Fall Furnace Checklist: What to Do Before Winter
A fall furnace checklist for Minnesota homeowners: filter, vents, drain, CO alarms, humidifier, propane and a test run, plus what a $129 tune-up adds.
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Furnace & AC Maintenance in Eagan, MN
In Eagan a single furnace or AC tune-up is $129, and a furnace-plus-AC visit is $219. Most Eagan furnaces are past their tenth year, which is when a tune-up pays.
Tune-ups in Eagan homes
Most Eagan houses are on their first or second furnace replacement, which means plenty of furnaces well into their second decade. On a furnace that age the tune-up earns its price: flame sensor cleaned, igniter and inducer tested, the heat exchanger inspected and a CO reading taken. On 90%-plus furnaces we flush the condensate trap and check the PVC terminations outside, which often sit low on a side wall where drifting snow can cover them.
Cooling season brings the original R-22 condensers still hanging on. We check the charge and the temperature split across the coil and tell you what chasing a leak would cost, since R-22 is expensive now. Townhome furnaces in closets beside the water heater get a look at combustion air and clearances.
Updated October 27, 2026
What does a tune-up in Eagan include?
Each $129 visit covers cleaning, a safety and carbon monoxide check and a written report. Boilers, heat pumps and mini-splits fall in our $129–$349 maintenance range, confirmed when you book. For what drives a quote locally, see HVAC cost in Eagan.
Tune-ups in Eagan: questions
Can I get a Dakota Electric rebate for my Eagan AC tune-up?
Possibly. Dakota Electric's Energy Wise Rebates list includes a central AC tune-up rebate that doesn't require a registered contractor, along with a tune-up rebate for air-source heat pumps. Funds are limited and first-come, first-served, and terms can change without notice, so check the program page before your visit. Keep the itemized receipt from the tune-up for the application.
How is a tune-up different for a townhome furnace in an Eagan utility closet?
The checklist is the same, but the closet adds a few items. We confirm the furnace and water heater still get enough combustion air through the louvered door or air ducts, that nothing is stored against the cabinet, and that the filter slot is reachable so it actually gets changed. A condensate leak in a closet does more damage, so the trap and drain get extra attention on high-efficiency units.
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