Protect Your HVAC Investment With Professional Maintenance

Your heating and cooling system is one of the largest investments in your home. Annual maintenance is the single best way to protect that investment — lower energy bills, prevent expensive breakdowns, extend equipment life, and for furnaces, keep your family safe from carbon monoxide.

A maintained system runs more efficiently, lasts years longer, and is far less likely to quit on the hottest day of summer or the coldest night of winter — exactly when emergency repairs cost the most.

Cool Season Heating & Cooling is a family-owned company that has served homeowners in Cumming, Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, and Johns Creek since 2017. We perform thorough multi-point inspections, not quick drive-bys, and you get a written report every time.

Schedule your tune-up: (404) 416-6770

Simple, Honest Maintenance Pricing

We keep this simple. One tune-up price. One plan price. No tiers, no upsell ladder.

Annual Maintenance Plan — two visits per year

One-Time Tune-Up — single visit, no plan

What counts as a system? One outdoor unit and the indoor equipment it feeds. A single system with two zones is still one system. A two-story home with two outdoor units is two systems.

Nothing gets added to your bill without a written estimate first.

The Cool Season Annual Maintenance Plan

From $229/year — two visits, every system in your home covered

• Spring visit — cooling tune-up before the first hot day
• Fall visit — heating tune-up and combustion safety check before the first cold night
• 10% off all repairs for as long as you're a plan member
• Priority scheduling — plan members go to the front of the line in peak season
• Free diagnostics on service calls
• Warranty documentation — we keep the paperwork your manufacturer warranty requires
• No overtime or weekend fees — same as every other Cool Season customer

The plan covers whatever system you have. What we actually do on each visit depends on your equipment:

• Cooling Maintenance Plan — AC-focused homes
• Heating Maintenance Plan — furnace-focused homes
• Heat Pump Maintenance Plan — heat pumps, which run year-round and need both modes checked

Same price, same two visits, same benefits. Only the checklist changes.

Individual Maintenance Services

AC Maintenance

One-time spring tune-up, $135 for one system. Our 15-point AC inspection extends system life, prevents summer breakdowns, and keeps your manufacturer warranty documentation current. Best scheduled March through May.

Furnace Maintenance

One-time fall tune-up, $135 for one system. Our 21-point furnace inspection includes a combustion analysis and carbon monoxide test. Best scheduled September through November.

Heat Pump Maintenance

Heat pumps work year-round in both heating and cooling modes, so they need two visits a year. The Annual Maintenance Plan, from $229/year, is the right fit for a heat pump home.

Why HVAC Maintenance Matters

I've been doing this in Forsyth County long enough to see the same pattern every year. Here is what actually happens to a system nobody touches:

• Efficiency drifts down season by season. Dirty coils, low refrigerant, and a clogged filter all make the system work harder for the same amount of cooling. You pay for that on the power bill.
• Most of my July emergency calls trace back to a skipped tune-up. Capacitors, contactors, and clogged drain lines are cheap to catch in April and expensive to fix on a 98-degree Saturday.
• Neglected systems die early. I have replaced 9-year-old units that should have had another decade in them, and I have serviced 18-year-old units that still run because the owner never skipped a year.
• Furnaces are a safety issue, not just a comfort issue. A cracked heat exchanger or dirty burners can produce carbon monoxide. The only way to know is to measure it.
• Warranty paperwork matters. Most manufacturers want documented annual maintenance by a licensed contractor. If you ever file a claim, that record is what they ask for.

ENERGY STAR recommends professional maintenance on heating and cooling equipment every year for these reasons.

I'm not going to put made-up savings numbers on this page. What your system costs to run depends on its age, its condition, your ductwork, and your home. What I will tell you is that a tune-up is cheaper than the repair it prevents, and the plan is cheaper than two separate tune-ups.

What's Included

AC Tune-Up — 15-Point Inspection

✅ Inspect and clean condenser coils

✅ Check refrigerant levels and pressure

✅ Test capacitors and contactors

✅ Inspect electrical connections

✅ Lubricate moving parts

✅ Clear condensate drain line

✅ Test thermostat calibration

✅ Inspect ductwork connections

✅ Replace standard 1-inch air filter

✅ Measure airflow and temperature drop

✅ Inspect blower motor and fan blades

✅ Check refrigerant lines for damage

✅ Test compressor amp draw

✅ Inspect outdoor unit and disconnect

✅ Written inspection report

Furnace Tune-Up — 21-Point Inspection

✅ Visual inspection of heat exchanger

✅ Combustion analysis (CO and efficiency)

✅ Test all safety controls

✅ Inspect burners

✅ Check gas pressure

✅ Test ignitor and flame sensor

✅ Inspect flue and venting

✅ Check thermocouple / flame rod

✅ Lubricate moving parts

✅ Inspect blower motor

✅ Test thermostat calibration

✅ Replace standard 1-inch air filter

✅ Inspect ductwork connections

✅ Measure temperature rise

✅ Tighten electrical connections

✅ Test furnace startup and shutdown

✅ Carbon monoxide check (equipment and living spaces)

✅ Inspect condensate drain (high-efficiency units)

✅ Inspect inducer motor

✅ Verify proper venting clearances

✅ Written inspection report

Heat Pump Tune-Up — Both Modes

All AC and heating tune-up items above, plus:

✅ Test reversing valve operation

✅ Check defrost cycle function

✅ Inspect auxiliary heat strips

✅ Test operation in both heating and cooling modes

✅ Verify proper crossover temperature

When Should You Schedule?

Spring (March – May): cooling tune-up Before the first hot day. Better availability, and problems get caught before peak season.

Fall (September – November): heating tune-up Before the first cold night. This is the safety visit — combustion and CO get checked here. October and November fill up fast.

Heat pumps: both. They run all year and need inspection in both modes.

Don't Wait If

• It's been more than 12 months since your last tune-up
• Energy bills are higher than normal with no other explanation
• You hear unusual sounds or smell anything odd when the system runs
• Airflow from the vents is weak
• Your furnace flame is yellow instead of blue (possible CO concern)
• Ice is building up on the AC outdoor unit
• The furnace short cycles — turns on and off rapidly
• The thermostat isn't responding properly

Why Cumming Homeowners Trust Cool Season

✅ Family-owned since 2017 — you get the owner on the phone, not a call center

✅ Thorough inspections — 15 to 21 points, not a 10-minute drive-by

✅ Combustion analysis on every furnace tune-up — we measure CO at the equipment and in living spaces

✅ Written inspection reports — you see exactly what we did

✅ No high-pressure sales — we tell you what's needed, you decide

✅ No overtime or weekend fees

✅ Honest, flat pricing — $135 tune-up, plan from $229, every price published on this page

✅ All major brands serviced — including systems we didn't install

✅ Plan members get priority — front of the line during peak season

✅ 5-star rated across North Georgia

✅ Fully licensed and insured

Our Maintenance Process

1. Schedule your visit. Book online or call. Plan members get priority booking.

2. We arrive on time. Uniformed, licensed, fully equipped — including a calibrated combustion analyzer for furnace visits.

3. Complete multi-point inspection. Indoor and outdoor equipment, electrical, refrigerant, gas pressure, airflow, safety controls.

4. Combustion and CO check (furnace visits). Measured at the equipment and in living spaces.

5. Performance optimization. Clean, lubricate, calibrate — bring the system back to peak condition.

6. Written health and safety report. Clear language, no jargon, no scare tactics.

7. Recommendations only if needed. If something needs attention you get a written quote first. No pressure, no surprise charges.

8. Done. Your system is ready for the season.

Service Areas

We provide professional HVAC maintenance throughout North Georgia:

• Cumming, GA (Forsyth County)
• Alpharetta, GA
• Roswell, GA
• Milton, GA
• Johns Creek, GA
• Suwanee, Sandy Springs, Dawsonville, Buford, and surrounding North Atlanta areas

Brands We Service

Bryant and Carrier (Factory Authorized Dealer), Lennox, Trane, Rheem, Goodman, Amana, York, Daikin, American Standard, Ruud, and more.

If you have an HVAC system, we can maintain it even if you didn't buy it from us.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a tune-up cost? $135 for one system, flat. Two systems are $220, three are $295. The Annual Maintenance Plan starts at $229/year and includes two visits, so if you need both a spring and a fall visit the plan costs less than buying them separately.

I have two systems — how does that work? Both get covered under one plan. Two systems are $349/year, three are $459/year. Each system gets its own full inspection on each visit, and you get a separate written report for each one. A system with two zones counts as one system, since it's one piece of equipment.

How often should I service my HVAC? At least once a year for an AC-only or furnace-only system. Twice a year for heat pumps, and for homes with both AC and a furnace — spring for cooling, fall for heating and the combustion check.

Does maintenance really save money? Yes. A clean, properly charged system uses less electricity than a neglected one, and you avoid the emergency call in the middle of a heat wave. ENERGY STAR recommends annual professional maintenance for exactly this reason. I won't quote you a dollar figure I can't back up for your specific home.

Will skipping maintenance void my warranty? It can. Most manufacturer warranties require documented annual maintenance by a licensed HVAC contractor — check your specific warranty terms. We provide the paperwork either way, so your records stay clean.

How long does a tune-up take? AC: 45 to 75 minutes. Furnace: 60 to 90 minutes. Heat pump: 60 to 90 minutes per visit. We don't rush — a quick visit isn't a real tune-up.

Is the plan worth it? For most homeowners, yes. Two visits for $229 is less than two tune-ups at $135 each, you get 10% off any repair, and you stop having to remember to schedule.

What's a combustion analysis? A calibrated meter measures carbon monoxide, oxygen, and combustion efficiency at your furnace exhaust. It's the reliable way to catch early signs of incomplete combustion, which is what produces carbon monoxide. We do it on every furnace tune-up.

Can I do maintenance myself? You can do the basics — change filters monthly, keep the outdoor unit clear of debris, hose down the condenser fins. Refrigerant, electrical, gas pressure, combustion testing, and heat exchanger inspection need a licensed technician.

Do you maintain heat pumps differently than AC? Yes. Heat pumps run in both heating and cooling modes, so both need to be inspected — normally two visits a year. We test reversing valves, defrost cycles, auxiliary heat strips, and crossover temperatures.

Do I need maintenance if my system is brand new? Yes. New equipment still needs annual maintenance to hold its efficiency, catch small issues early, and keep the manufacturer warranty documentation current.

What's the difference between maintenance and repair? Maintenance is preventive — keeping a working system running its best. Repair is reactive — fixing something already broken. Most of the repairs I get called for could have been caught during a tune-up.

Do you maintain systems you didn't install? Yes, every major brand, regardless of who installed it. The plan is open to all homeowners.

What does priority service actually mean? Plan members go to the front of the line in peak season. When non-members are waiting several days for a July repair call, plan members typically get same-day service.

Schedule Your Tune-Up Today

Whether you want a one-time tune-up or a plan that covers you year-round, we'll get your system ready before the season turns.

Tune-up from $135 • Annual plan from $229/year, two visits • Family-owned in Cumming since 2017 • Written report every visit • All brands serviced

Call (404) 416-6770 or schedule online.