Furnace Tune-Ups
in Columbus, OH
Schedule a professional, comprehensive 17-point furnace tune-up. We service furnaces of all brands.
Just like servicing your car, your home's furnace requires service once a year by an HVAC professional. It is a matter of safety for your family and keeping your furnace running longer and efficient while doing so. If you have a maintenance agreement with us, we will remind you when a tune-up is due. A maintenance agreement will also save you money year-round when service is required and comes with an extended warranty on repairs.
Why Annual Furnace Tune-Ups Matter
Safety
A tune-up includes carbon monoxide testing, gas leak detection, and heat exchanger inspection — critical safety checks that protect your family from dangerous conditions unique to gas furnaces.
Reliability
A furnace failure in the middle of a Columbus winter isn't just uncomfortable — it can freeze pipes and create health risks. Annual maintenance catches small problems before they become mid-winter emergencies.
Efficiency
A tuned furnace uses less gas. With rising natural gas costs, keeping your furnace running at peak efficiency matters more than ever for your monthly heating bills.
What Happens If You Skip It
Higher Gas Bills
A dirty burner, clogged filter, or misadjusted gas valve reduces efficiency, meaning your furnace burns more gas to produce the same amount of heat.
Mid-Winter Breakdown
Small issues that would have been caught during a tune-up — a weak ignitor, a failing flame sensor — tend to turn into full failures during the coldest weather when your furnace works hardest.
Voided Warranty
Most furnace manufacturers require proof of annual maintenance to honor their warranty. Skipping tune-ups can mean paying full price for parts that would otherwise be covered.
Undetected CO Leaks
Without annual carbon monoxide testing and heat exchanger inspection, a developing crack can go undetected — a safety risk unique to gas furnaces that AC tune-ups don't need to address.
When to Schedule Your Furnace Tune-Up
The best time to schedule a furnace tune-up is in early fall (September–October), before heating season begins. This ensures your system is ready for winter and gives time to address any issues found during the inspection.
Spring is the time for your AC tune-up. If you have a heat pump, it should be tuned up for both seasons.
17-Point Furnace Tune-Up Checklist
One of the most comprehensive Furnace tune-ups available in the industry.
- Test for Carbon Monoxide.
- Test for gas leaks up to furnace shut off valve.
- Check air filter, replace with home owner supply.
- Check humidifier operation, change for winter operation.
- Test and adjust operation of safety and operating controls.
- Inspect flue pipe and draft diverter.
- Monitor for combustion leaks.
- Test gas valve operation.
- Check blower motor (and belt if applicable)
- Test and tighten all wiring and connections.
- Adjust burner for maximum efficiency.
- Clean burners and inspect heat exchanger.
- Clean and adjust thermostat.
- Lubricate all motors, bearings, fans and circulators.
- Clean and adjust pilot assembly.
- Clean flame sensor.
- Inform customer of equipment conditions.
Maintenance Agreement Benefits
Save even more money while protecting your investment with an HVAC system maintenance agreement.
Why Choose Us for Your Furnace Tune-up
We are constantly evolving and improving the way we do business.
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24 Hour Service
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, you have Columbus's leading Furnace repair specialists awaiting your call!
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We Service Your Area
We service all of the Columbus metro, Columbus, Powell, Westerville, Grove City, Galloway, Pickerington, and more.
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Affordable Repairs
After diagnosing the system, your technician will verify the repairs and cost before they perform the work. There are never any surprises at the end of the service!
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One-Year Warranty
We stand by our work by offering a one-year warranty on all our repairs and extended repair warranties for our Maintenance Agreement holders.
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Training
Fire & Ice's technicians go through on-going training year-round in the largest training facility in Central Ohio, also owned by Fire & Ice.
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All Makes and Models
Fire & Ice can repair any Furnace regardless of make and model!
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Superior Service
With our accreditation and A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, you can trust that your Furnace is in good hands with Fire & Ice.
