Check-Up & APA
Check-Up for Your HVAC System
A check-up or annual maintenance agreement is one of the most important factors regarding the longevity and efficiency of an air conditioning and heating system. When homeowners schedule an HVAC system check-up twice a year, it can dramatically increase the system’s life with fewer repairs while keeping the electric bill as low as possible.
Benefits of an APA
• $249.00 First System (Valued at $20.75 per month)
• $197.00 Additional Systems (Valued at $16.42 per month)
• Members Get 20% Off Our Market Price on Repairs
• Up To 2 No Charge Emergency Service Calls ($180.00 Value)
• Priority Service
• No Overtime Charges
Check-Up: $79.00
Work to be done outside:
- Inspect the condensing unit
- Check the compressor & AMP draw
- Check refrigerant charge
- Check the fan motor & voltage
- Check the run capacitor
- Check the contactor
- Inspect the fan blades
- Inspect the electrical connections
Work to be done inside:
- Inspect the thermostat operations
- Inspect the ducts & plenums
- Check temperature splits
- Inspect the drain connections at the coil
- Inspect the coil for rust, corrosion, and blockage
- Flush the condensate drain line
- Inspect the safety switches
- Inspect the blower assembly
- Replace the filters (provided by customer)
(Additional steps for Fall visits)
- Check the flame sensor
- Check the inducer motor assembly
- Check the heat exchanger, burners, and jets
- Inspect heat elements
- Check the gas valves
- Inspect the flue pipe connections
Annual Maintenance $249.00
Work to be done inside:
- Inspect thermostat and check operation
- Inspect A/H or furnace
- Inspect coil for rust, corrosion, and blockage
- Hand clean evaporator coil if accessible
- Inspect drain construction and function
- Flush condensate drain line thoroughly
- Inspect safety switches
- Inspect blower assembly
- Check blower motor AMP draw
- Check run capacitor mfds
- Replace filters (supplied by customer or the filter plan)
- Inspect ducts & plenums for proper sizes and seals
- Disinfect return plenum
- Check temperature splits
Work to be done outside:
- Inspect condensing unit condition
- Hydrocleanse condensing coils
- Check refrigerant pressures, superheat, and subcooling
- Inspect fan blade
- Lubricate all moving parts as required
- Check electrical connections
- Check compressor AMP draw
- Check fan motor AMP draw
- Check run capacitor mfds
- Inspect contactor
(Additional steps for Fall visits)
- Inspect igniter
- Inspect flame sensor
- Check inducer motor assembly and AMP draw
- Inspect heat exchanger, burners or jets
- Inspect heating elements
- Check gas valves for proper operation
- Inspect flue pipe connections and condition for safe operation
Interested in furthering your APA benefits?
Basic UV Light
Install a basic UV light inside air handler-
Reduces allergens
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Reduces mold
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Reduces dust
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Reduces smoke
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Reduces odors
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Reduces microbials
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Reduces bacteria
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Reduces viruses
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Reduces particulate
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Life expectancy 2 years
Best UV Light
Install high-end Reme Halo LED air purifier inside air handler-
Reduces allergens
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Reduces mold
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Reduces dust
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Reduces smoke
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Reduces odors
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Reduces microbials
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Reduces bacteria
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Reduces viruses
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Reduces particulate
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Life expectancy 7 years
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Mercury free
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Ozone free
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$1,190.00 with HVAC System Install
1" Media Filter
12 total 1" media filters with your APA contract-
Reduce particles
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12 filters included
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1 month life expectancy
4" Media Filter
Two 4" media filters with your APA contract.-
30% better MERV over 1"
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2 filters included
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6 month life expectancy
Think about your car: You wouldn’t go years without changing the oil and having it serviced. Well, it’s the same with your HVAC system. It runs almost 365 days of the year, so take care of it! Your outdoor AC unit/condenser and indoor air handler (or gas furnace) should both be inspected, cleaned, and maintained once or twice a year if your unit is over ten years old. Even the best HVAC systems won’t perform efficiently without proper maintenance. With regular maintenance, you can ensure that your system will continue to operate safely and efficiently. It’s best to schedule your cooling system check-up during the spring and your heating system check-up in late summer or early fall to ensure that your system works when you need it. If a serious problem is found, you can deal with it before it becomes an emergency repair.
Benefits of a system check-up:
- Extend the lifespan of the unit
- Maximize the system's performance, and its efficiency
- Improve air quality and your comfort
- Save on repair costs by reducing the number of breakdowns and expensive preventable issues
- Peace of mind
Don’t ignore strange sounds coming from your HVAC system. They could be a sign that there’s something wrong, such as a blockage, loose bolt, or debris in the motors. If you hear anything abnormal, call us.
How an AC Check-Up helps your HVAC System
Longer Life
Let’s face it; Texas can get extreme throughout the year. We have triple-digit temperatures in the summer, and we never really know what we will get in the winter. Our HVAC system has to work overtime to keep our homes livable, putting extra wear and tear on the system. If your AC and heater are not ready to take on the heavy load, it can lead to major parts failing, like a compressor, which costs thousands of dollars to replace. This can easily be avoided with an AC check-up. If you need an HVAC check-up in Texas, call us today.
Increase Efficiency
Our AC and heaters slowly lose efficiency as they age due primarily to the indoor evaporator coil and outdoor condenser being impacted with particles. It can even be from freon levels being low. Either way, it could be using 50% more energy than it should be using. This could have a significant impact on your utility bill. One way to avoid this is by doing an annual HVAC check-up. Call Atlas AC Repair today if you need an AC check-up.
Did you know improper maintenance results in an increase in energy consumption?
Dirt Accumulation on Condenser and Evaporator Coils
Up to
Improper Refrigerant Charge
Up to
Leaks in Air Duct System
Up to
Thermostat Miscalibration by 2°
Up to
Loose Evaporator Fan Belt
Up to
Dirty and/or Clogged Filters
Up to
Scale in Chiller/
Soot in Boiler
Up to
The conditions listed directly or indirectly increase force applied to the HVAC system and parts, contributing to mechanical failure and to overload conditions.
Sources: North American Research Corp., Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration News, B.O.M.A., Contractor News, U.S.D.O.E., T.U., N.M.E., by Ottaviano
Why Atlas AC Repair for your AC & Heater Check-Up
Many homeowners are unaware of a big problem concerning AC check-ups. The primary way HVAC companies make their money is by replacing air conditioning systems. One of the fastest ways to expedite the process of system failure is with maintenance neglect. I’m sure you can see where this is going. Many homeowners move over to Atlas to handle their AC check-ups, and we will find that the previous HVAC company overseeing the maintenance was not doing what they said. In some cases, we have seen companies try to sabotage a system to sell a replacement. They intentionally avoid maintaining your AC and heater to force the need for a changeout. What makes us different from most companies that do AC check-ups is we believe that the best way to build a strong business is with customer loyalty. We are not interested in making a quick buck; we want to make a customer for life. You can see this in our customer reviews. We strive to consistently meet or exceed customer expectations and deliver honest, straightforward HVAC service. Let us know if you need an AC check-up in Texas.
