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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.

Furnace Tune-Up Service

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.

Why Choose Us for Your Furnace Tune-up

We are constantly evolving and improving the way we do business.

  • 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!

  • We Service Your Area

    We service all of the Columbus metro, Columbus, Powell, Westerville, Grove City, Galloway, Pickerington, and more.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • All Makes and Models

    Fire & Ice can repair any Furnace regardless of make and model!

  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our furnace tune-up includes a thorough inspection of all components, cleaning the burners and heat exchanger, testing safety controls, checking gas pressure and electrical connections, inspecting the flue and venting, and verifying thermostat calibration. You will receive a full report of your system's condition.
We recommend annual furnace maintenance, ideally in the fall before the heating season begins. Regular tune-ups catch small issues before they become expensive repairs and help your furnace run at peak efficiency throughout the Columbus winter.
Many manufacturer warranties require proof of annual maintenance to remain valid. Skipping tune-ups could leave you without warranty coverage when you need it most. Our maintenance records can serve as documentation if you ever need to file a warranty claim.
Early fall is the ideal time, before temperatures drop and heating season begins in Central Ohio. Scheduling early gives you the best availability and ensures any issues are resolved before you need your furnace most. Waiting until winter means longer wait times and emergency rates.
Yes. Carbon monoxide testing is one of the first items on our 17-point furnace tune-up checklist. We also test for gas leaks, inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, and check the flue pipe and venting. These safety checks are unique to gas furnace maintenance and are one of the most important reasons to schedule annual service.
A maintenance agreement ensures you never miss a tune-up because we will remind you when service is due. It also provides discounts on repairs throughout the year, extends the warranty on repair work, and gives you priority scheduling during busy heating season. For homeowners with both a furnace and an air conditioner or heat pump, a maintenance agreement covers tune-ups for all your equipment.

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Chris Husmann

Fire and Ice has been wonderful to work with! Our new Furnace and AC are working like a dream. We had a number of places come out for estimates and Fire and Ice was the only one who actually went around and measured our windows and home and determined we should get a smaller furnace than what was installed before, saving us money both up front and on efficiency down the road. We were also impressed at the quality of the installation itself, as our old setup was clearly done without much care or thought. Fire and Ice took the time to move pipes and such that were just hanging from my ceiling before, move the humidifier to the proper side of the furnace, move over the ductwork that was not put in a good location, raise our electrical box outside away from the ground, and all kinds of little things to make sure our system runs right for a long time. It's been a few months and our setup runs perfectly. You get what you pay for, and I'm glad we paid for Fire and Ice!

Emily

When the 30 year old HVAC system in our house went out Fire and Ice was recommended to me. Brad, my sales representative, showed me a comprehensive list of my options, set me up with financing make a brand new system affordable, and professionally communicated throughout the entire process. The installers, Demetrius, Willard, and Tyler, were fantastic! They were very helpful and professional throughout the entire installation process and walked us through the ins and outs of the final product. The AC works like a dream just in time for the hot summer weather and we could not be happier! Fire and Ice is our go-to recommendation for anyone seeking HVAC work.

Mary Avalos-Miller

Our complete HVAC system was replaced a month ago. We experienced a flawless, informative process from sales to installation. Bryan, our sales pro, performed a detailed anaysis of our home's size, construction & features to develop an evaluation of our HVAC needs to offer the optimum sized equipment and has returned several times since the installation to insure it's proper functioning and our understanding of the entire system. The installation was performed within 3 days of our agreement - with the crew (Jon, Daniqua & Colby) getting the old system removed (furnace & A/C) and the new system installed in a matter of hours - they even modified ductwork and rerouted some lines originally installed by our builder to increase efficiency and give the system a cleaner appearance. Another great surprise was their tenacity with the cleanup - all their work areas were left totally spotless!!! Overall the best contractor performance we have experienced in 35 years of home ownership including having 2 homes built by the area's most reputable developers. The system runs great, is quiet and can now be operated through my phone from anywhere - even if just to insure it's running while at my winter haven. Thank You Fire & Ice!

Cathy Mace

Fire & Ice was great. Our sales rep, Bryan, was excellent. He was knowledgeable, professional, and didn’t pressure us to make a purchase. Due to our experience with him, we were already planning on using Fire & Ice to replace our old AC, but during the heat wave and storms, my once limping-along-AC decided 20 years was enough cooling and decided it’s job was done. My husband had initially set the meeting with Bryan, but was out of town, leaving me to pick up the sale. Bryan didn’t miss a beat when I emailed him asking to get a new AC installed ASAP. Within two days, my install techs, Demetrius P. and Willard J. were here to install. The excellent service continued. Both were amazing and incredibly professional, even dealing with my very vocal dog with grace every time they entered my house. They completed the job in a timely manner and everything was top notch. They were mindful of the fact that I work from home, and kept noise to an absolute minimum. By the time they left, I could feel the cool air flowing once again. They even took the time to swap out my furnace filter! Loved working with them and will recommend Fire & Ice to my friends & neighbors.

Jared Petersen

The entire process of having a new furnace and air conditioner installed was awesome. Scheduling the estimate was quick and easy and I didn't have to wait on availability. The estimate was very thorough, and Bryan was extremely helpful in explaining everything. Install was just a few days later based on my schedule (they could have installed sooner) and the install technicians (Bryan, Alontae, Von) were awesome. Very professional and courteous, adhering to local health guidelines the entire time. They also had somebody come out and take photos and videos of the install so they could use it in their training. They took the time to ensure everything was installed properly (my old install wasn't). They were also very helpful to show me everything about the system and new thermostat before they left. Bryan followed up with me a week later and stopped in to check on the install. He's awesome and having a tech come out and tweak a couple things (humidifier and thermostat) to ensure everything runs properly!

Jayson Nayuki

One of my good friend’s had a great experience with Fire and Ice, so I went ahead and tried them out. Amazing customers service. Brad was awesome with walking me through the process of getting a new furnace and answered all of my questions. I will be a returning customer and recommend Fire and Ice to all. Update on furnace installed: I can not praise this company enough. The technicians Floyd and Jacob were very professional and the craftsmanship was amazing. You can tell when someone takes pride in their work. Thank you for your hard work. It’s greatly appreciated.

Bryan Wade

Bryan and Nick were true professionals. They gave me a good heads up when they were going to arrive and did a great job installing the new furnace. They made sure to keep my house clean and walked me through what they did and gave me tips on how to get the best use/life out of my furnace. Will definitely recommend to a friend.

I Daniels

The two technicians arrived exactly when they said they would, immediately began to take care of business. They had more trouble than they anticipated getting the old furnace out but still pretty much finished at the time they told me. The system and heating space were left clean and tidy. they took a few extra minutes to troubleshoot my water tank to get it to ignite which was greatly appreciated. Very nice gentleman throughout the experience and gave me a thorough explanation of the paperwork and how to use the thermostat as well. Was a great experience