Commercial Services Maintenance Agreement
Preventive Maintenance Savings
We offer Preventive Maintenance Agreements (PMAs) that include any commercial services you need to keep your HVAC systems running smooth. Our contractors can be scheduled for regular inspections and maintenance of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
PMAs are generally scheduled semiannually to maintain peak efficiency, prevent utility overpayment, and avert system failures through predictive maintenance, which can help extend the life of your HVAC system. Sometimes PMAs are also referred to as “planned maintenance agreements,” “start and checks,” or “preventative service agreements.” PMAs usually consist of fall and spring scheduled sessions for a service technician to go through your entire HVAC system, preparing it for the upcoming season in a proactive approach before system failure and prior to overpaying your utility company.
Just like your automobile, your commercial building must have well-maintained heating and cooling systems to operate efficiently. To improve your business’s efficiency and help ensure reliability and long life, consider the following tips.
Easy Steps to Reduce Energy Consumption
- Engage a qualified HVAC firm in a maintenance contract with seasonal tune-ups. During these tune-ups, a technician should check combustion efficiency, refrigerant charge, and belt tension as applicable.
- Replace air filters regularly. Accumulated dirt and dust make your fans work harder. Clean or replace filters as recommended by your system’s manufacturer.
- Clean the evaporator and condenser coils on your heat pump, air-conditioner, or chiller. Dirty coils inhibit heat transfer; by keeping them clean, you save energy.
- Inspect ducts and piping for leakage or damaged insulation. Leaky ductwork is one of the biggest contributors to cooling loss in buildings. Apply duct sealer, tape, and insulation as needed.
- Repair old valves and steam traps. These can waste hundreds of dollars and are low-cost parts.
Energy Consumption
The HVAC system is likely the single largest source of energy consumption in your home. In commercial applications where refrigeration is applied (combined with the HVAC systems), huge amounts of energy are used in the building. In fact, over 1/3 of the energy used in the United States is used to heat and cool buildings.
What Should You Expect from a Burkholder’s PMA visit?
- Check system functions, safety controls, and adjust the operating sequence where appropriate.
- Inspect electrical components and connections, and repair/replace or tighten as required.
- Ensure proper airflow and change dirty air filters.
Inspect pumps, lubricate, and check flow rates where appropriate. - Clean and lubricate motors as required.
Examine belts, adjust, and align as required.
Inspect, clea,n and balance blowers as required.
Spring Visit (preparation for summer season):
- Clean inside coil, condensate pans, condensate traps, and condensate lines to prevent obstructions.
- Clean outside coil and straighten fins for efficient operation.
- Check refrigerant levels and if low, find the leak. (According to many equipment manufacturers, a 10% refrigerant loss will result in a 20% decrease in system efficiency!)
Fall Visit (preparation for winter season):
- Clean the burner assembly.
- Remove soot from the fireside of the burner.
- Clean and check the operation of the humidifier.
- Visually or with a remote camera, inspect the heat exchanger for cracks.
- Adjust the air/fuel ratio of the burner and perform combustion analysis. (Instrumentation used for combustion analysis is a means of fine-tuning a burner to achieve maximum fuel efficiency and “optimum firing.”
What’s Your Bottom Line?
- Savings: PMAs typically more than pay for themselves through higher efficiency, less utility overpayment, and contractor discounts. PMA customers typically receive a discount on all parts and services performed during the entire year.
- Peace of Mind: Predictive maintenance will mean fewer system failures and a longer life for your HVAC equipment.
- Priority Service: Should a system failure occur during the heat of the summer or the cold of the winter, customers with PMAs generally receive priority service.
- Continuity: Many contractors are often able to assign technicians to the specific customers. That way, you get to see and know the same service technician, and he or she becomes more familiar with you and your equipment.
Note: For heat pump applications, winter season inspections repeat a number of the summer procedures plus several additional checks. Maintaining semi-annual PMAs for heat pumps is also important.*Emergencies include any dangerous situations compromising the health and safety of the residents (e.g., no heat in excessive cold, no AC in excessive heat).
Why Does The Lehigh Valley Trust Burkholder’s
- Family Owned and Operated Since 1960: We’re your neighbors, not a franchise. Our team lives and works in the community we serve, and we treat every home like it’s our own.
- Factory Authorized Carrier Dealer: As a trusted Carrier partner, we offer industry-leading products backed by certified training and strict quality standards.
- 24/7 Emergency Service Availability: AC problems don’t follow a schedule, and neither do we. Our technicians are on call around the clock to handle your urgent heating and cooling needs.
- Transparent Pricing & Flexible Financing: No surprises. We explain your options clearly, offer upfront pricing, and provide flexible financing to help you stay comfortable without the financial stress.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: We stand behind every service we provide. If something isn’t right, we’ll make it right, guaranteed.
Are You Ready For The Days Ahead?
Prevent Breakdowns & Save on Energy Bills
- Contact Burkholder’s Heating & Air Conditioning for expert AC repair, installation, or maintenance. Call us today or request your service online!
