Maintenance
Regular maintenance keeps your system efficient, catches small problems before they become breakdowns, and keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. It is the cheapest comfort you can buy.
Why it matters
Why maintenance matters
- It keeps your system efficient and lowers running costs
- It catches small issues before they become repairs
- Most warranties require regular maintenance
- It extends the life of your equipment
Check your warranty papers: many equipment makers ask for yearly professional maintenance to keep the warranty valid. We leave a written record of every visit.
The checklist
What a tune-up covers
Heating tune-up
- Burner, flame and ignition checked and cleaned
- Flame sensor cleaned, igniter tested
- Heat exchanger inspected for cracks
- Flue and venting checked, carbon monoxide test
- Condensate drain and trap cleared
- Safety limits and controls tested
Cooling tune-up
- Refrigerant pressures and temperatures measured
- Outdoor coil rinsed, indoor coil checked
- Capacitor, contactor and electrical connections tested
- Condensate drain line flushed
- Blower and motor checked
- Thermostat calibrated, filter checked
How the job goes
Explained before we start
One flat price for the tune-up, given before we start, and a written note of anything worth planning for.
- 1
A full inspection
We check, test, and measure the key parts of your system for safety and performance.
- 2
Clean and tune
We clean components, tune the system, and note anything that needs attention.
- 3
A clear report
You get a plain report on the health of your system and what, if anything, to plan for.
Questions
Maintenance: what people ask
How often should I service my system?
Once a year at least, and ideally twice: cooling in the spring and heating in the fall. Regular service keeps efficiency up and surprises down.
Does maintenance really save money?
Yes. A tuned system uses less energy and lasts longer, and catching a small problem early is far cheaper than an emergency repair.
What if you find a problem during the tune-up?
We show you what we found and give you a flat price to fix it. Nothing extra happens without your yes.
Request service
Book a tune-up
Send the form and we will call you back to set a time, usually the same day. For no heat or no cooling, calling is fastest.