When you need a furnace, heat pump, or any heating service in Columbus, OH, Apex Pros is the company to call. Our licensed, NATE-certified technicians can handle any installation, repair, or maintenance job. Homeowners in communities on both sides of the Scioto River benefit from our commitment to providing top-notch, personalized service. Read Our 5 Star Reviews!

Central Ohio is warm and pleasant much of the year. However, winter weather can be cold and unpredictable. Snow, ice, and wild temperature fluctuations can keep you indoors, so having a reliable heating system isn’t optional. We’re one of the most trusted local HVAC companies to ensure your furnace, heat pump, or geothermal system runs smoothly. Our team installs the right one for your home and can provide any type of repair to keep it going.

Prompt service resolves small issues while routine maintenance protects your investment. From free estimates to detailed tune-ups, we have you covered with the best heating and air service possible.

5-Star Rated Columbus Heater Service Contractor

Columbus is served by many heating and AC companies. Many don’t have the expertise of Apex Pros. The technicians on our team have many years of experience and are Central Ohio residents. They understand your heating needs. Aside from extensive training, they’ve passed exams that demonstrate an ability to apply their knowledge in a wide range of situations.

Whether you need help with heater installation or repair, or it’s time for annual heater maintenance, you can benefit from their expert service in the following ways:

  • Efficient Service: Our team is skilled and equipped to address any heating requirement. They install any type of heater and deal with unexpected issues quickly, so you can get back to your routine.
  • Protect Your Heating System: Many people wait too long to repair or replace their heating system. Working quickly to avoid damage, our technicians help avoid bigger repairs or premature replacement.
  • Cost Savings: A repair or installation done the right way reduces expenses, as it avoids more costly services. Inspecting, cleaning, and tuning up your heater also helps save money.

Comprehensive Heating System Inspections

At Apex Pros, we consider maintenance an important heating service. You depend on your heater to stay warm when outside temperatures are well below freezing. To ensure it works all winter, we perform a full inspection before the season starts.

Heating system maintenance involves inspecting every component for damage, wear, and proper function. We look at motors, fans, belts, blowers, burners, ignitors, electric heating elements, flue vents, and air ducts. Adjustments and small repairs are completed as needed to ensure your system runs efficiently and lasts longer.

We cover all the bases when providing heater maintenance. Our efforts can save you much time by avoiding equipment breakdowns and early replacement. The following tasks are included in a furnace tune-up:

  • Inspect the burner, pilot, and heat exchanger for wear.
  • Check for proper ignition and for fuel or gas leaks.
  • Clean the combustion chamber, flue pipe, and sensors.
  • Test the basic performance of your heating system.
  • Check that electrical and fuel connections are secure.
  • Evaluate blower performance and airflow.
  • Lubricate the blower motor and other moving parts.
  • Replace the furnace filter and upgrade it if necessary.
  • Inspect the condensate drain for clogs or leaks.

Proper heat pump maintenance ensures consistent performance every season, while geothermal service avoids costly ground loop repairs and helps underground elements last for many decades.

Benefits of Consistent Heating Maintenance

Heater inspections, cleanings, and tune-ups have many benefits that should not be underestimated. Your investment in an energy-efficient system can go a long way when it is maintained properly. Consistent maintenance can have the following benefits:

  • Increased Efficiency: A cleaner, lubricated, and properly adjusted heating unit runs more smoothly, reducing energy consumption, which can keep utility costs in check.
  • Fewer Repairs: Furnace, geothermal, and heat pump repairs can be expensive. Maintenance helps avoid emergency heating service that can drain your budget.
  • Enhanced Comfort: Heating maintenance not only extends equipment life but also improves your comfort level and indoor air quality in your home.

Heater Repair and Troubleshooting

Your heating system has worked flawlessly for years. Each fall, you’ve scheduled maintenance service with Apex Pros. That doesn’t mean your furnace or heat pump won’t eventually need a repair. Many things can go wrong, as your heater contains numerous components and connections that must be in perfect shape for the system to function properly.

Fortunately, our heating service experts troubleshoot, diagnose, and address any problem. They travel with the parts and tools to perform most repairs in one visit. These fixes tend to be simpler the less time you wait, so you should call for heating service (or take steps to troubleshoot the problem) if you notice the following issues:

  • No Heat: Check if a circuit breaker tripped or the furnace was turned off. Otherwise, there may be a mechanical breakdown, electrical failure, or faulty thermostat.
  • Inconsistent performance: If your heater short-cycles or leaves some rooms warm and others cold, the causes range from dirty filters to blocked ducts to improper sizing.
  • Little or No Airflow: Clogged filters, blocked vents, and other issues can affect airflow. A failing blower motor is also a possibility.
  • Unusual Noises: When rattling, grinding, screeching, and other loud sounds from your heater fill your home, call for furnace service in Columbus right away.
  • Won’t Switch Modes: If your heat pump won’t switch between modes, causes include a stuck reversing valve, low refrigerant, dirty air filter, thermostat issue, or electrical problem.
  • Skyrocketing Utility Costs: Compare your energy bill to the same time last year; if it’s substantially higher and you’re not using more heat, have your HVAC system checked by a professional.

If you have a geothermal heating system, problems may be caused by issues with water flow or pressure in the ground loop, a pump failure, an electrical problem, corrosion, or mineral buildup.

The technicians at Apex Pros are trained and experienced in troubleshooting and repairing furnaces, heat pumps, and geothermal systems of all types from every major brand. 

Emergency Heater Service for Columbus Homeowners

In many situations, you can’t wait until the next business day to call for heating service. A gas odor can indicate a fuel line has ruptured, or the sound of the carbon monoxide alarm means your life is in danger. If your heater isn’t working, your home can quickly become an icebox, but the threat of fires, burns, shocks, poisoning, and other hazards takes the stress to a whole new level. 

Fortunately, Apex Pros is ready 24/7 to respond and send a team to restore heat, along with your family’s safety and peace of mind.

Our Heater services include:

Why Choose Apex Pros for Heater Service

Every home in Columbus, OH, needs a working heating system. We believe you deserve the highest level of service to ensure it runs smoothly. Here’s why we’re the #1 choice for furnace, heat pump, and geothermal system services in the region:

  • Licensed, trained, and experienced heating technicians.
  • Free, no-obligation estimates and transparent pricing; no hidden fees.
  • 24-hour emergency response for heating repairs.
  • No problem is too difficult for us to take on.
  • Membership programs that save you on maintenance and repairs.
  • Coupons, discounts, and financing to help budget for heating services.
  • Even if you’re not happy, we guarantee your satisfaction.
  • An informative Learning Center to educate you on heating options and care.

Energy Efficient Heating Solutions

Another reason to choose Apex Pros is the energy-efficient choices that we offer. If a standard single-stage furnace doesn’t meet your efficiency expectations, our team can install a two-stage or modulating system that adapts to your heating needs incrementally, or upgrade to a heat pump that delivers heating and cooling. Ground-source geothermal systems are also popular in Columbus, and draw from relatively constant temperatures below ground.

Heat Pump and Furnace Support Services

Like other HVAC systems, heat pumps require maintenance, but should be tuned up twice a year—in the fall and spring—since they work year-round to provide heating and cooling. The reversing valve should be inspected (or repaired or replaced) to ensure seamless switching between modes. If you have a geothermal heat pump, we’re able to repair and maintain vertical and horizontal, open or closed loop systems.

We provide furnace service in Columbus to keep homeowners warm all winter. From routine inspections to emergency heating service, our team is committed to ensuring your system runs smoothly. Troubleshooting and addressing an issue requires experience. It’s not uncommon to need minor heater repairs, but these keep a unit running and can delay the need for furnace replacement.

Indoor Air Quality and Heating Performance

Apex Pros installs whole-home humidifiers to combat dry air in winter. These can help you feel better and protect wood furnishings. Dehumidifiers reduce moisture that can cause damage and mold. We also install air purification systems, UV lights, and HEPA filters that improve indoor air quality and help your heating system run more efficiently. Improved filtration optimizes airflow, prevents clogged ducts, and reduces strain on heater components.

Service Areas Covered in Columbus

Homeowners rely on Apex Pros for heating service in Franklin County, Delaware County, and Fairfield County. We make it easy to find a local residential heating technician. You can reach us 24/7 if you live in or around the following communities in the Columbus Metro Area:

  • Amlin
  • Columbus
  • Dublin
  • Gahanna
  • Groveport
  • Lake Darby
  • Lincoln Village
  • Muirfield Village
  • Pickerington
  • Upper Arlington
  • Westerville
  • Worthington

Frequently Asked Questions About Heater Service

What can I expect during a heating repair?

When you call, we send a crew to your home and stay in constant communication. You’ll receive information on our technicians, so you feel comfortable letting them into your home. They evaluate your equipment using state-of-the-art tools and software, explaining the issue and their recommendations in detail. We provide solutions that we would to our own families and neighbors, so your heating system is in good hands.

Is it better to install a gas or electric furnace?

Gas furnaces provide faster heating. Their operating costs are typically lower. The cold winter climate of Central Ohio makes gas-fueled systems a practical choice. However, electric furnaces can be less costly to install and are easier to maintain. They also burn more cleanly. Your choice depends on your budget and priorities, but know that electric heat is dry and fluctuating utility rates can affect operating costs.

Is it more economical to install a heat pump?

A standalone heat pump can replace a furnace and AC unit, but there’s no cut-and-dry answer as to what you may save. Upgrading to a heat pump or replacing one requires proper equipment sizing and often duct and electrical system updates. The size of the system also impacts the cost of installation, as do permits and code requirements. We provide a thorough evaluation of your heating needs and honest installation quotes, operating cost estimates, and the savings potential.

What are the benefits of a geothermal heating system?

Geothermal systems tap into stable underground temperatures that stay around 50℉ to 55℉ year-round. Fluid is moved through underground loops to heat your home efficiently. Some systems also heat water. While drilling and other activities increase upfront costs, geothermal systems are less expensive to operate and can last 50+ years.

What if I don’t follow my heating contractor’s maintenance recommendations?

Inspections and tune-ups are included in our affordable plans, so there’s no reason to skip maintenance. If you do, an undiagnosed issue can strain your heating system until it breaks down. Something as simple as a clogged filter, blocked drain line, or dirty burner or coil can lower efficiency and create safety concerns. Before long, you could face expensive furnace repairs, and the manufacturer’s warranty may be voided. Therefore, preventive maintenance is great for your safety, comfort, and budget.

Call Apex Pros for Heating Service in Columbus

Do you have a furnace that’s not providing enough heat? Are you weighing the benefits of a heat pump or geothermal upgrade? To receive 5-star heating service from experienced professionals, contact Apex Pros today and schedule an appointment.