Heating
Emergency HVAC in Cedar Rapids
No heat on a cold night is more than an inconvenience. Call, describe the problem, and get a technician headed your way.
- Estimate before work starts
- Explained in plain terms
- Cedar Rapids homes
When to Call for Emergency HVAC
Some problems should not wait for a convenient time:
Call (319) 364-4626How a Emergency HVAC Call Works
Step 1
Call and Describe
Tell us what the furnace is doing, any noises or smells, and how cold the house is getting.
- What the furnace is doing
- Any noises or smells
- Thermostat reading
Step 2
Stay Safe While You Wait
Follow the checklist below. If you smell gas or a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, leave the house first.
- Gas smell: leave, call utility
- CO alarm: leave, call 911
- Protect pipes
Step 3
Diagnose and Restore Heat
The technician finds the cause, explains the options and restores heat if it can be done safely.
- Cause identified
- Estimate before work
- Heat tested before leaving
What Counts as an Emergency
No Heat Below Freezing
Pipes can start freezing in an unheated house once temperatures stay well below freezing, so waiting is a risk.
Gas Smell
Leave the house and call your gas utility from outside. Do not look for the source.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Get everyone outside into fresh air and call 911. Do not go back in until it is cleared.
Burning Smell or Smoke from the Furnace
Switch the furnace off at the thermostat and the switch. If you see smoke, leave and call 911.
Water Leaking from the System
A leaking condensate line or humidifier can damage floors quickly. Switch the system off.
Furnace Running but No Heat
The blower may be running while ignition or the burners are not. A technician should look at it.
What Affects the Cost
Every home and every problem is different, so a fair price comes after a look, not before. These are the things that move the estimate, and you get one before any work starts.
What Has Failed
The cause decides the repair. A tripped safety switch is quick; a failed heat exchanger is not.
Whether a Part Is Needed
If a part is required, how fast it can be sourced affects how long the home stays without heat.
Safety First
If the problem involves gas or carbon monoxide, making the home safe comes before everything else.
A Repair Versus a Replacement
On an old furnace the technician explains both so you can decide with the facts.
Other Services You May Need
Furnace Repair
No heat, weak heat, noises and short cycling, diagnosed before anything is replaced.
Learn moreFurnace Tune-Up
A yearly check of burners, sensors, airflow and safety controls before heating season.
Learn moreFurnace Installation
Replacing an aging or failed furnace: sizing, efficiency options, venting and startup.
Learn moreEmergency HVAC in Your Neighborhood
Czech Village
Historic district along the Cedar River with older homes and older heating systems.
HVAC service in Czech VillageNewBo
New Bohemia, the arts and dining district along the Cedar River, with older brick buildings and converted lofts.
HVAC service in NewBoKenwood Park
An established Cedar Rapids residential neighborhood.
HVAC service in Kenwood ParkSoutheast Cedar Rapids
A large residential area with a mix of home ages and heating systems.
HVAC service in Southeast Cedar RapidsEmergency HVAC Questions
What can I check before calling?
Thermostat set to heat and above room temperature with fresh batteries, the furnace switch on, the filter not clogged, and the breaker not tripped.
How do I protect pipes if the heat stays off?
Open cabinet doors under sinks on exterior walls, let a faucet drip, close doors to unused rooms and keep warmth in the rooms with plumbing.
Is it safe to use the oven or a generator for heat?
No. Never heat a home with an oven, and never run a generator or grill indoors or in an attached garage. Carbon monoxide can kill.
I smell gas. Do I call you or the utility?
Leave the house and call your gas utility from outside. Call us after they have made the area safe.
Emergency HVAC in Cedar Rapids
Call, describe the problem, and get a technician headed your way.
Call (319) 364-4626