Most emergency heating repairs are the result of poorly maintained equipment. Hindsight is 20/20, which is why we’re telling you now to be proactive with your heater and prevent the preventable! Let’s dive into how important getting a regular heating tune-up can help you avoid reaching expensive repairs costs.
For even better protection and coverage, we recommend our Dinamic Maintenance Membership. This is our all-inclusive maintenance program that offers everything from yearly tune-ups to service discounts and scheduling reminders. While an annual tune-up is effective for one year, ongoing maintenance is the best way to maximize the lifespan of your heater and ensure reliable, hassle-free performance for the long term.
During a heating tune-up, we will:
- Replace customer-provided air filters
- Clear condensate drain and traps
- Provide condensate drain treatment
- Test & inspect drain pan safety switches
- Test & inspect unit safety switch
- Inspect integrity of drain pan
- Test condensate pump (If applicable)
- Test thermostat operation
- Inspect electrical disconnect box
- Measure line voltage
- Inspect contactors & relays
- Inspect electrical connections & wire
- Test capacitors
- Measure & record AMP draw to blower motor
- Measure volts to blower motor
- Inspect fan blade & blower wheel
- Measure condenser fan motor amps
- Condenser fan motor volts
- Inspect indoor coil fins for rust or dirt
- Inspect accessible refrigerant lines for oil leaks
- Inspect refrigerant line insulation
- Record compressor AMPS
- Record supply and return air temperatures
- Record compressor Volts
- Inspect dryer vents
- Test zoning controls and dampers (If applicable)
- Inspect air filter housing & air seal
- Check duct connections for air leaks
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- Inspect flame sensor, pressure switch tube & roll outs
- Inspect burner & flue for water, corrosion & blockage
- Test burners
- Test main burner ignition
- Inspect burner blower wheel
- Inspect heat exchanger for cracks & corrosion
- Test & inspect inducer fan motor & blower
- Inspect & test hot surface igniter
- Lubricate moving parts as needed
- Measure & record inlet gas pressure
- Test combustion air volume
- Inspect vent exhaust
- Inspect vent connectors
- Inspect for combustible materials near venting or pipe
- Inspect visible fuel connections
- Test reversing valve (Heat pump)
- Test defrost cycle (Heat pump)
- Inspect condensate drain ports (Heat pump)
- Test & inspect heat strips (Heat pump)
*Filters are not included in a heating tune-up. We will happily change out the filter if you have one, but the filter needs to already be on site. For your convenience, we sell filters through our online shop and even offer a filter subscription service to ensure you’ll always have one handy.
Schedule Your Heating Tune-Up Today
It’s true what they say: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In order to avoid the cost and frustration of emergency heating repair, an annual tune-up is essential. Our technicians are here to protect your heating equipment and ensure you and your family will stay cozy this winter without fail.
Conveniently schedule your heating tune-up online by choosing a time and date that works with your schedule. To learn more about our Dinamic Maintenance Membership and why it’s our most preferred maintenance service, please contact us online or call Dinomite Heating & Cooling at 336.281.5287 today.