1984-04-18 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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• THE TEXAS TDNE UP • Basic Description • - For~$40 or less per central unit, an independent heating and cooling contractor will perform a thorough check-up of a customer's air conditioner or heat pump to be sure that it operates at peak efficiency. - Participating and/or certified contractors will offer this service through May 31, 1984. - The ten areas which are inspected by the contractors are the following: 1. Inspect condenser coil and clean, as necessary. 2. Check compressor against rated amperage. 3. Check refrigerant charge (Does not include adding Freon). 4. Inspect thermostat for proper operation. 5. Check filters and recommend replacement, if needed.* 6. Check condensate pan and drain lines for blockage, if accessible.* 7. Inspect evaporator coil, if accessible.* 8. Inspect and tighten incoming electrical connections, as necessary. 9. Lubricate fan motor and all bearings, as necessary. 10. Check fan belts and make adjustments. * Does not include cleaning or replacement. Special Program Benefits - The program emphasizes to our residential customers the importance of efficient air conditioning systems. - The program will serve as an outstanding and effective source of positive public relations with the air conditioning industry and the residential customer. Targeted Participation - Of those HL&P customers whose central equipment qualify for the Texas Tune Up inspection, we anticipate reaching a 30,000 participant goal. Possible Long Term Program Applications - Since this program has been extremely popular for us during the last three years under the Ten Point Tune Up format, we will continue to offer it in the spring to our customers. • - As the Texas Tune Up Program was more closely coordinated with the Houston Air Conditioning Council this year than in previous years, we may see variations of this program extended beyond the duration of the Governor's Plan.