HVAC Maintenance Plan
Fewer breakdowns • Priority scheduling • Better efficiency • Locally Owned
GEM Heating & Cooling’s Maintenance Plan helps homeowners stay ahead of breakdowns with two seasonal tune-ups per year (heating + cooling), priority scheduling, and member savings. Each visit focuses on safe operation, airflow and performance checks, and basic cleaning where accessible—so your system runs more reliably through Iowa’s hottest and coldest months. We keep a documented service history and send reminders so nothing gets missed, serving the Des Moines Metro & surrounding communities, including Altoona, Pleasant Hill, and Colfax.
What You Get With the Maintenance Plan
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2 seasonal tune-ups per year (heating + cooling)
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Priority scheduling (especially during peak weather)
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Member savings on repairs (parts/labor)
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Seasonal reminders so you don’t forget
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Documented service history & clear recommendations
What's Included in Each Visit
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Safety inspection + basic operational checks
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Thermostat/controls check (settings, staging, operation)
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Airflow/performance checks (temp split, static basics as applicable)
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Electrical inspection (connections, capacitors/contactors where applicable)
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Clean/clear accessible areas (drain line, Condenser Coil, debris, light cleaning as accessible)
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Filter condition review + replacement recommendations
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Final testing + clear next-step recommendations
How It Works
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Call to join — we'll confirm your system(s) and get you enrolled.
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Schedule — we book your first visit and set reminders
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Maintain — we tune, document findings, and keep you running
HVAC Maintenance Plan FAQs
How often should HVAC be serviced?
Most systems should be serviced at least yearly, and ideally seasonally (heating + cooling) to reduce breakdown risk and keep performance consistent.
What’s the biggest benefit of a maintenance plan?
Fewer surprise breakdowns, better efficiency, and priority scheduling during peak season.
Does a tune-up include cleaning?
We clean/clear accessible areas and check key components. If deeper cleaning is needed, we’ll explain options before any extra work.
Do you service all brands?
Yes—our team services most major HVAC brands and will recommend the best next step based on what we find.
Will maintenance lower my energy bills?
It can—maintenance helps catch airflow, control, and performance issues early so your system operates closer to design.
Do members get priority scheduling?
Yes—members are prioritized during peak weather windows.
Is this good for newer systems too?
Yes—routine maintenance helps protect reliability and keeps performance where it should be.
Can you remind me when it’s time?
Yes—members get seasonal reminders so tune-ups don’t get missed.
