AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

1. Condenser Coil Cleaned as required

Dirty condenser coils raise refrigerant pressure higher
than needed, increasing your electric bill.
2. Refrigerant Charge Checked by
superheat/subcooling method (Thermocharging)
A low or high refrigerant charge can easily go unnoticed
and increase operating costs up to 30%. An improper
charge can cause compressor shutdown.
3. Controls & Safeties Inspected & tested
Controls and safeties that do not function properly can
increase operation cost and cause other components to
fail.
4. Relays & Contactors Inspected & cleaned
Worn contacts and loose wire connections can lead to
motor or compressor failure.
5. Crankcase Heater Operationally inspected
Crankcase heaters that do not work can lead to a
compressor failure.
6. Unit Wiring Inspected & loose connections
tightened
Loose connections can lead to a motor, control, or
compressor failure.
7. Temperature & Pressures Taken & recorded
An accurate record of your equipments vital data can
indicate potential problems, which can be eliminated. A
record will be kept with the unit which may reduce
emergency service time.
8. Capacitors Tested
Bad capacitors can lead to compressor and motor failure.
9. Unit Disconnect Tested
A worn or over-heated disconnect blows fuses and is
dangerous.
10. Lubrication Application to motors & bearings.
Improperly lubricated rotating equipment will eventually
fail.
11. Belts & Pulleys Inspected & adjusted
Loose belts and worn pulleys decrease air flow, increase
operating costs and shorten the compressors life. Belts
crack and break with age.
12. Condensate Drain Checked to assure it is open
Algae and dust can plug a condensate drain which can
cause extensive water damage to your furnace.
13. Air Filter Replaced at customers option
A restricted air filter can cause your air conditioning unit to
waste energy and shorten the compressors life.
14. Voltage & Amp Draw of the blower motor,
compressor & condenser fan motors checked &
recorded
Improper voltage and amp draw increase operating costs
and can shorten the life of any motor.
15. Thermostat Checked & calibrated
Improperly calibrated thermostats cause the unit to run
longer than necessary. Every degree your air conditioner
operates below 78 degrees can add 5%-8% to the cost of
cooling.
16. Motors Cleaned & inspected
Dirty motors are less efficient and will fail sooner.