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Furnace Maintenance in Ottawa

Stay warm all winter long with regular home heating tune-ups from the pros at Francis.

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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.

  • Versatile 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

What Makes Us Unique

  • Great Ratings – 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.
  • Local Business – 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.
  • Comprehensive Maintenance Checklist – 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.
  • Comprehensive Safety Check – 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.

Furnace Maintenance & Tune-Up FAQs

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. 

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.

Yes, a furnace tune-up can help ensure your furnace runs at peak performance throughout the winter months. 

Francis 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. 

During a tune-up, Francis 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.

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. 

Our Guarantees

We stand behind our work, whether you’re getting a new furnace or we’re doing a routine vent cleaning. We aren’t happy until you’re happy, and we will do everything we can to make your installation or repair experience a great one.

Why Choose Us?

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No Loopholes™

We aren’t satisfied until you are completely satisfied with our craftsmanship, products, and materials. If you are not completely satisfied with our service, our people, or the quality and performance of your home comfort system within two years from the installation date, and there is nothing we can do to make it right for you, then we will gladly remove the system and return your original investment.

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No Hassles™

If your new system breaks down within the first year, leaving you without heating or cooling, we guarantee that we will repair your system within twenty-four hours of your call or we will fix your problem for free and give you $1,000 for the inconvenience.

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Just Right™

Not too hot, not too cold… just right!™ We guarantee that any system we install in your home will either heat or cool your system to its engineered specifications for at least five years. We also guarantee a temperature variance of no greater than two degrees Celsius on your thermostat. If not, we will make any modifications up to and including replacing the entire system at no additional charge.

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We Respect You™

We promise that while our technicians are in your home, they will respect your property and protect it from damage and leave their workspace as clean as they found it. You can always expect to be treated courteously and have your questions answered. If we fail to meet any of the high standards we have set for ourselves, we will give you our full Five Year System Check-Up Package free of charge.

What Homeowners Say About Francis Home’s HVAC Services

“Jeff came out on a Sunday evening when our AC wouldn’t work. He was incredibly nice and diagnosed and fixed the problem promptly. Now everything is working great. Thanks, Jeff!”​

“A power surge fried the motherboard in my furnace which affected the operation of my AC.
Cory was the tech sent to my home by the company. He was well informed, on time, and very pleasant to deal with. He diagnosed the issue and fixed it and explained the warranty. I would rate him a 10!”​

Comfort Guaranteed

We guarantee all of our installations, for a peaceful home and mind.

Serious Service

We offer ‘round-the-clock service so that you’re always covered. No additional charges.

Trusted Experience

Francis Home Environment has been serving families in Ottawa and the surrounding area since 1933.

Certified Technicians

All of our technicians undergo an extensive background check and continual training.

Locally Based & Operated

We’ve been serving local families for over eighty-five years, which shows both our dedication and experience.

Exceptional Reviews

We have an average 4.9 star rating on Google, and the Better Business Bureau® has awarded us an A+ rating.

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What Homeowners Say About Us

“I had a very complicated AC installation which was 10 feet from the house and I had a post modern furnace, a Polaris, which had limited basement clearance. The Francis home environment team were fantastic! The guys were very well trained they did their job efficiently they were tidy and they were also polite. They showed initiative and they were undeterred by my problem basement. They did excellent problem-solving! Thank you especially to Caleb and Josh and Garrison. I highly recommend this company.

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