Heat pump and furnace repair
Heating Repair in Scottsboro & Huntsville, AL
Prime Time repairs heat pumps, gas furnaces and dual-fuel systems in Scottsboro, Huntsville and across North Alabama, usually the same day. Every visit ends with a written price before the repair and a one-year labor warranty after it.
- Licensed & insured · AL HVAC Lic #22163 · AL Electrical Lic #08682
- 24/7 emergency service
- Upfront written pricing
- 4.7★ on Google · 38+ reviews
What heating repair costs in North Alabama
Every heating repair starts with a $49 diagnostic. Most repairs run between $150 and $650: flame sensors, igniters and capacitors are the low end; blower motors and defrost boards sit in the middle; a reversing valve or a cracked heat exchanger is where we show you the replacement number too.
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic / service call | $49 | Written repair price before any work starts |
| After-hours dispatch | $149 | Nights, weekends and holidays, added to the diagnostic |
What moves the price
- Heat pump vs gas furnace vs dual fuel
- Which part failed and whether it is on the truck
- Age of the system and refrigerant type
- Attic or crawlspace access
- After-hours timing
Financing is available with approved credit. Ask before work starts.
Signs your heat needs a repair
- Cool air from the vents while the thermostat calls for heat
- Heat pump running constantly on a mild day
- Outdoor unit coated in ice that never clears
- Furnace clicks or lights, then shuts off within a minute
- Burning or musty smell when the heat first comes on
- Auxiliary or emergency heat light on for hours
How a visit goes
Call and describe it
Tell us whether it is a heat pump or a furnace and what it is doing. Same-day for most of Jackson and Madison County, priority for no-heat calls below freezing.
Diagnose with the system running
The tech checks refrigerant pressures, defrost controls, ignition, flame sensor, limit switches and the electrical side, then hands you a written price.
Repair from the truck
Igniters, flame sensors, capacitors, contactors, defrost boards, thermostats and refrigerant are stocked. Most heating repairs finish in one visit.
Verify and warranty
We measure the temperature rise, confirm the defrost cycle, and back the labor with a one-year warranty.
What we handle
- Heat pump not heating or stuck in defrost
- Reversing valve and defrost control faults
- Furnace ignition, flame sensor and limit switch repairs
- Blower motor and inducer motor replacement
- Thermostat and auxiliary-heat wiring
- Refrigerant leaks on heat pumps
- Heat strip and sequencer replacement
- Tripping breakers and disconnect faults
WHY PRIME TIME
BUILT ON TRUST,
BACKED BY RESULTS
We're not a call center or a national franchise. We're your neighbors — and we treat every job like it's our own home.
LICENSED & INSURED
Fully licensed with the state of Alabama for both HVAC and electrical work.
SAME-DAY SERVICE
We answer the phone and send a tech — often the same day you call.
UPFRONT PRICING
No hidden fees. You'll know the price before we start any work.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
If you're not happy, we come back and make it right. Period.
LOCALLY OWNED
Born and raised in North Alabama. Your money stays in the community.
WARRANTY ON WORK
All labor comes with a 1-year warranty. Parts warranties vary by manufacturer.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
WHAT NEIGHBORS SAY
4.7 stars across 38 Google reviews.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions we hear every week
Why is my heat pump blowing cold air?
Three common causes: the system is in a normal defrost cycle (lasts 5 to 15 minutes), the outdoor unit is iced over and cannot defrost, or refrigerant is low. If it lasts more than 20 minutes or the ice never clears, shut it off and call us.
Should I use emergency heat?
Only when the heat pump has actually failed and you are waiting on a repair. Emergency heat runs the electric strips alone and can double your power bill in a week. It is a bridge, not a setting.
How much does furnace repair cost?
The diagnostic is $49. In North Alabama most furnace repairs cost $150 to $500. A flame sensor cleaning or igniter is at the low end; an inducer motor or control board is higher. A cracked heat exchanger usually means replacement.
Is a furnace repair or replacement better for a 15-year-old unit?
If the heat exchanger is sound and the repair is a few hundred dollars, repair. If the exchanger is cracked, the repair is over a third of a new system, or it has needed two repairs in two winters, replace it and put the money into a high-efficiency heat pump with TVA rebates.
Do you repair heating on nights and weekends?
Yes. No-heat calls in freezing weather are dispatched first, 24/7. Call (256) 519-0736 and a person answers.
Can you fix the electrical side too?
Yes. Prime Time is licensed for both HVAC and electrical work, so a tripping breaker, a bad disconnect or an undersized circuit for the heat strips is fixed on the same visit.
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