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Furnace & AC Maintenance in St. Francis, MN
Seasonal maintenance in St. Francis starts at $129 for one system and $219 for furnace plus AC, on CenterPoint gas or rural propane. We clean, test safety controls and measure performance. Condensate traps and hoses on 20-to-30-year-old condensing furnaces clog or crack, so we check them.
Tune-ups in St. Francis homes
Most St. Francis houses date from the 1990s and 2000s subdivisions, so a furnace tune-up is largely about condensing-furnace parts that are now 20 to 30 years old. The condensate trap and its rubber hoses clog or crack, water backs up, and the pressure switch shuts the furnace down on the coldest night. We clean the trap, replace tired hoses when needed and check the igniter and inducer. Exhaust pipes that leave a side wall under a deck get a look for frost buildup.
In spring, the AC visit begins at the nameplate. A unit from before 2010 may use R-22, which is no longer produced, so a small capacitor repair is easy but a refrigerant leak often points toward replacement. We rinse cottonwood fluff off the coil gently. Homes on rural parcels beyond CenterPoint's lines get their propane burner checked, and older houses near the Rum River get airflow checks for uneven heat.
Updated November 10, 2026
What does a tune-up in St. Francis 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.
Tune-ups in St. Francis: questions
Our 1990s St. Francis furnace is 25 years old. What does a tune-up find?
At that age, the usual finds are a clogged condensate trap, cracked drain hoses, a coated flame sensor and a weak igniter or inducer. We also inspect the heat exchanger and take a carbon monoxide reading. It shows how much life is left. Fixing a drain in fall beats a lockout in January.
How do I know if my St. Francis AC uses R-22 refrigerant?
Look at the nameplate on the outdoor unit, which lists the refrigerant type. An AC installed before 2010 may use R-22, which is no longer produced. During a tune-up we check the nameplate and the charge, and explain what a leak would mean.
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