A Homeowner's Guide to Heating Tune-Ups and Inspections

Keeping the furnace going year after year will ensure your home has heat and the heat runs smoothly. One way to help keep your heat going well is with a tune-up. An HVAC specialist can complete the task on an annual basis and typically before you get your heat running full-time.



Learn what to expect with a heating tune-up. The more information you have, the more you will see the essential need for a heating tune-up on a regular basis.

Annual Appointment

Ideally, you will want to have a heating tune-up on an annual basis. Throughout the year, heating debris can build up in many aspects of your heating system. You could have dust and soot in the vents of your heating system. The fuel lines could become clogged and change the way the flame burns.

Due to the busy heating season, you will want to book a tune-up and inspection ahead of time to book your spot. Ideally, you should give yourself a solid two-hour window for the technician to spend on the process. This will ensure they can cover all aspects of your heating system.

During the appointment, the main focus will be on the furnace, but you should also give access to the ventilation system or baseboard heaters throughout the home. If you have any pets or children, then try to find arrangements so a heating technician can easily make their way through the home.

Energy Savings Agreement

Instead of booking a separate appointment each year, you can guarantee service on your heating system when you sign up for an energy savings agreement. The agreement includes a number of benefits, including the annual cleaning. Other benefits include emergency service priority, reduced labor rates, and extended warranties on all the repairs.

The Energy Savings Agreement will typically last for a year and can renew automatically if you choose. With the priority service, you will receive appointments ahead of customers who do not have an agreement set in place. This means if your heat goes out, then you will get it repaired as quickly as possible.

Performance and Efficiency

When you have a yearly tune-up on your furnace, not only will you ensure the furnace runs smoothly, but the services will actually improve the performance of the furnace. The efficiency of the furnace will improve.

The performance of a furnace after a tune-up can also improve the air quality of your home. Technicians will help the furnace burn cleaner, and clean vents will help prevent the presence of dust and particles in the air. These two elements combine to ensure your furnace runs smoothly and you do not have any major issues with the system as a whole.

Part Replacement and Repairs

If you ignore annual tune-ups, then eventually the whole furnace may break. With an annual tune-up, a repair technician could spot parts that have gone faulty or no longer work properly. You can save a lot of money by just replacing specific parts and ensuring your furnace operates smoothly.

In some cases, you may even receive parts discounts as part of an energy savings agreement. The discounted parts will help you save even more money and will ensure your furnace lasts for years to come.

Sign up for an energy savings agreement with us at Central York Corporation. Our trained professionals can ensure that your furnace runs efficiently and provides you with proper heat all winter long. You will feel a lot less stress knowing you have a plan set in place to prevent and repair any problems that occur. We look forward to working with you.