Tacoma HVAC Repair, Heat Pump Service & System Replacement
Need dependable heating or cooling service in Tacoma? Heatwave Heating & Air diagnoses furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners and ductless systems with a repair-first approach and straightforward recommendations.
Heating & Cooling Help Without Unnecessary Upsells
Whether your heat pump stops heating or your furnace needs attention, we help identify the actual problem and discuss repair and replacement options.
Heat Pump Repair & Replacement
Compressor problems, poor heating or cooling, and system replacement. We evaluate the equipment before recommending what to replace.
Explore heat pump services →Furnace Repair & Second Opinions
Gas and electric furnace troubleshooting, safety concerns, and second opinions when a full replacement has been recommended.
Explore furnace services →AC & Ductless Mini-Splits
Air conditioner diagnostics, cooling repairs, system replacement, and ductless heating and cooling options for Tacoma homes.
Explore cooling services →A Failed Heat Pump. A Good Furnace Worth Keeping.
A Tacoma homeowner contacted Heatwave for a second opinion after being told their entire heating and cooling system needed replacement, including a gas furnace reportedly affected by a cracked heat exchanger.
Our inspection found the existing gas furnace in excellent condition. It had seen relatively little use because it served mainly as backup heat for the heat pump. We did, however, confirm that the heat pump compressor was locked up and that the outdoor unit and indoor coil needed replacement.
New American Standard Outdoor Heat Pump
We confirmed the existing heat pump's compressor was locked up. Instead of automatically replacing every component of the heating system, we focused on the equipment that actually required replacement.
The outdoor heat pump was replaced as part of a targeted system update.
New Indoor Coil, Existing Lennox Furnace Preserved
The indoor coil was replaced to match the new heat pump while the homeowner's existing Lennox gas furnace remained in place.
Our inspection found the furnace was in excellent shape. Keeping it avoided the cost of replacing equipment that did not need replacement.
Why this matters: A second opinion can help homeowners distinguish between a failed component and a complete system that truly needs replacement. We recommend work based on our findings, not on a blanket assumption that every piece of equipment has failed.
Clear Diagnostics. Practical Solutions.
Heatwave is based in Federal Way and serves Tacoma and surrounding communities. We believe a customer should understand the problem before making a major repair or replacement decision.
- Repair-first recommendations when repairs make sense
- Second opinions on furnace and heat pump replacement proposals
- Replacement options when equipment truly needs updating
- Free estimates for residential HVAC replacements only
Commercial HVAC & Restaurant Refrigeration
Alongside residential heating and cooling, Heatwave services commercial rooftop HVAC equipment and restaurant refrigeration systems in Tacoma. Commercial diagnostics and estimates are not advertised as free.
Commercial Rooftop Units
Packaged rooftop heating and cooling service, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Commercial HVAC services →Walk-In Coolers & Freezers
Commercial refrigeration diagnostics and repairs for restaurants and food businesses.
Refrigeration services →Reach-Ins & Prep Tables
Service for commercial reach-in refrigerators, freezers, prep tables and undercounter units.
Restaurant equipment service →Tacoma HVAC Questions
Do I need to replace my furnace when replacing my heat pump?
Not always. Compatibility, equipment condition and system design matter. On a Tacoma project, we replaced a failed heat pump and indoor coil while preserving a gas furnace that was still in excellent condition.
Can Heatwave provide a second opinion on an HVAC replacement?
Yes. We can evaluate the equipment and explain our findings so you can make a more informed decision. Diagnostic service may involve a charge.
Are replacement estimates free?
Heatwave offers free estimates for residential HVAC replacements. This does not extend to diagnostic visits or commercial work.
Where is Heatwave located?
We're based in Federal Way and provide HVAC service in Tacoma and surrounding King and Pierce County communities. View service areas.
Need HVAC Repair or a Second Opinion in Tacoma?
Call Heatwave Heating & Air for furnace, heat pump and air conditioning service. For residential system replacements, ask about a free estimate.