To keep your furnace in good working order it’s important to have it regularly cleaned. The national average furnace cleaning cost ranges from $60 to $80, though prices can vary greatly based on where you live in the country and what your furnace maintenance includes. An HVAC company may have different rates for different levels of furnace maintenance. For example,one company may offer general furnace maintenance for $79 and advanced maintenance for $138. Another company may offer a 38-point maintenance check for $89 and a 64-point maintenance check for $178. According to Energy.gov, a standard furnace cleaning and maintenance visit can include:

• Checking the vent connection pipe and chimney
• Checking the physical integrity of the heat exchanger
• Adjusting the controls to provide optimum air temperatures
• Checking the combustion chamber for cracks
• Testing for carbon monoxide (CO)
• Adjusting the blower control and supply-air temperature
• Cleaning and oiling the blower
• Removing soot and corrosion from the furnace
• Checking the fuel input and flame characteristics
• Sealing the connections between the furnace and the main ducts