Why Most Furnace Repairs Require a Pro

Adapted from https://www.angi.com/articles/furnace-repair-know-when-and-whom-call.htm.

There are some heater maintenance tasks you can do yourself, if you have the necessary skills, time and inclination:

1. replacing filters
2. flushing drain lines
3. keeping exhaust flues clear
4. checking for blocked or leaky air ducts
5. clearing leaves from exhaust and intake vents
6. vacuuming the burners

But for larger repairs, it is usually best to call a Cincinnati based furnace repair company, for two reasons: expertise and savings:

Expertise. When you hire an HVAC professional to troubleshoot your furnace problem and repair it, you’re hiring someone who is an expert in that job.

They will be able to address your problem quickly and give you tips for making sure your furnace works optimally for as long as it can.

Savings. You may make things worse. In fact, here at Jansen Heating & Cooling, we often have to charge more than we would have, to fix extra problems a novice created.

In addition, you could void your unit’s warranty. Review your warranty terms carefully before making any repairs yourself.

Regular service saves money

The average HVAC repair in Cincinnati is about $200-$300, but as high as $1,200+. If you schedule your regular fall furnace or heat pump tune-up, you will need fewer repairs, and they will probably cost less than they would have without regular maintenance.

Why a general contractor won’t do

The professional technicians at Jansen are all extensively trained to service and repair most furnace makes and models. They also receive ongoing refresher training on new techniques and equipment.

A general contractor may charge you less to look at a furnace problem, but if they are not a qualified HVAC specialist, you run the risk of them doing more harm than good—and costing you more than if you would have called the HVAC company first.

Finding someone you can trust to fix your furnace

Start by researching furnace repair specialists with a quick online search. If you have Carrier equipment, look for “Carrier HVAC repair near me.” You can also ask friends, family and neighbors who they use.

Once you have a few names, set up appointments to have each company come out and give you a diagnosis and estimate for the work.

Compare vital information from each company, including

• their diagnosis,
• the repair estimate,
• any warranties available and
• the estimated timeframe

Once you have the info side-by-side, it will be easy to choose one of the best heating companies in the area to solve your problem.

Consider Jansen; we offer an upfront pricing guarantee

One of the things that makes Jansen Heating & Cooling an especially attractive HVAC partner is our Upfront Pricing Guarantee.

When we assess the problem and estimate the cost to fix it, we will stick by that estimate, even if the actual repair ends up being more complicated than we originally thought. No matter how long the solution takes, you will not pay more than your Jansen tech originally estimated!

Before they get to work, your Jansen pro will give you a detailed breakdown of the problem and what the fix will entail to make sure you are on board.

Common furnace repairs

1. Cleaning dirty ductwork
2. Changing old filers
3. Repairing faulty starting mechanisms
4. Fixing broken blower components
5. Addressing flickering or weak pilot lights, gas odors and leaks, and frequent over-cycling

Joining our Maintenance Club means never missing an annual check-up

Your equipment will perform better longer if you call Jansen to clean, lubricate, calibrate and adjust it every six months.

That’s why we offer customers membership in our Maintenance Club; members get maintenance reminders, service discounts and preferred appointments, which means we can usually be at your house in an hour or two if you have an emergency.