Furnace Repair FAQ — Columbus, GA

The price depends on what failed and how much work it takes to fix it. A dirty flame sensor or bad igniter costs less to fix than a cracked heat exchanger or a failed control board. Older furnaces, like many found in North Columbus homes built in the 1970s, sometimes need harder-to-find parts that take more time. Call for a free estimate.

Common signs are the furnace blowing cold air, short cycling on and off, making a loud bang when it starts, or not turning on at all. If you smell gas near the unit, leave the house and call the gas company first. Columbus temperatures can drop below freezing in January, so don't wait on this.

Most repairs take between one and three hours once the tech is on site. Harder jobs, like replacing a heat exchanger, take longer. If a part has to be ordered, that adds time. We tell you upfront how long it will take and whether a part needs to come in.

The most common causes are a failed igniter, a dirty flame sensor, a tripped safety switch, or a dead control board. In older homes around Midland and Green Island Hills, furnaces from the 1980s also fail because of cracked heat exchangers that built up wear over decades. A proper inspection finds the real cause.

Standard homeowners insurance usually does not cover furnace repair from normal wear and tear. It may cover damage from a specific event, like a fire or a power surge, depending on your policy. Check your policy details. We don't handle insurance claims, but we can document the failure in writing if you need it.

Some gas work in Muscogee County requires a permit, and some doesn't. It depends on what the repair involves. Replacing a part inside the existing unit is usually different from modifying the gas line. We know what requires a permit and we handle that process when it applies.