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Furnace & AC Maintenance in Waverly, MN
A furnace or AC tune-up in Waverly starts at $129, and both together are $219, including the shared brick chimney in older in-town homes. In older in-town homes the visit includes the shared brick chimney, in case a furnace swap skipped the flue.
Tune-ups in Waverly homes
Waverly has two groups of houses. In the older in-town ones, one brick chimney is often shared between the furnace and the water heater, and many have already had a furnace swap without anyone checking the flue. A cold masonry chimney left serving just a water heater can draft poorly and collect condensation that crumbles the liner over a winter. At the tune-up we check the flue connector, the draft and the chimney, and take a carbon monoxide reading. Minnesota law requires a working CO alarm within 10 feet of every sleeping room.
In the newer homes, the direct-vent furnaces get the inducer, igniter and flame sensor tested and the PVC clear of snow. The air exchanger needs its core and filters cleaned in spring, and in humid weather setting it to intermittent or low helps the AC. Lake homes near the water get the condensate drain checked, and the coil cleaned.
Updated November 10, 2026
What does a tune-up in Waverly 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 Waverly: questions
Why does the chimney matter after a furnace swap in an older Waverly house?
A new high-efficiency furnace vents through PVC, leaving the chimney to serve only the water heater. A cold, oversized chimney can draft poorly, spill exhaust into the basement and collect condensation that damages the liner. The tune-up checks the flue connector, the draft and the chimney, and we tell you if a liner is needed.
How often should we clean the air exchanger in a newer Waverly home?
At least twice a year: spring and fall. A clogged core brings in less fresh air, and one running hard on a muggy day pulls in moisture the air conditioner then has to remove. We can check the exchanger at a tune-up. Pricing depends on the model, and we confirm it when you book.
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