Seasonal HVAC Tune-Ups in Lochbuie

Owners of newer homes and recent replacements should confirm their equipment was registered. Trane's registration window is 60 days after installation; Lennox also allows 60 days but starts the clock at closing for a newly built home. We record model and serial numbers in your report so you can check online.

Builder installations also leave small problems that show up in the first few years: condensate lines without enough slope, thermostats configured for the wrong equipment, or a humidifier that was never connected. Catching these early keeps a young system from developing bigger problems, and documenting them helps if a warranty claim ever comes up.

Closet furnaces in Spacious Living homes depend on a sealed roof vent and combustion-air connection. We check the roof jack, vent pipe, burner, flame and CO levels, and look at the crossover duct and belly where we can reach them. Homes that use wall or window units don't need a cooling tune-up, but if you have central air, we service the condenser and coil in spring.

Skirting matters for the furnace too. Gaps let wind and animals reach the belly ducts and water lines. We note any damage we see so you can repair it before winter, when a disconnected duct or a frozen line becomes an emergency call.

Side-wall PVC vents on newer homes can be buried by drifting snow, which shuts the furnace down with a pressure switch fault. We check terminations each fall and show you where they are so you can clear them after a storm. In spring, wind-blown dust, grass and cottonwood fluff coat condenser coils; we wash the coil, test the capacitor and contactor, check refrigerant readings and look for hail damage.

Newer homes are built tight and may rely on a continuous bath fan or a ventilator for fresh air. We check that it runs and that any filters are clean. During wildfire smoke, EPA suggests MERV 13 filtration if your system can handle it. Construction dust from ongoing building in Silver Peaks fills filters quickly; check them monthly. If you have a furnace humidifier, we replace the pad and check the valve each fall, and we make sure it is set low enough that windows don't fog on cold mornings in a tight Lochbuie home.

State law calls for a carbon monoxide alarm within 15 feet of every bedroom door once a home with gas appliances or an attached garage changes hands or has permitted appliance work. Plan the furnace visit for September and the cooling visit for spring. Tune-ups need no permit; replacements go through the town, with SAFEbuilt inspections. Our tune-up checklist lists each step.