Air Handler - Annual PM
Annual preventive maintenance for an air handler is essential to ensure its efficient operation and longevity. Regularly performing these maintenance tasks can help extend the life of your air handler, enhance indoor comfort, and improve energy efficiency.
Reed College
12/27/2024
Air Handler - Annual PM
Annual preventive maintenance for an air handler is essential to ensure its efficient operation and longevity. Regularly performing these maintenance tasks can help extend the life of your air handler, enhance indoor comfort, and improve energy efficiency.
Visually Inspect around unit. Note any piping leaks, rust and sounds
Inspect hot and cold water valves for proper operation
Cycle economozer and check for damper alignment and tightness
Temp motor rear and shaft. Record temps
Grease motor bearings
Rotate blower wheel and feel for flat spots and listen for bearing wear
Calibrate magnehelic gage
Inspect and clean hot water coil
Inspect and clean chill water coil
Replace air filters
Check belt tension and alignment
Check actuators open / close. Verify
Record voltage and amperage of motor(s)
Tighten electrical connections
Check hot water pump for leakage and bearing noise
Make note of concerns and to monitor
Source: Reed College (Community Member)