Furnace tune-ups in Aurora, CO for gas furnaces, heat pumps and boilers before the heating season. A tune-up cleans the parts that cause most no-heat calls and catches worn parts before the first cold night.
What an Aurora Furnace Tune-Up Covers
- Flame sensor cleaned and flame signal checked
- Igniter checked for cracks and resistance
- Burners cleaned and flame pattern checked
- Heat exchanger looked over for cracks, rust and soot
- Inducer motor, pressure switch and hoses checked
- Blower wheel, blower motor and capacitor checked, wheel cleaned when dirty
- Gas pressure, temperature rise and limit switch operation checked
- Condensate trap and drain flushed on 90 percent furnaces
- Intake and exhaust pipes checked for blockage and loose joints
- Thermostat operation and wiring checked, filter replaced
Heat Pump and Boiler Maintenance
Heat pump service adds the outdoor coil, defrost operation, reversing valve, capacitors and contactors, plus the backup heat strips. Boiler service covers system pressure, the expansion tank, relief valve, circulator pump and zone valves. Both systems are covered in more detail on heating repair in Aurora.
Timing for Aurora Furnaces
Aurora's first snow usually falls in late October, and snow has fallen as early as September. September and October are the natural months for a furnace tune-up, before the furnace starts running every night. Homes with a heat pump that also cools can split service between fall for heating and spring for cooling.
Altitude, Dry Air and Dust
Meadowood sits at about 5,600 feet, and the air along the Front Range is dry and dusty for much of the year. Fine dust builds up on blower wheels, flame sensors and burners, and filters load up faster in houses near open fields and construction. A dirty blower wheel can cut airflow enough to trip the high limit switch, which is one of the problems a tune-up is meant to catch.
When a part has already failed, see furnace repair in Aurora, and for worn-out units see furnace replacement. Tune-ups cover Meadowood, Heather Ridge and every neighborhood in the Aurora service area.
Sources and local offices: Aurora climate and snowfall, NOAA climate normals, Denver January climate records.
Questions About Furnace Tune-Ups
What is typically included in a furnace tune up?
Cleaning the flame sensor and burners, checking the igniter, heat exchanger, inducer, pressure switch, blower, gas pressure and limit switches, flushing the condensate drain on high efficiency units, checking the vent pipes and thermostat, and replacing the filter.
Is it worth it to get a furnace tune-up?
A dirty flame sensor, a cracked igniter and a clogged condensate trap cause a large share of no-heat calls in winter. A tune-up finds and fixes those before the furnace is under full load.
Can I clean my heat pump myself?
Homeowners can rinse leaves and dirt off the outdoor coil with a garden hose, keep snow and plants a couple of feet away from the unit, and change the indoor filter. Electrical parts, refrigerant work and defrost controls belong to a technician.
Do you need a furnace tune up every year?
A yearly tune-up is the standard advice from furnace manufacturers. A furnace that skips a year will often keep running, but sensor buildup and drain clogs keep getting worse until they cause a shutdown.
Can I do a furnace tune up myself?
Homeowners can change the filter, keep vents and returns clear, and keep snow away from the intake and exhaust pipes. Burner cleaning, gas pressure, heat exchanger checks and electrical testing belong to a technician.
How to tell if your furnace needs cleaning?
Dust on the blower wheel, a burner flame that is yellow or lazy instead of blue, a furnace that lights and shuts off, and a filter that is gray and loaded are all signs.
What time of year is best for HVAC service?
Fall for the furnace and spring for the air conditioner. In Aurora that means September or October for heating and April or May for cooling.
How often does a heat pump have to be serviced?
Twice a year is common, because a heat pump runs in both seasons: once before heating season and once before cooling season.
What does a typical HVAC service include?
For the furnace side, burner, sensor, blower and safety checks. For the cooling side, coil cleaning, capacitor and contactor checks, refrigerant pressure readings and drain line flushing. Both include the thermostat and the filter.