What we did
Not every issue we find on a visit is strictly an HVAC problem. During an October inspection visit at a Danville home, we found that the sump pump was overfilling. We reset the GFCI outlet and confirmed that the pump is functioning properly. A GFCI outlet is designed to cut power when it detects a fault, and when one trips, anything plugged into it stops running. Getting that outlet reset and checking the pump afterward mattered, since a sump pump that is not working as it should can leave the lower level of a home at risk.
While we were there, we also noted that the air filter size needed for the system is 16x20. The homeowner plans to follow up in January to renew the maintenance plan, which keeps regular visits like this one on the calendar.
Kentucky homes see plenty of rain at certain times of year, and both the sump pump and the HVAC system play a part in keeping a house comfortable and dry. A maintenance plan gives us a regular chance to catch small issues like these before they turn into bigger ones, and to keep details like filter sizes on record.
