What is included in an Eastern Heating tune-up
A standard residential HVAC tune-up runs through a fixed checklist of the things that fail or degrade most often. We do not upsell during the tune-up -if we find an issue, you get a written quote and you decide what to do.
Cooling-side tune-up (spring)
- Filter inspection, replacement available on request
- Indoor evaporator coil inspection, cleaning if needed
- Outdoor condenser coil cleaning
- Refrigerant pressure check and superheat / subcooling reading
- Capacitor and contactor electrical inspection
- Condensate drain clearing and pump check
- Blower motor amp draw and inspection
- Thermostat operation check
- Written report of findings
Heating-side tune-up (fall)
- Filter inspection
- Burner inspection and cleaning
- Flame sensor cleaning
- Ignition system check (hot-surface igniter or pilot)
- Combustion analysis with calibrated meter
- Heat exchanger visual inspection
- Draft inducer motor amp draw
- Gas pressure check (for gas systems)
- Safety switch operation check
- Thermostat operation check
- Written report of findings
What it costs
- Single tune-up (cooling or heating): $150 to $250 per system
- Spring + fall tune-up bundle: discount applied at booking
- Multi-system homes: per-system pricing
Why maintenance matters more than people think
Three reasons:
- Manufacturer warranties typically require it. Bryant and most major manufacturers require documented annual maintenance to honor parts warranties. Skip maintenance and a $1,500 compressor failure in year 6 might come out of your pocket.
- Efficiency drops without it. A central AC with a fouled outdoor coil uses 15-20% more electricity to do the same work. Over a Western Massachusetts summer that is real money.
- It catches the cheap problem. A $30 part replaced in October is the same part that ruins the heat exchanger in January. We find it during the tune-up.
Frequently asked questions
When should I schedule maintenance?
Cooling: April or May, before the first heat wave. Heating: September or October, before the first hard cold snap. We book up in the shoulder months, so call in advance.
How long does it take?
About 60 to 90 minutes per system in most cases.
Do you offer maintenance plans?
Yes. Annual service agreements include both seasonal tune-ups at a bundled price and priority scheduling. Ask about it when you call.
What if you find a problem?
You get a written quote. No work happens until you say yes.
Last updated: May 13, 2026