Once a year, ideally in the fall before heating season. A heat pump (heats and cools) gets serviced twice a year.
Why once a year
Safety (a cracked heat exchanger can leak carbon monoxide), reliability (catch worn parts before January), efficiency (lower bills), and warranty (many require documented annual service).
Best time
Early fall, before the first cold snap and before HVAC companies fill up. AC in spring, furnace in fall; heat pump gets both.
What a tune-up includes
Heat-exchanger inspection, burner/ignition test, flue and gas checks, cleaning, safety-control and thermostat tests, filter check/replace. Filter rhythm between visits: how often to change your furnace filter.
Signs you’re overdue
Strange smells at startup, more noise, uneven heating, higher bills, short cycling, or cold air (why your furnace is blowing cold air).
When to call R&T Yoder
More than a year (or can’t remember)? Book HVAC maintenance before heating season. (614) 206-5401.
FAQ
- How often serviced? Once a year (fall); heat pump twice.
- Best time? Early fall.
- Why annual? Safety, reliability, efficiency, warranty.
- What’s included? Heat exchanger, burners/ignition, flue/gas, cleaning, safety controls, thermostat, filter.
- What if I never service it? Higher breakdown risk, higher bills, voided warranty, and undetected carbon monoxide risk.