Furnace Tune-Up in Fair Oaks & Sacramento
Your furnace has been sitting untouched since March. A tune-up in September costs a fraction of a repair in January, and it is how we catch the things that turn into no-heat calls.
- Full safety and combustion check
- 20% off repairs for Comfort Club members
- Same technicians, every visit
Why Fall, is the best time for a furnace tune-up
Your furnace has been idle for six months
Dust settles on the burners, the flame sensor films over, bearings dry out. The first cold night is when all of it shows up at once — and so does everyone else’s.
January is the worst time to need us
When a cold snap hits the valley, every HVAC company in the region is booked. A tune-up in September means you are not on that list.
Small things are cheap now and expensive later
A dirty flame sensor is a ten-minute clean during a tune-up. The same sensor shutting your furnace down at 11pm on a Sunday is a different conversation.
Safety checks matter more on heating
A gas furnace burns fuel inside your house. Combustion and carbon monoxide testing is the part of this visit that has nothing to do with saving money.
Your furnace has been idle for six months
Dust settles on the burners, the flame sensor films over, bearings dry out. The first cold night is when all of it shows up at once — and so does everyone else’s.
January is the worst time to need us
When a cold snap hits the valley, every HVAC company in the region is booked. A tune-up in September means you are not on that list.
Tune-Up Pricing
One price per system, and everything above is included.
- Included twice a year with a Comfort Club membership
- Members also get 20% off any repair
- Priority scheduling and the No Breakdown Guarantee
What Sacramento Homeowners Say
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A P.Verified
The team that works for this company go above and beyond human capacity. I highly recommend this company due to the incredible dedication and respect they have for the customer and the company. While my air conditioner was inoperable they leant me a portable window air conditioner.Posted on Yelp![]()
Ann F.Verified
From the lady on the phone, Teresa, was real sweet and Jim who came to fix the AC everything was easy, they were super friendly, punctual, and weren't pushy on selling us more than what we needed. They felt very trustworthy and competent, and were very quick with the repair, and now we have AC again! Would recommend 10/10!Posted on Yelp![]()
Wendy W.Verified
Thank you so much James for such wonderful service. I appreciate him explaining how change the HVACPosted on Yelp![]()
Ruth P.Verified
Repeat customer with a challenging home crawl space to work with. Exceptionally helpful and diligent in providing superior service and technique. Fun to work with from highest level to the newest employee. Work is done right the first time. Highly recommend!!Posted on Yelp![]()
Lavinia S.Verified
Had a really bad experience with another company and felt I was being scammed. I called Absolute Comfort Heating and Air and had them take a look at my system and dampers because I was told by three technicians from the other company that I needed a replacement electrical damper and those things are not cheap. Joshua came to our rescue! He inspected our dampers and guess what it wasn't broken! He was in the attic, then downstairs checking each zone in the house. I was exhausted just watching him do his thing. My point is he took the time to inspect the dampers and made sure the system was running properly. He explained the process step by step. Yes it was an additional cost to me but it was so worth it. Thank you so much to you guys, our home is again at a more comfortable level.Posted on Yelp![]()
Peg C.Verified
I recently had the pleasure of working with Absolute Comfort Heating and Air, and I couldn't be more impressed with the service I received. From start to finish, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about doing the job right. They arrived on time, explained everything clearly, and took the time to answer all of my questions without making me feel rushed. The quality of their work was excellent, and they made sure everything was running perfectly before they left. It's clear they take pride in what they do. What really stood out was their honesty and attention to detail. There were no surprises, just great service and fair pricing. It's not always easy to find a company you can trust, but Absolute Comfort Heating and Air definitely earned mine. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and top-notch heating and air servicesPosted on Yelp![]()
Charlene H.Verified
Excellent service and quality in thier work! Plus great pricing. We highly recommend Absolute Comfort Heating and Air! There are so many great things to say about Absolute Comfort employees & owners - I am saying what seems most important. But there are even more great qualities than this! 2025 in the spring we purchased a 2 mini split systems for our upstairs - it has a separate living area. An open area, 1 bedroom, and a full bathroom, and as you may know, the top floor gets the hot Sacramento County summer heat! We were so pleased with Absolute Comforts Heating and Air's outstanding service, installation, and Pricing that In the fall of 2025 we bought a central heat & air system from them for our downstairs. Their customer service & pricing far exceeded our expectations. Each experience has been OUTSTANDING! The office staff, field technicians, & owner wee wonderful to work with with. Now it is February 2026 and we have been using the systems for several months & love them! Like anything new we had a couple questions regarding the downstairs units ductwork & the fan speeds. I called hoping a technician could come look at it. I had been putting off the call because most companies would only provide phone answers or charge for a technician to come out. Absolute Comfort came at no charge! Some additional details of our experience is below. I am limited to my number of words so had to remove some paragraphs. From start to finish and top to bottom they are Wonderful!!!! The office staff, sales/ service technician & finishing with the installation technicians - they were all knowledgeable, personable, honest, straightforward and great at their jobs! Absolute Comfort provided quality work and installed great products at the best prices (we had 4 quotes in 2025 and several quotes over the years, since our upstairs addition was added in 2002) - theirs was the best prices by far - and no cutting corners or sacrifing other areas to provided those prices. Top products were installed right by qualified experienced technicians, & provided outstanding customer service by providing clear communication of the steps of the installation and answered questions as we asked them. Even our question months later In the past we had worked with contractors and several companies some were satisfactory, and a couple were awful. So we know about different levels of service, believe us when we say Absolute Comfort is Excellent! They are the whole package; products, owners, & staff. Plus this is a local business. Everyone - the owners, sale, service / installation technicians, the phone / office staff, they are all residents of Northern California. Not out sourced. (Sorry not the systems & parts - those are not from California.) The employees show pride in their work and the company. This can be seen in their work ethic & pleasant demeanor. I am pleased to say, Absolute Comfort provided outstanding service again! In February 2026 I spoke to the office staff, Kristi and Theresa , a few times and they were knowledgeable, professional,, & friendly. I called the office in February and I asked my questions. She asked me to wait and I could hear her talk about scheduling times she came back on the phone & said let's have our technician Jim come out and she asked when I would be available, and gave me a 1 hour appointment window! Hence this new 5 of 5 star review! I am still in awe of this company! They are the best!! Awesome with communication too! The day of the appointment Theresa called me the morning to let me know Jim was snowed in (he lives in the high foothills and there was a cold rain storm the night before - rain here, snow at his place. She apologized and said they really wanted to come today and asked if I was available in the afternoon James the service technician could come from 2-4 . I said yes. I was already home from work for this appointment - so yes this afternoon is Great! In the afternoon James texted to see if he could come earlier at 1:30. Yes again! When he arrived we talked about the duct work questions we had, then he put down a tarp explained that his ladder was went from all the rain, and the tarp would also keep the floor clean from attic insulation and dust. He went up in the attic and thoroughly checked the ductwork, plus took photos. Then showed them to us when he explained his findings and answered our questions. Turned out the duct work was doing great & we felt much better seeing the pictures and hearing what was going on. We asked about the system fan speeds which he answered and showed us on the system wall control. All at no charge! This exceptional service Absolute Comfort provided is why I am writing this updated review. We are sharing our knowledge and experience that we feel Absolute Comfort Heating and Air is the HVAC business to use. That is why we bought both systems from them and highly recommend them for your heating and air needs too!Posted on Yelp![]()
Steven K.Verified
Absolutely great service was provided by Absolute Comfort Heating and Air. Response was prompt and office staff were very pleasant and helpful when setting up a service date. Service Techs Jacob and Danny were on the job site promptly as schedule. Well done, five star service.Posted on Yelp![]()
Q. M.Verified
The customer service is the best! I'm a bit late posting but... I left a voicemail message about my heating/air problem on a Saturday evening not expecting a callback until Monday. Sunday morning, Theresa called me and I was able to get a Monday morning appointment. It turned out to be a breaker issue . My AC unit is over 25 years old but the tech got things back up and running. Long story short, I received three quotes for a new unit and scheduled the install according to what worked for me. We are really happy and like the new unit. Dave runs a really good company and his team did a good job with installation and follow-up. I totally recommend this company. It was so refreshing to work with a company that has it all!Load more
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Tune-Up, Repair, or Replace?
| If this is you… | Start here |
|---|---|
| Furnace works fine, has not been serviced in a year or more | Tune-up. This page. Schedule it in September. |
| Furnace is running but something seems off | Tune-up first. Often the fix is part of the visit. If it is bigger, you get a written price. Furnace repair |
| No heat right now | Repair. Do not book a tune-up, call us. Furnace repair |
| 18+ years old and you are nursing it through another winter | Get a replacement quote alongside the tune-up, so the decision is yours and not the furnace’s. Furnace installation |
Heating Service Across the Sacramento Region
Based in Fair Oaks, on the road across the valley every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does a furnace need a tune-up?
Once a year, in the fall, before you start using it. Manufacturers require annual maintenance to keep most warranties valid, which is a detail a lot of homeowners find out at the worst possible moment.
How long does a furnace tune-up take?
Usually 60 to 90 minutes for a single system. If we find something that needs attention, we will price it before doing anything beyond the tune-up.
Is a furnace tune-up worth the money?
Two reasons it usually is. It keeps efficiency up, so the system costs less to run all winter. And it catches the small failures — igniters, sensors, worn bearings — that turn into no-heat calls in January at emergency prices. The safety check is the part we would not skip regardless.
Do you tune up heat pumps and electric furnaces too?
Yes. The checklist differs — no combustion check on an electric system, more attention to refrigerant charge and defrost controls on a heat pump — but both need annual service. See heat pumps.
What is the best month to schedule?
September or early October. Ahead of the first cold snap, when we have the most availability and you have the most flexibility.
Get your furnace checked, before you need it.
Ninety minutes in September against a no-heat call in January. Easy trade.
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