Home Check & Clean Service
What the Home Check & Clean Service Covers
The Home Check & Clean can include the following maintenance items:
| Equipment | Home Check & Clean Items |
|---|---|
| Gas furnace | Change the air filter, a 1-inch air filter is included with gas and oil furnace service. Specialty filters have an additional charge; inspect or clean burners; clean the trap; check termination, pressure switch lockout, blower wheel cleanliness, condensate hoses, corrosion, and the flame sensor. |
| Air conditioner / heat pump | Clean the condenser and remove debris from the bottom of the condensing unit; oil the motor if needed; check and tighten electrical connections; check contactor contacts, refrigerant pressure, temperature drop, and refrigerant charge. |
| Oil furnace | Change the nozzle, oil filter cartridge, and air filter; check the flue pipe, chimney cleanout, motors, electrodes, heat exchanger, combustion chamber, burner coupling, venting, flame, and flame safety lockout. |
| Gas water heater | Check pilot safety dropout, pilot positioning and flame, flame spreader corrosion, bottom pan cleanliness, and thermostat operation. |
| Power vent water heater | Oil the motor if needed, clean the burner, check vent termination, and check pressure switch tubing. |
| Electronic air cleaner | Clean electronic cells and pre-filters, check electrical connections on the power pack, and check the condition of contact plates. |
| Air exchanger | Clean the heat recovery core, filters, and trap; oil the motor; and check the blower wheel for cleanliness. |
| Humidifier | Check the shut-off valve, clean the pan, clean the float and check operation, clean the distributor, change the pad, and check humidistat operation. |
*A 1-inch air filter is included with gas and oil furnace service. Specialty filters have an additional charge.
Why Schedule Regular HVAC Maintenance?
Routine maintenance gives your heating and cooling equipment the attention it needs before small issues turn into bigger problems. A Home Check & Clean visit can help improve operating capacity, support better efficiency, reduce avoidable wear, and help keep your home comfortable through Wisconsin's heating and cooling seasons.
Whether your home relies on a furnace, air conditioner, heat pump, water heater, air exchanger, humidifier, or electronic air cleaner, Kurth can help you keep important comfort equipment on a regular service schedule.
Heating and Cooling Maintenance Before the Season Changes
Scheduling maintenance before peak heating or cooling season gives your equipment time for a thorough check and cleaning before it has to work its hardest. Kurth can help prepare furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps for reliable comfort when Wisconsin weather changes.
Local Comfort Service Since 1935
Kurth Heating & Cooling is an employee-owned company serving the Chippewa Valley since 1935. Homeowners in Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Altoona, and surrounding communities can count on Kurth for practical maintenance support and clear service recommendations for their home comfort equipment.
FAQs
What is Kurth's Home Check & Clean service?
Home Check & Clean is a maintenance service for heating, cooling, and related home comfort equipment. It can include cleaning, inspection, filter changes, electrical checks, and other equipment-specific maintenance items.
What are the benefits of regular heating and cooling maintenance?
Regular service can help improve efficiency and operating capacity, lower utility costs, prevent costly breakdowns, and extend the life of your equipment.
What equipment can be included in a Home Check & Clean?
Kurth's Home Check & Clean service can cover gas furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, oil furnaces, gas water heaters, power vent water heaters, electronic air cleaners, air exchangers, and humidifiers.
Does the Home Check & Clean include an air filter?
Gas and oil furnace Home Check & Clean service includes a 1-inch air filter. Specialty filters may require an additional charge.
When should I schedule seasonal HVAC maintenance?
Many homeowners schedule maintenance before heavy heating or cooling use begins. Kurth can help you plan service before your furnace, air conditioner, or heat pump is needed most.
Can Kurth check both heating and cooling equipment?
Yes. Home Check & Clean service can include maintenance items for furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps, along with related equipment such as water heaters, air exchangers, and humidifiers.
How do I schedule a Home Check & Clean?
Call Kurth Heating & Cooling at 715-723-2211 or use the Request Service link on the website to plan your maintenance visit.