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Heat Pump Tune-Ups
in Columbus, OH

Schedule a professional, comprehensive 17-point heat pump tune-up. We service heat pumps of all brands.

Just like servicing your car, your heat pump requires service once a year by an HVAC professional. It's best to do this in spring or fall before you begin to utilize your heat pump heavily in the very warm or cold seasons. This will keep your heat pump running longer and maintain it's efficiency 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.

Heat Pump Tune-Up Service

Why Heat Pump Tune-Ups Matter

Year-Round Protection

Your heat pump handles both heating and cooling, so a tune-up protects your comfort in every season - not just winter or summer.

Efficiency

Refrigerant charge and coil condition directly affect efficiency in both heating and cooling modes. A slightly undercharged system can lose 10–25% of its capacity.

Lifespan

Regular maintenance extends heat pump life from 10–15 years to 15–20 years. That's several more years of reliable service from your investment.

When to Schedule Your Heat Pump Tune-Up

A spring tune-up prepares your heat pump for cooling season. A fall tune-up prepares it for heating season. Ideally, schedule both - one for each mode.

If you can only do one, fall matters more in Columbus - heating season is longer and more demanding on your system. If you have a dual-fuel setup, schedule your furnace tune-up at the same time.

17-Point Heat Pump Tune-Up Checklist

One of the most comprehensive Heat Pump tune-ups available in the industry.

  • Lubricate all moving parts.
  • Install gauges, record pressures/temp.
  • Check air filter, replace with home owner supply.
  • Measure superheat to fine tune refrigerant level.
  • Flush condensate drain to protect against overflow.
  • Clean the outdoor condenser coil.
  • Check blower motor (and belt if applicable).
  • Test temp drop at return and supply air.
  • Safety test all controls for proper operation.
  • Amperage readings on all motors, test bearings.
  • Test operation and condition of compressor contacts.
  • Inspect capacitors and relays for rust and leaks.
  • Tighten and test all wires and connections.
  • Clean thermostat and confirm proper operation.
  • Turn humidifier off for summer non-operation.
  • Check outdoor disconnect (if applicable).
  • Inform customer of equipment conditions.

Why Choose Us for Your Heat Pump 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 Heat Pump 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 Heat Pump regardless of make and model!

  • Superior Service

    With our accreditation and A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, you can trust that your Heat Pump is in good hands with Fire & Ice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Heat pumps should be serviced twice a year — once in the spring before cooling season and once in the fall before heating season. Because heat pumps run year-round, they work harder than single-function systems and benefit from more frequent maintenance.
Our heat pump tune-up includes checking refrigerant levels, cleaning indoor and outdoor coils, inspecting the reversing valve and defrost controls, testing electrical connections and capacitors, lubricating motors, and verifying thermostat calibration. We also inspect the auxiliary heat source if you have a dual fuel setup.
Our heat pump tune-up includes checking refrigerant levels, cleaning indoor and outdoor coils, inspecting the reversing valve and defrost controls, testing electrical connections and capacitors, lubricating motors, and verifying thermostat calibration. We also inspect the auxiliary heat source if you have a dual fuel setup.
Yes, we recommend it. Each mode stresses different components, and seasonal maintenance catches issues specific to that mode before they cause a breakdown. A spring visit prepares the cooling side, and a fall visit prepares the heating side.
Because your heat pump handles both heating and cooling, the ideal approach is two tune-ups per year: one in spring before cooling season and one in fall before heating season. If you can only schedule one, fall is more important in Columbus because heating season is longer and puts more demand on your system. If you have a dual fuel setup with a gas furnace, schedule both your heat pump and furnace tune-ups together in the fall.
Yes. If you have a dual fuel system with both a heat pump and a gas furnace, we can service both during the same visit. This is the most convenient option for homeowners with dual fuel setups and ensures both systems are ready for heating season. A maintenance agreement covers tune-ups for all your HVAC equipment.

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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!

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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.

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I Daniels

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