Furnace Tune-Up in Richmond, VA — Flat $120 Heating Maintenance
Catch cracked heat exchangers and weak igniters before the first hard freeze. Flat $120, written safety report on every visit.
Flat $120 Furnace Tune-Up
One price, every visit. No diagnostic fees, no surprise add-ons.
Book Before Winter
Reserve a fall slot — most appointments scheduled within 3–5 days.
Licensed & Certified
VA Class A Contractor #2705197877 · EPA 608 Universal Certified.
What's Included in a Full Furnace Tune-Up
A fall furnace tune-up is primarily a safety service. Heat-exchanger cracks leak carbon monoxide and almost always go undetected without inspection. Every AirIQ furnace tune-up covers both a safety inspection and a performance tune:
Safety Inspection Checklist
- Heat exchanger visual + camera inspection (cracks = CO risk)
- Carbon monoxide reading at supply registers
- Flue + vent connector inspection for back-draft
- Gas leak check at valve, manifold, and supply line
- Limit switch + roll-out switch test
- High-temperature shutoff verification
- Combustion air supply check
Performance Tune Checklist
- Burner removal, cleaning, and re-seating
- Flame sensor cleaning + microamp reading
- Hot-surface igniter ohm test (replace if >75 Ω)
- Gas pressure: inlet + manifold to manufacturer spec
- Inducer motor amp draw + bearing check
- Blower motor amp draw + capacitor test
- Temperature rise measurement (target 35–65°F per spec)
- Thermostat calibration + full heat cycle test
- Air filter inspection + replacement
- Written safety + performance report with photos
Book Your Furnace Tune-Up
Flat $120 — full inspection, heat-exchanger check, burner cleaning, and a written safety report. Members on the AirIQ Essential plan get one included annually.
Sign up for an AirIQ Service Plan today and save — tune-ups included from $19/mo.
Why Fall Furnace Maintenance Matters
Heating tune-ups catch the safety issues and component failures that cause January no-heat emergencies in Central Virginia.
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Cracked heat exchangers leak CO into your home. A visual + CO-meter inspection is the only reliable way to catch this before the heating season.
Prevent No-Heat Calls
Weak igniters, dirty flame sensors, and failing inducer motors are the top three causes of cold-snap no-heat emergencies — all caught in a 90-minute tune-up.
Keep Warranty Valid
Most 10-year manufacturer warranties require documented annual maintenance. We provide a dated written report you can keep on file.
Furnace Tune-Up FAQ
Straight answers, no upsell pressure.
How much does a furnace tune-up cost in Richmond?+
A standalone furnace tune-up from AirIQ is a flat $120 — no trip fees, no upsell pressure, written safety report included. AirIQ Essential members ($19/mo) get one tune-up included annually; Preferred and Elite include two visits per year.
When should I schedule my furnace tune-up?+
Book in September or October, before the first hard freeze. Catching a cracked heat exchanger or weak igniter in the fall is dramatically safer (and cheaper) than a January emergency call.
What does a furnace tune-up include?+
Heat exchanger inspection (the #1 carbon-monoxide safety check), burner cleaning, flame sensor service, gas pressure verification, ignition test, blower amp draw, electrical inspection, thermostat calibration, filter replacement, and a CO reading. You receive a written safety report on every visit.
Is a furnace tune-up really necessary?+
Yes — and it is primarily a safety service, not just a maintenance one. Cracked heat exchangers leak carbon monoxide and almost always go undetected without an inspection. Most manufacturer warranties also require documented annual maintenance to stay valid.
How long does a furnace tune-up take?+
A full single-system furnace tune-up takes about 60–90 minutes. Dual-system or boiler homes take roughly 2 hours.
How often should I get a furnace tune-up?+
Once a year, every fall. Trane, Carrier, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, and Bryant all require documented annual maintenance to keep the 10-year heat-exchanger warranty valid. Skipping it can void coverage on the single most expensive part in your furnace.
Can I do my own furnace tune-up?+
You can change the filter and keep registers clear, but the safety-critical steps — heat exchanger inspection, CO measurement, gas pressure verification, flame rectification — require gauges, a combustion analyzer, and licensed gas-appliance training. Doing them wrong is the leading cause of residential CO incidents.
What is a cracked heat exchanger and how serious is it?+
The heat exchanger is the metal chamber that separates burned gas from the air blown into your home. A crack lets carbon monoxide mix into your indoor air — odorless, colorless, and potentially fatal. It is the single biggest reason fall tune-ups exist, and the only reliable detection is visual + camera inspection plus a CO meter reading.
My furnace is still working fine — do I really need a tune-up?+
Yes. The point of a fall tune-up is safety + prevention, not repair. A weak igniter or dirty flame sensor reads "still working" until the morning it does not — usually during the first hard freeze when emergency rates and wait times are highest.
Do you service gas, electric, oil, and high-efficiency furnaces?+
Gas (natural and LP), high-efficiency 90%+ condensing furnaces, and electric furnaces — yes. We also service heat pumps and dual-fuel systems. We do not currently service oil-fired furnaces or boilers; we will refer you to a trusted local oil specialist if that is your setup.
Will a furnace tune-up lower my heating bill?+
Usually yes — dirty burners, a clogged filter, and an out-of-spec gas pressure all drop efficiency 5–15%. Correcting them, plus calibrating the thermostat, typically saves $20–$45/month during the coldest stretch of a Central Virginia winter.
What if you find something wrong during the tune-up?+
You receive a written safety report with the issue, photos, and a flat-rate quote — no pressure to fix it on the spot. Common findings: dirty flame sensor, weak igniter, mis-calibrated gas pressure, restricted filter, failing inducer bearings. We never charge a separate diagnostic fee during a tune-up.
Should I get the AirIQ service plan instead of a one-off tune-up?+
If you plan to keep your system more than 1 year, yes. AirIQ Preferred ($29/mo) includes both the fall furnace tune-up and the spring AC tune-up, plus priority scheduling, no after-hours fees, and 15% off any repair. It pays for itself in one avoided emergency call.
Booking in September or October typically helps secure your preferred date
Need spring cooling service? See our AC Tune-Up page or our full HVAC maintenance overview.