"We Service and Repair All Models of Air
Conditioners.
Residential and Commercial."
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AC Supervisor Jimmy Jeans has twenty-three years experience in air
conditioning installation and problem diagnosis |
"Our job is to ensure that our
customers have a comfortable home heating and air conditioning system that
provides clean air, with efficient and a low environmental impact.
"Our field service men are trained to evaluate the
Freon circulation and electrical functions of your cooling system and make
the adjustments to keep it running at peak efficiency.
"We strive to be a reliable friend. We are someone
who comes when ever you have an Air Conditioning or heating problem." |
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To get the longest life and greatest efficiency from your heating & A/C system is change
the air filters every month.
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We are Factory Authorized
Carrier Dealers
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WHY
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Carrier? |
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At
Southwest, we are proud
dealers of Carrier
brand equipment. Carrier
is the original pioneer of modern refrigeration technology, and
they have always invested heavily in research and development. Our belief is
that other manufactures tend to invest heavily in marketing their brand name
and follow Carrier’s
lead in technology development and improvement.
We believe that the Carrier
Puron system, with its ten-year guarantee is the best
residential system available. It is not the least expensive available, but
those who can invest in it on the front end, will enjoy significantly
reduced energy cost and quickly recover their investment.
We are available to explain all the details of the technology, cost recovery
and efficiently of this industry leading technology.
Carrier
Celebrates
100th Anniversary
On July 17, 1902, Dr. Willis H. Carrier invented modern Air
Conditioning. He designed the first system that provided man-made control
over temperature, humidity, ventilation and indoor air quality. As a
young engineer, Dr. Carrier was given the task of ventilation and cooling a
print shop. His solution was the first workable, sustainable air
conditioning system.
He continued to improve the technology throughout the remainder of his life.
He founded the company that bears his name, and to this day, the Carrier
Company continues to lead research and development for the residential and
commercial refrigeration industry. Dr. Carrier’s invention led to
indoor sports, and “cool” movie theaters. It facilitates the microchip and
pharmaceuticals industries and some credit him with the rise of the new
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What
maintenance can I do myself?
With the proper maintenance and care, your
Carrier equipment will operate
economically and dependably. There are a few simple, routine maintenance
operations you can do to help ensure the best performance and comfort from your
system.
Safety First
Before you perform any kind of maintenance, consider these important safety
precautions. Disconnect all electrical
power to the unit before removing access panels to perform maintenance. Please
note that there may be more than one power connection switch.
Routine Maintenance
Check the air filter in your furnace or fan coil every 3 to 4 weeks.
A dirty filter will cause excessive strain on your furnace, air conditioner or
heat pump. Replace your filter when necessary, or clean it if you have the
reusable type. (If you have a reusable filter, make sure it’s completely dry
before you re-install it.) The prefilter and collection cells of an electronic
air cleaner should be cleaned at least two or three times per year.
Clean dust off of your indoor coil. With a vacuum cleaner and soft-brush attachment, you can remove
any dust from the top and underside of the coil. Make sure you only do this when
the coil is dry. If you can’t get the coil clean this way, call your dealer for
service.
Keep your outdoor condensing unit free of debris. If you keep grass clippings, leaves, shrubbery and debris away
from your outdoor unit, it should only require minimal care to operate properly.
Check the base pan (under the unit) occasionally and remove debris, to help the
unit drain correctly. If the outdoor
coil becomes dirty, use a brush or a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment
to clean the surface. To clean dirt that is deep in the coil, contact your
dealer.
Make sure your outdoor unit stays in a level position. If the support for your split-system outdoor unit shifts or
settles and the unit is no longer level, re-level it promptly to make sure
moisture drains properly out of the unit. If you notice that water or ice
collects beneath the unit, arrange for it to be drained away from the equipment.
Inspect your furnace’s combustion area and vent system before
each heating season.
If you find dirt, soot or rust, your system may not operate properly or at its
peak efficiency. Call your servicing dealer and do not operate your furnace
until it is professionally inspected and/or repaired.
Have oil-fired boilers inspected annually. Call your servicing dealer before each heating season to replace
your oil filter cartridge and conduct a thorough inspection of the unit’s
operation.
Clean your humidifier at the beginning of every heating season. Review your owner’s manual for the proper procedure to clean the
external and internal components of your unit. The evaporator pad should also be
replaced before each heating season. If the water in your area is hard or has
high mineral content, you may need to clean or service your humidifier more
frequently.
The days of air conditioners lasting 20 years are gone.
A typical A/C system has two heat exchangers — an evaporator coil,
usually found in the attic, and a compressor coil inside of the outside unit.
These work together in conjunction with the freon circulation system to remove
heat from your home.
In earlier days of refrigeration
technology, the heat exchangers were built with thick walled copper. The welds
could stand up to 20 years of rapid expansion and contraction from extreme
temperature changes. Those were also the days of low energy costs.
In these times, rightfully,
government pressure is on equipment manufacturers to create systems of greater
efficiently and higher heat transfer capabilities. The industry is responding
magnificently with major advancements in energy consumption efficiently every
few years. However, much of the efficiently comes from developing heat
exchangers with thinner walls that are made from more sophisticated metal
alloys, and their welds just don’t last as long.
The good news is, while systems
wear out and have to be replaced more frequently, the replacement systems are so
much more efficient that they usually can pay for themselves in energy savings
over the cost to operate the older system.
We believe that the
Carrier Puron system is has the
most energy efficient technology on the market today, and will remain the leader
for years to come.
Keep Temperature
set at constant
level to reduce energy consumption and undue wear on the whole system.
Prevention is Better than Cure.
Please consider our Annual Planned Service Agreement for your Heating and Air
Conditioning System.
Only $150
The Southwest AC & Plumbing Service and Maintenance Agreement includes twice yearly
maintenance on Your System.
Maintenance Agreement Partners get:
• Two maintenance calls per year.
(One in the fall to prep your furnace and one in the spring to prep
your Air Conditioner.)
• 10 % discount
on component parts (Fans,
Capacitors, etc.)
• 24 Hour
Emergency Call-out
preference
with no overtime labor charges.
Fall
Furnace Service:
1. Wash condenser coil
2. Check filter
3. Check electrical connections
4. Check voltage
5. Check amperage
6. Check airflow
7. Check superheat
8. Check contactor
9. Check blower
10. Check Temp. Differential
11. Check capacitor
12. Check drains
13. Check belts
14. Check freon
15. Check bearing
Spring A/C Service:
1. Check safety controls
2. Check bearings
3. Lubricate parts as required
4. Check burners
5. Check electrical controls
6. Check filters
7. Check heat exchanger
8. Check belts
9. Check gas pressure
10. Check flue
11. Evaluate ducts
12. Check voltage
13. Check capacitors
14. Check return air
15. Check motor amps
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