Maintenance
HVAC maintenance in Yakima
Spring and fall tune-ups for homes, and preventive maintenance programs for buildings, so the switch from heat to air happens without a call to the shop.
Chapter 01
What a skipped tune-up looks like in January
Most winter breakdowns started months earlier. A clogged air filter is the top culprit, and it hides alongside thermostat problems, damaged parts, ductwork leaks, a weak pilot or ignition system and vents blocked by something as simple as stored boxes. None of it announces itself until the coldest night.
The quieter risks are the ones worth a visit. A cracked heat exchanger or combustion chamber can leak carbon monoxide. A clogged, pest-infested or poorly vented exhaust, or soot built up inside the unit, can become a fire. A technician who is looking for these things finds them in a fall visit. A homeowner usually does not.
Heat pumps and air conditioners fail the same way in July: dirty coils, low refrigerant, a drain line that backs up, a thermostat that cycles the system on and off. Every one of those is on the tune-up list.
Air-exchange cabinet installed in wood framing, ready for seasonal service
What our technicians actually do on a visit
A standard tune-up covers air filter, coil and drain line cleaning, a safety and electrical inspection, a blower, ductwork and airflow check, and a thermostat function test. On a heat pump we verify refrigerant. On a furnace we check combustion. Weeds, leaves and debris get cleared from around the outdoor components, and we tell you what repairs are coming so nothing arrives as a surprise.
Ductless mini-splits get their own routine, ideally in spring and fall before temperature extremes: cleaning or replacing the filters, verifying refrigerant levels, cleaning the coils and fans, and inspecting the hardware, electrical connections and coolant lines. We also cut back overgrown landscaping around the outdoor unit, because a plant pressed against it costs you efficiency all season.
We service Mitsubishi, Trane and American Standard equipment and every other make and model. For commercial customers the same visit extends to hydronic units, geothermal systems, air-cooled chillers, server cooling and fire suppression systems.
Chapter 03
Keeping it on a schedule, so you stop thinking about it
Tune-ups work best twice a year, in spring before the heat and in fall before the freeze. For a building, that rhythm becomes a preventive maintenance program: the same crew comes back on a rotation, knows your units by sight and catches the slow failures before they close your doors. Our service manager Jon Bailey and the technicians behind him run those rotations for Yakima offices, clinics and shops.
Manufacturers also often ask for proof of annual maintenance before they honour warranty coverage or process a repair claim, so a dated service record is worth keeping. We leave you one.
Call (509) 388-2997 and tell us what you run, how old it is and when it was last looked at. If you are comparing a repair against a replacement, our crews can also walk you through what a new furnace or heat pump would involve.
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On a rotation
What it sounds like when someone else keeps the schedule.
A homeowner, a clinic and an accounting office, each on a different kind of program. Their words, not ours.
We use ACT with an annual contract for service. They come out and make sure we are ready for the switch over from heat to air and air to heat. Quickly respond to problems. Thanks Josh, Lindsey, Javier and your entire team.
ACT has our building set up on a preventive HVAC maintenance program, they come check on our unit regularly, the employees are always very professional and kind. We have worked with plenty of HVAC companies in the Yakima Valley and ACT is hands down the best all around.
We started using ACT when we had problems with our gas fireplaces before the holidays. They were there on short notice and did a great job. We have since had them set us on on a rotation basis to keep our heat pumps running and filters clean. They are friendly, knowledgeable, provide great service and we wouldn't think of using anyone else.
Celebrating 15 years
15% off all HVAC maintenance.
Valid during October 2026 only. It is our way of thanking the Yakima Valley for 15 years. See all current specials or ask about commercial HVAC if the building is the one that needs looking after.