So it started out as a way of making people comfortable. Right? Well, not exactly. In 1882, thanks to Thomas Edison, the first electric power plant opened in New York making it possible for the first time to have an inexpensive source of energy for residential and commercial buildings. And by 1889, central station refrigeration was used in large cities to preserve foods and documents. It was well known that a cool surrounding could preserve foods and other perishables for a long time. But what was not well known was how humidity and heat were related. Then in 1902, Willis Carrier built the first air conditioner to combat humidity inside a printing company. Controlling the humidity in printing companies and textile mills was the start of environment management.

A/C Checkups

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Spring air conditioning Checkups were designed to keep your A/C System running efficiently and trouble free for years past the life expectancy of the unit. Keeping air condition motor bearings oiled, repairing loose or corroded wire connections, checking pressures and theoretically finding potential problems before it becomes serious
or malfunctions. There's nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night sweating only to find
your Air Conditioner is not working which could have been prevented with professional maintenance. Unfortunately, this is not a sure bet of preventing all problems. Your system can be running fine one day
and completely burnout the next. Some things cannot be prevented. But with regular maintenance, your system will perform efficiently for many years.

How to Choose a Maintenance Plan

This can be a difficult and tricky decision. First, you need to find an Honest reputable and well established air condition service company. Watch out for Salesmen in Technicians Clothes. Some companies offer checkups for rock bottom prices. The technician they send you is really a Salesman working on commissions. He needs to SELL
to earn any money....So guess what?

Many companies offer a special once a year rate to come out and inspect your system from top to bottom without signing a contract. This is just a good as a one, two or three year contract except you do not receive any discounts if repairs are needed during the year.

Before you sign or say yes, ask what is involved and included with the inspection. You want one which includes but not limited to:

air condition Condenser
- Pressure check
- Visual inspection of wiring for loose or corroded connections
- Visual inspection for presence of oil which may indicate the need for
repairs (*caution)
- air condition Oil motor bearings
- Tightening all hardware
- Current draw, excessive amperage is damaging to the compressor.
- Visual inspection of condenser coils for damage and restrictions

Air Handler/ Evaporator
- Visual inspection of wiring for loose or corroded connections (minor repairs
should be included at no extra cost)
- Oil motor bearings
- Clean or replace filter
- Tightening all hardware
- Condensation drain, pan, pump, auxiliary pan. Cleaning the drain system
should be included at no extra charge.
- Evaporator coils need to be free of damage and Clean (*Caution)

Duct System
The entire duct system should be checked at least once a year for leaks
and damage. If you are pulling in attic air, the cooling efficiency will be
lost and the evaporator coils will become dirty.

air condition Over All
Make sure you are getting what you're paying for. A good company will not do you wrong. Be careful, and be aware of what the technician is doing. Always get a second opinion if repairs will cost more than $150 especially if it is working. And always have it justified and explained.