Prepare for Cooler Weather with Preventive Maintenance for Heating Systems

Summer is quickly coming to an end. Before you know it, fall will be in full swing. The leaves will start to change color, the days will start to get shorter and shorter, and the temperature will slowly drop. Is your building’s heating equipment ready? Now is the perfect time for preventive maintenance for commercial boilers and induced-draft gas heaters. This will not only ensure your HVAC equipment is in perfect working order, but will also help ensure the comfort of your employees and tenants, improve energy efficiency, and keep utility costs down.

Failing to maintain your heating equipment could lead to expensive repairs and premature equipment failure, both of which can result in lost productivity and revenue. And both come with a pretty hefty price tag.

Prepare for Cool Fall Temperatures with this Preventive HVAC Maintenance Checklist

At Crockett Facilities Services (CFSI), we customize our preventive maintenance plans based on your needs and equipment. Below is a preventive maintenance checklist that our HVAC service technicians can perform on your boilers and induced-draft gas heaters:

1. Inspect, clean and adjust electrodes and nozzles on oil burners or oil burner motor bearings.
2. Inspect fuel system for leaks.
3. Change fuel filter element on oil burner, where applicable.
4. Check for proper operation of burner primary controls, check and adjust thermostat.
5. Replace air filters in air handler.
6. Check blower and motor for vibration and noise, lubricate bearings.
7. Check belts for wear and proper tension, tighten if required.
8. Check electrical wiring to burner controls and blower.
9. Inspect and clean firebox.
10. Clean blower and air plenum.
11. Check condition of flue pipe, damper and stack.
12. Check furnace operation through complete cycle.
13. Clean area around furnace.

As a property owner or maintenance manager, you should schedule preventive maintenance for your building for reliable operation, lower energy costs, and improved safety. Best of all, preventive maintenance prolongs the life of your equipment, putting off expensive repairs or replacement.

Now is the best time to schedule preventive maintenance for your commercial heating system before the cold weather arrives. This will ensure equipment operates efficiently and continuously during the cooler months. Call Crockett Facilities Services today to get a preventive maintenance quote for your HVAC system – call 202.600.2787, email sales@crockett-facilities.com or complete our online form for a service quote. CFSI provides 24/7 commercial HVAC and mechanical services throughout Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

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