Sparky's Comfort Club

Plumbing Breakdown Prevention

Emergency repair calls are never cheap or convenient. With proper maintenance, a trained Plumber can catch most of these problems before they happen.

What We Do

• 10-point water heater tune-up:
  1. Check water shut-off valve for proper operation
  2. Test Temperature and Pressure safety relief valve
  3. Drain water from tank to flush out sediment – replace drain valve if necessary
  4. Inspect anode rod (if accessible)
  5. Check water pressure at the tank – is an expansion tank needed?
  6. Clean burner or lint chamber on FVIR water heater
  7. Check thermocouple and clean if necessary
  8. Check for gas leaks
  9. Check for proper drafting of vent gases and integrity of venting system
  10. Check for visible corrosion and stability of tank base
• Dye-test all toilets and check all toilet connections and seals for tightness
• Check all faucets for proper operation and clean faucet screens
• Test sump pump for proper operation and clean out debris from sump pit
• Inspect all exposed drain pipes and floor drains
• Inspect all gas piping and valves
• Install safety identification labels on plumbing valves and piping
• Check garbage disposer, dishwasher, clothes dryer and washing machine connections
• Check Incoming Home PSI

**Free water quality check upon request**

Benefits of What We Do

• Expose leaks before they become costly
• Lower future repair costs and head off major damage
• Operate more efficiently and cleaner; lasts longer
• Safer hot water heater and peace of mind
• Increase water pressure • Saves money on future plumbing calls (if needed)

Professional Cooling Tune-Up Air Conditioner

15 Tasks

A comprehensive tune-up consists of 13 efficiency tasks, 2 safety tasks and the air conditioner will be cleaned and waxed.

• Inspect thermostat – An improperly calibrated thermostat will call for more or less cooling than desired. The former will cost you money, the latter will cost you comfort. BENEFIT: Saves money on utility costs, increases comfort.
• Lubricate the blower motor and inspect the blower wheel – Motor bearings require semiannual lubrication to reduce friction and wear. The blower wheel must be clean to deliver proper airflow. Some motors do not require lubrication but must be cleaned to prevent overheating. BENEFIT: Saves money by extending the life of the blower motor.
• Clean and adjust blower components – Proper adjustment and cleanliness of blower and components are necessary for adequate airflow. BENEFIT: Avoids costly service calls, saves money on fuel costs.
• Clean condensate drain. Clean if necessary – A clogged condensate drain can cause severe water damage as well as cause high indoor humidity levels. BENEFIT: Saves money on fuel, extends life of system.
• Inspect evaporator cooling coil (indoor coil) – Grease and dirt build up on this coil reduces system capacity and efficiency. Also, a dirty coil can cause condensate water leakage and damage to the property. BENEFIT: Extends life of system, saves money.
• Lubricate outside fan – Lubrication of outside fan motor will extend its life, making it less expensive to operate. BENEFIT: Extends life, saves money on fuel.
• Check fins on outdoor coil – By checking the fins on your unit our technician can increase the airflow. BENEFIT: Extends life, saves money on fuel.
• Examine all electrical connections – Loose connections cause improper voltage to various components, causing eventual failure. BENEFIT: Extends life, assures safety.
• Check starting capabilities – Insures system will start and operate when needed. BENEFIT: Extends life, saves money on fuel.
• Take operating pressure for proper refrigerant charge – Improper refrigerant charge, too much or too little, could damage the compressor and could cause high electric bills through a curtailment of system efficiency. BENEFIT: Saves money on fuel; extends life of system.
• Record amperage measurements on motors – Improper amperage can reduce significantly the life of the compressor, evaporator and condenser motor. BENEFIT: Extends life of system.
• Inspect all safety controls – Essential for proper protection of system. BENEFIT: Assures safety of unit.
• Record temperature drop – By checking the actual degrees of temperature drop throughout your system, our technician can pinpoint whether or not your system is performing like it should. BENEFIT: Assures total system efficiency.
• Clean outdoor coil – Foreign material on the condenser coil reduces the system’s capacity to remove heat and increases energy usage. BENEFIT: Extends life of system, saves money.
• Clean the air conditioner – Prevents rust and oxidation. BENEFIT: Extends life and enhances appearance

Professional Heating Tune-Up Forced Air Furnace

16 Tasks

A comprehensive tune-up consists of 5 safety tasks, 11 efficiency tasks and clean and wax the unit(s).

• Inspect the thermostat – Ensures the thermostat is programmed properly. The thermostat will be leveled and all electrical connections will be checked for good contact. BENEFIT: Maximum comfort and fuel savings.
• Inspect the furnace area for combustible material – Combustible material and harmful vapors that are dangerously close to furnace can create a fire hazard. BENEFIT: Safety; prevents fire
• Adjust all air volume dampers – Ensures that warm air is delivered at the proper volume to all areas of the home to provide maximum comfort in all areas. BENEFIT: Assures comfort.
• Inspect Flue – This ensures the flue is free of obstruction, properly supported, drafts properly and the piping is not corroded. Flues that do not draft properly are dangerous. BENEFIT: Safety
• Clean and the exterior of the furnace. BENEFIT: Appearance and longer life.
• Lubricate the blower motor and inspect the blower wheel – Motor bearings require semi-annual lubrication to reduce friction and wear. The blower wheel must be clean to deliver proper airflow. Some motors do not require lubrication, but must be cleaned to prevent overheating. BENEFIT: Saves money by extending the life of the blower motor.
• Inspect, clean and adjust gas burners – Ensures proper fuel/air mixture for maximum combustion efficiency and smooth ignition. BENEFIT: Saves money by ensuring maximum efficiency.
• Examine the heat exchanger – To ensure proper fuel combustion and heat transfer. The heat exchanger will be cleaned and visibly inspected for holes or cracks. Holes or cracks in the heat exchanger are dangerous due to the possibility of combustible gas and carbon monoxide entering the living area. BENEFIT: Safety
• Lubricate vent motor and other moving parts – Poor lubrication causes drag in the motor drive shaft and an increase in electrical consumption. Lack of lubrication will ruin the bearing and burn out the motor. BENEFIT: Saves money by extending the life of the furnace and reduces electrical consumption.
• Service the humidifier – Adjust by-pass dampers, clean exterior and interior of humidifier cabinet. Set humidistat reading to 40% and check for proper water flow. Water panels will be replaced with customer’s approval at current prices. BENEFIT: Insures comfort by providing the proper amount of humidity to your home.
• Check condensate drain. Clean if necessary – A clogged condensate drain can cause severe water damage as well as equipment damage. Drain hoses will be replaced as needed with customer’s approval at current prices. BENEFIT: Saves money on fuel, extends life of system.
• Verify manifold gas pressure – Accurate gas pressure is required to control the fuel input to the furnace without wasting fuel. Insufficient gas pressure can cause corrosion of furnace venting components. BENEFIT: Saves money and extends the life of the furnace.
• Check gas connections at furnace for gas leaks – Ensures tight gas pipe connections at the furnace and gas valve. BENEFIT: Safety. Alerts technician to potentially dangerous situations.
• Measure the temperature increase through the furnace – Insures the airflow through the furnace meets the manufacturer’s recommendation to insure maximum efficiency. BENEFIT: Save money by providing maximum efficiency.
• Measure the electrical operation of the furnace – Check for proper voltage and amperage of the electrical components. Check wire condition and terminal contact. BENEFIT: Saves money by finding potential problems thereby reducing the number of service calls.
• Test for carbon monoxide gas – Carbon monoxide is a deadly, colorless, and odorless gas caused by incomplete combustion, blocked flues, vent connectors that are not attached or corroded and heat exchangers that have holes or cracks. BENEFIT: Safety. Alerts the technician to a dangerous condition that must be located and resolved

Generator Service and Maintenance

Generators need to be serviced regularly to increase service life, minimize equipment malfunction, enhance performance, and ensure reliability.

What We Do:

General Tasks

• Inspect area in and around the generator
• Inspect Enclosure
• Check fuel lines for leaks
• Inspect fuel regulators, regulator venting
• Simulate power outage

Engine Maintenance

• Replace spark plugs and inspect plug wires
• Inspect and clean oil cooler
• Replace Air Filter
• Inspect intake and exhaust system – check for leaks, condition, and loose hardware
• Inspect starter motor and starter solenoid for overall condition and connections
• Inspect engine vibration isolators
• Change oil and oil filter

Non-Engine Maintenance

• AC Electrical System
  1. Inspect rotor and stator wires
  2. Torque breaker and neutral/ground lugs
  3. Inspect stator vibration isolators
• DC Electrical System
  1. Battery – is dated, check level, clean connections, and load test
  2. Battery Charger – check charge rate and check connections

** 3-year service agreements include a free battery replacement ($160.00 value) **