HVAC maintenance, routed to a licensed local contractor
HVAC maintenance from a licensed local contractor is one call away at (888) 810-2291 — seasonal tune-ups, inspections, and plan setup, routed to a licensed pro in your area. Calling is free.
Same-day and 24/7 service is subject to provider participation, location, and technician availability.
What annual maintenance catches
Small faults, early
A weak capacitor, a dirty flame sensor, or low refrigerant caught at a tune-up is a cheap fix instead of a summer or winter breakdown.
Efficiency
Clean coils and a correct refrigerant charge let the system cool and heat with less energy, which shows up on the bill.
Lifespan & warranty
Regular maintenance helps a system reach the top of its lifespan — and many manufacturer warranties require documented annual service.
Spring for cooling, fall for heat
The standard cadence is two visits a year: an AC tune-up in spring, before the first heat wave, and a furnace or heat-pump tune-up in fall, before the first cold snap. Booking off-season also means shorter waits and softer scheduling than calling during a mid-summer or mid-winter rush.
Maintenance, explained
Seasonal tune-ups
What a clean-and-check visit includes, and what one costs.
Maintenance plans
An honest look at whether a service contract is worth it — and when it isn't.
Repair or replace?
When maintenance can't save an aging system, the decision framework.
Printable tune-up checklist
All 30 checks on a two-page sheet, each priced against the repair it prevents in your state.
Coverage across the United States
One call routes you to a licensed local contractor anywhere in the United States. 3 states carry published local guides across 10 metros — each with its own repair costs, licensing rules and climate data.
Not in one of these metros? Coverage is nationwide — one call to (888) 810-2291 connects you to a licensed local contractor in your area. See every area we serve.
Common questions
How often should HVAC be serviced?
Once or twice a year. A full heating-and-cooling system calls for two visits — an AC tune-up in spring before summer, and a furnace or heat-pump tune-up in fall before winter. A single system, like a heat pump that runs year-round, still benefits from an annual visit.
What does an HVAC tune-up include?
A standard clean-and-check covers cleaning the coils, clearing the condensate drain, checking refrigerant, testing electrical connections and the capacitor, calibrating the thermostat, and replacing the filter. The full checklist is on our tune-up page, and the printable version has a tick box beside every item so you can confirm each one was done.
Are HVAC maintenance plans worth it?
It depends. For older equipment or a large home that needs annual visits anyway, a plan can make sense — but only if it costs no more than the visits would at regular rates. For newer systems, paying per visit is often the better deal. Our maintenance-plan page lays out both sides honestly.
Does maintenance keep my warranty valid?
Often, yes. Many manufacturers require proof of annual professional maintenance to honor the parts warranty, so keeping records of each service visit protects your coverage.