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Furnace Repair
Akron winters don’t ease in gradually. One week you’re dealing with a grey drizzle off Lake Erie, and the next, a lake-effect system is pushing temperatures into the single digits with wind chills that make it feel even colder. For homeowners across Summit County, especially those in the city’s older neighborhoods, that kind of weather doesn’t leave much room for a heating system that’s on the fence.
Akron’s median home was built in 1952. That means the majority of homes in this city are heating with aging infrastructure, in some cases running equipment that’s already at or past the end of its expected service life. Apollo Heating, Cooling & Plumbing handles furnace and heating repair in Akron every single day. We understand what it takes to keep a pre-war bungalow in Highland Square warm through February, or a mid-century Goodyear Heights home running reliably when temperatures drop hard and fast.
We repair gas and electric furnaces throughout Akron and Summit County, with upfront pricing, honest assessments, and our Not a Dime Warranty on qualifying repairs. From the historic estates near Stan Hywet Hall to the hillside neighborhoods along Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Apollo is the heating repair company Akron homeowners call when the heat stops working.
When a furnace fails during a lake-effect cold snap, it’s not just uncomfortable, it’s a safety issue. Summit County regularly sees 30 to 60-plus inches of snowfall each year, and the rapid temperature swings that come with Northeast Ohio winters are exactly what push aging heating systems over the edge. Hard starts, ignition failures, and blower motor breakdowns spike during the coldest stretches of the season – often at the worst possible time.
Apollo’s technicians are available Monday through Saturday, 8:00am–7:00pm to respond to furnace and heating repair calls across Akron and the surrounding Summit County area. Our trucks are stocked with parts for the most common repairs, which means most jobs get handled in a single visit, no waiting days for a part to arrive.
If your furnace or heating system isn’t working, don’t wait it out. Call 330-359-1725 and we’ll get a technician to you as quickly as possible.
Furnaces rarely fail without warning. In older homes, the bulk of Akron’s housing stock, the signs often show up well before a full breakdown. If your home was built before 1980, pay close attention. Aging burners, older heat exchangers, and ductwork that wasn’t designed for modern equipment make these symptoms more common and more urgent:
Any one of these is worth a call. Catching a heating repair problem early almost always costs less than waiting until the system stops working entirely.
Ask our technicians where they spent last Tuesday and there’s a good chance the answer involves a Craftsman bungalow off West Market Street, a split-level in Ellet, or a mid-century ranch in North Hill. We’re in Akron’s neighborhoods constantly and not just passing through on the way to bigger jobs.
That matters when your furnace breaks down. A house in Highland Square doesn’t heat the same way a house in Firestone Park does. Older ductwork layouts, varying gas line configurations, and decades of patchwork repairs all play into the diagnosis. Our technicians don’t show up and treat every job like a textbook case; they draw on real, hands-on experience in the specific homes and neighborhoods of Summit County.
From Goodyear Heights to West Akron, from the hillside streets near Cuyahoga Valley to the blocks surrounding Stan Hywet Hall, we know this city, and that local knowledge shows up in how quickly and accurately we diagnose heating problems when they matter most.
Apollo services both gas and electric furnaces throughout Summit County. Our technicians are trained across both system types and will give you a straight diagnosis on any heating repair. We won’t upsell and will never give vague explanations.
Gas Furnace Repair
Gas furnaces are the most common heating system in Akron’s older housing stock. Apollo repairs:
Propane Furnace Repair
Propane furnaces are common in Summit County’s rural-adjacent communities – particularly in areas east of Akron toward Ravenna and Kent where natural gas lines don’t reach every property. Apollo repairs propane furnaces across the region, including:
If you’re also weighing whether it makes sense to stay on propane or convert to a different fuel type, we can walk you through that conversation honestly during the service visit.
Electric Furnace Repair
Electric furnaces have fewer moving parts but still break down – typically at the heating elements, relays, or limit switches. Apollo handles:
Gas furnaces typically last 10 to 15 years. If your system is approaching that range – particularly in an older Akron home – Apollo will give you an honest read on whether heating repair or full replacement is the smarter call.
We know that a furnace repair call already comes with stress built in. Apollo’s process is designed to take as much of that off your plate as possible.
Diagnostic
A technician arrives, inspects the system, and identifies the root cause of the heating problem. We explain what we found in plain language – no technical jargon, no pressure to approve anything on the spot.
Repair
Once you approve the scope and price, we get to work.
Testing & Walkthrough
Before we leave, we run the system through a full operational test. We’ll walk you through exactly what was repaired, what to watch for going forward, and whether there’s anything else your heating system may need before the next season.
No hidden fees. No surprises. That’s the Apollo standard on every job.
This is one of the most common questions we get and one we take seriously. The answer isn’t the same for every household.
A 20-year-old furnace in a Goodyear Heights home built in the 1950s has a very different set of considerations than a 14-year-old unit in a 1990s Tallmadge home. Older homes carry older ductwork, and sometimes the cost of keeping an aging heating system going isn’t worth it compared to what a new, high-efficiency unit would save on monthly bills.
A general rule of thumb: if your furnace is in its final few years of expected service life and facing a heating repair that costs more than half the price of a new system, furnace replacement tends to make more financial sense. Apollo will walk you through the numbers on both options – repair cost, estimated remaining life, and what a replacement would realistically run – so you can make the call that fits your home and your budget.
We don’t push replacements to drive a bigger ticket. We give you the information and let you decide.
Apollo Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has built its reputation across Summit County one honest job at a time. With 4.8 stars and 5,400 Google reviews, homeowners across Akron and Summit County have made Apollo their go-to for heating and furnace repair – and we don’t take that lightly. We’re also proud to serve this community as an official Cleveland Cavaliers Small Business Partner.
Here’s what sets Apollo apart:
Whether you’re in Firestone Park, Highland Square, or anywhere across Akron and Summit County, Apollo brings the same level of service to every job.
Costs vary by part and complexity, but Apollo provides upfront pricing before any work begins so you know exactly what you’re paying.
Cold air usually points to an ignition issue, a failed heat exchanger, a tripped limit switch, or a gas supply problem, all of which Apollo’s technicians can diagnose and repair.
Short cycling, where the furnace kicks on and off quickly without reaching your set temperature, is often caused by a dirty filter, an overheating problem, or a failing sensor, and can accelerate wear on the system if left unaddressed.
Gas furnaces typically last 10 to 15 years. If your system is approaching that range, Apollo will give you an honest assessment of whether heating repair or full replacement makes more sense for your home.
Yes, Apollo services both gas and electric furnaces across Akron and Summit County.
Yes, Akron’s median home was built in 1952, meaning most of the city’s housing stock is 75-plus years old, and homes with aging ductwork and original gas configurations tend to see more frequent heating repair needs.
Check your thermostat settings and replace the filter if it’s been a while, then call Apollo at 330-359-1725. Our technicians will diagnose the issue and walk you through your options before any work begins.
Yes, heating repair and furnace repair refer to the same service for most Akron homeowners. Whether you call it a furnace issue or a heating problem, Apollo’s technicians diagnose and fix the full range of gas and electric heating systems.
If your system is nearing the end of its expected service life and the repair cost exceeds half the price of a new unit, replacement usually makes more financial sense. Apollo will give you honest numbers on both so you can decide.
Absolutely. Older Akron homes are where our technicians spend a significant amount of their time, and we’re experienced with the ductwork, gas line configurations, and equipment common in pre-war and mid-century housing.
