“We’ll take a look at it” is not an inspection. An inspection is a list of readings, each compared with what the furnace should do. Here is the list, so you know what you’re paying for.
The readings
- Heat exchanger. The part that separates the flame from the air you breathe. Checked for cracks and corrosion.
- Main burner and ignition. Does it light cleanly, every time, and burn the right colour?
- Blower. The fan that moves the air. Checked for balance, bearings and how much air it actually moves.
- Temperature rise. The difference between air going in and air coming out. Too high or too low points to an airflow or burner problem.
- Filter and airflow. A clogged filter makes everything else work harder.
- Thermostat. Is it reading right, and is it set up for how you live?
- Humidifier damper. Set for the season, so it isn’t adding moisture in July or sitting closed in January.
- Safety controls and venting. The parts that shut the furnace down if something’s wrong, and the pipe that carries exhaust out.
You get the readings in writing.
Repair, refresh or replace
The readings decide. Our rule: repair what the findings justify, and nothing else.
- A tune-up and refresh covers a furnace that’s running well but due for care.
- Condition-based repairs fix the specific parts the readings flagged.
- Replacement is on the table only when the furnace is old enough, worn enough, or unsafe enough that repairs don’t make sense. We’ll say so, and we’ll say why.
A replacement comes with a written price before any work, and we’ll show you the dual-fuel option (a heat pump working with a furnace) if your home suits it.
When to book
Early. A furnace that’s inspected in a mild week gets fixed in a mild week. The same fault found on the coldest night of January is an emergency call.
Questions people ask
How long does it take? About an hour for the inspection and tune-up.
Do you sell on the visit? No. You get the readings and a written price. The decision is yours, and nothing is repaired on the spot without your approval.
What about the water heater? Ask, and we’ll check it on the same visit.
Book a furnace inspection at 587-792-1456.
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