Plumbing, Furnace, & Air Conditioning Services in Ballwin, MO

Performed a heating tune-up on one unit, including inspection of the galvanized supply ductwork and connections, with no signs of damage, corrosion, or frost noted. Inspected the media air cleaner and found the pleated filter heavily loaded with dust and debris, indicating it is due for replacement. Verified the Aprilaire control unit is operational with its display and indicator lights functioning.

Performed heating tune-ups on two 7-year-old Lennox gas furnaces, inspecting the inducer motor, pressure switch, gas valve and piping, wiring harness, and control components. Both units were found clean and in normal operating condition with no signs of rust, damage, or leaks, and the associated ductwork and refrigerant line components were checked for proper condition.

Investigated recurring nuisance tripping on multiple 15 AMP AFCI/GFCI-type breakers (yellow test button) at the basement main panel, inspecting the service entrance, meter base, and panel interior for loose terminations, overheating, or damaged conductors. Tested affected circuits, verified breaker operation, and restored normal service with no visible signs of damage, corrosion, or overload at the panel or meter enclosure.

Performed a tune-up on the furnace/air handler, inspecting the blower assembly, motor, capacitor, control board, relays, and wiring connections, and verifying blower motor amperage with a clamp meter. Inspected and cleaned the cabinet interior, noting debris and staining along the interior wall, and checked the refrigerant line insulation and coil area. Replaced the dirty air filter with a new pleated filter, secured it in place, and dated it for the next maintenance interval.

Performed a seasonal tune-up on a 4-year-old gas furnace serving a single-unit system. Removed the dust-loaded and discolored 20x25x1 pleated return air filter and installed a new replacement filter. Inspected the Honeywell whole-home humidifier and found the housing clean and intact, with no visible rust, cracks, or damage.

Installed a Sensi Touch 2 smart thermostat and an EIM controller as part of the sold repair. Wired and configured both components, then verified proper communication with the HVAC equipment and confirmed normal system operation in heating and cooling modes.

Performed a heating tune-up on the basement-installed furnace, including inspection of the unit and its condensate drain components. Removed the existing pleated air filter, which showed minor discoloration along the pleat edges, and replaced it to restore proper airflow and system efficiency.

Performed a seasonal tune-up on a single furnace system, including inspection of the unit and verification of thermostat operation and display. Removed and inspected the return air filter, which was heavily loaded with dust and debris, and identified it as restricting airflow and in need of replacement. Confirmed system components, including condensate drain piping and refrigerant lines, were intact and in serviceable condition.

Repaired the flue venting by replacing the 5"x4"x4" flue tee, a 10' length of 4" flue pipe, and a 5"x4" elbow, then secured the connections with hose clamps. Removed the old components and verified the flue run was properly joined and supported for safe exhaust.

Performed a seasonal heating tune-up on a 15-year-old furnace, inspecting the cabinet, ductwork, and associated components and confirming the system was operating properly. Replaced the 20x25x1 pleated air filter and inspected the whole-house humidifier, noting heavy mineral scale buildup on the water panel that will need replacement or cleaning for proper humidification. System left in working condition.

Performed a heating tune-up on a 14-year-old furnace, including electrical testing with a true RMS clamp meter to measure component amperage draw and verification of ambient temperature with a digital pocket thermometer. Inspected the furnace control board and wiring connections, confirming the status indicator was operating normally and the system was functioning properly.

Responded to a no-heat call on a Trane furnace with an Emerson thermostat, both installed within the last two years, with the customer reporting the furnace failed to call for heat. Inspected the furnace cabinet and service documentation, confirming the unit's identification, wiring diagram, and service tag were intact, with no visible rust, frost, or physical damage to the cabinet or ductwork. Documented the system condition with photos and recorded the unit's service information for follow-up diagnostics of the thermostat and heating call circuit.

Installed a new 40-gallon tall gas tanked water heater, connecting the water supply and gas lines and venting the unit with 4" flue piping. Verified the installation is secure, leak-free, and operating properly, with the existing pressure-reducing valve and shutoff valves in the basement utility space left in place.

Installed a replacement circulator pump on the boiler's hydronic heating loop without draining the system, restoring heat to the home. Verified proper flow, secure connections, and normal system operation, and disposed of the old pump.

Performed seasonal tune-up and inspection on two furnaces, one in the basement and one in a main-floor utility closet. Verified thermostat operation and settings, and measured blower motor amperage with a clamp meter (1.03 A) to confirm the electrical components were operating within normal parameters. Both units were operational at completion, with no visible damage, rust, or other deficiencies noted.

Performed a seasonal tune-up on the furnace and bypass-style whole-house humidifier, inspecting the unit, ductwork connections, condensate and humidifier drain lines, and wiring, and replacing the pleated media air filter. All components were found in good condition with no signs of rust, frost, leaks, or damage, and the system was left operating properly.

Performed a preventive heating tune-up on a 16-year-old gas furnace, inspecting the inducer motor assembly, flue piping, gas valve, burner and heat exchanger area, and control wiring with the access panel removed. Noted accumulated dust and grime on the internal components, and verified the wiring harnesses, connections, and air filter media were intact with no visible damage, rust, or other anomalies. The system was operating properly with no issues found at completion.

Responded to a no-heat call on an American Standard furnace and found the Honeywell wall thermostat displaying "Replace CR2032 coin cell battery" and "Thermostat is not communicating" fault messages, indicating a depleted thermostat battery was interrupting communication with the furnace control. Replaced the CR2032 battery, restoring thermostat power and communication so the furnace can receive heat calls.

Performed a no-heat diagnostic inspection, including a visual check of the heat exchanger for cracks and an evaluation of the flame rollout switches. During the inspection, the galvanized flue/vent connector above the water heater was found to have heavy rust and corrosion along its lower edge and a pinhole perforation in the pipe wall, which presents a flue gas leakage and carbon monoxide risk. Recommend replacement of the corroded vent connector and re-inspection of the venting system for proper draft and sealing.

Responded to a no-heat call on a 13-year-old Amana gas furnace in the basement that would not start. Inspected the control compartment, including the pressure switch, wiring harness and multi-pin connector, and gas valve assembly, and documented surface wear, discoloration, and corrosion on the gas valve fittings and brass elbow. Diagnosis and repair of the ignition/start-up failure were performed on the Amana unit; the second furnace (Lennox) was operating normally.