Summer is finally here in time for winter.

Well we just got our first Heat Wave, it seems to have lasted all of a couple days but with it brought lots of blown fuses & motors to check.

If you’re not on a regular PM schedule or service you should take a look at your AC units. Big or small the same principles apply.

Before you open your AC for Service be sure to disconnect it from power or wager your life or lively-hood for the sake of your reluctance for safety.

Keep it Clean.
Check the filters, coils everything… Dirt, Dust, Debris on the cooling system will reduce air flow, which in turn creates a lot of other problems. That may not be evident if you’re just using the fan.

Check simple stuff first.
If you’re experiencing a problem, check the simple stuff first. Is you Thermostat in the right mode/program/etc..? If you are having a mechanical or Electrical problem have you checked this supply voltage/phases? Control Transformer? Relay? Fuses? Finally the motor. Many times the motor is the suspect but it’s really the aforementioned or even a simple capacitor. Here again you should clean the Fan Blade, any venting on the motor itself and lubricate the motor only if a motor that requires lubrication and don’t use an infamous spray lubricant.

Be Pro-Active not Re-Active.
It cost little or nothing to have your system regularly checked and cleaned. But wait until there is a problem and see how fast the repair bill will add up. Run your systems periodically especially if they are not continually used.

Note: Hanks Does not service or sell AC units but we do sell most of the serviceable parts. We encourage you to contact the manufacturer of your specific AC or HVAC system for Preventative Maintenance  procedures and recommendations.

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