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HVAC tune-ups and filters
What a professional check-up should include, and the one job you should do yourself.
Safety first. If you smell gas (a rotten egg smell) or hear hissing near a gas appliance, leave the building now. Do not use light switches, phones or anything that can spark inside. From a safe place, call 911 and your gas company (Enbridge Gas Utah emergency line: 1-800-767-1689). (Source: Enbridge Gas) If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds or people feel headache, dizziness, nausea or confusion, get everyone outside to fresh air and call 911. (Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Do not try to repair gas, refrigerant or electrical parts yourself.
Key facts
- ENERGY STAR recommends a professional pre-season check-up every year: the cooling system in spring and the heating system in fall, before contractors get busy. (Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA))
- ENERGY STAR says to check the air filter every month, change it if it looks dirty, and change it at least every 3 months. A dirty filter slows airflow, makes the system work harder and can lead to early failure. (Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA))
- Angi suggests budgeting $150 to $200 for a yearly furnace tune-up. (Source: Angi)
What a check-up should include (ENERGY STAR)
- Check thermostat settings.
- Tighten electrical connections and measure voltage and current on motors.
- Lubricate moving parts.
- Check the condensate drain.
- Check system controls and the start cycle.
- Cooling: clean evaporator and condenser coils, check refrigerant level, clean and adjust blower parts.
- Heating: check gas connections, gas pressure, burner combustion and the heat exchanger.
(Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA))
The EPA and CDC also recommend yearly inspection of furnaces and other fuel-burning appliances to prevent carbon monoxide problems. (Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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FAQ
How often should I get a tune-up?
Once a year for each system: cooling in spring, heating in fall (ENERGY STAR).
How often should I change the filter?
Check monthly; change when dirty and at least every 3 months (ENERGY STAR).
Sources
- Maintenance Checklist, ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA)
- Heat and Cool Efficiently, ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA)
- How Much Does the Average Furnace Repair Cost? (2026 data, updated Sep 25, 2026), Angi
- Protect Your Family and Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Basics, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Last checked October 27, 2026. Prices and rules change; confirm with the source before you rely on them.