Heating System Inspection
Have your furnace or boiler inspected and serviced before the heating season begins.
DIY Cost
$100
If Ignored
$2k
Frequency
Once a year
Difficulty
Moderate DIY
Some experience helpful. Plan 2–4 hours and watch a tutorial first.
How to do it — step by step
Schedule a licensed HVAC technician each fall to inspect your furnace or boiler before winter. They'll clean the burners, inspect the heat exchanger for cracks (a cracked heat exchanger leaks carbon monoxide), check ignition and safety controls, and test thermostat calibration. A furnace without annual maintenance is 30% less efficient and significantly more likely to fail on the coldest nights — when technicians are most booked.
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