You may have read that air conditioners and furnaces need the occasional tune-up and it’s smart to call for one annually even if your equipment appears to be running. But what exactly happens during an HVAC tune-up? What will your technician be doing?
Furnace and Air Conditioner Tune-Ups ensure safety and proper operation for the upcoming season. Performing a tune-up will extend the life of your equipment and ensure you don’t experience unexpected and premature breakdowns. Below is a checklist that displays the items we inspect on your Furnace or Air Conditioner during a tune-up.
Furnace Tune-Up & Safety Checklist
- Heat Exchanger Inspection (Visual)
- Test & Inspect Inducer Motor (Amp Draw)
- Test High Limit Control
- Test Blower Motor (Amp Draw)
- Test/Clean Flame Sensor (Micro Amps)
- Ignitor (Ohms)
- Inspect Electrical Connections
- Test Capacitors (Rated vs. Actual)
- Carbon Monoxide Test (ppm)
- Check Safety Controls
- Inspect Gas valve
- Test Start Furnace/Boiler
- Inspect Drain system
- Inspect/Clean Burner
- Check flue venting
- Clean Furnace Compartments
- Test Contactors
- Test Thermostat
- Gas Pressure (in WC)
- Check Air filter
Air Conditioner Tune-Up Checklist
- Test Contactor
- Inspect Primary Drain Pan
- Test Drain System
- Test Blower Motor (Amp Draw)
- Compressor (Start Amps & Run Amps)
- OD Capacitor (Rated vs. Actual)
- Test Thermostat
- Duct Dampers
- Clean Outdoor Cooling Coil
- Inspect Low-Voltage Wiring
- Blowout & Clean Drain Lines
- Test OD Fan Motor (Amp Draw)
- Blower Capacitor (Rated vs. Actual)
- Refrigerant Levels
- Inspect Electrical Connections
