Heating Maintenance
Most heating failures in January weren’t accidents — the system gave warnings for months. Conrad Heating and Cooling provides annual tune-ups for homes and businesses throughout Beaverton and the Portland metro. Call 503-785-9715 or book online before fall slots fill up.
Our Heating Services
Heating Install
New furnace, heat pump, or ductless mini-split — Conrad handles the full job from load calculation to same-day startup. We size every system to the actual space, not to what’s easiest to stock on the truck. All major brands.
Heating Repair
Something’s wrong — the system’s short-cycling, making noise, or just not keeping up. Our technicians find the actual cause and carry common parts on the truck: igniters, flame sensors, blower motors, reversing valves. Most repairs close on the first visit. 24/7 emergency service available.
Heating Maintenance
A tune-up once a year keeps manufacturer warranties valid, catches parts that are close to failing, and gives your system a real inspection — not a filter swap and a sticker. Conrad documents every checkpoint and leaves you a written summary.
Customers rate us a 4.9 out of 5 
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Why Heating Maintenance Matters
Skip a few years of service and a gas furnace that should last 18 years starts having problems at 12. That 20–30% lifespan gap is real, and it compounds — a system running inefficiently also costs more per month to operate. Miss an annual visit on a newer system and manufacturers can deny heat exchanger warranty claims. That’s a $1,000+ part.
Portland-area winters aren’t brutal, but months of 35–45°F damp air are hard on HVAC equipment in specific ways. Condensate drains run constantly, heat exchangers cycle through temperature changes hundreds of times a season, and blower motors run for weeks without stopping.
Conrad’s technicians are CCB-licensed, EPA 608-certified, in-house — no subcontractors. Every visit is documented with findings and photos you keep.
Don’t wait—trust us for reliable and professional heating maintenance!
Our dedicated technicians are ready to see to it your home remains warm and energy-efficient throughout the season.
What Our Heating Maintenance Service Includes
Complete Heating System Inspection Checklist
Competitors call it a “thorough inspection.” Conrad’s actual checklist:
- Thermostat calibration and control board function test
- Heat exchanger inspection for cracks — a cracked exchanger pushes CO directly into your airstream
- Burner cleaning and combustion efficiency check
- Hot surface igniter and flame sensor test (the two most common gas furnace failure points)
- Blower motor lubrication and amperage draw measurement
- Filter inspection and replacement (media filter upgrade available at the same visit)
- Flue and venting check for blockages or corrosion
- Static pressure measurement to catch ductwork restrictions
- CO emission level reading at the supply register
You get a written summary when we leave — not just a sticker on the furnace.
When to Schedule Heating and Cooling Maintenance
Book heating maintenance in September or October — before the first cold snap, before the queue backs up. That window also leaves time to order parts if something turns up during the inspection. Waiting until November means competing with everyone else who also just turned their heat on.
Your system is probably overdue if:
- Energy bills have been creeping up without a rate change
- Some rooms heat fine, others don’t
- Dust keeps building up at registers even after filter changes
- It’s been 2+ years with no documented service
For the AC side, March or April is the right window — before the first heat advisory. → AC Maintenance
Heating and Cooling Maintenance Agreements
Maintenance Plan vs One-Time Service
One visit is better than none. An agreement is better than one visit.
A single tune-up covers your heating system for that season. The maintenance agreement goes further: it adds an annual AC or heat pump tune-up, bumps you to priority scheduling when fall slots are tight, takes 10% off any repairs found during the visit, and sends you an automatic reminder so the appointment doesn’t fall off the calendar.
Heat pumps run year-round, so the two-system coverage matters more than it looks. The plan pays for itself the first time it moves you ahead of the fall queue.
→ HVAC Maintenance Agreement Details
What Happens if We Find a Problem During Maintenance?
Finding a worn igniter during a tune-up is the good version of that problem — caught before the system quits at 11 PM. When something turns up, the technician shows you the component if accessible, explains what it means, and hands you a written quote. Nothing gets repaired without your approval.
The maintenance visit is paid either way. Most homeowners approve the repair — a $90 igniter swap during a scheduled visit is a different conversation than a $300 emergency call in January.
More serious issues get a repair vs. replacement breakdown with actual numbers. → Heating Repair Services
Book Your Heating Maintenance Today
Fall slots fill faster than most people expect. Conrad Heating and Cooling serves Beaverton and the Portland metro — Mon–Sun, 8 AM–7:30 PM. Schedule now and you’ll have the inspection done before the first cold week.
Why Choose Conrad for Heating Maintenance?
Certified and Experienced Technicians
Oregon CCB license and EPA 608 certification — both required by state law, both verified before anyone goes on a job. Conrad’s team is full-time and in-house. The technician who shows up has been trained on the equipment they’re servicing, not reading the manual in your driveway.
Detailed Multi-Point Inspection
Ten-plus documented checkpoints per visit — heat exchanger integrity, combustion readings, ignition components, airflow, electrical connections, CO emission levels at the register. You get the written summary. If something’s borderline, you see the measurement; we don’t just tell you it’s fine.
Honest Recommendations, No Upselling
Conrad gets paid for the maintenance visit. Recommending unnecessary repairs doesn’t build the business — it kills referrals. If a component tests within spec, we say so. Borderline: we show you the reading and let you decide. Needs replacement: written quote before we touch it.
Flexible Maintenance Plans Available
One plan covers both heating and cooling — priority scheduling, 10% off repairs, automatic annual reminders. If the reminder is the thing stopping you from scheduling, the agreement solves that. → HVAC Maintenance Agreement