Fall Furnace Tune-Up Checklist: Get Your Heat Ready Before the First Freeze

By Bens Air Conditioning  |  Serving all of Maryland

The first week of cold weather is the busiest of the year for heating repair. The furnaces that fail are almost always the ones that weren't serviced. A fall furnace tune-up takes about an hour and prevents most winter breakdowns.

What we check

• Heat exchanger inspection for cracks (carbon monoxide safety)
• Burner cleaning and flame quality
• Ignitor and flame sensor testing
• Gas pressure and gas valve operation
• Blower motor, wheel and belt
• Filter replacement
• Safety limit and pressure switches
• Flue and venting
• Thermostat operation
• Carbon monoxide test

Heat pumps need it too

Heat pump owners should have the defrost cycle, reversing valve and auxiliary heat strips tested before winter. See heat pump service.

When to schedule

September and October, before the rush. Call (855) 459-5498 or find your city page to book.

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