Seasonal HVAC Tune-Ups in Lakewood

Homes on the slopes of Green Mountain take more wind than the flats below. Wind can loosen sidewall vent terminations and push debris into intake pipes on condensing furnaces. Each fall we check those terminations from the outside and make sure the furnace's air intake is not drawing from a spot where leaves or snow pile up.

Cottonwoods grow along Lakewood's creeks and parks, and their seed fluff mats onto condenser coils in late spring. From outside, the coil can look clean while the fins behind the fluff are packed. We clean from the inside out with the fan removed, then measure refrigerant pressures and temperatures. Spring storms also bring hail, and we inspect fins and fan guards and photograph damage you may want to report to your insurer.

You get the readings we took, what we cleaned or adjusted, and anything that needs attention, written down and priced before any repair. For older Lakewood homes, we also note the age and refrigerant type of each unit, so a future replacement can be planned for spring or fall rather than forced during a heat wave or a cold snap.

In townhomes, furnaces are often in small closets and outdoor units sit close together on shared pads or rooftops. Tight clearances between condensers cause them to recirculate each other's hot air. We check clearances, clean each coil, and confirm the condensate drain from an upstairs or closet furnace runs where it should. Ask your HOA whether you or the association is responsible for the outdoor unit before scheduling.

At about 5,660 feet, furnaces should run roughly 22 percent below their sea-level rating, and we check gas pressure against the manufacturer's table on every visit. We also check that CO alarms are within 15 feet of bedrooms. In Solterra and other newer areas, construction dust and warranty registration are the main concerns; many brands require registration within 60 days for the longer parts warranty. Book heating service in September and cooling service in April or May, and see our full tune-up checklist for every item.