HVAC Maintenance in Milpitas, CA

What’s included in a heating and AC tune-up?

Every tune-up covers an inspection, cleaning and a performance test. The details depend on the equipment.

Air conditioner or heat pump	Furnace
Check the thermostat and air filter	Check the thermostat and air filter
Inspect and clean the coils as needed	Inspect the burners, igniter and flame sensor
Inspect electrical parts like the capacitor and contactor	Inspect wiring and safety controls
Check refrigerant pressures	Check the venting that carries exhaust out of the home
Clear the condensate drain line	Check the blower motor
Run the system and check that it cools properly	Run the system and check that it heats properly

If the technician finds a worn part, they explain it and give you the price before any repair. You decide whether to go ahead. For details on the cooling side, see AC tune-up.

How often should HVAC be serviced?

Once a year for each system. Service the AC in spring, before the hot weather, and the furnace in fall, before the first cold nights. A heat pump heats and cools, so it benefits from a visit before each season. Older systems may also benefit from an extra visit. Mini-splits need regular filter and coil cleaning too.

Is HVAC maintenance worth it?

For most homes, yes. Regular care helps your system:

• Run more efficiently, which helps keep energy use in check.
• Avoid breakdowns, because worn parts are found early.
• Last longer.
• Keep your home comfortable and the temperature steady.

We are happy to fix systems, but we would much rather help you avoid a repair in the first place.

What does the Comfort Club include?

The Comfort Club is our maintenance plan. It schedules your tune-ups for you and adds member benefits: priority service, 15% off repairs and a $49 diagnostic for Comfort Club members (the regular diagnostic is $89, waived with an approved repair).

• Full plan: $18.95/month or $225/year. Two maintenance visits a year, for heating and cooling or a heat pump system.
• Single System plan: $9.95/month or $115/year. One visit a year for one furnace or one AC.

Prefer to book one visit at a time? AC or furnace maintenance is $135.

What can I do between visits?

• Replace the air filter every 1 to 3 months.
• Keep about 2 feet clear around the outdoor unit.
• Don’t close vents in unused rooms.
• Test your carbon monoxide detectors twice a year.
• Never ignore a gas smell. Leave the home and call PG&E or 911.

Your water heater needs care too. See water heater maintenance.

I highly recommend Upgrade Home Services. Victor is fair, knowledgable, affordable, and provides very professional customer support.

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Who maintains heating and AC systems near me?

Upgrade Home Services is a family-owned HVAC company at 743 Ames Ave in Milpitas, licensed by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB #1066776) and serving homeowners since 2002. We maintain every major brand, including Amana, Carrier, Payne, Goodman, Daikin and Mitsubishi, in 22 cities across Santa Clara, San Mateo and southern Alameda counties.