Find trusted heater maintenance specialists in New York

Heater maintenance is a tricky yet necessary task, whether you have a furnace, boiler heating system, or heat pump. After all, you don’t want your family to freeze in the middle of winter while you search for repair or replacement services!

Airtasker makes it easy to find a heater maintenance specialist near you. Whether you use a boiler, furnace, or heat pump to warm up your home, you can quickly find a Tasker who specializes in your heating system. 

Here’s an overview of heating maintenance services you can get done.  

Furnace maintenance 

Tuning up your furnace typically includes inspection, cleaning, and repairs or replacements. During an inspection, a furnace maintenance specialist can do the following tasks: 

• Checking the vents and grilles for blockages 
• Inspecting the heat exchanger and electrical connections 
• Inspecting the burner and flame sensor 
• Checking the fuel or gas lines (for oil or gas furnaces) 

Your Tasker may also clean the parts of your heating system, including the air filter, blower, and motor. They’ll clear out any grease or oil buildup, debris, insects, and mildew from the furnace. 

As for repairs, the specialist can calibrate your thermostat, repair or replace broken parts, and test your entire heating system. Your heating maintenance specialist may also recommend upgrading components of your furnace heating system. In which case, you can easily book a delivery Tasker to pick up your heater maintenance supplies from the store. 

Boiler maintenance 

A boiler maintenance specialist can check the boiler controls and recalibrate them if necessary. They may also check the fuel oil levels, chimneys, and burner refractory material.  

Boiler maintenance services also include cleaning and repairing the system. These tasks include: 

• Cleaning the condensate receiver 
• Overhauling the feed water pumps 
• Fixing any broken components and ensuring the entire boiler system is working properly

The Tasker may also recommend periodic maintenance aside from your annual inspection. Periodic maintenance may include: 

• Cleaning the filters
• Monitoring the smoke alarm
• Checking the combustion
• Conducting boiler bottom blowdown

Heat pump maintenance 

From checking your heat pump to cleaning the equipment, here are tasks that your heat pump specialist can do for you.

• Checking the parts of the heat pump 

  • Electrical connections, capacitors, relays, and contractors 
  • Condensate drain and pan (for obstructions, leaks, and cracks) 
  • Panels 
  • Coil temperatures 
  • Refrigerant charge 
  • Outdoor temperature sensors 
    
    

• Performing maintenance procedures 

  • Recalibrating the thermostat 
  • Lubricating components in the system 
  • Realigning the belts and pulley 
  • Sealing any leaks 
  • Repairing or replacing broken parts 
    
    

• Cleaning the heat pump 

  • Clearing debris from around the heat pump (heat pumps need 2 feet of clearance)
  • Cleaning the vents, air filter, blower wheel, and motor
  • Cleaning the condenser fan and coil, crankcase heater, reversing valve, compressor, and other components
  • Running a defrost cycle 

While you’re busy preparing your heating system for the cold months, you might as well check your roofing situation too. Roofing maintenance services are also available on Airtasker.