Planned Maintenance Agreements (PMA)

Commercial planned & scheduled maintenance, energy and safety plans

Thomas & Galbraith provides planned maintenance programs that include twice annual or quarterly service visits to perform Precision Tune-Ups and filter changes.

Considering that 50% of commercial utility expense is generally spent on heating and cooling, regular scheduled planned maintenance has a significant impact for reduced utility costs.

A Few Facts

According to research conducted by the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service at Louisiana State University...

47% of commercial indoor space suffers from air problems
10% have insufficient cooling or no cooling
26% have high operating costs
12% have electrical problems
12% have refrigerant leaks

Proper commercial maintenance results in the following...

BTU increases averaging 30%
Energy savings averaging 21%
Air flow increases of 23%
Direct return on maintenance investments of 237%

According to the Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA)...

26% of tenants are not satisfied with the building temperature
19% of tenants are not satisfied with building air quality
Heating and air conditioning is considered the #1 problem in commercial buildings
Productivity would increase 18% if HVAC problems were solved (18% multiplied by office wages, salaries, and benefits makes correcting HVAC problems of paramount importance)

BOMA recommends...

Annual maintenance of packaged heating and air conditioning equipment
Quarterly filter replacements
Rooftop equipment replacement every 15 years (the “useful” life of rooftop equipment according to BOMA)

What are the benefits of a Thomas & Galbraith Planned Maintenance Agreement (PMA)?

Save money! Receive a 25% discount on all normal repairs!
Save more money! Receive a 5% discount on needed replacement equipment!
Save more money! Receive a free Lifetime Parts Warranty on all replaced parts.
You will receive lower energy usage of at least 20%.
Regular scheduled maintenance prolongs equipment life.
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What are the key service categories that are covered in a Thomas & Galbraith Planned Maintenance Agreement (PMA), and what is the value to me?

Thomas & Galbraith Planned Maintenance Agreements

What We Do . . . .		Value To You. . . .
1	CONDENSER COIL will be cleaned.	1	Dirty condenser coils raise refrigerant pressures higher than needed, increasing your electric bill.
2	BLOWER WHEELS will be cleaned.	2	Dirty blower wheels reduce air flow, causing longer operating time and increased cost. This problem can lead to lost comfort and compressor failure.
3	REFRIGERANT CHARGE checked by superheat / subcooling method.	3	A too low or too high refrigerant charge can easily go un-noticed and result in increased operating cost. A proper charge increases compressor life.
4	BELTS AND PULLEYS will be inspected and adjusted as required.	4	Loose belts and worn pulleys decrease air flow, increase operating costs and shorten the compressor’s life. Belts crack and break with age.
5	LUBRICATION of motors and bearings.	5	Improperly lubricated rotating equipment will eventually fail.
6	THERMOSTAT will be checked and calibrated as required.	6	Improperly calibrated thermostats may cause the unit to run longer than necessary, increasing energy usage.
7	CONTROLS AND SAFETIES will be inspected and tested.	7	Controls and safeties that do not function properly can increase operation cost and cause other components to fail.
8	MOTORS will be cleaned and inspected.	8	Dirty motors are less effective and will fail sooner.
9	CAPACITORS will be tested.	9	Bad capacitors can lead to compressor and motor failure.
10	CONDENSATE DRAIN will be checked to assure it is open.	10	Algae can plug a condensate drain which can cause mold and expensive water damage.
11	CRANKCASE HEATER will be operationally tested.	11	Crankcase heaters that do not work can lead to compressor failure.
12	RELAYS AND CONTACTORS will be inspected.	12	Worn contacts and loose wire connections can lead to a motor or compressor failure.
13	UNIT DISCONNECT will be inspected.	13	A worn or over heated disconnect blows fuses and is dangerous.
14	UNIT WIRING will be inspected and loose connections tightened.	14	Loose connections can lead to a motor or compressor failure.
15	DUCT WORK will be visually checked	15	Duct leaks will reduce system efficiency and increase utility expense.
16	DEFROST TIMER will be checked.	16	A defrost timer that is not working properly can cause loss of heat and can shorten the compressor’s life.
17	REVERSING VALVE will be operationally checked.	17	A reversing valve that is not operating properly can waste energy and cause a loss of heat.
18	AUXILIARY HEAT STRIPS will be checked.	18	Heat strips that are not operating properly can cause a loss of heat or increased electrical cost.
19	HEAT EXCHANGER will be inspected for cracks and deterioration.	19	Heat exchangers can develop fatigue cracks with age. If they exist, there is a risk of serious illness from the toxic fumes emitted (carbon monoxide poisoning).
20	AIR FILTERS will be inspected.	20	Dirty air filters will increase operating costs.
21	BURNERS will be cleaned as needed.	21	Dirty burners can cause poor combustion. Cleaning will reduce wasted heat.
22	THERMOCOUPLE will be checked.	22	A defective thermocouple will cause the furnace to shut down.
23	FAN SWITCH will be checked and adjusted as needed.	23	A fan switch that is not properly adjusted can waste energy or cause nuisance cycling.
24	PILOT will be cleaned and adjusted as needed.	24	Weak or dirty pilots can easily be extinguished causing the furnace to shut down.
25	GAS LINE will be leak checked from the furnace shut off valve to the burners.	25	Undetected gas leaks are dangerous.
26	COMBUSTION AIR will be checked.	26	Blocked or restricted combustion air openings can be dangerous.
27	FLUE PIPE will be inspected.	27	Flue pipe leaks may introduce dangerous fumes into your home.
28	SECURE ALL PANELS.	28	Loose panels can increase operating costs and cause a dangerous condition.

Thomas & Galbraith can provide assistance on all the above and more. Please call if you would like more information.

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