Be sure to consider the size of the area you are cooling, the air distribution needs, and the size of the unit you have chosen. Service and maintenance of air conditioning equipment can be hazardous due. The airconditioning machines, commonly known as chillers, are cyclic devices. A large air conditioning system functions much like that described in figure 2, except that chilled water is used to cool the air. Title artculated, performancebased instruction objectives. Preventative maintenance for heating, cooling and refrigeration systems.
In some large air conditioning systems, air is cleaned by electricity. This is an introduction to air conditioning systems frequently referred to as hvac systems heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. Guide for air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating. Air conditioner and heat pum p maintenance plan p lease detach and remit this portion indicate your system. Air conditioning and refrigeration, by r miller and m r miller, 2006 modern refrigeration and air conditioning, by a d althouse, c h. Air conditioner and hvac maintenance is important and something you should not put off. Periodical air conditioning system maintenance must follow few but mandatory guidelines. Maintenance of residential split system air conditioners.
Central air conditioner heat pump select your plan. Keeping in mind that cool air has a tendency to fall, it is highly recommended that you locate the. Document resume ed 251 645 ce 040 232 author henderson, william edward, jr. Your heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system hvac will consist of either a furnace and ac or a heat pump, which both heats and cools. Some of the steps that you can take are simple and do not require a service technician to do them. Air conditioning maintenance checklist trained service champions technicians will perform a 6090 minute precision tuneup and professional cleaning including the following 20 operations.
In some large airconditioning systems, air is cleaned by electricity. The air is first passed between plates where the dust particles are charged with electricity. Check and clean condensate drains to prevent water overflow. Blower motor measure amperage and voltage for proper operation 2. It is always helpful to have a history of the system, especially when a customer has a question. Breakdown prevention with regular maintenance trusted daikin after sales service specialists ensure continued optimum performance with regular maintenance. Service and maintenance technicians private company servicemaintenance managers private company managers involved in developing their. R123 and r4a are two commonly used refrigerants in air conditioning systems. Hvac system inspections are also recommended in the following. Split air conditioning preventive maintenance checklists forms pdf.
Placement of system selecting a good location for your air conditioner is the most important part of your preparations. Hvac maintenance checklist hvac maintenance, maintenance. An air conditioners filters, coils, and fins require regular maintenance for the unit to function effectively and efficiently throughout its years of service. Keeping maintenance time as short and costeffective as possible.
Automotive air conditioning training manual 2 v equipment. The air conditioning machines, commonly known as chillers, are cyclic devices. This article, written in 1997, provides an excellent and easy to read overview of why preventative maintenance is important for packaged heating ventilating and air conditioning hvac equipment. Water sprays can be used to recondition the air by washing and cleaning it. Air conditioning maintenance checklist service champions.
Leak test all coils and connections for freon leaks. Clogged, dirty filters block normal airflow and reduce a systems efficiency significantly. Preventative maintenance clean energy resource teams. Daikins after sale service and maintenance for buildings and. It is very frustrating to return home to find that your hvac has broken down. Hvac systems and indoor air quality t his appendix provides information about specific hvac system designs and components in relation to indoor air quality. Manual for refrigeration servicing introduction technicians. Safety, comfort, functionality, efficiency, and aesthetics are the guiding principles. In this type of system, electrical precipitators remove the dust particles from the air. Sep 03, 2004 finally, a record should be kept of all maintenance and repairs made to the system. To understand just how an air conditioning system works, we must first understand the nature of heat.
The advice in this guide is relevant to typical heating ventilation and air conditioning hvac systems that. Maintenance agreement air conditioning system po box 10606 jackson, wy 83002 phone. Air conditioning systems with maintenance service champions. Maintaining your air conditioner department of energy. While it might not seem necessary at times, preventative maintenance is better than having to repair a broken down hvac system. Identify maintenance problems 7 efficient plant operation to match the load 8 monitoring system performance. Electrical safety of refrigeration, air conditioners, heat pump equipment. The complete guide to air conditioning maintenance. Assuring that systems are free from any risks of respiratory diseases since bacteria may be aerosolized in the circulating air. The working fluid used in the air conditioning cycle is called refrigerant. Daikins after sales service specialists strive in helping customers prevent system and equipment breakdowns and maintain the long life of products. These systems are central systems which provide complete sensible and latent heating and cooling of the air supply. Preventive maintenance for your air conditioning munich re. The goal of this maintenance plan is to maintain campuses within the region that effectively represent the quality of the programs housed in its buildings.
Th is paper considers corrective maintenance contracts for aging air conditioning systems, operating under varying weather conditions. Proper air conditioner maintenance or heat pump system will ensure that the equipment continues to provide the cooling or heating needed especially during summer or winter. Any repairs, alterations or adjustments made by unauthorized personnel shall terminate the contractor obligations and liabilities of contract. It focuses on proper application and safe handling for new, replacement refrigerants used in. Therefore, the selection of a proper type of central air conditioning system is a crucial target in the construction industry as improper selection can maximize the initial andor running costs of.
One of the most critical controls in the ac unit is the crankcase heater. Apr 23, 2018 the goal of this maintenance plan is to maintain campuses within the region that effectively represent the quality of the programs housed in its buildings. If your air conditioning system is serviced or maintained by airedale, youll benefit from fixedprice preventative maintenance plans. Air conditioner maintenance and troubleshooting guide clean your air conditioner condensing unit. Fourth, air conditioning is designed and operated as a system. It is intended for those engineers, architects and construction professionals who are only peripherally involved with hvac systems in their professional activities, but would like to learn more about. The most important maintenance task that will ensure the efficiency of your air conditioner is to routinely replace or clean its filters.
Hvac systems and indoor air quality 121 appendix b. Air conditioner maintenance guide for homeowners 2020. These sprays may also serve to humidify or dehumidify the air to some extent. Hsb investigates numerous air conditioning ac unit failures. Air conditioner maintenance guide air conditioning systems. Singlepath systems have heating and cooling elements in a series configuration.
Preventive maintenance for your air conditioning introduction every year the hartford steam boiler inspection and insurance co. Air conditioner maintenance plan asms diy maintenance guide. Introduction to air conditioning systems ced engineering. It gives you set costs for all key maintenance jobs, so you know the price wont escalate unexpectedly. The chilled water system is also called central air conditioning system. Go outside and clean your condensing unit off with a garden hose for about two 2 minutes or until any debris washed off. Energyefficient operations and maintenance strategies for packaged hvac systems. Hvac checklist short form 193 indoor air quality forms distribution system supply air return air power exhaust zone system ducted cfm ducted cfm cfm control serves room type unducted unducted e. These instructions apply to a wholehome air conditioning or heat pump unit. Thermostat test for proper operation, calibrate and level 3.
The primary reason for the majority of these failures is poor preventive maintenance prior to startup. Outside air is drawn in, filtered and heated before it passes through the main air conditioning devices. Hvac preventive maintenance schedules and checklists pdf. Both types will have an interior unit evaporator and blower and an exterior unit condenser coil and compressor. The air conditioning maintenance industry has changed a lot since 1994, when the federal government outlawed the use of a refrigerant called r12, known by its brand name freon. The air conditioning maintenance challenge periodical air conditioning system maintenance must follow few but mandatory guidelines. R123 and r4a are two commonly used refrigerants in airconditioning systems. Field studies have shown that more than half of installed air conditioning ac systems have significant defects, and that proper maintenance of cooling systems can reduce their energy use by as much as 50%. Manual for refrigeration servicing technicians unep dtie. Standard practice for inspection and maintenance of commercial building hvac systems american society of heating, refrigerating and airconditioning engineers ashrae standard 62.
You rely on your air conditioning system to keep your home cool and comfortable, but. Working on the 944 ac system is no different than working on any other automotive ac system. The owner agrees to accept the contractors means and methods of repair to equipment. Essential maintenance for an air conditioning unit how. Five easy air conditioner maintenance tips todays homeowner. Daikin leverages its experience and technology to deliver air conditioning solutions that meet the demands of any setting. Its function is to condense and then compress the refrigerant and push it back up to the evaporator coil inside the dwelling. Treat your air conditioning systems with service champions experts. Then the air is passed through a second set of oppositely charged plates that. The working fluid used in the airconditioning cycle is called refrigerant.
Automotive air conditioning training manual 5 how does heat get inside a vehicle. Air conditioner diagnostics, maintenance, and replacement notice. Finally, a record should be kept of all maintenance and repairs made to the system. Air conditioner maintenance the big, noisy part of the air conditioning system located outside your home is called the condenser unit. Preventative maintenance is a planned activity to clean, inspect, and test heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment to ensure they run efficiently, reliably, and have a long service life. Airconditioning and mechanical ventilation acmv systems. It also serves as introductory material for building owners and managers who may be unfamiliar with the terminology and concepts. Gtac 2 air conditioning applied refrigerant characteristics gtac21a discusses refrigerant types, characteristics, and oil compatibility of pure azeotropes, and zeotrope blends. When a car is driven or parked in the sun, heat enters the vehicle from many sources. Reprinted with permission from the split system residential air conditioners service manual from rheem air conditioning division, fort smith, ark. Since the 1990s, an immense body of knowledge on the importance of proper maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning hvac.
Preferably, the heater should be left energized while the equipment is idle. In the past, if your air conditioner wasnt blowing cool air, youd head down to the service shop, theyd top your car off with a little freon and youd be on your way. Standard practice for inspection and maintenance of commercial building hvac systems american society of heating, refrigerating and air conditioning engineers ashrae standard 62. Pdf corrective maintenance for airconditioning systems. Air conditioning planned maintenance 32point check list check and clean condenser coils. Essential maintenance for an air conditioning unit howtos. Maintenance for air conditioning systems is the easiest and most wholesome method to home care for heating and air conditioning. Hvac02, air conditioning troubleshooting and repair introduction since im constantly receiving questions on 944 air conditioning systems, i figured its time to come up with come helpful troubleshooting tips. Fundamentals of hvac controls the application of heating, ventilating, and airconditioning hvac controls starts with an. In humid climates, provide allair systems for air conditioning.
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