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Furnace Repair in Cincinnati, Ohio & Northern Kentucky

Do you need furnace HVAC repair services? Learn the risks and signs of a damaged heating system and contact the best Cincinnati furnace repair provider.

Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Furnace Repair

Are you experiencing heating issues and other furnace problems? These problems can be a drag, especially during the winter, but don’t worry. Jolly Plumbing, Drains, Heating, & Air has you covered. With decades of experience, we provide quick and reliable Cincinnati heating repair services. Contact us now to see how we can address your heater furnace repair needs. 

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Risks and Inconvenience Caused by a Faulty Furnace

Your furnace helps keep you warm and cozy. However, when damaged, these heating systems can cause a lot of headaches — from tolerable inconveniences to potentially life-threatening hazards.

Fire Hazard

Some furnace problems can cause fires, so don’t be complacent if you experience or notice any issues with your heating system. From 2017 to 2019, an estimated 34,200 annual heating fire incidents in residential homes were reported, leading to hundreds of casualties and millions in property damage. To avoid this dangerous outcome, call on professionals when you see troubling signs from your heating system.

Breathing and Other Health Problems

Aside from fire, a defective furnace can also cause health problems. You might experience sudden headaches, nausea, fatigue, or breathing difficulties in your building or home. Other factors like your lifestyle and diet may cause these issues, but the true hidden cause could also be your furnace.

 

A furnace’s heat exchanger is responsible for removing toxic gasses that form from the combustion process. If this part becomes damaged, harmful gasses like carbon monoxide can accumulate and lead to physical side effects.

Fluctuating Temperature

Uneven heat distribution or varying temperatures in your home or building may be caused by a dirty or damaged furnace. Heating issues can impact worker productivity or customer satisfaction in commercial buildings and cause discomfort on residential occupants. While an air filter replacement might do the trick, the problem is sometimes caused by a more serious mechanical defect.

Premature System Deterioration

Furnaces don’t come cheap, and some reach prices in the tens of thousands. It’s a financial nightmare if your furnace breaks down in just a few years. If you see signs of deterioration like rust build-up, there might be problems in your furnace’s air flow mechanism. This problem can escalate quickly, so addressing the issue promptly is key to avoiding premature system deterioration and expensive replacement costs.

Increased Energy Consumption and Cost

Speaking of financial nightmares, an energy-inefficient furnace can lead to gas cost spikes that get progressively worse every year. The culprit may be faulty parts or just the heating system’s old age. By the time your furnace hits 10 years old, it’s projected to have lost 10% of its annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE). Regardless of the proximate cause, a gas furnace repair can solve the efficiency problem and give your aging furnace a new lease on life.

When Is It Time for a Furnace HVAC Repair?

From peculiar scents to annoying ticking noises, there are several telltale signs that your heating system is due for a heat furnace repair.

Odd and Unpleasant Odor

Is there a lingering foul smell — like the scent of rotting eggs — that permeates your house even after you’ve done extensive cleaning? If so, there might be a gas leak in your furnace. The unpleasant smell might be caused by the chemical mercaptan or methanethiol. It’s intentionally included in the design of the system and acts as a warning mechanism for gas leak problems.
If your house has these lingering scents, immediately call professional services. The problems that these leaks can cause go way beyond nasal discomfort. They can also make your furnace inefficient, driving energy costs upwards. Worst of all, they make your home or building a fire hazard.

Pooling Water and Steam Accumulation

Do you constantly have to mop off puddles of water or vent out accumulated steam in the area where your furnace is? Pooling water and steam build-up are common indicators of a faulty heating system, which is especially prevalent in furnaces and boiler systems located in basements.

There are a multitude of reasons for what could be causing the issues — a defective humidifier, clogged vents, leaking valves, damaged heat exchangers, or frozen coils. Calling a furnace repair specialist in Cincinnati is advisable to determine the actual cause and avoid buying unnecessary parts.

Unusual Dust Build-up

Dust build-up is inevitable. However, if the surfaces in your home or office start accumulating dust rather quickly and in huge quantities, then it might be time for a furnace repair.

Damaged or old furnaces may have difficulty providing your residential or commercial space with heating, so they have to work on overdrive. This leads to an overburdened air filter and excessive dust build-up. A professional should be able to provide a quick and long-term fix to this problem.

Rattling and Squeaking Noises

Similar to most home appliances, a constant and abnormal sound coming from your furnace indicates a problem. You may be hearing subtle or loud rumbling noises or even worrisome squeaking and rattling. Don’t ignore these nuisances as they are usually signs of internal complications like reduced airflow, obstructed burners, or mechanical failure. Also, if you lack technical knowledge, it’s best to call on reliable furnace HVAC repair services to handle the problem and avoid further extending the damage.

Yellow or Orange Flame

Inspect the color of the burner flames. If it’s blue, then your furnace is probably in good working order. However, if it’s yellow or orange, then your burner might be contaminated or dirty. An excessive accumulation of dirt and dust can cause your burner to malfunction and lead to further damage to the furnace.

Consider calling a Cincinnati furnace repair specialist like Jolly to properly remove the dirt and check for factors — like a defective burner — that might be contributing to the excessive accumulation of debris.

Constantly Running Fan or Blower

If your furnace’s fans and blowers refuse to shut down, the first thing you should do is check your thermostat settings. Make sure that it is set to “auto” and not “on.”

If the problem persists, you might already have a furnace problem. The fan or blower might be defective, or there might be a mechanical or electrical connection issue between your thermostat and furnace. At this point, you should seek reliable heater furnace repair services for a proper assessment and repair.

Insufficient Heat Generation

The most noticeable sign to ask for Cincinnati furnace repair is when your heating system no longer provides sufficient heat. This insufficient heat generation is a big problem considering that the majority of homes in the U.S. rely on furnaces for their primary source of heating during winter.

A furnace that cranks out little to no hot air is usually a sign of a burner or pilot light problem. Moreover, a busted or clogged air filter may be the culprit. To fix the issue and ensure that you’ll get adequate heating when the colder seasons come, get professional furnace HVAC repair services from Jolly.

Why Should You Get Heating Furnace Service From Us?

At Jolly Plumbing, Drains, Heating, and Air, we pride ourselves on offering world-class furnace HVAC repair services to our clients in Cincinnati. We’ve been in the industry for over 40 years, so we’re masters of our craft. We treat our customers’ concerns as our own and provide repair services that cater to the specific needs of each individual client.

Also, we’ve already built a strong reputation for providing friendly, prompt, and affordable solutions to the residential and commercial heating problems of our customers. We even offer financing plans to ease the financial impact.

You can conveniently schedule a heating or furnace service online. From there, we’ll dispatch expert HVAC technicians to your doorstep and guarantee long-term solutions to your heating troubles. Lastly, with our 24-hour emergency phone service, you can easily get in touch with us at any time.   

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Let Experts Handle Your Furnace Repair Needs

Whether it’s assessing the cause of the noises your furnace makes or replacing the damaged burner, our experts at Jolly can handle your furnace repairs. Call us or visit our website to learn more about our Cincinnati furnace repair services.

What Our Customers Are Saying

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Justin Jones
May 22, 2025

Just had Dustin from Jolly come to the house and Descale our water heating system. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. He was quiet as could be while working as my wife and I work from home. I look forward to him coming back out next time. Thank you Dustin and Jolly!!!

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P Lisi
May 21, 2025

Nathan S. is an excellent service tech! Explained everything in terms that I could easily understand, while still being thorough yet concise. Courteous & respectful. Knows his stuff- what more can be said? Thanks Nathan!

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Grateful to the Jolly team for taking care of us and our HVAC system. The home plan is nice because it’s a small fee a month and includes cleanings/checks that could be easily neglected. Nathan S. was thorough yet quick to complete the job. Thanks!

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Deborah Cook
May 20, 2025

Blake is the technician on our job. He was very thorough and honest with regard to our options (we had an outdoor faucet freeze & burst). It’s a difficult situation as access is via a newly finished lower level and could result in expensive repairs. He did a wonderful job of explaining our options. Totally satisfied with his assessment of the situation.

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Kevin Tobergte
May 19, 2025

Drew was excellent! Service was outstanding and they explained everything they did. 5 stars all the way!

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Mark Yoakum
May 16, 2025

Tyler Brewer was proficient, professional and thorough in completing the needed work to our pressure regulator valve (and shutoff) and water heater replacement necessary to avoid a potential basement flooding situation.

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Beth Stewart
May 16, 2025

Great service and thorough throughout the visit.

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Bill B
May 15, 2025

Jeremy Hickman of Jolly Plumbing provided excellent service in checking out my HVAC system. He knew my system in and out and provided tweaks to make the system more efficient, especially for the upcoming summer season. I’m glad I chose Jolly Plumbing for my annual checkup.

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Sam Hollin
May 13, 2025

Very personal,professional and reasonable.

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Karen Schroeder
May 13, 2025

Blake was great - professional & friendly. He explained everything well and gave some good recommendations. Thank you!

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Jason Abdon
May 13, 2025

Drew was extremely professional, courteous, and polite. I'll definitely be calling back when I have another issue.

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Hannah Stegall
May 13, 2025

I have used Jolly plumbing multiple times and they have always been so nice and professional. I had Nathan come out today to service my AC and he was wonderful. Very polite, respectful, and efficient. Employees like him are why I use Jolly!

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Joel Geiman
May 12, 2025
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Mollie Luken
May 12, 2025

It’s rare to find a company that truly cares about quality and customer satisfaction—this one does. Highly recommend to anyone looking for reliable and top-notch home services!

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WhoDey309
May 12, 2025

Jolly is my go to moving forward!!

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We have utilized Jolly for several home service needs and they never disappoint. They are beyond courteous, professional, and kept us in the loop every step of the way through text and email. Our furnace evaluation was no different. Keep up the great work guys.

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May 12, 2025
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Tim Norman
May 12, 2025

The people over at Jolly were great to work with, the technician was super friendly and got my system back up and running.

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Kagan Gearhart
May 12, 2025

Great communication and timely service, as always!

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Brendan Luken
May 12, 2025

Always great service with Jolly!

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David Bockweg
May 12, 2025

Always reliable and Jolly!

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R Shackelford
May 12, 2025

Nathan did an outstanding job of taking of servicing my air conditioning system needs

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Matt Merchant
May 11, 2025

First class company in every way. Had an emergency where one of the pipes in my basement leaked out through my ceiling and ductwork. I was able to schedule a next day service over night on the phone with their after hour AI service. It was incredibly easy and got me scheduled for the next morning, In the morning a scheduler reached out to confirm my appointment and asked if they needed to work around any time restrictions I had that day, which service companies never do, its usually on their time or nothing at all. They worked around the time I needed and wished me a “Jolly Day,” which I loves. Then when the technician was scheduled, they sent me a text message with the technicians picture, name, and a some interests of his. The technician gave me a 30 minute heads up when he was on his way, which was great so I had time to crate my dogs. Tino was my technician and he was amazing. Friendly from the minute he walked in, he found my issue right away and had a game plan ready in minutes. Tino also discovered some issues with my water line and hot water heater. He was not pushy at all and said they’re working fine now but you may may want to look at replacing the hot water heater in a few months and look at a water softener sometime because our water was very hard. Instead of just having me take him at his word, he showed me the hard water build up in my pipe and hot water heater. We decided to go ahead and do the repair and then add on a new hot water heater and water softener too and have him do everything. A lot of companies would have scheduled to come back another day to do the water heater and softener because they had other customers to visit they day, and just fix the pipe that day, but Tino finished everything in one day! He called his warehouse and told them everything they needed, then someone brought it out to him so he never had to leave my house. Another technician finished a job early and then stopped by to help Tino out to get everything done for us a little faster. Jolly offered easy financing options to make the unexpected expense be easier to take on, and Tino explained to me about Jolly’s membership program, which is only $15 a month and pays for itself as it includes one free heating system inspection a year, one free a/c inspection a year, one free plumbing and sewage inspection a year, half off emergency visit fees, a 10% discount on repairs, and priority service, so I joined that too. A few days after the repair, they sent us a nice stainless steel cup and some fresh baked cookies welcoming us into the “Jolly Family”, and I thought that was an incredible touch on their end. I’d rank them a 20/10 and have told my friends and family about how there aren’t many companies around like Jolly anymore that truly put the customer first.

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Amanda Ross
May 9, 2025

He was great and super friendly. Amazing customer service.

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Brad Wise
May 9, 2025

Owned by one of the kindest and genuinely good humans I know.

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matt koenig
May 9, 2025

Our Jolly Tech Ronald did an amazing job installing our new water heater. He was very knowledgeable about what options we had and helped us make the best choice for our needs. As always, Jolly brought their “A” game! Great service!

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Kelly Clements
May 9, 2025

Water heater went out last night and the team was out here this morning to fix it. Great service! Great guys! I’m so grateful for the responsiveness.

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Jimmy Wilkerson
May 9, 2025

Excellent service from Blake at AJ Jolly

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rachel geiman
May 9, 2025

Excellent service from start to finish! Fast, professional, and fixed the issue perfectly. Highly recommend! Also loved supporting dogs with their “Unclog for Dogs” campaign!

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Nathan was knowledgeable and his explanations were super helpful and clear. He spotted issues in our A/C that explained a lot of what had been mystifying us for quite a while and had a solution. Jolly's pricing is fair and more affordable than other HVAC places I have used and Nathan really great at his job.

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Zachary Slayton
May 8, 2025

Had Nathan and Blake over for the annual inspection. Great information, solid work, not pushy.

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Patty Allen
May 8, 2025
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Patty Allen
May 8, 2025

Tech was very courteous and helpful. I would recommend him to anyone! Excellent work!!

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JH Patterson
May 7, 2025

Honest and knowledgeable service man. Carefully explained my options and associated costs. Highly recommend

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Joey Taylor
May 7, 2025

Jolly is unbelievable. Responsive, flexible and great service. Highly recommend!

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Nick Pitzer
May 7, 2025

Jolly is a life saver, and honestly the best customer service I have had in a long time. The attention to details, and the ability to teach me what they were doing as they fixed everything was amazing.

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Jeremiah Hall
May 6, 2025

Jared is fantastic. Professional, polite, and explained every step. Definitely will continue to use him and Jolly for our plumbing needs.

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Jerome Parm
May 6, 2025

Jared was great and professional and fix the problem in no time!

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M Stevens
May 5, 2025

Jolly’s team have come to our home for several different projects and the work has been outstanding! This is the new water heater. I recommend them to anyone needing work.

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Bob Volmer
May 2, 2025
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Maria Laugle
May 2, 2025
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Carla Pyron
May 1, 2025
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Darla Griffin
April 30, 2025

Chad was awesome, he and his partner were most courteous, efficient and explained in detail the problem and corrected it. Answered all my questions and I highly recommend Jolly Plumbing.

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Amanda R
April 30, 2025

Jared was awesome! Very knowledgeable and helpful. He showed me everything he did and explained why he was doing it.

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Alex Michael
April 29, 2025

Ben and Helper did a great job and I would recommend them to anyone needing service. However there was one little issue with the landscaping which Alex has assured me will be taken care of in the next couple weeks. Other than that Jolly Plumbing will be recommended by me to anyone.

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Steve Hollen
April 29, 2025
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Art Schmidt
April 29, 2025

Jolly plumbing sent Shelby Adams to house today to do fix some plumbing problems we were having at our house i would like to thank Jolly plumbing for sending Shelby Adams she is very professional knowledgeable and above all honest and trustworthy and friendly 😀 Shelby did a great job Shelby is a credit to the plumbing trade keep up the great work Shelby Adams

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Lori Futrell
April 28, 2025

My technician was amazing Kate was very honest, very professional job well done

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tammy feinauer
April 25, 2025

Both Ronnie and Shawn were super thorough and complete with their work, and extremely comfortable and pleasant to have in my house.

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Whether it’s assessing the cause of the noises your furnace makes or replacing the damaged burner, our experts at Jolly can handle your furnace repairs. Call us or visit our website to learn more about our Cincinnati furnace repair services.

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