PREVENTIVE VERSES CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE.
Posted on 2013-03-16 10:34:26
PREVENTIVE VERSES CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE.
When you employ the services of a preventive maintenance company, you are affording yourself of services far beyond that of Home Warranty companies. Preventive Maintenance companies have engineering back ground and experience. They have certifications in various disciplines that are of benefit to the home or business owner.
Building efficiency technologies have bee advancing at a rapid pace in the last ten years. Preventive maintenance companies thrive on advances in building technologies. Areas such as weatherization, building air leakage, building smoke management, building ventilation, electrical advances, efficient plumbing are areas that should be of interest to home and building owners.
Home Warranty companies are operate like insurance companies. The localize a problem and attempt to repair that component if they think the defect is within the perceived coverage. They may decide the defect is due to lack of maintenance (maintenance) or the defect is as a result of abuse.
Preventive maintenance companies charge less than home warranty companies and provide so much more including peace of mind and superior service. Although many preventive maintenance companies do not specify itemized home appliances, they usually have appliances technicians with experience with ice makers, disposal units, dish washers and laundry equipment. These companies will maintain the items if requested during an initial inspection.
Preventive maintenance companies maintain electrical, plumbing, building finishes and air-conditioning systems. These services account for 95% of home defects. Preventive maintenance companies maintain profitability by preventing surprise break down. No effort is spared in ensuring break down occur rarely.
Most preventive maintenance companies do not charge for labor to repair defects resulting after an inspected component.
Below is a sample of an itemized maintenance program .
TRIMCOS Engineering and Construction / WILLIAMS Air Technologies
HOME AND BUSINESS MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT.
CONDITIONING TUNE-UP (Spring Service) 2013.
SERVICE AGREEMENT $5300.00 PER YEAR. www.williamsairtechnologies.com
Why preventive maintenance?
Heater Maintenance checks.
• Perform carbon monoxide leak test of heat exchanger/combustion chamber.
• Check vent system for obstructions and carbon monoxide leaks.
• Check heat exchanger for soot, cracking and deformation.
• Inspect gas valve for leaks, corrosion, restrictions, proper opening and
abnormal noise.
• Inspect ignition assembly for proper lighting and flame monitoring.
• Check for any gas leaks.
• Check high limit controls and roll out switches.
• Lubricate blower, combustion and pump motors.
Inspect heating elements and condition of isolators.
Inspect brealers and safety devices.
• Inspect air filtration system.
• Inspect gas burner system.
• Check and adjust manifold gas pressure for proper flame control.
• Check and tighten all required areas of the electrical system.
• Check operation of thermostat and adjust (if required, and if thermostat has adjustment
capability).
• Check temperature rise across heat exchanger for proper temperature.(Diagnose if
temperature is incorrect.)
• Complete operations sequence.
Annual 125.00
- Annual water heater maintenance.
- Inspect exterior of tank.
- Pressure flush tank
- Inspect control valve.
- Inspect burner assembly.
- Inspect gas valves, lines and fillings.
- Conduct a gas leak test.
- Inspect drain and pan treat pan with chemical tabs.
- Inspect venting and electrical connections.
- Simulate operation and ensure unit is clean and dry.
- Annual Electrical Breaker box.
- Inspect exterior of electrical box for water leak and rust.
- Ensure panel door is in place and operates properly.
- Remove inner panel and inspect for pitting and arcing.
- Inspect for loose connections
- Tighten all connections; use thermal test for heating.
$60.00 per year.
Annual air-conditioning.
• Clean condenser coil (outside unit).
• Check all electrical connections on outside unit.
• Check condenser fan motor for worn bearings and lubrication openings (where
applicable).
• Check contractor points for burned or pitted contacts.
• Check condenser coil for degradation and corrosion.
• Connect Freon® gauges and electrical temperature and power consumption .
• Check inside air return for air tight integrity and
adequate filter grill surface area.
• Check air return in attic for air leaks and proper size.
• Check and clean blower motor and wheel (if
needed), and lubricate motor (if applicable).
• Check connections to evaporator coil for air leaks and condensation.
• Check evaporator coil.
• Clean around the attic equipment and be sure all doors and connections are secure.
• Check for proper air flow for the system size.
• Check the ducts visually to see any obvious trouble with the duct system.
• Check thermostat for accuracy.
• Check outside unit through the entire operating mode to insure minimum power
consumption and maximum cooling capacity.
• Disconnect all test equipment from unit (replace all panels and caps).
• Check Freon® gauge access ports to be sure they are not leaking.
• Check temperature difference across evaporator coil.
• Check refrigerant pressures.
• Pick up drop cloths from under the stairway.
• Inform homeowner of any needed repairs or upgrades.
2 visits $160.00 per year.
Annual water heater maintenance.
- Inspect exterior of tank.
- Pressure flush tank
- Inspect control valve.
- Inspect burner assembly.
- Inspect gas valves, lines and fillings.
- Conduct a gas leak test.
- Inspect drain and pan treat pan with chemical tabs.
- Inspect venting and electrical connections.
- Simulate operation and ensure unit is clean and dry.
- Annual Electrical Breaker box.
- Inspect exterior of electrical box for water leak and rust.
- Ensure panel door is in place and operates properly.
- Remove inner panel and inspect for pitting and arcing.
- Inspect for loose connections
- Tighten all connections; use thermal test for heating.
$60.00 per year.
- Annual water heater maintenance.
- Inspect exterior of tank.
- Pressure flush tank
- Inspect control valve.
- Inspect burner assembly.
- Inspect gas valves, lines and fillings.
- Conduct a gas leak test.
- Inspect drain and pan treat pan with chemical tabs.
- Inspect venting and electrical connections.
- Simulate operation and ensure unit is clean and dry.
- Annual water heating $60.00.
Annual Electrical and Breaker box.
Observe for dimming of lights and short power interruptions.
Inspect for loose or hanging fixtures.
Inspect for loose fans and grills.
Replace burnt bulbs.
Inspect for loose switches and socket outlets.
Annual 125.00
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