Furnace Maintenance & Tune-Up

Your furnace runs for six months straight every Ontario winter. That's a lot of wear and tear on one machine. Annual maintenance is the single best thing you can do to prevent mid-winter breakdowns, keep your energy bills in check, and extend the life of your system.

A Relica Comforts furnace tune-up is a thorough, multi-point inspection — not a quick glance and a filter swap. Our licensed technicians clean the burners, inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, check gas pressure, test all safety controls, tighten electrical connections, and make sure your system is running at peak efficiency.

We recommend booking your furnace maintenance in September or October, before the heating season really kicks in. That way, if we find a worn part or a developing issue, there's time to address it before you're depending on the furnace every day. But honestly, any time is better than never — we see too many breakdowns that could have been prevented with a simple tune-up.

After the service, we give you a straightforward report on the condition of your furnace — no scare tactics, no pressure to replace something that still has life in it. Just honest information so you can plan ahead.

A furnace that gets annual maintenance lasts 15 to 20 years on average. One that doesn't might give you 10 to 12 years before it starts costing more to repair than to replace. Regular service also keeps your manufacturer warranty valid — most warranties require proof of annual professional maintenance.

There's also the safety side. A cracked heat exchanger can leak carbon monoxide into your home — odourless, colourless, and dangerous. A flame sensor that's covered in buildup can cause your furnace to short-cycle or refuse to light. These are things you can't see from the outside, but a trained technician catches them quickly during a routine tune-up.