A flat $99 for a full 18-point heating tune-up including combustion analysis, CO safety test, and a written report you keep for warranty compliance. Available year-round across Mabank, Cedar Creek Lake Area, and the full DFW metroplex — no "seasonal special" games, no "club membership" required, no hidden fees, no surprise charges after the visit begins.
Why Fall Tune-Ups Matter More Than You Think
Furnaces sit unused April through October in Texas. When you first call for heat in November, three things are commonly wrong that a 45-minute tune-up catches:
- Flame sensor coated with soot or oxidation — burner lights briefly then cuts off. Number one cause of first-freeze no-heat calls. Cleaning takes 5 minutes; missing it means a $220+ emergency call in December.
- Hot-surface igniter degrading or cracked — silicon carbide igniters have a 5-7 year lifespan and often fail on the first big call for heat. We test resistance and replace before it strands you.
- Cracked heat exchanger leaking CO into the airstream — invisible without a flue gas analyzer. Undetected until the CO alarm goes off. We test at every visit, every time.
The tune-up is available year-round, but October / early November is the smart booking window — scheduled at your convenience, not competing with emergency calls during a freeze.
Why $99 and Not the "$49 Special" You See Advertised?
You've seen the ads: "$49 furnace tune-up! Limited time!" Here's the honest answer to why our price is different.
A $49 tune-up doesn't cover the tech's drive time, let alone 45 minutes of actual work at your house. Every company that runs one is losing money on the visit and needs to sell you $400+ in "urgent" repairs to break even. That's the entire business model. The tune-up is the bait; the "we found a serious problem with your gas valve" is the switch.
Our $99 is priced honestly to cover the actual cost of doing the work right — with zero pressure on the tech to invent repairs you don't need. If we find something legitimately wrong, we quote it in writing at flat-rate pricing and you can decline. If we don't find anything, we hand you the written report and drive away.
The customers who care about their systems figure this out quickly. The customers who chase the lowest coupon usually pay for the "urgent" repair too, and end up spending more than we would have charged in the first place.
What's Included at $99
- Visual inspection of heat exchanger for cracks (CO safety)
- Combustion analysis with calibrated flue gas analyzer
- CO test at supply registers (whole-home safety)
- Inspect and clean flame sensor
- Test igniter resistance and replace if degraded
- Inspect and clean burners
- Test gas valve operation and pressure
- Inspect inducer motor amp draw
- Test blower motor amp draw and capacitor
- Test high-limit safety switch
- Test rollout safety switch
- Inspect flue / vent for proper draft
- Lubricate motor bearings (where applicable)
- Inspect and clean condensate drain (high-efficiency systems)
- Verify thermostat heating call-for-heat sequence
- Verify proper temperature rise (supply minus return)
- Inspect air filter — replace or recommend correct size
- Written report with all measurements — keep for your records and manufacturer warranty compliance
Protects Your Manufacturer Warranty
Almost every homeowner is unaware of this: manufacturer warranties on Trane, Carrier, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, Amana, York, American Standard, Bryant, Heil, and most other major furnace brands require documented annual maintenance to remain valid. If your equipment fails at year 6 and there's no maintenance record, the manufacturer can (and often does) deny a warranty claim that would otherwise have been covered — leaving you with a $1,400-$2,800 heat exchanger replacement bill or $400-$780 blower motor replacement out of pocket.
The written report we hand you after every tune-up satisfies that documentation requirement. Keep it with your other home records or ask us to email it — either way, you're covered if the manufacturer ever asks for maintenance proof.
Or Make It Automatic: Comfort Care Membership
If you'd rather not remember to book maintenance every year, our Comfort Care Plan is $16/month and includes:
- Fall heater tune-up (this service, $99 value)
- Spring AC tune-up ($99 value)
- 15% off any repair work we do during the year
- No overtime charges on emergency calls
- Front-of-line scheduling during peak season (heat waves, freezes)
- Priority dispatch when you call
- Automatic scheduling — we remind you when it's time
The math: Two tune-ups a year at $99 each = $198/year one-off. Membership = $192/year AND includes the repair discount, no overtime, and front-of-line scheduling. If you'd actually use both tune-ups (and you should — both systems benefit), the membership is cheaper AND better. If you'd only get one tune-up per year, single-service is fine.
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The Math: Why $99 Beats a $400 Emergency Call
Every winter we see the same pattern. First hard freeze rolls through in early December, and 60% of the no-heat calls we run that week are for problems that would have shown up in a $99 October tune-up:
- Flame sensor cleaning: included in tune-up ($0 extra) vs $140-$220 as an emergency call
- Igniter replacement: caught in tune-up = scheduled repair at your convenience ($220-$340) vs $400+ emergency dispatch during a freeze
- Blocked condensate drain: cleared in tune-up ($0 extra) vs $180+ emergency dispatch
- Rodent-chewed thermostat wiring: found and fixed proactively vs discovered when the system won't respond
- Cracked heat exchanger (CO safety): found in a $99 test vs discovered by a CO alarm at 2 AM
When to Book
Ideal: October or early November — before the first cold front rolls through. Booking after Thanksgiving means competing with everyone whose heater just failed for the same-week appointments.
Also fine: Any month of the year. Manufacturer warranties require annual maintenance regardless of season, and we run tune-ups year-round. Spring is a common time to bundle with the AC tune-up.
Faster scheduling October: most tune-ups scheduled within a week. Slower in December-January (peak season).
Service Area
The $99 tune-up is available across our full service area:
- Cedar Creek Lake Area: Mabank, Gun Barrel City, Seven Points, Tool, Kemp, Eustace, Payne Springs, Log Cabin, Trinidad, Malakoff
- East Texas: Athens, Canton, Kaufman, and surrounding communities
- DFW Metroplex: Full DFW metro coverage including Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Arlington, Mesquite, Garland, Rockwall, and 60+ more cities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $99 price real, or is there hidden fees?
Real. Flat $99 for the tune-up covers the 18-point inspection, combustion analysis with a calibrated flue gas analyzer, CO test at supply registers, flame sensor cleaning, and a written report. If we find something that needs repair, we quote it separately in writing before touching anything — you can decline any recommended repair and walk away with no obligation.
Why $99 and not $49 like the ads I see?
A $49 tune-up doesn't cover the tech's drive time, let alone 45 minutes of real work. Companies running $49 specials break even by selling you $400+ in "urgent" repairs on the way out — that's the entire business model. Our $99 covers the actual cost of doing the work honestly, with no pressure to invent repairs you don't need. If we don't find anything wrong, we tell you your system is fine and hand you the written report.
When should I schedule my heater tune-up?
October or early November is ideal — before the first hard cold front rolls through Texas — but any time is dramatically better than never. Manufacturer warranties require annual maintenance regardless of season, and we run tune-ups year-round. Booking in December or January means competing with everyone whose heater just failed for the same-week appointments; October is easy scheduling.
What does the tune-up actually include?
18-point inspection: heat exchanger visual for cracks (CO safety), combustion analysis with a calibrated flue gas analyzer, CO test at supply registers, flame sensor cleaning, igniter test, burner cleaning, gas valve pressure test, inducer and blower motor amp draw, all safety switches (high-limit, rollout, float), flue draft check, condensate drain clearing, thermostat calibration, temperature rise measurement, and a written report with all readings you can keep for warranty compliance.
How long does a tune-up take?
Typically 45-60 minutes for a standard residential furnace or heat pump. High-efficiency condensing furnaces with condensate drains take slightly longer. We book 60-minute time slots to avoid rushing — the tech has time to actually do the work, not just check boxes.
Does the tune-up include any repairs?
No — the $99 covers inspection, cleaning, and safety verification only. If we find something that needs replacement (worn igniter, degraded flame sensor, weak inducer motor), we quote the repair separately with a flat-rate written quote. Most tune-ups don't require any additional repair; when they do, catching it during a $99 tune-up beats paying an emergency premium in December.
Do I need a tune-up if my system is only a few years old?
Yes — especially if you want to preserve your manufacturer warranty. Warranties on Trane, Carrier, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, and most other major brands require documented annual maintenance to remain valid. If your equipment fails at year 6 and there's no maintenance record, the manufacturer can deny a $2,000+ warranty claim. The written report we provide covers that requirement for insurance and warranty purposes.
What if you find a cracked heat exchanger?
We show you the readings from the flue gas analyzer, explain the safety implications (carbon monoxide risk), and give you honest options. On systems over 12 years old, heat exchanger replacement rarely makes economic sense — we'd walk you through a system replacement quote. On newer systems still under manufacturer warranty, we help you file the warranty claim. Either way, we don't scare-sell — the readings speak for themselves.
Can I bundle this with an AC tune-up in the spring? What about a membership plan?
Yes — and this is where the math gets interesting. Two annual tune-ups (heater fall + AC spring) at $99 each = $198/year. Our Comfort Care membership plan is $16/month = $192/year and includes both tune-ups PLUS 15% off any repairs during the year, no overtime fees on emergency calls, front-of-line scheduling during heat waves and freezes, and priority dispatch. If you'd actually use both tune-ups, membership is cheaper AND you get the added benefits. If you'd only get one, single-service booking is better.
Do you offer $99 tune-ups on heat pumps too?
Yes — heat pump tune-ups are the same $99 flat rate. The inspection procedure differs slightly (we test both heating and cooling modes, verify the reversing valve operation, check defrost cycle, and inspect the outdoor coil for winter debris) but the price is identical. Heat pumps benefit especially from annual maintenance because they run more hours per year than a straight furnace — more wear, more attention needed.
How do you compare to the tune-up specials from the big HVAC chains?
Two structural differences. First, we don't run "loss-leader" pricing to force upsells — our $99 is priced to cover the honest cost of the work. Second, we're privately owned by Eric and Brad, so no corporate quotas force our techs to invent problems that don't exist. You get an actual 18-point inspection, an honest written report, and a service call that ends when the work is done — not when the sales pitch closes.
How fast can you schedule my tune-up?
Most tune-up appointments in our service area get scheduled within a week, faster in October and slower in December (peak season). Call or book online — we'll get you on the calendar for the earliest slot that fits your schedule. Membership plan holders get front-of-line scheduling during peak season.
Related Winter Heating Resources
- Winter Heating Guide — freeze prep, CO safety, cold-snap survival protocol
- Comfort Care Membership Plan — $16/month covers both AC + heater tune-ups plus perks
- Heating Maintenance — full service page with tune-up details
- 24/7 Emergency Heating Repair — same-night service during freezes
- Heater & Furnace Repair — gas, electric, heat pump systems
- Furnace Installation — from $4,400 installed with IRA tax credit up to $2,000
Ready to lock in your $99 tune-up?
Call now or schedule online — we'll get you on the calendar for the earliest slot that fits your schedule.
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