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XP21 SERIES
Professional Maintenance
Your heating and air conditioning system should be in
spected and maintained twice each year (before the start
of the cooling and heating seasons) by a licensed profes
sional HVAC technician. You can expect the technician to
check the following items.
These checks may only be
conducted by a licensed professional HVAC techni
cian.
Outdoor Unit
1. Inspect component wiring for loose, worn or damaged
connections. Also check for any rubbing or pinching of
wires. Confirm proper voltage plus amperage of out
door unit.
2. Check the cleanliness of outdoor fan and blade condi
tion (cracks) and clean or replace them, if necessary.
3. Inspect base pan drains for debris and clean as neces
sary.
4. Inspect the condition of refrigerant piping and confirm
that pipes are not rubbing copper-to-copper. Also,
check the condition of the insulation on the refrigerant
lines. Repair, correct, or replace as necessary.
5. Test capacitor. Replace as necessary.
6. Inspect contactor contacts for pitting or burn marks.
Replace as necessary.
7. Check outdoor fan motor for worn bearings/bushings.
Replace as necessary.
8. Inspect and
clean
outdoor coils, if necessary and note
any damage to coils or signs of leakage.
Indoor Unit (Air Handler or Furnace)
1. Inspect component wiring for loose, worn or damaged
connections. Confirm proper voltage plus amperage
of indoor unit.
2. Inspect and clean or replace air filters in indoor unit.
3. Check the cleanliness of indoor blower and clean
blower, if necessary.
4. Inspect the indoor coil drain pans and condensate
drains for rust, debris, obstructions, leaks or cracks.
Pour water in pans to confirm proper drainage from the
pan through to the outlet of the pipe. Clean or replace
as necessary.
5. Inspect and clean indoor coil, if necessary.
6. Inspect the condition of the refrigerant lines and con
firm that pipes are not rubbing copper-to-copper. Also,
ensure that refrigerant pipes are not being affected by
indoor air contamination. Check condition of insulation
on the refrigerant lines. Repair, correct, or replace as
necessary.
7. Inspect the duct system for leaks or other problems.
Repair or replace as necessary.
8. Check for bearing/bushing wear on indoor blower mo
tor. Replace as necessary.
9. If your heat pump is matched with a gas- or oil-fired fur
nace for auxiliary heating, indoor unit service will also
include inspection and cleaning of the burners, and a
full inspection of the gas valve, heat exchanger and
flue (exhaust) system.
General System Test with System Operating
1. Your technician should perform a general system test.
He will turn on the air conditioner to check operating
functions such as the startup and shutoff operation.
He will also check for unusual noises or odors, and
measure indoor/outdoor temperatures and system
pressures as needed. He will check the refrigerant
charge per the charging sticker information on the out
door unit.
2. Verify that system total static pressure and airflow set
tings are within specific operating parameters.
3. Verify correct temperature drop across indoor coil.
