The first cold snap is when a lot of furnaces show their age. If yours stops working tonight, here’s what to check, when to call, and what happens if it can’t be repaired.
Quick checks before you call
- Thermostat: is it set to Heat, and a few degrees above room temperature? Replace the batteries if the screen is blank.
- Furnace switch: there’s a light-style switch near the furnace. Make sure it’s on.
- Breaker: check that the furnace breaker hasn’t tripped.
- Filter: a clogged filter can shut a furnace down. Swap it if it’s dark gray.
- Furnace door: the panel must be fully closed or a safety switch stops the furnace.
When to call right away
Call for 24/7 emergency service if the furnace still won’t run, keeps starting and stopping, or blows cold air. If you smell gas or your carbon monoxide alarm sounds, leave the house first, then call your gas company and 911.
Keeping warm until help arrives
Close doors to unused rooms, keep curtains shut, and use space heaters safely, away from bedding and curtains. Open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls so pipes don’t freeze.
If it can’t be fixed
If the repair isn’t worth it, a replacement can often be installed within a few days, and most installs take one day. We’ll give you clear options and prices so you’re not forced into a rushed decision. See what a new furnace costs →
Dee’s Heating & Cooling serves Green, Uniontown, Lake Township and North Canton, with 24/7 emergency heating service. See our Green, Ohio services → or call (330) 554-7015.