Furnace Maintenance Columbus Ohio
An Efficient Furnace Will Heat Your Home for Years to Come.
The team at Patriot Air understands the importance of energy efficiency with your heating system, especially during the fall and winter months. As residents of Columbus and greater Central Ohio ourselves, we know that winter is no time to be without heat, or to be with too little heat for that matter. That’s why our service experts are happy to provide you with a custom maintenance plan to keep your furnace running like new, even if it’s not.
Your home’s furnace is an investment in your family’s comfort and warmth that will last for years to come…but only if your furnace is well maintained.
The Benefits of a Patriot Air Furnace Maintenance
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Furnace Maintenance
With so many home heating and cooling systems on the market today, such as natural gas, oil-fired and propane models, it is important to have your furnace serviced and maintained by a factory trained HVAC industry professional. Patriot Air has a team of courteous, knowledgeable and NATE-certified service technicians who are ready to provide you with exceptional service and complete customer satisfaction on all major brands of heating and cooling systems.
Apart from regular homeowner upkeep, furnace maintenance involves routine tune ups, cleanings, and regular maintenance performed by professional heating and cooling services technicians. All too often homeowners wait until there are HVAC problems and system breakdowns before calling for service.
Delays in servicing can lead to a significant decrease in indoor air quality, reduced energy efficiency, and higher energy bills. Or worst still, you may need an entirely new HVAC system. But by scheduling regular appointments, our professionals are able to help you avoid serious and detrimental problems to your heating system that could impact its overall, long-term performance.
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Peak performance this winter and every winter
The Patriot Air technicians who service the Columbus and surrounding areas are equipped to repair all heating and cooling systems. Patriot Air proudly offers preventive maintenance plans to keep your furnace system strong when you need it most. This is especially important to address before the winter season when your heating system will be in heavy operation.
Contact Patriot Air for information on furnace repair and maintenance concerns. We’re also happy to answer questions about additional services including a new furnace set up or our complete new system installation services.
A maintenance plan means hassle-free service and reliability
Don’t guess anymore about when to change filters or what you should look for while preparing your furnace for cold weather. A heating and cooling system assessment and maintenance plan from Patriot Air takes the guesswork and hassle out of keeping your system reliable and ready to keep your family warm this winter.
Every Patriot Air HVAC Maintenance Plan Includes:
Priority Service Scheduling. Any time you need service while you are enrolled, you move to the front of the line. On the hottest afternoon in July or the coldest night in January, when every HVAC company in Columbus is booked solid, this is the benefit you will be glad you have.
No diagnostic charges. No diagnostic fees while you are enrolled. That's a $130 value every single time we come out to look at your system.
15% off any part you may need. Plan members get 15% off any part required for a repair, backed by a full two-year parts warranty. One mid-sized repair typically returns more than a year of plan cost.
Precision tune-ups on schedule. Our tune-ups run through dozens of checkpoints on your equipment, and every visit ends with a complete written report so you know exactly what we inspected, what we found, and what to watch.
90-day satisfaction guarantee. Try any plan for ninety days. If you are not 100% satisfied, you may cancel at any time, no penalty and no hassle.
AC & Furnace Maintenance Plan
Two precision tune-ups a year, timed to the seasons that matter. We service your air conditioner in the spring before cooling season arrives, and your furnace in the fall before you need heat.
Your air conditioning tune-up covers cleaning and washing the condenser coils, leveling the condensing unit for proper motor and bearing wear, lubricating motor and fan bearings, inspecting the evaporator coil and drain pan, checking condensate drain lines, calibrating the thermostat, cleaning the blower assembly, testing every electrical connection and capacitor, measuring line and control voltage and amp draw, verifying airflow and air delivery, adjusting all safety controls, and monitoring refrigerant pressures with superheat and subcooling measured against factory specifications.
Your furnace tune-up covers cleaning and adjusting the main gas burners and ignition assembly, inspecting the heat exchanger and combustion chambers for cracks, rust, and problem areas, vacuuming out the blower compartment and return air drop, testing the flue assembly and drafting mechanism, testing all safety controls, measuring and adjusting gas pressure, replacing or cleaning standard air filters, lubricating fan motors and moving parts, setting proper blower speed and airflow, calibrating the thermostat, recording heating output, testing the thermocouple and pilot safety switch, and repairing minor air leaks in the plenum and return air drop.
That heat exchanger inspection is the one no homeowner should go without. A cracked heat exchanger is a carbon monoxide risk, and it is not something you can spot on your own or hear coming.
What this plan does for you: lower utility bills from reduced energy waste, longer equipment life, fewer repairs and breakdowns, improved system reliability, greater heating and cooling capacity, and a full written report after every visit.
Geothermal System Maintenance Plan
Geothermal systems are built to last decades, with indoor components running twenty-five years or more and ground loops lasting over fifty. Protecting that kind of investment takes a technician who actually knows geothermal, which is a different skill set than conventional heating and cooling.
Your plan includes two precision tune-ups a year, one in spring and one in fall. Each visit covers verifying supply voltage, measuring compressor amp draw, checking return air and coil temperature differential, checking loop pressures and temperatures, removing air from the flow center, adding loop fluid as needed, switching the desuperheater on or off for the season, inspecting all electrical connections and grounds, checking capacitor MFD ratings, cleaning the drain pan, checking and replacing filters, scanning the unit for fault codes, verifying auxiliary and backup heat operation, and checking and cleaning the blower motor.
Patriot Air has been Central Ohio's geothermal specialist since Geo Source One became part of our team, and we install and service the full WaterFurnace line. When you call us about a geothermal system, you are talking to people who work on them every week.
What this plan does for you: lower utility bills, extended equipment life, fewer repairs, improved reliability, and greater heating and cooling capacity, season after season.
Comparing the Two: Which Plan is Right for You?
AC & Furnace Maintenance Plan
Best For: Homes with centeral air conditioning and a gas furnace
Number of Tune-Ups Per Year: 1 precision AC tune-up & 1 precision furnace tune-up
Monthly Investment: $19.95 for the first system, $14.99 for each additional system
Geothermal Maintenance Plan
Best For: Homes with a geothermal heat pump system
Number of Tune-Ups Per Year: 2 precision tune-ups, one in spring and one in fall
Monthly Investment: $26.95
Why a Maintenance Plan Pays for Itself
At under twenty dollars a month, a maintenance plan costs less than a single diagnostic call. Skip the maintenance and the math runs the other direction fast.
Dirty coils and clogged filters force your system to run longer to deliver the same comfort, and that inefficiency shows up on every utility bill for as long as you ignore it. Components that are wearing out tend to fail at the worst possible moment, which is exactly when emergency scheduling is tightest across Columbus. And a system that never gets serviced rarely reaches the fifteen-year lifespan it was engineered for, which means replacing equipment years earlier than you planned.
There is a warranty angle too. Most manufacturers require documented annual maintenance to keep equipment warranties valid, so letting your tune-up schedule lapse can quietly cost you coverage you already paid for when you bought the system.
Plan members avoid the diagnostic fee entirely, take 15% off any part, and get two years of warranty behind those parts. One repair usually covers the year.
“Why didn’t I get that furnace serviced?”
There’s nothing worse than coming home to an ice-cold house. It’s only then that you remember the many times you put off placing a call for service or a furnace tune up. But by then it’s too late.
Rather than have to explain to your family why you forgot to schedule maintenance, get it set up ahead of winter with a Patriot Air maintenance plan. Avoid disappointment, embarrassment and the cold!
A nice warm home during winter
It only takes a phone call to Patriot Air for you and your family to enjoy a nice warm home during winter. Our team of heating service experts will tune up or repair your furnace so you’re prepared for another Ohio winter.
And our maintenance plans ensure your heating and cooling system gets proper attention all year round so you’re never caught without a heating and cooling system that works.
We the People, Love Patriot Air
Fast & Efficient Service...
Patriot Air showed up on time, checked out my furnace, and within minutes of being there not only diagnosed the problem, but had the parts on the truck to fix it. Within thirty minutes, my furnace was blowing hot air again. Brian, the technician gave me tips on how to take better care of my furnace and even showed me how to change the air filter by myself. I couldn’t be happier and I’ve found my heating and cooling company for life. Thank you Patriot Air!
Patriot Air to the Rescue...
Our furnace went out while we were at work, and we came home to a freezing house. We have small children, so having it too cold in the house isn’t an option. We called around to a few places, and Patriot Air was the only HVAC company to return our call and immediately rushed a technician to our house. I can’t thank them enough for putting my family first and ensuring my kids had a warm home to sleep in. I tell everyone Patriot Air is the only HVAC company I’ll ever call again.
Knowledgeable & Professional...
I previously had an HVAC repair company come out to my house and attempt to repair my heat pump. They showed up late. The service technician spent most of the time on his phone, tracked mud into my house, and ultimately had no idea how to fix my problem. I called Patriot Air the next day, they showed up that same day, found and fixed the problem, and treated me and my house respectfully. I highly recommend Patriot Air for your heating and cooling needs.
Honest & Courteous...
Having a fixed income with unexpected expenses, like fixing the heating and cooling systems, is hard. Luckily for us, Patriot Air is a company that doesn’t nickel and dime you to death and is very fair-priced. They didn’t try to sell us anything we didn’t need and made sure we were comfortable with the price before they did any work. We were able to afford our repairs through their financing program. Now our central air is working wonderfully.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my furnace suddenly stops working?
Contact Patriot Air immediately. Our professional service technicians can come to your home and get your furnace up and running again often on the same day or after hours. Our team has expertise in all types of furnaces and will get your heating unit serviced and operational so you’re completely satisfied and enjoying a nice warm home in no time.
At what point during the year should I schedule servicing?
While enjoying mild temperatures throughout the year, it’s easy to forget that your furnace needs regular maintenance and scheduled tune ups to perform at its best when the weather turns cold. Moreover, a furnace that hasn’t been adequately serviced and maintained can fail under constant use during the winter months, threatening your family’s comfort.
The service experts at Patriot Air can create a maintenance plan that considers your heating and cooling needs, lifestyle, equipment, and other factors to create a maintenance and tune up schedule that’s right for you.
What happens if I don’t perform maintenance on my furnace?
Maintaining your furnace is important to the health of your home and your furnace. If you neglect your furnace you can experience dust build-up that impacts your indoor air quality and your furnace’s energy efficiency. That lack of efficiency will increase your energy bills. Indeed, regular maintenance can also detect potentially deadly carbon monoxide leaks within your home.
In some extreme cases of furnace neglect where heat pump systems are damaged or compromised along with other internal parts, an entirely new HVAC system may be necessary. Patriot Air technicians are trained to assess your system needs and often perform repairs on the same day.
Why do I need furnace maintenance?
Furnace maintenance is important to ensure your furnace is working properly and operating efficiently. By committing to annual maintenance visits, you increase the air quality of your home, spend less on operating costs, and catch problems before you experience a breakdown.
How often should I have my furnace serviced?
It is recommended that you have your furnace serviced once a year to ensure long furnace life and optimal performance. A typical service call should last around 1 to 2 hours. We offer service maintenance plans. Ask about our Stars & Stripes plan.
How often should I replace my furnace filter?
It is recommended that your furnace filter be changed at least once every 90 days, or more frequently based on your experienced air quality. Also, if you seem to be experiencing diminished output from your furnace, check the furnace filter to make certain that it’s clean. Be sure to install the filter the correct way so the air flows through properly. For those very cold times of winter it is best to: add moisture to your air, set our thermostat a few degrees warmer then normal, and close all blinds and drapes.
What do I need to do to keep my furnace healthy?
Routine attention and maintenance from a professional service technician can help extend the life of your furnace and keep operating costs low. You should clean the intake pipe and change the filter, in between professional maintenance check ups and furnace repairs.
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