General Info:
Maples Environmental possess operational experience in the United States & around the world. Our associates are well versed in all aspects of environmental service work from consulting and productivity to maintaining your equipment. We pride ourselves on our proven track record for effectively administering a Preventive Maintenance Program that is specific to the client’s needs. This is due to effectively directing team members in the development of HVAC system modifications to ensure that all requirements are met within budget restraints and time schedules. We specialize in Preventative Maintenance of Commercial, Industrial and Marine HVAC and other related equipment per customer specifications. Preventive maintenance programs for air conditioning and heating equipment include regular inspections. During these inspections, proper operation of the equipment is checked and verified. All mechanical equipment is designed to operate within certain limits. Air conditioning and heating equipment is no exception, and if not properly maintained, the equipment will exceed its design limitations with the result being equipment failure. Your best insurance against HVAC failure and high cost containment is equipment preventive maintenance. Why do we check the AC refrigerant charge on a regular basis? A unit operating with an insufficient refrigerant charge can ruin the compressor in two ways. The unit icing up due to a low-pressure condition causes the compressor to fail due to liquid slugging. The second type of failure is due to the fact that the compressor requires a certain amount of cool refrigerant vapor to cool the compressor windings. If the refrigerant charge is not sufficient, the motor within the compressor will overheat and burn up. Our preventive maintenance program would spot this type of condition and save you money. Why do we inspect your air conditioners relays and contactors? Electrical relays are designed to open and close a certain number of times with an accurate amount of electricity. Over time the contact points are damaged and the relays require replacement. If more than the design current is passed through the relay due to the air-conditioning system working too hard or it has low voltage conditions, the contact points overheat and become damaged. If the contactor is not replaced, the air-conditioner's compressor motor and the fan motor controlled by the contactor will burn up and will require replacement. Once again, if we exceed the design limitations of the device, or its anticipated life span, additional damage is caused. It’s inexpensive to replace a relay or contactor during a preventive maintenance when compared to a $250 Fan motor or a $3000 compressor replacement.