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When the winter gets cold, you need a reliable furnace to keep yourself and your family warm. If your furnace is having problems, they could get worse over time. A malfunctioning furnace could release toxic carbon monoxide gas and other fumes and become a fire hazard.

Don’t put off furnace repair and preventative maintenance. The professional furnace repair technicians at Dr. Cool, The Heat and Air Doctor don’t want you to have to deal with the consequences of a sudden furnace failure in the middle of winter.

✔ Burst pipes and water damage

✔ Worn-out furnace and HVAC components

✔ Health problems for you and your family from reduced air quality

✔ Soot and other by-products of incomplete combustion

A thorough inspection of your furnace and HVAC system will give you peace of mind. If you choose Dr. Cool, The Heat and Air Doctor for your next scheduled tune-up or repair job, you know we’ll do the job right.

Dependable Heater Repair

How do you know you can count on Dr. Cool, The Heat and Air Doctor? Read the glowing reviews for our company on Facebook and Google, and discover more about our conscientious, polite, and reliable service. You won’t be stuck waiting around all day because they will arrive promptly at the scheduled time. We guarantee your satisfaction, so if there is anything about our service that you’re not happy with, we’ll make it right.

Dr. Cool, The Heat and Air Doctor strives to keep heater repair service affordable for Columbia, SC, residents. We offer discounts and special pricing as well as financing through Synchrony. If your heater is having trouble and you are worried about the costs, you can rely on us to work with you to find a repair solution that works for you.

Trusted Heater Servicing in Columbia, SC

Our qualified technicians take a holistic approach to servicing furnaces and heaters. The parts of your heating system work together to keep your home warm. If any part becomes dirty, worn-out, or damaged, it can cause other components to fail and even cause your furnace to shut down. That is why we offer comprehensive heater servicing.

We consult with you while we prepare to service your heating system so that we understand its quirks and its everyday performance. During our inspection of your heater, we’ll clean components carefully and check the combustion chamber, pilot light, heat exchanger, ductwork, filters, and more.

If parts are structurally sound but are just dirty, we will clean them as part of scheduled maintenance. If we see corrosion, damage, or safety risks, we will discuss possible repair or replacement options for each part.

Professional Furnace Repair in Columbia, SC

If we find evidence of damage to any part of your furnace during our inspection, our technicians will find the right replacement parts and tools for repair. Our technicians carry the parts they need for common furnace repairs. If the repairs are more extensive, or we need to replace the entire furnace, the job could take a little longer, but we aim to finish our work efficiently without sacrificing quality.

Your furnace is a crucial part of your home. The money you spend on furnace repair, maintenance, and replacement are investments in your comfort, your family’s safety, and the value of your home.

FAQs Regarding Heating Repair

Our customers often ask us questions when they call us for furnace repair. Here are some of the more common questions that we hear. We hope the answers help you understand your furnace and what you can do to protect it.

Why Is My Heating System Not Working?

Having a professional technician conduct a point-by-point inspection could help you identify common furnace problems. If you haven’t contacted a professional yet or are waiting for a service call, you can gather some information yourself to answer the question.

First, check the thermostat settings to make sure the furnace is on and that the temperature settings are correct. Your thermostat may also provide warnings or diagnostic information.

Next, check the pilot light. If it is not lit, there might be a problem with the air supply to the combustion chamber, a buildup of dirt, or a faulty part causing the pilot light to shut off. If the pilot light is orange instead of blue, the flame does not have a good oxygen supply. Newer furnaces display flash codes that indicate the status of the pilot light.

Check that your carbon monoxide detector is working and has fresh batteries. One reason that your furnace might not be working is that the combustion chamber is not getting enough fuel or air. If the fuel burns abnormally, it could produce toxic flue gas. If your carbon monoxide detector goes off, get yourself, your family, and your pets outside and call for emergency service.

As you investigate your heater, make a note of everything that seems odd or different. Tell your furnace repair technician to help them diagnose the problem.
How Do I Fix My Home Heater?

Because forced-air furnaces have a gas supply, electrical components, and a source of flame, it can be dangerous to try to fix your home heater by yourself. It is best to contact a professional for any job that requires electrical work, new parts, or repairing the combustion chamber.

One job that homeowners might be able to do themselves is cleaning out ductwork and filters. You should make a habit of changing your furnace filter at least once every three months. New filters should slide into place next to the furnace.

Many home furnace repairs require replacement parts, like the heat exchanger, blower belt, blower bearings, gas valve, or other crucial components. Your furnace repair technician should have tools on hand to identify worn-out or damaged parts and fix them or replace them.
How Do I Know When My Heater Needs Service?
It is generally a good idea to call a professional furnace repair company and schedule preventative maintenance in the fall to make sure that your furnace is running well and fix any problems that might arise.

Even if you have had regular maintenance, you should call a furnace repair technician if:
- your furnace is not heating your home effectively or reliably
- your furnace is making strange hissing, gurgling, or banging noises
- the air coming out of your heat vents smells bad
- your gas bill (or electric bill if you have electric heating) has gone up suddenly
- you see corrosion or visible damage to your furnace
- you are adding square footage to your house and increasing the workload for your heating system
How do I Choose the Right Furnace Repair Contractor Near Me?

On Facebook and social media, people with furnace problems post all the time, asking, “Where can I find high-quality heater repair near me?” If you live in our service area, which includes Camden, Pontiac, Columbia, and Elgin, we have the answer. Dr. Cool, The Heat and Air Doctor has over seven decades of experience with furnace servicing.

If you live outside our service area or want to explore other options, read online reviews and ask people you trust in the community for recommendations. Make sure that the company you choose is licensed and insured and that they have extensive experience in furnace repair.

Trust Dr. Cool, The Heat and Air Doctor for Professional Furnace Repair

If anything seems wrong with your furnace, call Dr. Cool, The Heat and Air Doctor at 803-368-5500 today. We are trusted experts in furnace repair, and we look forward to helping you attain the safe and reliable heating you deserve. You can also book an appointment on our website, and don’t forget that we are available 24/7 for emergency service.

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