A professional furnace tune-up and inspection is a full check of your heating system, typically performed once a year before New Jersey’s heating season begins. At Whalen & Ives, that visit includes cleaning the burner assembly, inspecting the heat exchanger for cracks, testing electrical and safety controls, and verifying your system is running safely and efficiently, for Bergen County homeowners in Park Ridge, Mahwah, Montvale, Ramsey, River Vale, Teaneck, Tenafly, Upper Saddle River, and Woodcliff Lake.
Signs Your Furnace Needs a Tune-Up Now
- It’s been more than 12 months since your last professional inspection
- You notice a burning-dust smell when the system first kicks on
- Uneven heating between rooms, or a furnace that runs longer than it used to
- Rattling, banging, or squealing noises during operation
- Your energy bills have crept up without a change in usage
What’s Included in a Furnace Tune-Up & Safety Inspection
- Safety control verification, including limit switches and flame sensors
- Burner assembly cleaning for efficient, complete combustion
- Heat exchanger inspection for cracks or corrosion — a key carbon monoxide safety check
- Combustion analysis measuring carbon monoxide levels and stack temperature
- Electrical system testing, including voltage, amperage, and control circuits
- Blower motor, belt, and bearing inspection and lubrication
- Air filter check and replacement recommendation
- Thermostat calibration and operation check
