An HVAC maintenance plan is a yearly agreement that puts two scheduled visits on the calendar: a spring cooling check and a fall heating check. Members get a reminder before each season, priority scheduling when something breaks and a written record of every reading. Plans typically run $15 to $29 per month, depending on the equipment in the home.
A maintenance plan is not a different kind of tune-up. It is a way to make sure the tune-ups actually happen, on time, every year, and that the results are written down. We call before each season to set the visit, our technician does the cooling or heating check, and the readings go into your home's record. Over a few years that record shows trends you would never notice from one visit: a capacitor slowly losing strength, a static pressure creeping up, a temperature rise that drifts.
Plan members also go to the front of the line when equipment fails. On the first 90°F week of summer or the first single-digit night of winter, the phones ring nonstop and calls stack up. Priority scheduling means your call is placed ahead of non-member calls in the queue. The plan does not cover repairs or parts, and we tell you that plainly up front so there are no surprises.
What the plan includes and what it does not
Here is the straight list, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
- Included: a spring cooling check on your AC or heat pump.
- Included: a fall heating check on your furnace, boiler or heat pump.
- Included: a reminder before each season so you can book a time.
- Included: priority scheduling ahead of non-member calls when something breaks.
- Included: a written record of the readings from every visit.
- Not included: repair parts, labor for repairs or refrigerant.
- Not included: equipment replacement, duct cleaning or water heater service.
- Not included: night, weekend or holiday service call rates, which still apply.
Is a maintenance plan a good fit for your household
A plan is not for everyone. These are the households that get the most out of one.
You forget seasonal service
If the last furnace check was two or three winters ago, a plan solves the scheduling problem. We remind you; you just pick a time.
Your equipment is past the halfway mark
Furnaces and AC units over about eight years old benefit most from a yearly look. Small problems caught early cost far less than a mid-winter breakdown.
You cannot go without heat
Homes with infants, older adults or anyone with health concerns need a fast response. Priority scheduling matters most for them.
You own a rental or a second home
A plan keeps service on schedule even when you are not living there, and the written record helps when tenants report problems.
You want records for a future sale
Buyers and their inspectors like seeing years of documented service. A plan builds that file automatically.
You have a heat pump or geothermal system
Heat pumps run in both seasons, so they log far more hours than a furnace alone. Two checks a year fit how hard they work.
Your manufacturer asks for proof of service
Some manufacturer warranties expect regular maintenance. A dated record of each visit is simple proof if a claim ever comes up.
How the plan works through the year
Here is what a year on the plan looks like from your side.
Sign up by phone
Call us, tell us what equipment you have, and we set the plan level that matches it. A home with one furnace and one AC is priced differently from a home with two systems or a boiler.
Spring reminder and cooling check
Before cooling season we reach out to book your visit. The technician runs the AC or heat pump through a full cooling check and records the readings.
Fall reminder and heating check
Before heating season we reach out again. The furnace, boiler or heat pump gets a full heating and safety check, including combustion readings on gas equipment.
Priority scheduling all year
If something fails between visits, call and tell us you are a plan member. Your call goes ahead of non-member calls waiting for a technician.
Your written record grows
Each visit adds a dated page of readings and notes. Ask for a copy anytime, and we will flag any reading that is trending the wrong way.
What an HVAC maintenance plan costs, and what it covers
The monthly price depends on how many systems are in the home.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| One furnace and one central AC | $15 to $21 per month |
| Heat pump, dual fuel or geothermal system | $19 to $25 per month |
| Two complete systems in one home | $23 to $29 per month |
| For comparison: one tune-up booked without a plan | $89 to $159 each |
What moves the price
- The number of furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps or boilers in the home.
- Equipment type, since geothermal and boiler checks take longer.
- Accessories you want included in the check, such as a humidifier or UV light.
- Rental or multi-unit properties covered under one account.
- Homes far out in the service area, which may affect the plan level.
These are typical monthly ranges. We confirm the plan price by phone once we know exactly what equipment you have. See every range in one place in our HVAC price guide.
Why a two-visit plan suits Fort Wayne weather
This part of Indiana asks a lot of both halves of an HVAC system. Furnaces carry the load from roughly October through April, with January nights averaging about 17°F and cold snaps that drop lower. Then July brings afternoons in the mid 80s with real humidity, and the AC runs long hours pulling moisture out of the air. A single visit a year cannot catch problems in both systems at the right time. The spring check happens before the cooling load arrives, and the fall check before the first hard freeze.
Timing matters too. The first cold week in Allen County and the first heat wave both bring a rush of calls from homes that skipped service. A plan member already had the furnace checked in September or October, so the chance of a no-heat call that week is lower, and if one happens, priority scheduling helps. For rental owners with properties spread from Waynedale to Huntertown, one plan per property keeps every unit on the same calendar instead of chasing tenants each fall. The written record also gives a landlord something concrete to show when a tenant asks whether the furnace has been looked at.
A plan, booking each visit yourself, or waiting for a breakdown
All three are choices people make; here is how they stack up.
| Option | Best for | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly maintenance plan | Households that want reminders, priority and a running record | A monthly cost even in a year with no problems |
| Booking tune-ups one at a time | People who reliably schedule both seasons themselves | No priority scheduling and no combined record unless you keep it |
| Service only when something breaks | Very new equipment still being watched by the owner | Breakdowns tend to land on the coldest and hottest days |
Brands we work on
We service Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem and every other major make, plus WaterFurnace geothermal units built here in Fort Wayne.
Areas we cover for this service
We run this work across Fort Wayne and the towns around it. These are the places we are called to most; if your town is not listed, call and ask.
HVAC Maintenance Plans questions we hear often
Does an HVAC maintenance plan include repairs?
No. The plan covers two scheduled visits a year, a reminder before each season, priority scheduling and a written record of readings. If our technician finds a part that needs replacing, we explain it, give you a price at regular rates and do the work only if you approve.
How is a maintenance plan different from a one-time tune-up?
The checks are similar, but the plan makes sure both visits happen every year, tracks readings over time and moves your repair calls ahead of non-members. A one-time tune-up is a single visit with no reminder, no priority and no ongoing record unless you keep one.
Can I cancel my HVAC maintenance plan?
Yes. Call us and we will explain how cancellation works for your plan, including how any visit you have already received for that plan year is handled. We go over those terms when you sign up so you know them in advance.
Does a maintenance plan cover two systems in one house?
It can. Larger homes with a basement furnace and a separate attic or upstairs system get a plan level that includes checks on both. Each system gets its own readings in the written record so you can see how each is aging.
When do maintenance plan visits get scheduled?
We reach out in spring before cooling season and in late summer or early fall before heating season. You pick a time that works. Booking early in each window is easiest, since the calendar fills quickly once the weather turns.