Central Ohio's climate is extreme in both directions — brutally hot and humid summers, and winters that routinely drop below 10 degrees. When your HVAC system fails, time matters. Knowing what to do before, during, and after an HVAC emergency can protect your family and your home.
If you smell gas: Leave the home immediately. Do not use any electrical switches. Call 911 or Columbia Gas at 1-800-344-4077 from outside. Then call us at (614) 368-0104 after the gas company clears the home.
Why HVAC Emergencies Are Serious in Ohio
Ohio's climate creates genuine health risks when HVAC systems fail. Summer heat emergencies when indoor temperatures rise above 90 degrees are particularly dangerous for the elderly, infants, and people with chronic health conditions. Heat stroke can occur within hours.
Winter heating failures present an equally serious risk. When temperatures drop below freezing, unheated homes can reach dangerous temperatures within hours — threatening occupants and risking frozen pipes that can cause thousands of dollars in water damage.
Before an Emergency: What to Do Now
The best time to prepare for an HVAC emergency is before one happens. Work through this checklist today:
Summer Emergency: AC Failure in Hot Weather
Check the basics first
Check your circuit breaker, thermostat settings, and air filter. Replace the filter if clogged. Reset any tripped breakers. If the system still will not run, call (614) 368-0104.
Reduce heat gain immediately
Close all blinds especially on south and west-facing windows. Keep doors and windows closed during the hottest part of the day. Use ceiling fans on the counterclockwise setting.
Protect vulnerable family members
Move elderly residents, young children, and pets to the coolest room. Consider sending them to a neighbor's home or air-conditioned public space if indoor temps exceed 85 degrees.
Call for emergency service
Call (614) 368-0104. We dispatch 24/7 and arrive within 60-90 minutes to Reynoldsburg, Columbus, and all Central Ohio communities. Heat emergencies always get priority scheduling.
Winter Emergency: Furnace Failure in Cold Weather
Check thermostat and filter
Verify the thermostat is set to Heat and the temperature is above the room temperature. Check and replace a clogged filter. Check the circuit breaker for the furnace.
Consolidate heat
Close off unused rooms. Gather family members in the smallest space. Layer up with blankets and warm clothing. Body heat in a small room makes a real difference.
Protect your pipes
If indoor temps drop below 50 degrees, let faucets drip slightly to prevent freezing. Open cabinet doors under sinks on exterior walls. Know where your main water shutoff is.
Call for emergency furnace repair
Call (614) 368-0104 immediately. Our technicians carry common furnace repair parts on every truck for same-visit repairs. We prioritize calls when outdoor temperatures are below freezing.
Pro tip: The best defense against HVAC emergencies is a bi-annual maintenance plan — spring AC tune-up and fall furnace tune-up. Our maintenance customers have far fewer emergency service calls. Ask us about our maintenance plan when you call.
Our 24/7 Emergency Promise to Central Ohio
Reynoldsburg HVAC Service staffs our emergency line around the clock every day of the year, including holidays. When you call (614) 368-0104 for an HVAC emergency in Reynoldsburg, Columbus, Pickerington, Gahanna, or any of our service areas, we dispatch immediately and arrive within 60-90 minutes. We carry common repair parts on every truck so we can fix most issues in a single visit no matter the time of day or night.
HVAC Emergency? Call Us Now.
24/7 emergency HVAC throughout Central Ohio. 60-90 minute response.
Call (614) 368-0104