HVAC Tune-Ups and Maintenance in Middle Tennessee
- Licensed and insured plumbing, HVAC and electrical techs
Most heating and cooling breakdowns start small: a weak capacitor, a clogged drain line, a dirty coil. A seasonal tune-up is the chance to catch those before the first hot week of summer or the first hard freeze.
We suggest a cooling check in spring and a heating check in fall. Each tune-up is one visit you book when you want it, with nothing to sign up for. You'll hear plainly what's in good shape, what's wearing and what can wait. HVAC maintenance is done by licensed and insured techs, and the same call covers your plumbing and electrical too.
Signs you need hvac maintenance help
- It has been more than a year since anyone looked at the system
- The system runs longer than it used to for the same comfort
- Energy bills are creeping up without a change in how you use the house
- Dust builds up fast, or the air feels stale
- The condensate drain line has clogged before, or water shows up around the indoor unit
- A new noise, smell or short cycling at the start of the season
- You just bought the house and don't know its service history
What we do
Spring cooling check
Cleaning or checking the outdoor coil, testing the capacitor and contactor, checking refrigerant pressures and temperatures, and clearing the condensate drain line before the humid months.
Fall heating check
On gas furnaces: the burners, flame sensor, igniter, venting and safety switches, and a look at the heat exchanger. On heat pumps: the defrost controls, reversing valve and backup heat.
Airflow and filters
Checking the filter, the blower and the return vents, and showing you where your filter goes and what size it takes.
Electrical parts and controls
Tightening connections, checking wiring for heat damage, and making sure the thermostat reads correctly and the system responds to it.
Every system type
Gas and electric furnaces, central air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits and package units, in homes and light commercial buildings.
A plain report
What's in good shape, what's wearing and what can wait. If something needs a repair, you'll get a firm price before any work starts, and you decide.
What it costs, and how we price it
What drives the price
- How many systems the house or building has, and what kind: furnace, heat pump, mini-split or package unit
- Whether it is a cooling check, a heating check or both
- The condition of the system: a coil that needs a deep cleaning or a clogged drain takes more time
- Where the equipment sits, especially attics, crawl spaces and roofs
- Any repairs found during the visit, which are priced separately and done only with your go-ahead
- The diagnostic visit
- Free. We come look, find the cause and explain it.
- Your price
- Firm price given before any work starts.
- How we price
- Priced per job. Each job is priced on its own.
- Why prices stay down
- Low overhead, and the work done right the first time with current methods, equipment and quality materials, so you are not paying for callbacks.
How a visit works
Call or text
Call or text (615) 426-9344 and tell us what's going on. A photo helps. We work Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A free diagnostic visit
We come look, find the cause and explain it in plain words. The visit is free.
A firm price before any work starts
You get the price for the job before we begin, so you can decide with real numbers.
The work, done right the first time
Current methods, good equipment and quality materials. We keep overhead low and skip the callbacks, which keeps prices down.
Follow-up
If anything we worked on gives you trouble, call or text the same number.
How often should an HVAC system be serviced?
Once a year for each season is the common advice: cooling in spring and heating in fall. A heat pump does both jobs, so it works year-round and gets the most from both visits. A gas furnace should have its safety checks before the heating season starts.
Some manufacturer warranties expect regular maintenance, so it's worth checking your paperwork, especially on a newer system.
Why does maintenance matter in Middle Tennessee?
Our summers are long and humid. The air conditioner pulls a lot of water out of the air, which keeps the coil and the condensate drain wet for months. That's where algae, mold and clogs start, and a clogged drain can shut the system off or send water into a ceiling.
Winters are milder, but a hard freeze can arrive fast. A furnace or heat pump that was limping in November tends to quit on the coldest night. A fall check is the time to find that out.
What can I do between visits?
Change the filter. How often depends on the filter and the house: pets, dust, construction and allergies all shorten it. Check it monthly until you know how fast yours gets dirty.
Keep leaves, grass clippings and shrubs clear of the outdoor unit. Keep supply and return vents open and unblocked. In summer, find where the condensate drain ends outside. A steady drip while the AC runs is normal. No drip on a humid afternoon can mean a clog.
Common questions
When is the right time for a tune-up?
Spring for the air conditioner, before the first hot week, and fall for the heat, before the first cold snap. Call or text (615) 426-9344 and we will set a time. We work Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Who does the maintenance work?
HVAC maintenance is done by licensed and insured techs. Root House stays your contact, so one call covers plumbing, HVAC and electrical.
Do I need to sign up for anything?
No. Each tune-up is a single visit you book when you want it. Call or text us in the spring or the fall, and we'll set a time.
How often should I change my air filter?
It depends on the filter and the house. Thin filters often need changing every month or two, and thicker media filters last longer. Pets, dust and remodeling shorten that. Check it monthly until you know.
Is a tune-up worth it on a newer system?
Yes. A new system still collects dust on its coils and algae in its drain line, and some manufacturer warranties expect regular maintenance. A yearly check also gives you a record of the work.
Do you service mini-splits and package units?
Yes. Mini-splits need their filters, coils and blower wheels kept clean, and package units need the same coil, drain and electrical checks as a split system, plus a look at the cabinet, which lives outdoors.
What if the tune-up finds a problem?
You'll get a firm price for the repair before any work starts. Nothing gets done without your go-ahead, and if it can wait, we'll tell you that too.
Related
- AC Repair
- Heating and Furnace Repair
- Heat Pump Repair and Installation
- Indoor Air Quality, Dehumidifiers and Filtration
- Ductless Mini-Splits
- Smart Thermostats
HVAC
Why is my AC running but not cooling?
The usual causes are a clogged air filter, a thermostat set wrong, an outdoor unit that has stopped, a frozen indoor coil or low refrigerant. Check the thermostat, the filter and whether the outdoor unit is running, including its breaker. If they all look right and the house still won't cool, call an HVAC technician.
HVAC
What does "emergency heat" mean on a heat pump thermostat?
Emergency heat is a thermostat setting that shuts off your heat pump's outdoor unit and heats the house with backup heat alone, usually electric heat strips or a gas furnace. It's mainly for when the heat pump itself isn't working. Heat strips cost more to run than a working heat pump, so switch back once it's repaired.
Work that holds.
Call or text for hvac maintenance anywhere we serve in Middle Tennessee.