Residential Heating & Air Conditioning
Mechanical / System Inspections

Residential Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanical / System Inspections

Residential Inspections |  Commercial Inspections

Most heating and cooling systems should be serviced once a year by a professional heating or cooling contractor. The Ricotta professional contractor has the tools, instruments and training necessary to maintain your system for dependable, trouble-free operation. Ricotta will inspect your system, complete necessary maintenance tasks and adjust the entire system for optimal performance.

Ricotta is qualified to maintain your system on a year round basis.
Please consider purchasing a Ricotta service contract for your system inspections and maintenance.

Maintenance Services

1. Heat exchanger of Furnace will be visually inspected internally and externally.
2. Furnace Burners will be inspected and cleaned as necessary.
3. Gas Furnace and Furnace Thermocouple will be inspected.
4. Fan switch will be checked and adjusted as needed.
5. Furnace Pilot orifice will be cleaned and pilot flame adjusted as necessary.
6. Safety controls will be operationally checked.
7. Blower wheel will be cleaned as necessary.
8. Blower bearings will be inspected and lubricated (if applicable).
9. Blower belt and pulleys will be inspected (if applicable).
10. Motor(s) will be cleaned and lubricated (if applicable).
11. Combustion air openings will be checked.
12. Flue pipe will be inspected for deterioration.
13. Gas Furnace Exhaust system will be checked for proper draft.
14. All panels will be properly secured.
15. Thermostat will be checked and calibrated as required.
16. Temperatures and performance will be recorded.
17. Condensate trap and drain will be cleaned (if applicable).
18. Furnace Carbon monoxide levels will be checked.
19. Gas Furnace pressures will be checked and adjusted as needed.
20. Homeowner will be advised of any abnormal conditions or necessary repairs to their Furnace System.

Maintenance Services

1. Air Conditioner Condenser coil will be tested for heat transfer loss.
2. Blower wheels and fans will be inspected and cleaned to assure proper air delivery.
3. Air Conditioner Refrigerant will be checked for proper charge.
4. Exposed duct work will be checked for leaks and proper insulation.
5. Belts and pulleys will be inspected and adjusted as required.
6. Thermostat(s) will be checked and calibrated as required.
7. Air Conditioner motors and bearings will be lubricated as required.
8. Controls and safeties will be tested.
9. Condensate drain line and fittings will be checked and cleaned as required.
10. Crankcase heater will be checked for proper operation.
11. Relays and contractors will be inspected.
12. Air Conditioner System wiring will be inspected.
13. Economizer operation will be checked, where applicable.
14. Temperatures and pressures will be checked.
15. Evaporator coil will be inspected annually.
16. Condenser coil(s) will be washed.
17. Homeowner will be advised of any abnormal conditions or necessary repairs required for Air Conditioner.

We service heating and cooling systems in the following Missouri communities: