A furnace tune-up costs $70 to $200 for most homes, with a national average around $130 and standalone inspections averaging $100.1,2,4 All four put a basic visit at or under $200. Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on furnace type, region, season, and whether the visit turns up repairs.
$70 – $200
tune-up (HomeGuide)
$130
national average (HomeGuide)
$100
average inspection (Angi)
$150 – $500
annual plan (HomeGuide)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| HomeGuide | $70 – $200 tune-up; $130 national average | Cost guide |
| Angi | Inspection $80 – $200, averaging $100; tune-up adds $130 – $200 | 2026 project data |
| hvac.com | Basic tune-up $80 – $150, from pro interviews across regions | Pro quotes |
| This Old House | $75 – $200 per HVAC maintenance visit | Cost guide |
Inspection, tune-up, or annual plan (HomeGuide)
| Service | Cost | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Standard inspection | $70 – $130 | Diagnostic report and basic cleaning |
| Full tune-up | $130 – $200 | Inspecting, cleaning, and testing |
| Annual maintenance plan | $150 – $500 | Inspection, tune-up, and minor repairs |
| Furnace cleaning alone | $70 – $300 | Cleaning only |
Angi prices an advanced inspection that includes light cleaning and a tune-up at $125 to $200, which lines up with HomeGuide’s full tune-up range.4
Cost by furnace type (Angi inspection pricing)
| Furnace type | Inspection cost |
|---|---|
| Electric | $70 – $150 |
| Gas | $80 – $175 |
| Oil | $100 – $200 |
Gas and oil furnaces cost more because fuel-burning units need carbon monoxide testing.4 hvac.com’s pros quote oil-furnace tune-ups at $175 to $250 for the same reason: more servicing time.3
What pros charge around the country (hvac.com interviews)
| Region / pro | Quoted range |
|---|---|
| Mid-Atlantic (Air Temp Solutions, DE) | $70 – $130 |
| Northern California (Josh Mitchell) | $70 – $150 |
| New Jersey (Lawrenceville Fuel) | $160 per hour; about a one-hour job |
| Minneapolis (Service Today) | from $100 basic; average just under $400 once repairs and materials are involved |
Promotions for new customers can drop a tune-up to $50 to $70, and scheduling in spring or summer beats fall demand pricing.3,4
How to keep the bill down
Change the filter yourself every 90 days ($1 to $35 per filter, versus $100 to $175 professionally installed).4,1 Book off-season: Angi puts spring-to-late-summer visits at $50 to $100.4 Ask about new-customer promos before booking.3 If the tech finds a failing part, small repairs like an igniter run $50 to $100 on top; HomeGuide puts typical furnace repairs at $100 to $600.3,1
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Sources
1. HomeGuide — Furnace Inspection and Tune-Up Cost
2. This Old House — HVAC Maintenance Cost
3. hvac.com — Furnace Tune-Up Cost
4. Angi — Furnace Inspection Cost