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Fall Furnace Tune-Up — What Hartsdale Homeowners Should Expect

A real fall furnace tune-up in Hartsdale: 22-point checklist, what shouldn't be skipped, and what an honest tune-up costs in 2025.

Published 2025-12-14 · Bravo Mechanical, Westchester County, NY

Hartsdale (10530) homes lean toward 1940s–1970s ranches, capes, and split-levels — most with original ductwork and frequently-replaced furnaces. A real fall tune-up catches problems before the first cold snap.

What a real Hartsdale tune-up includes

### Combustion safety (the most important part) 1. Test for CO around the heat exchanger 2. Inspect heat exchanger with mirror or borescope 3. Verify draft / flue pressure 4. Check vent pipe integrity 5. Confirm gas line pressure (static and operating)

### Burner and ignition 6. Clean burners 7. Adjust burner air shutter if needed 8. Clean flame sensor (#1 cause of "won't stay lit" calls) 9. Verify ignition timing 10. Inspect igniter ohms

### Blower and airflow 11. Lubricate motor (if older PSC) or check ECM diagnostics 12. Clean blower wheel if dirty 13. Check belt tension (rare on modern units) 14. Measure blower amp draw 15. Verify static pressure across system

### Electrical and controls 16. Tighten all electrical connections 17. Test capacitor (microfarad reading) 18. Test sequencer (if applicable) 19. Verify thermostat calibration

### Filtration and condensate 20. Replace 1" filter or inspect 4–5" media filter 21. Flush condensate (high-eff units) and test float switch

### Final 22. Run full heating cycle, document supply/return temp split (should be 35–70°F depending on furnace size)

What should NOT be in a tune-up bill

  • "Refrigerant top-off" (that's AC, not furnace)
  • "Coil cleaning" (also AC, not relevant in fall)
  • "Disinfectant fog" (not standard, often unnecessary)
  • "Lifetime warranty for $X" upsells

Honest Hartsdale tune-up pricing (2025)

Service Bravo price
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Single furnace tune-up $179
Furnace + AC bundle (full year) $329
Boiler tune-up $219
Two systems same address discount

We email a written report with photos and combustion readings. You keep it for warranty and resale.

When to skip the tune-up and just replace

If your Hartsdale furnace is 18+ years old and quoted >$1,000 in repairs, run the numbers on replacement before pouring more money in. We'll tell you honestly.

Book a Hartsdale fall tune-up or call (914) 318-7368.

Request service or a free written estimate or call (914) 361-9142. Serving all of Westchester County, NY.