The best time to get your heater checked in Surprise and Sun City West is early November, before Thanksgiving guests arrive and before the first cold snap, when heating calls pick up. A My AZ Pro tune-up typically costs $95 to $250 and includes a safety check, an electrical and thermostat test, and a heat pump defrost or furnace ignition check.
Why get your heater checked before the holidays
Your heater sits idle for most of the year in Arizona. Dust settles on heat strips, flame sensors get dirty and parts that were fine in spring can fail after a long summer. Those problems usually show up the first week it turns cold, which is also when everyone calls at once.
Thanksgiving and Christmas add pressure: a full house, older relatives who feel the cold, and the oven running all day. A tune-up in early November means the heat is ready before guests arrive, and if a part does need replacing, there is time to do it before the holiday rush.
What a heating tune-up includes
- Heat strip, heat pump defrost or furnace ignition and safety control testing
- Electrical check of capacitors, contactors and wiring connections
- Thermostat check to confirm it reads and cycles correctly
- Filter, blower motor and airflow check
- Condensate drain and float switch check
- On gas furnaces, a look at the burners, flame and venting for safety
Your pre-holiday comfort checklist
- Run the heat for 15 minutes a week or two before guests arrive, so there's time to fix anything
- Change your filter, or ask us about once-a-year upgraded and elite filters
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries
- Keep vents and returns clear of furniture, tree skirts and decorations
- Keep holiday décor and storage at least 2 feet from the outdoor unit and away from the furnace or water heater
- Set the fan to Auto, not On, so rooms don't feel drafty
Scheduling in Surprise and Sun City West
For Thanksgiving, call by early November. For Christmas, call by early December. Snowbirds coming back for the season should book a check as soon as they're home. Call 833-692-9776; there is never an extra charge for nights, after-hours or weekends. More about our seasonal maintenance.
Related prices
| Service | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Seasonal Tune-Up (heating in fall, cooling in spring) | $95–$250 |
| Service Call | $95 |
| Drain Line Clearing | $100–$300 |
| Blower Wheel Cleaning | $250–$500 |
Typical ranges for guidance only; your exact price is given in writing before any work begins. See our full price guide.