Maintenance Plans: Energy Savings Agreement (ESA) Club Membership

Regularly scheduled air conditioning and heating system inspections are industry-recognized as the best way to maximize energy efficiency and reduce the chance of a system breakdown. This helps you save money on both utility bills and emergency repairs. Regular inspections can also reveal potential problems that can be corrected easily and inexpensively when caught early, preventing them from becoming more complicated and costly issues.

Steve's Service Energy Savings Agreement club membership is a prepaid maintenance plan for air conditioning and heating systems that is designed to extend the life of your units, improve their performance, and help cut energy and repair costs. The membership is available at four different levels; every plan is a great value, but the more comprehensive plans include more visits and save you more money per visit. They also include plumbing inspections and other extras at no additional charge.

With four available plans, you can choose how often and how long you want Steve's Service to maintain your home heating or air conditioning unit. Get the peace of mind that comes from knowing your heating and air conditioning units have been professionally maintained and will perform optimally when you need them most.

Energy Savings Agreement (ESA) Membership Levels

Receive a 15% discount on all plumbing, heating, and air conditioning repairs.
No after hours charge while on the job (parts and labor).
2 lbs. of Freon at no additional cost.
Each visit can be either heating or air conditioning service (for more details on what each service includes, see below).
Priority service on repairs.
Full plumbing inspection (upon request) and free water heater inspection.
The plan is fully transferable in the event that you move: it can either be transferred to the new residents, or you can take it with you to your new home. Transfer must be submitted in writing, and is valid in the Inland Empire only.
We will notify you by postcard when you're due for an appointment. You can schedule it at your convenience anytime in the month indicated. The service visit will become void if not used within six months.
We will also notify you when the agreement expires and offer you an opportunity to renew it.

Appointments can be scheduled up to six weeks in advance.

Cooling System Maintenance Checklist

On an air conditioner ESA visit, we provide comprehensive cleaning and tune-up service, including the following:

A Complete 23-point Air Conditioner Tune-Up

Clean condenser coils.
Clean the blower (not pull).
Check inside blower for dirt in cabinet.
Remove debris in and around outside unit.
Check and lubricate motor and bearings.
Inspect outdoor AC unit and indoor evaporator coil for Freon leaks.
Check condition of condensation drain pan and drain line.
Check and clean or replace air filter.
Check and calibrate thermostat.
Check for motor voltage and amp draw.
Check compressor starting and running amps.
Check for all safety controls (limits roll out).

Check points on 240v main contactor.
Check refrigerant charge in system.
Check all electrical connections.
Visually inspect fins on condenser coil.
Check temperature drop across indoor evaporator coil.
Check condenser fuse disconnect box.
Inspect ductwork for air leaks, poor insulation, and dirt around insulation.
Confirm proper return air size.
Check for proper airflow in system.
Check overall condition of system.
Inspect condenser and indoor evaporator coil for Freon leaks and oil traces.

Heating System Maintenance Checklist:

On a heater/furnace ESA visit, we provide comprehensive cleaning and tune-up service, including the following:

A Complete 18-point Heating Tune-Up

Check and calibrate thermostat operation.
Check condition of electrical wiring.
Check operation of gas pressure and controls.
Check for proper flue gas venting.
Check for operation of blower controls.
Check and clean or replace air filters.
Lubricate blower motor and check condition of induced motor and sensor.
Check for accessible gas shut-off valve.
Check for flexible gas connector operation.
Test for carbon monoxide at furnace.

Check operation of limit controls.
Inspect burners and nox rods.
Adjust air mixture on burners for clean combustion.
Check seal at base of furnace.
Check for air leakage at plenum above furnace (insulation).
Inspect ductwork for air leaks, poor insulation, and dirt around insulation.
Clean and seal outer surface of furnace.
Clean return air grill, vacuum space around furnace.

Plumbing Inspection Checklist:

On a plumbing ESA visit, we perform a comprehensive inspection of your plumbing, including the following:

A Complete 17-point Plumbing Tune-Up

Inspect all toilets for leaks at base, and supply lines.
Check toilet lines.
Check toilet inside for operations.
Inspect all faucets and sinks for operation.
Check sink supply lines.
Check faucet for drips or leaks.
Inspect tub for operation.
Check for drips at tub valve.

Check shower head for leaks and drips.
Check drain flow and spout.
Inspect laundry connections.
Check laundry drain flow.
Check water heater pilot and vent.
Check for air leakage at plenum above furnace.
Check water heater for leaks and shut off.
Inspect all exterior plumbing.
Hose bibs and clean outs.

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