Emergency Heating Repair
in Columbus, OH
No heat? We dispatch a technician to your home as quickly as possible. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
Is This an Emergency?
Furnace Won't Turn On
Your furnace won't start at all and temperatures are dropping. If it's below freezing outside or you have young children, elderly family members, or pets at home, call for emergency service.
Gas Smell
If you smell rotten eggs or sulfur near your furnace, leave your home immediately. Do not flip light switches or use your phone inside. Call your gas company or 911 from outside, then call us.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
If your CO detector goes off, evacuate everyone, including pets, immediately. Call 911 from outside. Do not re-enter your home until cleared by emergency responders. Call us once it's safe.
Strange Smells from Furnace
A burning or electrical smell when your furnace runs can mean overheating components, a failing motor, or debris in the system. Turn the furnace off at the thermostat and call for service.
Loud or Unusual Sounds
Banging, screeching, or grinding from your furnace indicates a mechanical failure in progress: a failing blower motor, loose component, or ignition problem. Continuing to run the system can cause further damage.
Furnace Short-Cycling
Your furnace turns on and off repeatedly without reaching the set temperature. This can mean a failing component, a cracked heat exchanger, or an overheating system. Call before the problem escalates.
What to Do Right Now
Check the Basics
Make sure your thermostat is set to heat and the temperature is set above the current room temperature. Check your circuit breaker panel for a tripped breaker. Check your furnace filter. A severely clogged filter can shut down the system.
Turn Off the System if Necessary
If you smell gas, burning, or hear grinding, turn the furnace off at the thermostat. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas company before calling us.
Stay Warm While You Wait
Close doors to unused rooms to concentrate heat. Use extra blankets and layers. If you have a safe, portable space heater, use it in the room where your family is gathered. Never use a stove or oven to heat your home.
Call Us
Our emergency line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. We'll dispatch a technician as quickly as possible.
How Emergency Service Works
Call Our Emergency Line
Reach us any time at (614) 245-5539. We'll ask a few questions about the problem to prepare the technician.
Technician Dispatched
We dispatch the nearest available technician to your home. You'll receive an estimated arrival window.
Diagnosis & Transparent Estimate
Our technician diagnoses the problem and gives you a clear estimate with parts and labor before any work begins. No surprises.
Repair & Verification
Once approved, we complete the repair and test the system to verify it's heating properly before we leave. All emergency repairs include a carbon monoxide safety check.
Emergency vs. Scheduled Repair
Not sure if your situation requires emergency service? Here's how to tell.
Call for Emergency Service
- ! Furnace completely stopped during freezing temperatures
- ! Gas smell or carbon monoxide alarm
- ! Burning or electrical smell from the furnace
- ! Loud banging, grinding, or screeching sounds
- ! Vulnerable household members at risk (elderly, infants, pets)
Schedule a Standard Repair
- ✓ Reduced heat output but furnace still runs
- ✓ Minor or intermittent noise
- ✓ Thermostat or settings issue
- ✓ Moderate outdoor temperatures
- ✓ Preventive checkup or second opinion
Need a standard repair instead?
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Our emergency line is staffed around the clock, including weekends and holidays.
Your Safety Comes First
Furnace malfunctions can create serious safety risks. Know what to look for and what to do.
Carbon Monoxide
CO is odorless and invisible. A cracked heat exchanger or blocked exhaust vent can allow it into your living space. Warning signs: yellow or flickering burner flame, soot around the furnace, unusual odors, or excessive condensation on nearby windows. Install CO detectors on every level and near sleeping areas.
Gas Leaks
If you smell rotten eggs or sulfur, do not flip any switches or use electronics inside. Leave immediately and call your gas company or 911 from outside. Do not re-enter until a professional clears the home.
When to Evacuate
Evacuate if: your CO detector sounds, you smell gas, you see smoke or sparks from the furnace. Troubleshoot only when there are no safety symptoms. Check the thermostat, breaker, and filter. Call for emergency service if basic checks don't restore heat.
After the Emergency
Once the crisis is resolved, here's how to prevent the next one.
Why Choose Us for Your Furnace Emergency Repair
We are constantly evolving and improving the way we do business.
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24 Hour Service
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, you have Columbus's leading Furnace repair specialists awaiting your call!
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We Service Your Area
We service all of the Columbus metro, Columbus, Powell, Westerville, Grove City, Galloway, Pickerington, and more.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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All Makes and Models
Fire & Ice can repair any Furnace regardless of make and model!
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Superior Service
With our accreditation and A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, you can trust that your Furnace is in good hands with Fire & Ice.
