Our Furnace Maintenance Services
Francis Home Heating and Air Conditioning provides Ottawa and the surrounding areas with fast, friendly and dependable furnace maintenance – whenever you need it, 24/7/365.
- Flexible maintenance & protection plans that fit your needs, budget and lifestyle
- Regular maintenance that prevents long-term problems following the setup of your home heating system, helping you avoid nasty surprises
- Certified experts with three decades of experience and G1, G2, 313A & 313D, 308A, ODP, Wardflex, and Supervisor Training Program & IHSA Health and Safety Education Program for Contractor Safety Essentials
Call us at 343-303-4103 or request a quote online today!
Furnace Maintenance FAQs
Is furnace maintenance necessary? Why do I need a tune-up?
Furnace maintenance is an important part of preparing for fall & winter.
Getting ready for the chillier months (not to mention the downright frozen ones) means making sure your home’s heating system is ready to run at top quality to keep you comfortable from autumn until April.
A tune-up is essential because it allows our HVAC technicians to check for any issues with core components of your furnace – heat exchanger, igniter & pilot lights, burners, gas valve, thermocouple, flame sensor, draft inducer motor, pressure switch, blower motor & return air filter.
Any issues that may hinder your furnace’s performance can then be addressed, ensuring there are no interruptions to your home comfort throughout the colder months.
The proactive nature of furnace maintenance also means you can avoid nasty, expensive, middle-of-the-night repairs during a classic Canadian cold snap, giving you peace of mind all winter long.
Will furnace maintenance save me money?
Furnace maintenance can help you identify any potential problems with your home’s heating system before they cause a breakdown, which means you’ll avoid the cost of any future repairs that may have resulted from letting the problem persist.
These potential savings are a main reason it’s a good idea to get a furnace tune-up in the late summer or early fall months: act now so you don’t have to pay more later.
Will maintenance improve my furnace’s performance over the winter?
Yes, a furnace tune-up can help ensure your furnace runs at peak performance throughout the winter months.
Francis’s HVAC technicians will look for any potential problems with the main parts of your furnace, allowing them to proactively repair them before they cause a major issue when you need your home heating system the most.
What does a furnace tune-up include?
During a tune-up, Francis’s HVAC technicians will:
- Check all essential aspects of your furnace:
- Heat exchanger
- Igniter & pilot lights
- Burners
- Gas valve
- Thermocouple
- Flame sensor
- Draft inducer motor
- Pressure switch
- Blower motor
- Return air filter
- Perform preventative maintenance on any problematic parts of your system, helping you save time & money down the road
- Advise you on any further maintenance or repairs that may be necessary in the future
Do you offer furnace maintenance plans for future tune-ups?
Yes, we do! See our protection plans for more information or contact a Francis Home Comfort Advisor near you today.
How often should I get furnace maintenance?
You should schedule furnace maintenance once per year.
An annual appointment gives our technicians a chance to evaluate your furnace and detect any issues.
A properly maintained furnace will run more efficiently and more reliably, saving you money and the stress of unexpected furnace issues.
What Makes Us Unique
We have been committed to providing world-class service since we first opened our doors in 1933. This is reflected in our 4.9-star average on Google, and in that the Better Business Bureau® has awarded us an A+ rating.
We have been serving the families in the Ottawa area for over eighty-five years, and to this day we continue to strive to provide our customers with high-quality services and products.
Our technicians follow a comprehensive maintenance checklist to ensure that nothing is missed. During our visit, we will ensure that the combustion chamber and heat exchanger are both operational and functioning normally, check your pilot safety timer or flame sensor, and replace your thermocouple if it becomes too worn. We will also check the motor, thermostat, and safety controls to ensure that they are clean and properly adjusted.
To help keep you and your family safe every furnace maintenance visit includes a comprehensive safety check. Our technicians will check your furnace and ensure that it is not producing carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that has no taste, smell, or colour, making it nearly impossible to detect without a carbon monoxide detector or specialized testing equipment.
