Made for Home / Preventive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Protect yourself from one of the most costly repairs down the line. Every Made for Home cardholder gets a Home Care Plan powered by Cinch Home Services.
$240 annual retail value
Check if you are pre-approved with no impact to your credit score!
What’s included
Activate once through the Made Card app. Manage everything at my.cinchhomeservices.com or by phone.
HVAC checkups a year
One cooling check and one heating check, each with a 17-point inspection.
A/C filter credit
Once your plan is active, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to access your filter credit.
Emergency locksmith
Emergency locksmith reimbursement, one claim per year.
Emergency lodging
Emergency lodging reimbursement, once a year.
Repair referrals
Referrals to pre-screened repair professionals for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances.
Appliance discounts
Shop brand-name appliances below retail with Appliance Buyline® discounts.
What the HVAC checkup includes
It doesn’t matter the age, make or model of your A/C or heating system, your system is eligible for the checkups.
Cooling (1 visit)
Schedule between February 15th and May 15th
- Check and clear primary and secondary condensate lines and pans
- Test temperature rise and drop of furnace, A/C and heat pump
- Inspect condenser coil
- Check system operating pressures (refrigerant levels)
- Check belts and pulleys; adjust if necessary
- Lubricate motors if oil ports are accessible
- Check amp draw of evaporator motor
- Check amp draw of condenser motor
- Check amp draw of compressor
- Check thermostat operation
- Inspect filter; replace if customer has a replacement filter
- General inspection of wiring in the A/C unit
- Inspect evaporator coil if accessible
Heating (1 visit)
Schedule between August 15th and November 15th
- Check crankcase heater operation for heat pumps
- Inspect furnace chambers and burners
- Check controls of safeties on furnace
- Visual inspection of exposed flue pipe
- Test temperature rise and drop of furnace and heat pump
- Perform a general inspection of wiring in furnace
- Check thermostat operation
How to get started
There is no waiting period, other than the seasonal scheduling windows.
Become a cardholder
Once you become a Made cardholder, we’ll process your enrollment into the plan.
Get your welcome kit
You’ll be sent a welcome kit with everything you need to know about the plan, including features, benefits and terms and conditions.
Book your checkup
Call the phone number in the welcome kit and set up your checkup appointment.
Who is Cinch?
Cinch Home Services protects the budgets of nearly one million homeowners from the high cost of repairing or replacing the systems and appliances they use every day.
Years in the home industry
Pre-screened service pros
Pre-screened for license and insurance.
Homeowners protected
What is the Easy Upkeep HVAC Checkup Plan?
The Easy Upkeep HVAC Checkup Plan is an HVAC preventive maintenance service where Cinch will send a service professional to check your cooling and heating unit to make sure things are working as they should.
Who provides the plan?
Cinch Home Services provides the plan.
How much does this plan cost?
There is no monthly cost, however, you will pay a $55 service call fee per visit.
When can I schedule my HVAC checkups?
Checkups must be scheduled between February 15th through May 15th for cooling and between August 15th through November 15th for heating.
What if my A/C or heating system is really old?
It doesn’t matter the age, make or model of your A/C or heating system, your system is eligible for the checkups.
How do I get my $25 filter credit?
Once your plan is active, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to access your $25 filter credit.
Do you have written information about the plan?
Yes. Once you become a Made cardholder, we’ll process your enrollment into the plan and you’ll be sent a welcome kit with everything you need to know about the plan, including features, benefits and terms and conditions. See the Cinch Product Descriptions and FAQs and Cinch Service Terms.
How do I cancel this plan?
You can cancel your plan by calling Made customer service at 1-888-365-MADE (6233).
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