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Furnace Maintenance
Furnace Maintenance in Colorado Springs, CO
Annual furnace tune-ups and safety inspections in Colorado Springs, with before-and-after photos of every cleaned component.
Big Cat Plumbing, Heating & Cooling provides furnace maintenance in Colorado Springs, CO, for gas furnaces, high-efficiency furnaces, and electric furnaces. Our annual furnace tune-up is $49 this heating season, and a technician checks, cleans, and tests the parts that cause most winter breakdowns, documenting the results with photos and readings you can see.
Colorado Springs asks a lot of a furnace. Long cold stretches, dry air, dust, and wildfire smoke all put extra strain on blowers, filters, and ignition parts. A yearly tune-up catches small problems, like a dirty flame sensor or a failing capacitor, before they turn into a no-heat call in January. A clean, well-adjusted furnace in Colorado Springs also heats more evenly, runs more efficiently, and lasts longer.
Reach out to our CO Springs heating experts to schedule service today!
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I needed a gas line ran from the garage to the kitchen, as I got rid of electric stove and bought a gas stove. Price I thought was reasonable for what they had to do. The only issue is that I still have a big hole in my living room wall where they bought gas line in. Other than that it was great to work with all of them.
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We had a huge leak in our gas line and our gas was turned off by the city. Big Cat came out same day to look at it and give us a quote on what it would cost. Our sales rep. Was Jeff, he was great didn’t try to sell us anything unnecessary or add extra price to our cost he was fair and consistent with his pricing. Unfortunately the price was way above what we could afford so they offered us a 15 year loan with a low interest rate, which we greatly appreciated. The person who did the majority of the work was Sam (I think, cute kid with a bucket hat) he worked around the clock to get our gas
The technicians, Chris and Justin, were prompt keeping the appointment. They were friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. The problem with my 25 year old HVAC unit was diagnosed and repaired. They gave me a run down on the overall condition and health of my unit and provided a replacement option for my consideration.
I am very happy with Big Cat Plumbing. The woman who answers the phone was kind and professional. The plumber, D, was wonderful and professional. He gave me an honest assessment on my plumbing issues and did not try to upsell me (which he could have). He was quick and efficient and fixed our issues.
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Had BIGCAT do what previous owners of our home should have done. They did a THOROUGH job, cleaned coils, ducts, dryer vent, fogged duct work, returns and vents and wiped everything down. Once again another team: Wyatt, Victor and manager Rob, all were very professional, courteous, and kind. Price was reasonable. And very much worth it.
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Benefits of Furnace Tune-Ups and Inspections in Colorado Springs
Regular furnace maintenance helps with:
- Lower energy bills: a clean, well-adjusted furnace doesn't have to work as hard to heat your home.
- Longer furnace life: reducing wear on parts like the blower motor and capacitor helps you avoid early replacement.
- Safer operation: checking the heat exchanger, flue, and gas valve and recording a carbon monoxide reading.
- Fewer surprise repairs: worn parts are found while there is still time to schedule the fix.
- More even comfort: static pressure and airflow checks show why some rooms never get warm.
When a furnace is near the end of its life, we'll tell you that too and walk you through the options on our furnace installation page.
When to Schedule Furnace Maintenance in Colorado Springs
Book your furnace tune-up before you need the furnace every day. Gas furnaces that sat idle all summer are most likely to reveal a dirty flame sensor, a rusted burner, or a weak capacitor the first time they fire up, so a visit in early fall lets us fix those before the first hard freeze rather than during it. If you missed the fall window, a mid-winter tune-up is still worth it, especially if the furnace has not been serviced in more than a year. For boilers and heat pumps, see our heating maintenance page.
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Most people can feel the difference between a company that genuinely cares about the work and one that's mostly hitting numbers for investors somewhere upstairs. We're proud of the service we give, and we think being locally and independently owned since 2020 is a BIG part of why. Give our team a call and see how it feels to work with a company that answers to you.
What's Included in Our $49 Furnace Tune-Up
Every tune-up follows a written checklist, and your technician records readings and takes before-and-after photos so you can see what they found. Here is what we check.
- Thermostat condition: whether it is current and capable, functional but outdated, or non-functional
- Filter condition and filtration type (standard 1" filter or air cleaner/HEPA)
- Unit wipe-down, with before-and-after photos
- Blower motor condition, including signs of oil leakage or high amp draw
- Blower wheel condition, checking that it is clean and balanced
- Blower run capacitor, comparing the manufacturer's rating with the actual microfarad reading
- Control circuit board, the "brain" of the indoor unit, tested pass/fail
- Static pressure, with entering, exiting, and total readings recorded. High static pressure means low airflow, noisy vents, and uncomfortable rooms.
- Carbon monoxide reading, recorded and photographed
- Flame sensor, cleaned, with before-and-after photos
- Electric spark ignitor, cleaned, with before-and-after photos
- Inducer motor, cleaned, with before-and-after photos
- Hot surface ignitor resistance reading recorded
- Burner assembly inspected and photographed. Rusted or clogged burners cause improper ignition.
- Secondary heat exchanger inspected and photographed. Cracks can allow carbon monoxide into your living space.
- Drain line flushed on 90%+ efficiency furnaces
- Combustion exhaust flue piping inspected, since it vents dangerous exhaust out of your home
- Gas valve checked for damage, malfunction, or leaks
- Check that a carbon monoxide detector is present in your home. CO is odorless, so we recommend at least one detector per home.
- Heat strip amp draw recorded
- Contactor checked for charring, pitting, or arcing
- Run capacitor tested against the manufacturer's rating
- Condenser fan motor condition
- Disconnect box checked for corrosion, arcing, or damage
- Hard start kit / potential relay check. Extends compressor life and is recommended on units 3+ years old.
- Outdoor unit confirmed level, since compressor oil has to stay level to do its job
- Power restored and system confirmed running
- Technician recommendations documented
If we find something that needs attention, we explain the issue, give you clear options with pricing, and complete the repair only if you approve it. For larger issues, flexible financing is available
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How a Furnace Tune-Up Appointment Works
- Schedule online or call us. Tell us whether you have a gas or electric furnace. Our team answers calls 24/7.
- Your technician inspects and tests. They work through the checklist above, recording readings and photographing key components before and after cleaning.
- We review results with you. You see the photos, readings, and technician notes, in plain language.
- You decide what's next. If repairs are recommended, we give you options with pricing. Nothing is done without your approval.
Why Furnaces Need Extra Care in Colorado Springs
Gas furnaces at Colorado Springs' elevation burn thinner air, so clean burners and correct combustion matter even more here.
Add dust and wildfire smoke clogging filters, and high-efficiency furnaces whose condensate lines can freeze during cold snaps, and small problems escalate quickly.
Those are the issues the burner, flame sensor, static pressure, and drain line checks in our tune-up are built to catch.
DIY Furnace Maintenance Tips
Between professional visits, a few furnace-specific checks help:
- Check your filter monthly during heating season and replace it when dirty.
- Keep the area around the furnace clear, and keep supply and return vents unblocked.
- Test your carbon monoxide detectors, and make sure you have one near the furnace and sleeping areas.
- On a high-efficiency furnace, check that the white PVC exhaust and intake pipes outside aren't blocked by snow or debris.
Anything inside the furnace cabinet, including burners, the heat exchanger, and gas connections, is best left to a technician.
Why Choose Big Cat for Furnace Maintenance in Colorado Springs?
Furnace tune-ups at Big Cat Plumbing, Heating & Cooling are performed by licensed technicians who document what they find with recorded readings and before-and-after photos. Our Colorado Springs office at 5615 Industrial Place and our Florence location serve homeowners across southern Colorado, and Big Cat is a Carrier authorized dealer with Colorado Master License #MP.00600591 and plumbing license #PC.0004224. The company was started in 2020 by co-owners Spencer Drake and Greg Copas, has been featured on KRDO 13 News, and has been BBB accredited since May 2023. If your tune-up turns up a repair, flexible financing through GoodLeap is available.
Furnace Maintenance Across Colorado Springs Neighborhoods
Furnaces work differently depending on the home's age, the neighborhood's elevation, and local dust levels, so we tailor each tune-up to what's most likely to go wrong in your area. We provide furnace maintenance throughout the city, including:
- Old Colorado City & Westside: Many homes here have older furnaces and older duct layouts. A tune-up checks the blower, capacitor, and control board, the parts that tend to wear first, so a failing component is caught before it becomes a no-heat call.
- Broadmoor & Cheyenne Mountain: Higher elevation and colder temperatures put more demand on a furnace here. We confirm clean burners, a good flame signal, and a safe carbon monoxide reading before the heavy heating months.
- Briargate & Northgate: Newer homes in these communities often have high-efficiency furnaces. On those units, the tune-up includes flushing the drain line, a step that matters when condensate lines can freeze.
- Powers Corridor & Falcon: In fast-growing, newer-construction areas, we recommend scheduling a first tune-up early to catch airflow and static pressure issues. Appointments are easiest to get before the first cold snap.
- Security-Widefield & Fountain: Dust and debris tend to collect in filters and on blower wheels in south-side communities. A tune-up checks filter condition, the blower wheel, and airflow so the furnace isn't running restricted.
Colorado Springs Furnace Maintenance FAQs
Once a year for most gas and electric furnaces, before the heating season starts. Furnaces with a history of ignition or airflow problems, or older units, benefit from a check before the first cold snap so any repair can be scheduled on your terms.
Our furnace tune-up is $49 this heating season. If we find something that needs repair, we'll explain it and give you options with pricing before doing any work.
Your technician checks the thermostat, filter, blower motor and wheel, capacitor, control board, and static pressure on every furnace. On gas furnaces, we also record a carbon monoxide reading, clean the flame sensor, ignitor, and inducer motor, and inspect the burners, heat exchanger, flue piping, and gas valve. Key steps are documented with photos.
They are parts of the same visit. The inspection is checking components and recording readings, the cleaning is the hands-on work on parts like the flame sensor, ignitor, and inducer motor, and the tune-up is the full visit that includes both. Tiger Club members also get a full burner assembly cleaning with every tune-up.
It can. A clean, properly adjusted furnace doesn't have to work as hard, which reduces wear on parts and helps it run efficiently. A tune-up also finds airflow problems, like high static pressure, that make a furnace work harder than it should.
Yes, on gas furnaces we record and photograph a carbon monoxide reading, inspect the heat exchanger and flue piping, and confirm whether your home has a CO detector. Carbon monoxide is odorless, so we recommend at least one detector per home.
Yes. Electric furnaces and heat pumps have different parts to check, including heat strips, the contactor, capacitors, the fan motor, and the disconnect box, but they wear out and fail just like gas furnaces.
Dust buildup, reduced airflow, and worn parts can lead to overheating, hard starts, and breakdowns during the coldest weeks of the year. A weak flame sensor or failing capacitor, for example, is a small fix when caught early and a no-heat emergency when it's not.
Strange noises, weak airflow, uneven heating, short cycling, or a burning smell at startup are all reasons to call. If your furnace isn't heating at all, call us right away for furnace repair.
Schedule Your Colorado Springs Furnace Maintenance Today!
Ready to book furnace maintenance in Colorado Springs? Call Big Cat Plumbing, Heating & Cooling or book online and we'll get a tune-up on the schedule before the cold sets in.
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