What Most Furnace Tune-Ups Miss (Any Why It Matters)

I Have Heat, Why Do I Need A Tune-Up?

You change your filter (at least we hope you do), your furnace turns on and your home stays warm all winter – so why do you need to pay for a tune-up when everything is working? It’s a fair question that we hear often.

The short answer: Because furnaces don’t warn you when something is wrong.

• Your furnace won’t flash a light when your efficiency drops
• It won’t text you when your home isn’t heating uniformly
• It won’t alert you when carbon monoxide levels begin to creep up
• Nor will it sound an alarm when a part is about to break
• Or call you when its airflow is restricted

Most issues develop quietly, over time, until one day everything goes sideways and you are left without heat or worse.

What A Traditional Furnace Tune-Up Typically Covers

A standard furnace tune-up is focused on one thing, “Will the furnace run today?” and often includes a quick once over, a filter check and verifying that the heating system starts and stops as expected.

For some homeowners, that’s enough.
But it leaves critical questions unanswered.

• Is the furnace burning fuel cleanly and efficiently?
• Is the heat my furnace is pushing out actually safe for myself and my family?
• Can it distribute heat evenly throughout my home?
• Is the system running safely in normal everyday conditions?
• Are there hidden issues happening over time that I’m not aware of?

You might not feel them right away, but they’re problems you will pay for later on with higher energy bills, unexpected breakdowns or decreased health.

The Heating Maintenance Near You That Actually Makes A Difference

Instead of just making sure your furnace turns on, Bob Boldt HVAC‘s proprietary Performance Analysis and Whole-System Service (PAWSS) is designed for Minnesota homeowners and looks at how your entire heating and cooling system is performing, how safe it is and how to make it last longer while costing you less to run.

In short, PAWSS is designed to uncover AND treat the things a traditional furnace tune-up misses.

What Makes PAWSS Different from a “Normal Furnace Tune-Up”?

We don’t just ask, “Does it run?”
We ask, “Is it safe, efficient and setup to last?”

PAWSS is different because it tests, inspects and protects your entire HVAC system for safety, reliability and long-term savings.

What’s Included in A Performance Analysis and Whole-System Service (PAWSS) And Why Should I Care?

Safety First | We test your home to protect your family’s health from silent safety risks like unsafe exhaust levels leaking into your living room.

• Carbon Monoxide Diagnostics
• Combustion and Venting Evaluation
• Detector Testing and Placement Guidance

Performance & Comfort | We see how your system is actually performing to extend the life of your HVAC system and prevent surprises later on.

• Airflow and Pressure Analysis
• System Balance checks
• Thermostat Accuracy Testing

Preventative Protection | Identifying and improving reliability to prevent surprise breakdowns in our extreme Minnesota weather fluctuations.

• Early Issue Detection
• Wear-and-Tear Identification
• Small Fixes Before Major Failures

Cost Control | We value keeping your hard-earned money in your pockets, which is why our team analyzes and improves efficiency.

• Reduced Energy Waste
• Early Detection and Prevention of Emergency Repairs
• Longer System Lifespan
• Honest Recommendations With No Lemon Guarantee

Localized Support | We’re locally owned and operated, offering guaranteed support without the salesy approach.

• No Surprise Pricing
• Over Three Decades of Reliable Service
• NATE-Certified Technicians
• Realistic Recommendations
• Free Second Opinions

Who Is PAWSS Best For (And Who It’s Not)

Debating on if PAWSS is right for you and your HVAC system or if you can get by with skipping the tune-up this year, here’s the truth:

PAWSS Is Needed If:

• Your system is 8+ years old
• You live with children or those over the age of 50+
• You want safety and certainty, not guesses
• You plan to stay in your home
• You care about long-term costs

PAWSS May Not Be Right If:

• You want the cheapest possible check
• You plan to replace your system immediately

When “Running” and “Running Right” Matters

Schedule your whole-system evaluation before you feel the risks.

Schedule A Service Today!