comb. Draft and Flue

Check proper ignition

Check heating relays

Check all wiring connections

Check operation sequence

Check Thermostat

More…

SOS Mechanical also has “Semi-Annual Maintenance” (S.A.M.) agreements available.  With a S.A.M. agreement, SOS Mechanical will come to your home 2 times a year and perform full maintenance on your home heating and air conditioning system.

**Please call SOS Mechanical for more information (512) 238-6699**

SOS Mechanical Provides Residential HVAC Services to the following cities and zip codes in central Texas:

78681 Round Rock

78664 Round Rock

78665 Round Rock

78626 Georgetown

78628 Georgetown

78633 Georgetown

78660 Pflugerville

78613 Cedar Park

78727 Austin

78731 North Austin

78757 North Austin

78729 North Austin

78634 Hutto

78641 Leander