A heating tune-up is an inspection and possible repair of a heating system to ensure it continues to run reliably and safely. A heating tune-up, also known as a furnace tune-up, includes inspection, cleaning, and service.

Yes, a heating tune up is necessary to keep your system running efficiently and effectively. Manufacturers and technicians both recommend yearly maintenance. For safety reasons, it is also necessary to regularly check the heating system.

Technicians and manufacturers recommend annual check-ups for your system. For example, regularly checking your heater is essential to maintaining a safe working furnace.

According to most technicians, a standard heater tune-up should take 1 – 2 hours to complete. However, the difficulty and number of repairs needed can extend the tune-up time.

Yes, a furnace tune-up is worth it. A furnace tune-up ensures you get the most out of your system. It also ensures the safety and can lower your utility bill.

Cleaning is a part of the tune-up, but it is not the same. A tune-up involves more than cleaning. It is inspection, cleaning, and servicing. Cleaning the system is just cleaning it, no repairs. However, you will likely need to clean your heater before you can do a full inspection and definitely before you can do any repairs.

Yes, per technicians and manufacturers, a furnace requires an annual inspection and any maintenance to be addressed. Likewise, most heavy-duty equipment, like planes or air compressors, require regular inspection and repair.