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Heating Tune Up Checklist


Published on: October 18, 2022

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Picture this: Your home is becoming too cool for comfort this fall, so you decide to turn on your heating system. However, your system either will not produce warm air or is not functioning efficiently. Your Rep-Air technician is on the way to identify and solve the problem, but your comfort is sacrificed in the meantime.

To avoid a situation like this, consider having your heating system serviced by a professional this fall! At Rep-Air, our HVAC tune ups can ensure your heating unit is ready the moment you need it. In this blog, we will provide a heating tune up checklist and the benefits it can provide for your home!

What Is A Heating Tune Up?

Your HVAC system should be serviced twice a year, once in the spring and fall. If your heating unit has a problem, your comfort will not be sacrificed due to the pleasant fall temperatures. A heating tune up allows our expert technicians to thoroughly inspect your unit and catch issues before they result in costly ones. Your HVAC system and home will be ready for the cold temperatures winter brings with our heating maintenance services in Mission!

What Is Included In A Tune Up?

Our HVAC professionals in Abbotsford can help ensure your heating system is ready for the workload winter brings. There are different practices for each type of heating unit, but your Rep-Air technician will perform the following tasks for every heating maintenance service:

  • Lubricate all moving parts
  • Replace/clean air filter
  • Ensure thermostat connections
  • Tighten electrical connections
  • Check airflow and ductwork
  • Clean system of debris

Our technicians are trained to service all types of heating units. Give us a call to learn specific tasks for the heating unit your home utilizes, such as furnaces or heat pumps!

Benefits Of A Heating Tune Up

If you take care of your HVAC system, it will take care of you. A well maintained unit will efficiently and effectively heat your home all winter long, so you never have to worry about losing comfort! Below are 5 benefits of heating maintenance.

  • Improve Energy Efficiency
  • Lower Utility Bills
  • Fewer Repairs
  • Extend Lifespan
  • Increase Comfort

Improve Energy Efficiency

If your heating system is operating with an underlying issue, it is using more energy. For example: If your air filter is clogged, your unit struggles to push air through the pores, which can result in an overworked system and high energy costs. Heating tune ups allow your Rep-Air technician to catch the issue before it decreases efficiency, raises bills, and breaks down.

Lower Utility Bills

Your heating system is a large part of your utility bills, but there are ways to keep costs low. Heating maintenance makes sure your unit is using minimal energy to function. However, if your unit is operating with a malfunction, energy usage and bills can rise.


Related Article: How To Save Energy And Reduce Heating Costs In Fall And Winter


Fewer Repairs

HVAC repairs can be hard to predict until it’s too late. Some internal issues can only be seen by a professional eye, which is why heating maintenance is necessary. Your heating unit will experience fewer repairs by scheduling heating tune ups, which can save money on technician calls and parts.

Extend Lifespan

Similar to annual doctor visits, your HVAC system will be much healthier if seen by a professional. Regular heating tune ups are essential to its lifespan, because the unit will have less problems and breakdowns. Simply put: the less repairs your heating unit requires, the longer it will last.

Increase Comfort

Winter temperatures can leave your home uncomfortably chilly if you experience a breakdown. If heating efficiency is increased, your home will maintain a comfortable temperature throughout. Heating tune ups can ensure you and your family stay warm and cozy all season long, because our expert technicians can help prevent extra repairs.

The winter season brings many activities, which is why a heating unit breakdown should be the last of your worries. A heating system tune up can prevent problems in the future and maintain your comfort. Give us a call to schedule a heating tune up in Mission and surrounding areas this fall!

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Our team of highly trained technicians are standing by ready to help you out with all of your service, repair, and installation needs. You can count on us for on-time repairs, professional installation, and the friendliest customer service in town!

Contact Rep-Air Heating & Cooling today to get started with service by requesting a quote online, or by phone at 778-728-1476.

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