Maintenance & Inspections · Nationwide
Furnace and heat pump tune-up
A heating tune-up cleans the burners and flame sensor, tests the igniter and every safety switch, checks gas pressure and venting, and measures CO. For heat pumps, it tests defrost and backup heat. Book it in September or October.
- Same-day appointments when available
- Licensed HVAC contractors
- Written price before any repair
In cold climates a furnace may run thousands of hours each winter, so annual service matters for safety and reliability.
In mild climates, the first cold night of the year is when many furnaces fail after sitting unused for months.
Furnace & Heat Pump Tune-Up at a glance
- Category
- Maintenance & Inspections
- Service area
- Nationwide
- Typical visit
- Combustion → Safeties → Airflow → Report
- Urgent help
- Scheduled service
Symptoms
Signs you need furnace & heat pump tune-up
- No service in a year
- Burning dust smell that lasts
- Uneven heat
- Furnace over 10 years old
Process
How the visit works
- 1
Combustion
Burners, flame sensor, gas pressure, CO.
- 2
Safeties
Limit, rollout and pressure switches.
- 3
Airflow
Blower, filter and temperature rise.
- 4
Report
Readings and recommendations.
Cost
What affects the price
Every contractor sets their own prices. These are the things that move the number. Ask for a written price before work starts.
- Furnace vs. heat pump
- Number of systems
- Parts needed
Before the tech arrives
What you can safely do
Safe to try
- Change the filter
- Test CO alarms
- Clear the furnace closet
Stop and call
- Don't remove burner or gas valve panels
FAQ
Furnace & Heat Pump Tune-Up questions
Is the burning smell on the first furnace run normal?+
A light dust smell for the first few minutes is normal. A smell that lasts, or smells electrical, should be checked.
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