Heat pump not heating
Running but blowing cool air? We check the reversing valve, refrigerant charge, outdoor fan, compressor, and thermostat settings.
Heating repair · After-hours emergency help
Heating & Heat Pump Repair in Tuscaloosa & Northport.
No heat on a cold morning? We'll diagnose it and give you a flat-rate price before any work starts.
Most Tuscaloosa homes heat with a heat pump, and plenty still run a gas furnace. When either one quits on a cold morning, AirPros sends a technician from right here in town to find the real cause and quote the fix upfront, whether you're North of The River, in Highland Park, or across the Black Warrior in Northport.
4.9★ Google rating
Trusted by Alabama homeowners, property managers, and facilities teams.
- Licensed, Insured & Bonded
- Tuscaloosa, Northport & 20-mile radius
- Same-day service available
- Flat-rate price before work starts
What we do
What we repair.
Heat pumps, gas furnaces, air handlers, and the controls that run them.
Heat pump frozen or iced over
Thick ice that won't clear points to a defrost control, sensor, airflow, or refrigerant problem. We fix the cause, not just the ice.
Emergency / auxiliary heat running constantly
Heat strips are expensive to run. If EM or AUX heat never shuts off, we find out why the heat pump isn't carrying the load.
Gas furnace won't ignite
Igniters, flame sensors, gas valves, pressure switches, and inducer motors. We diagnose ignition failures and check safety controls.
Furnace short cycling
Turning on and off every few minutes wastes energy and wears parts. We look at airflow, filters, flame sensors, limit switches, and sizing.
Thermostat and controls
Smart and standard thermostats, wiring, and control boards. We make sure your system is getting the right signals.
Blower and airflow
Weak airflow or cold rooms? We check blower motors, capacitors, filters, and duct restrictions.
Strange noises or burning smells
A dusty smell at first startup is common. Grinding, banging, or an electrical burning smell is not. Shut the system off and call us.
Upfront flat-rate quote
We diagnose first and give you a flat-rate price before any work starts, so you're never surprised by the bill.
Ready for a clear answer and upfront pricing?
Tell us what you need, or call for the fastest response.
Service area
Where we work in Tuscaloosa & Northport.
Our trucks stage out of Tuscaloosa, so most homes inside the city limits see a technician the same day. Here's where we spend our time.
North of The River
Northport gets the same same-day attention as anywhere else in town — our crews cross the Black Warrior every day.
- Downtown Northport
- Northport Riverwalk
- Black Warrior Riverfront
- Alberta
- 35476
- 35406
Tuscaloosa city limits
Older homes on the campus side with aging systems, newer builds off McFarland Boulevard, and everything in between.
- Downtown & Meridian Street
- The Strip
- University of Alabama campus
- Bryant-Denny Stadium
- Highland Park
- Forest Lake
- Lake View
- Hilton Hills
- Glen Oaks
- Skyland
- Hillcrest
- American Village
West & south of town
We regularly drive out past the city line. If you're inside 20 miles of Tuscaloosa, call and we'll tell you honestly if we're the right fit.
- Cottondale
- Holt
- Taylorville
- Coaling
- Vance
- Kennesaw
- Burbank
- Duncanville
- Moundville
Why AirPros
Why Tuscaloosa homeowners call AirPros first.
Honest answers, upfront pricing, and a local team that shows up when promised.
01
Honest diagnosis
We tell you what's actually wrong — not what's most expensive. If a $40 part will buy you another 3 years, we'll say so.
02
Upfront pricing
Flat-rate quotes before work begins. No clock-watching, no surprise invoices, no parts markups that don't make sense.
03
Same-day when possible
We hold space in the schedule every day for emergency dispatch — especially during the Alabama summer.
04
All major brands
We service all major residential brands. We carry common parts on the truck.
★★★★★
“John from AirPros came out to diagnose and repair our AC. He worked me in quickly, was polite, kind, and professional, and even came back to make sure everything was still working properly.”
Allen McMillan
Homeowner · Tuscaloosa
★★★★★
“Derrick and his team did a great job. From install to follow-up, they took excellent care of our needs. Highly recommend AirPros for any major HVAC project.”
Kenneth Kennedy
Homeowner · Tuscaloosa
★★★★★
“AirPros was great! Super friendly and explained what he was doing every step of the way.”
Gunner
Google review
★★★★★
“AirPros was amazing! After finishing the job, he checked in multiple times to make sure things were running smoothly.”
Jacob
Google review
★★★★★
“Shout out to Air Pros! I called and they came out promptly (within 30 minutes) after our son's rental unit had issues with the air-conditioning unit. They were kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. They explained to us what to do in the event of another power outage, and how to reset the system so next time it didn't result in a service call!”
SouthernSpeech
Google review
★★★★★
“Air Pros faced some challenges replacing my HVAC, but Bobby Connell went out of the way to get a temp unit so I could remain in my apartment. All fixed now - they did a great job.”
Steve
Google review
Avoid the next breakdown.
The AirPros Comfort Plan includes a spring cooling and fall heating tune-up every year, plus priority scheduling.
A few things can cause it. During a defrost cycle a heat pump briefly blows cooler air, which is normal and only lasts a few minutes. If it keeps blowing cold, common causes are a thermostat set to cool or fan-only, a stuck reversing valve, low refrigerant from a leak, or a failed outdoor fan or compressor. We'll diagnose the cause and give you a flat-rate price before any work starts.
A light frost on the outdoor coil on cold, damp mornings is normal, and the unit should clear it with a defrost cycle. A unit that stays covered in thick ice, or a solid block of ice on the coil, is not normal. That usually points to a defrost control, sensor, airflow, or refrigerant problem. Turn the system to emergency heat and call us so the compressor isn't damaged.
Emergency or auxiliary heat uses electric heat strips, which cost much more to run than the heat pump itself. It's normal for auxiliary heat to help out briefly on very cold mornings or during defrost. If it's running constantly, or your thermostat shows EM heat all the time, the heat pump may not be carrying the load because of a failed component, low refrigerant, or a thermostat setting. A high power bill is often the first sign.
If the system is over 12 to 15 years old, needs frequent repairs, or the repair cost is more than about 30% of a new system, replacement is often the better long-term move. If it's younger and the repair is reasonable, repairing usually makes sense. We'll give you an honest assessment either way, with no pressure.
Yes. We service all major residential brands of heat pumps, gas furnaces, air handlers, and thermostats.
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Get in touch
Get your heat back on.
Tell us what your system is doing. For no-heat emergencies, calling is fastest.
- 205.875.6094
- bvaughan@airprosalabama.com
- Tuscaloosa, AL · Serving Alabama & the Southeast
- 24/7 emergency dispatch for maintenance-agreement clients.