Furnace Repair in Akron, Ohio
Find Out What Failed Before Anyone Says "New Furnace"
Rodger That Heating & Cooling repairs furnaces across Akron, Green and the surrounding area by finding the part that actually failed, so your heat comes back without a replacement pitch attached.
At Rodger That, a furnace repair starts with opening the panel and testing parts, because the reasons a furnace quits on a cold night are often small ones. A dirty flame sensor, a worn igniter or a failed blower motor gets fixed for what it is.
Small fixes are priced like small fixes, bigger parts like blower motors and control boards cost more, and either way you hear the flat price before any work begins.
If another company already told you the whole furnace has to go, you get a second look from a technician with no commission riding on the answer. You end the visit with warm air coming out of the vents and a straight answer about how much life your furnace has left.
Heat Exchanger Safety Inspection
A cracked heat exchanger can leak carbon monoxide into the rooms where your family sleeps, which is exactly why it's the claim most often used to scare people into a new furnace. We inspect it with a camera scope and show you the image, so whether the news is good or bad, you're looking at proof instead of taking someone's word for it.
Furnace Repair
The costliest furnace mistake is replacing a whole system over one small part. One Northeast Ohio homeowner was told he needed a brand-new furnace when the real problem was a dirty flame sensor. We test the flame sensor, igniter, blower motor and control board before giving you a price, and if the furnace truly is at the end of its life, you'll hear that plainly too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes a furnace to blow cold air on a winter night?
Common causes include a clogged filter, a dirty flame sensor that shuts the burners off seconds after they light, a failed igniter, or a thermostat problem. Most of these are minor repairs. Check your filter first. If that isn't it, a technician should test the parts before anyone mentions a new furnace, which is exactly how we handle it.
How do I know if a technician is lying about a cracked heat exchanger?
Ask to see it. A real crack can be shown, not just described. We inspect heat exchangers with a camera scope and show you the image, so you're looking at the same evidence we are. If it's cracked, the carbon monoxide risk is real and you'll hear that plainly. If it isn't, you'll know that too, with proof.
Is it worth repairing an 18-year-old furnace?
It can be. Age alone doesn't decide it. If the heat exchanger is sound and the failed part is something like an igniter, flame sensor or blower motor, a repair can keep an older furnace running safely. If the heat exchanger is cracked or major repairs keep coming, replacement starts to make more sense. We'll tell you which situation you're in and price the repair flat so you can compare.
How do you price furnace repairs?
Every repair is quoted flat before we start, based on the part that failed. Cleaning a flame sensor or replacing an igniter is a small job and priced like one. Bigger parts like blower motors and control boards cost more, and you'll know exactly how much before anyone picks up a tool, so the bill doesn't grow while someone works in your basement.
Can someone come out tonight if my furnace stops working?
Yes. We offer 24-hour emergency service, including weekends, because a furnace that quits during a sub-zero night can't wait until Monday. You'll get a flat price before the repair begins and the same honest diagnosis you'd get on a weekday.