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Do you need a furnace tune-up every year?
Your furnace needs to be checked at least once every year to ensure that it is in proper functioning condition. In fact, furnace manufacturers themselves recommend annual inspections as well as maintenance by a technician. In most cases, furnace checks and maintenance are done before the onset of winter.
When should you get a furnace tune-up?
It’s best to schedule your annual furnace tune-up at the beginning of the fall, when you’re making the switch from air conditioner to furnace season. Doing so will ensure optimum performance before temperatures drop. Read the following Q&A to learn more about how an annual furnace tune-up will save you time and money.
How much does it cost to tune-up a furnace?
What’s the Average Price for a Furnace Tune-Up? Typically, a furnace tune-up will take about an hour of work from an HVAC professional. The price can be anywhere between $50 and $300. It increases if replacement parts are needed or if the tune-up takes longer than an hour.
What does furnace tune up include?
Furnace tune-ups involving checking all of the system’s essential components and adjusting, cleaning, testing, and/or lubricating them, as needed. Some of the specific tasks involved in our furnace maintenance checklist include: Inspecting the vent system and air intake grilles, removing any blockages.
What kind of maintenance does a furnace need?
It is recommended that every gas furnace owner replace or clean the filter continuously depending on the use. This is because it filters and traps dust, dirt and other debris. Check the filter and see if it has accumulated lots of dirt. If it is completely clogged, consider doing a replacement.
What should a furnace tune up include?
A thorough furnace tune up checklist includes the following services:
- Lubricate motor bearings and other moving parts.
- Check and adjust fan belt tension.
- Voltage and current checks.
- Tighten all electrical connections.
- Inspect heat exchanger.
- Test exhaust system.
- Inspect and clean burner.
- Verify and adjust gas pressure.
What is included in a HVAC tune up?
HVAC tune-up checklist includes:
- Check and adjust blower motor and belts.
- Thermostat testing and settings review.
- Change air filter.
- Lubrication for all moving parts.
- Check and straighten fins.
- Electrical connection tightening.
- Clean condensate drain.
- Measuring refrigerator levels and charge.
What should be included in a furnace tune up?
There seems to be no industry standard for a furnace (or boiler) tune-up, so what’s included in a “tune-up” will vary greatly from company to company. If you’re going to hire a heating contractor to do a tune-up on your furnace, ask them what they’ll be doing.
How often do furnaces need to be inspected?
The best analogy is going to the dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning; probably not necessary, but recommended. Some HVAC contractors recommend getting newer furnaces checked every other year, but once they’re more than 10 years old, have them checked annually. What do HVAC technicians actually do to the furnace to “tune” it up?
How much does a Groupon furnace tune up cost?
According to Chris Jirak, a heating guy who has worked for several firms over a period of 25 years, the service you get when you purchase a $29 Groupon deal is going to be quite different from a $200 “tune-up.”
What do you need to know about your furnace?
The fresh air intake grills and louvers need to be checked for blockage. The heat exchanger needs to be inspected for rust and corrosion. The burners need to be checked for proper ignition, burner flame and flame sense. The drainage system needs to be checked for blockage and/or leakage.