1
: a general adjustment to ensure operation at peak efficiency
an engine tune-up
2
: a preliminary trial : warm-up
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Mathieu Olivier scored two goals, and goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, in his Olympic tune-up, had 24 saves for his first shutout in 70 games, guiding the Blue Jackets to a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils before 15,551 in Prudential Center.
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Think of it as a simplified window into Windows—not a tune-up technician.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Professional tune-ups at the end of summer and beginning of winter, along with changing the furnace filter once a month, is what Downs recommends homeowners do to be proactive.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Changing your air filters regularly, keeping your vents clear of dust and debris, and getting a professional tune-up every now and then can make all the difference in your HVAC system’s performance and overall home heating.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Think of it as a simplified window into Windows—not a tune-up technician.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Professional tune-ups at the end of summer and beginning of winter, along with changing the furnace filter once a month, is what Downs recommends homeowners do to be proactive.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Changing your air filters regularly, keeping your vents clear of dust and debris, and getting a professional tune-up every now and then can make all the difference in your HVAC system’s performance and overall home heating.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Tune-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune-up. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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