Furnace Repair in Cincinnati & West Chester, Ohio

Both Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky face winters that can be cold, or even outright brutal. Your home furnace is all that’s keeping you comfortable, and if the system fails you could be chilled to the bone in no time. When you’re looking for a furnace repair company, you want contractors that are fast, efficient, and always precise. In other words, you want JM Mechanical Heating & Cooling.

Our elite heating technicians and skilled product specialists are dedicated to serving our clients with the very best. We bring decades of experience, superior training, and top-class technology so that you never need to be concerned about the quality of service and workmanship you’re getting when you call on our team for furnace services.

Do you need furnace repair “near me” in Cincinnati, West Chester, Glendale, or the surrounding areas? Don’t wait—call (513) 574-4000 or schedule service on the web!

5 Signs You Need Furnace Repair

Knowing what to watch out for ensures you get service as soon as possible, which helps to avoid a no-heat emergency and more costly repairs. Keep an eye and ear out for:

• Loud, repetitive, or unusual noises
• Sudden spikes in energy use or steadily increasing heating costs
• Leaking around, underneath, or nearby the furnace unit
• Failure to heat adequately, or a furnace that is blowing cool air
• Rapid short-cycling—often before your home is actually warmed properly

Noticing the signs? Time is crucial! Call today, or contact us online to schedule furnace repair! 

Our Furnace Repair Services in West Chester, OH

The quality of your comfort should never have to hinge on the whims of a furnace contractor that refuses to take your needs seriously. At JM Mechanical we strive to be everything you need in a furnace repair team: We arrive on time, we come equipped for the job, and we don’t consider the job done until we’re certain that the problem has been resolved for good.

Why Choose JM Mechanical for Furnace Repair?

For over 20 years we’ve been aiming to perfect providing HVAC and heating services to homeowners in the Cincinnati area. This means precision and quality workmanship, of course, but we know that honesty, integrity, and friendly service are also key. We treat our clients like family, and we won’t call it a day until you’re 100% satisfied with our furnace repair services.

If you need furnace repair, trust in the elite heating contractors at JM Mechanical Heating & Cooling. Call today, or reach us online for service! 

Frequently Asked Furnace Repair Questions

Some of the frequently asked questions we receive include:

Why is my furnace making weird noises?

With all mechanical systems, odd noises are most commonly a clear sign that a part needs to be repaired or replaced. Much of the time the part may simply have come loose from its setting, but this needs to be taken care of immediately—failure to get repair on time is the leading cause of untimely furnace replacement!

Is furnace maintenance important?

We can’t overstate how important maintenance is. Your furnace works endlessly throughout the cool months, which means it accumulates a good deal of wear and tear. Maintenance counteracts these issues, leading to a longer system life span and better performance, which helps you to save money.

How can I improve the efficiency of my furnace?

Outside of scheduling annual maintenance, be sure to change your furnace’s air filter once every one to two months. Change it more often if you have pets or a large family. If you’re looking for a filter that lasts longer and does a better job, go with pleated polyester filters over fiberglass.

Does homeowners insurance cover furnace repair?

Sometimes. “Homeowners insurance covers repairs or replacement of furnaces, boilers, and other parts of your HVAC unit if they are damaged by a covered condition in your policy,” says one insurance professional.

What that means is:

• Your homeowners will probably cover repairs/replacement if your HVAC unit is damaged by “peril” (example: fire or water damage from a burst pipe).
• Your homeowners will probably not cover repairs/replacement due to a mechanical problem, earthquake, or flood.

How much does it cost to repair a furnace?

A lot depends on where you live. For 2020, a national average for furnace repair is $295. Electric furnaces are usually cheaper to repair. Because they are more complex systems, gas furnaces cost more to repair.

Hourly charges usually start at $75/hour but can range from $50 to $150/hour. Again, it depends on where you live. Enter your ZIP code in HomeAdvisor’s furnace repair calculator for an estimate for your area of Ohio.

Should you repair or replace your furnace?

The age of your furnace or HVAC system is a big factor. Furnaces last from 15 to 20 years, depending on maintenance and homeowner diligence (replacing furnace filters, etc.).

Your local furnace repair professional should be honest about what you need and when you may need it. But a good rule of thumb is, if it’s under 10 years old, repairing your furnace is best. If it’s over 12 years old, consider a replacement.

What can cause a furnace to stop working?

Dirty filters are the most common cause of furnace problems (and the easiest to prevent). When the filter is dirty and clogged, the heat exchanger works harder and may overheat.

Other common issues that can lead to a service call include:

• Age
• Blower runs non-stop
• Cycling too often
• Ignition/pilot
• Lack of maintenance
• No heat
• Noises
• Provides heat, but not enough
• Thermostat

JM Mechanical Heating & Cooling recommends twice-a-year maintenance (spring and fall) to keep your HVAC system operating at maximum efficiency for longer. But when you need same-day service, you can depend on us! Call 513-574-4000 or contact us if you have questions.