What we check when doing a Water Heater Tune-Up

During a water heater tune – up we drain the water heater to remove any sediment build up on the bottom of your water heater. This will prolong the life of your tank and increase it’s efficiency. We check the safety relief valves for proper operation and also do a visual inspection of the overall condition of the water heater.

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Electric Water Heater

- Check the upper & lower heating elements for correct amp draws

- Drain & remove any sediment that has built up in the bottom of the tank

- Check the safety relief valve

- Visual inspection

Gas Water Heaters

- Check for rust

- Check for proper Combustion

- Check for proper venting to assure there is no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home

- Drain & remove any sediment build up in the bottom of the tank

- Check the safety relief valve

- Visual inspection

We were pleased with the professionalism and knowledge of our serviceman, Clint. Service and needed parts were accomplished at “warp” speed. Thanks.

- R. Gabarra

How can I be comfortable and still save money on my utility bill?

Keep all windows and doors closed when air conditioning equipment is running. Close shades and window coverings on the sunny side of the house to block the sun's summer rays and lower the heat being transferred into the home. In summer, set your thermostat to the cooling mode and to a temperature that is comfortable. The average resident is comfortable at a setting of 78 to 80 degrees. For every degree that you lower your thermostat below 78 degrees you increase your electric consumption by 2% to 5%. When cooling your home, setting the fan to the "on" position will cause the indoor fan to run continuous, thus providing uninterrupted circulation of air between cycles. Many users are able to set their thermostat a few degrees warmer with this movement of air. Ceiling fans can also be used to move air and allow us to leave our thermostat at a higher setting. Programmable thermostats can be used to automatically raise and lower temperatures as needed when away or sleeping. Do not turn your air conditioner off during the day when you are away from home. Raising the temperature to 82 or 83 degrees while away is a better solution to saving energy. This will use less energy and still allow for the air conditioner to recover when you lower the thermostat to your desired comfort level when you return home in the evening. Do moisture-producing chores (such as laundry, running the dishwasher) and chores that require heat (baking, cooking) in the early morning or at night when it's cooler. Also, chores that involve exercise, such as cleaning floors, windows, etc. raise your body temperature and should be done when outside temperatures are cooler if it is an option. Sufficient insulation can be an economical way of reducing your electric bill while increasing the overall comfort of your home. If you need an insulation professional referral, please contact us. A well ventilated attic will decrease the heat build up and can lower your air conditioning usage. Your outdoor coil should be kept clean and free from debris. Wash the outside coil of your air conditioner with a garden hose once a year in order to keep it at top performance. Finally, routine maintenance keeps your equipment running at its best. Small repairs that may be performed during these regular visits will increase efficiency as well as avoid costly and unwanted larger emergency repairs.

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I first contacted AC by Jay a fews years back when a hit by a July AC breakdown. Was impressed then with technician's willingness to explain the component that failed. I have since been a satisfied maintenance contract customer (spring and fall checkups). Sure, there have been a few variations and glitches along the way. All in all, I'm happy with the preventative measures taken to monitor and maintain my current unit while it is not yet old enough to consider replacement.

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What we check when doing a Water Heater Tune-Up