Originally Posted by
Mike Schulz
I'm Glad you HVAC guy's are here. I know just enough to get me in trouble
So far so good, when I write something up you guys don't have a problem with it.
I would like to know though is what exactly you guys look at when you do a yearly contract?
I have on numerous times seen systems that have been just serviced with rusted through flues, leaking ducts, Blocked condensation pipes where it was running out of the bottom, etc. Not trying to be a butt just curious of the routine. I know there are drive by techs just like inspectors.
We are in the same boat Mike I know just enough to get myself in trouble as well.
I know what you are talking about with the blow & go PM contracts being performed by some companies, most times it is due to the fact that no type of checklist is being utilized.
Funny you should mention flues being rusted most times the combustion side is completely ignored as there is very little training available on it.
The usual school of thought is blue flames, no cracks in the heat exchanger & smoke goes up the draft hood all is good to go.
I wish it were that simple.
There are different levels that can be gone over on a PM but many basics should be covered, we also try to include the duct system in our PM's as this is a huge source of work for us.
Correcting duct system deficiencies that is.