The short answer: $179.99 + HST
At MMP Home Solutions, every routine maintenance visit and every diagnostic service call costs the same flat rate: $179.99 plus HST.
That covers a furnace tune-up, an air conditioner tune-up, a heat pump tune-up, or a service call when something isn't working. No guessing which tier you're in, no surprise "premium tune-up" upsell. One price.
Or, if you'd rather spread it out, you can cover the same maintenance with a plan for $12.49 a month. Here's what you get for your money, and how to decide which option makes more sense for your home.
What's included in an MMP tune-up
A tune-up is only as good as what the technician actually checks. Here's the full list our technicians work through on every visit.
Furnace maintenance
- Check thermostat (functions, settings, location)
- Inspect heat exchanger (primary and secondary, if applicable)
- Check and lubricate fan or pump motor (as applicable)
- Check blower motor amps (as applicable)
- Check filter system (clean or replace if you have a filter)
- Check pilot burner and flame rod (clean as required)
- Check safety controls (wiring, condition, application)
- Check and adjust heat rise (as required)
- Test for carbon monoxide (flue and atmosphere)
- Check humidifier damper position (winter: open)
- Inspect gas piping (code compliance)
- Inspect chimney and venting system
- Clean burners (as required)
- Clean blower (as required)
- Clean secondary heat exchanger (as required)
- Check condensate pump and lines (clean as required)
- Check firing rate (adjust as required)
- Inspect electrical connections (tighten and clean as required)
- Check system airflow
- Locate and identify system switch and breaker
- Camera inspection
A/C and heat pump maintenance
- Check thermostat (function, settings, location)
- Check and lubricate furnace fan motor (as applicable)
- Check blower motor amps (as applicable)
- Check filter system (clean or replace if you have a filter)
- Check contactor (clean as required)
- Inspect condenser fan motor and blades
- Check condenser coil (clean as required)
- Check compressor
- Check superheat and subcooling readings
- Check evaporator temperature drop
- Check humidifier damper position (summer: closed)
- Check condensate pump and lines (clean as required)
- Inspect electrical connections (tighten and clean as required)
- Check capacitors (for leakage and function)
- Check electrical loads and current draw
- Clear debris from condenser
- Inspect service valves
- Clean blower (as required)
- Inspect evaporator coil (clean as required, if accessible)
- Locate and identify system switch and breaker
Worth asking any HVAC company: Does your furnace tune-up include a camera inspection? Ours does. It lets our technician see inside the heat exchanger and other areas the eye can't reach, where cracks and early damage tend to hide.
What our technicians find all the time
People sometimes think of maintenance as a box to tick. In our experience, it's where most problems are caught. These come up on our visits regularly:
- Cracked heat exchangers and carbon monoxide concerns. A crack can let combustion gases escape where they shouldn't. This is why every furnace visit includes a heat exchanger inspection and a carbon monoxide test.
- Weak capacitors and struggling blower motors. Parts that are wearing out often show warning signs first, such as a capacitor losing strength or a motor drawing high amps. Caught early, they can be replaced before they leave you without heat or cooling.
- Simple fixes behind "no heat" calls. A surprising number of January emergencies come down to something small, like a dirty flame sensor or a clogged filter.
- Systems that failed from neglect. Equipment that has gone years without maintenance tends to break down at the worst possible time.
Repair costs vary widely by brand and model, so we won't quote numbers here. But the pattern is always the same: a small problem fixed during a scheduled visit costs far less, in money and stress, than a breakdown on the coldest night of the year.
Pay per visit, or join a maintenance plan?
Both options cover the same checklist. The difference is how you pay.
| Option | Cost per system, per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| One-time visit | $179.99 + HST | A one-off tune-up, or a service call when something's wrong |
| Maintenance plan | $12.49/month = $149.88 | Homeowners who want yearly maintenance without thinking about it |
On the plan, you save about $30 a year per system compared with booking the same tune-up as a one-time visit, and the cost is spread into a small monthly amount. If you're going to maintain your system every year anyway, and you should, the plan is the better deal.
How often should you service your HVAC system?
Once a year, per system. That's the requirement for most manufacturer warranties. Skip it, and you could put your warranty coverage at risk right when you need it.
Our advice goes one step further: keep up yearly maintenance even after your warranty ends. Older equipment is exactly where worn parts show up, and regular visits let us fix or replace a part before it breaks, rather than after.
Timing tip: book your furnace visit in the fall before the heating season, and your air conditioner in the spring before the first heat wave.
Why Ottawa homeowners choose MMP
- Fast service. We can usually get to you the same day or the next day, depending on what time your request comes in.
- Experienced technicians. Every MMP technician has more than a decade of experience in the HVAC industry.
- One clear price. $179.99 + HST for any tune-up or service call, so you know what to expect before we arrive.
- A thorough checklist. Including a camera inspection on every furnace visit.
The bottom line
HVAC service in Ottawa doesn't have to be a mystery. At MMP Home Solutions, a tune-up or service call is $179.99 plus HST, or you can cover your yearly maintenance for $12.49 a month. Either way, once-a-year maintenance protects your warranty, catches problems early, and helps keep your home comfortable through every Ottawa season.
Book your tune-up or service call
Book online at mmphs.com, or call or text us at 343-575-0501. We'll usually be there the same day or the next.
