Lane 03: Maintenance
Seasonal maintenance
A fall heating check and a spring cooling check for systems that work today. Each visit follows a set list of inspect, clean and test steps and ends with written notes.
- Checks
- Fall heating, spring cooling
- For
- Systems that work now
- You receive
- Written visit notes
Is this maintenance?
Maintenance is for a system that works now. If yours has stopped working, works poorly or sounds wrong, that's a repair visit instead, so the technician comes ready to diagnose.
Seasonal planner
Many homeowners book the heating check in fall and the cooling check in spring. It's a habit, not a rule. Heat pumps heat and cool, so many owners book both.
- WinterHeating season. Keep vents and the outdoor unit clear of snow.
- SpringCooling checkBefore the warm months.
- SummerCooling season. Check the filter more often.
- FallHeating checkBefore the cold months.
What each check covers
Plain inspect, clean and test steps. The technician notes what they found at each one.
Fall heating check
- Thermostat: check settings and that the system responds
- Filter: inspect, and replace if needed
- Burners and ignition: inspect and clean
- Venting: inspect the flue path for blockages
- Blower: inspect, clean and check airflow
- Safety controls: test that they shut the furnace down as designed
Spring cooling check
- Outdoor coil: inspect and rinse
- Electrical parts: inspect connections and test
- Condensate drain: clear and test the flow
- Airflow: check the filter, blower and vents
- Temperature difference: measure supply and return air
- Thermostat: check settings and that the system responds
Homeowner reminders
- Every month in heavy use
- Check the filter and replace it when it looks dirty.
- After storms and snow
- Clear leaves, branches and drifts from around the outdoor unit.
- Through the year
- Keep vents and returns open and unblocked.
- As the maker advises
- Test carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, following their instructions.
When a check finds a problem
The check itself doesn't turn into a repair. Anything that needs fixing becomes a separate written repair estimate, and nothing goes ahead without your approval.
What you receive
- Written visit notes covering each checklist step
- A separate repair estimate, only if something needs fixing
- Nothing extra done without your approval
Ready for your seasonal check?
Choose 03 Maintenance and a season on the request form.