Extend equipment life and keep the manufacturer warranty in force
$290 per visit, 2 visits per year
Most HVAC manufacturer warranties require documented annual professional maintenance. Without those records, a compressor failure in year 7 may not be covered, leaving the owner responsible for a major repair. Our plan costs less than many out-of-warranty repairs and keeps the service record current.
Annual Plan:
- Spring AC tune-up (performance check, refrigerant levels, airflow, coil cleaning)
- Fall furnace / heating tune-up (combustion analysis, safety checks, ignition)
- Performance logs year-over-year
- $290 per visit, two visits per year
The plan covers ductless mini-splits too: we clean the indoor units, check the outdoor unit and test both heating and cooling. Each additional system is priced in your written quote.
Every visit includes a filter replacement, cleaning and a full system check. Repairs are not part of the visit. If we find something that needs repair, you get a written quote first, and covered repair charges are 20% off while the maintenance agreement is active. Additional systems are priced individually in your written quote. The maintenance plan and standard labor warranty do not transfer to a new owner. Only a purchased extended labor warranty through JB Warranties can transfer, under that plan’s terms.
What the plan catches early:
- Weak capacitors before they fail (we measure capacitance against the rating printed on the part)
- Refrigerant leaks before performance drops noticeably
- Heat exchanger corrosion on older furnaces (safety and warranty issue)
- Condensate drain restrictions before they overflow
- Failing flame sensors before the furnace stops igniting in November
- Control board capacitor swelling on aging high-efficiency units
Why the warranty piece matters:
Most heat pump and high-efficiency AC warranties require documented annual professional maintenance to remain valid. Skip the documentation and the manufacturer can deny a later compressor claim, leaving the owner responsible for a major repair. The plan costs less than many out-of-warranty repairs.
Who skips the plan:
If your system is under 4 years old and we installed it, you might not need a plan yet. The install commissioning gives a strong baseline and the equipment is well within manufacturer warranty. We will tell you that at the estimate. We don’t push the plan on customers who don’t yet need it.
What makes us different
Warranty documentation included. Our maintenance visits generate the documentation your manufacturer requires to keep the warranty in force. We provide the paperwork; you keep the coverage.
Written plan terms. Two visits per year at $290 per visit. 20% off covered repair charges while the maintenance agreement is active. Additional systems are priced individually in your written quote.
Year-over-year performance logs. We record your system's readings every visit. Gradual decline in performance shows up before it becomes a summer emergency or a major compressor repair.
What to expect
Every job, repair or install, follows the same rhythm. No upsells dressed as "package tiers." No "today only" pricing. If the answer is "wait six months and re-evaluate," that is what we will say.
- Arrange the visits
The maintenance plan is $290 per visit, with 2 visits per year. We arrange appointments for your heating and cooling equipment.
- Inspect and maintain
We complete the scheduled maintenance checks and record system readings and the work performed.
- Review any findings
We explain wear, faults, or other work found during the visit. Repairs outside the maintenance scope receive a separate written estimate for your approval.
- Keep the service record
You receive the maintenance record for your equipment. Keep it with the warranty terms so the service history is available when needed.
The diagnostic is ninety-nine dollars and we credit it toward the repair. If the answer is ‘your system is fine, here are the logs, call us next year,’ that is what the estimate will say.
Maintenance Plans: common questions
What if nothing needs doing?
Can I cancel anytime?
What equipment does it cover?
Does the plan include a repair discount?
Cities where we do this work
Tier-1 service area for maintenance plans: Danville · San Ramon · Alamo · Blackhawk · Pleasanton · Dublin · Walnut Creek · Lafayette · Alameda · Piedmont · Pleasant Hill · Atherton · Hillsborough · Los Altos Hills · Burlingame · Millbrae .
Also across the Bay Area: Livermore · Concord · Orinda · Moraga · Martinez · San Jose · Santa Clara · Cupertino · Los Gatos · Saratoga · Sunnyvale · Mountain View · Palo Alto · Los Altos · Menlo Park · Oakland · Berkeley · Richmond · El Cerrito · Albany · Fremont · Hayward · Union City · Newark · San Leandro · Castro Valley · Milpitas · Woodside · Portola Valley · Daly City · South San Francisco · San Bruno · Pacifica · San Mateo · Foster City · Belmont · San Carlos · Redwood City · East Palo Alto · Half Moon Bay · Vallejo · Benicia · Hercules · Pinole · Rodeo · El Sobrante · San Pablo · Emeryville · Clayton . See full service area.
Schedule maintenance plans
Repairs start with a $99 on-site diagnosis, credited toward the repair. Replacing a system? The on-site assessment visit is free. Written findings and estimates follow the visit.
Bay Area · 7am–7pm · 7 days · no overtime charges