Furnace won't ignite
The #1 emergency call in Marion winters. Usually a failed ignitor, flame sensor, or gas valve issue. We stock common ignitors on the truck for same-visit repair.
24/7 Emergency Service · Marion, Ohio
Your furnace doesn't wait for business hours to break down — and neither do we. PJ's provides 24/7 emergency HVAC repair across Marion County. Call now and talk to a real person.
While you wait
Before we get there, try these quick checks. They solve the problem about 20% of the time — and if they don't, you'll have useful info for our technician.
Make sure it's set to Heat (not Cool or Off) and the target temperature is at least 5 degrees above the current room temp. Replace the batteries if the display is blank.
A completely clogged filter can trigger a safety shutdown. Pull it out — if you can't see light through it, replace it or run the furnace without it temporarily.
There's usually a light switch on or near the furnace — make sure it's ON. Also check your electrical panel for a tripped breaker labeled "Furnace" or "HVAC."
Most furnaces have a small LED visible through a sight glass on the front panel. Count the blinks — tell our technician the pattern when you call. It speeds up diagnosis.
Close doors to unused rooms to concentrate heat. Use a space heater if you have one (keep it 3 feet from anything flammable). Layer up, and don't use your oven for heat — it's a fire and CO risk.
None of that worked?
Call PJ's now — (740) 382-6141We handle it all
These are the calls we get at midnight. We've seen them all — and we carry the parts to fix most of them on the first visit.
The #1 emergency call in Marion winters. Usually a failed ignitor, flame sensor, or gas valve issue. We stock common ignitors on the truck for same-visit repair.
Your blower runs but no heat comes out. Typically a failed limit switch, bad gas valve, or cracked heat exchanger. We diagnose and quote before touching anything.
If your CO detector goes off, get everyone out and call 911 first. Then call us — a cracked heat exchanger is the most common HVAC-related CO source, and we test for it.
Banging, screeching, or a burning smell from your furnace or A/C means something is failing. Don't ignore it — small problems become expensive fast. Call us before it breaks completely.
Leave the house immediately. Don't flip switches or use your phone inside. Call 911 and your gas company from outside, then call PJ's. We inspect and repair once the area is cleared.
When your A/C blows warm air or won't turn on during a heat wave, we respond the same day. Frozen coils, bad capacitors, refrigerant leaks — we handle it all.
Why call PJ's
No phone tree, no answering service. When you call at 2 AM, a real PJ's technician picks up — someone who knows Marion and knows furnaces.
We stock the most common failure parts (ignitors, capacitors, flame sensors, blower motors) so most emergencies are fixed on the first visit.
We diagnose and quote before we start. Members pay zero overtime and zero emergency fees — the same rate at 2 AM as 2 PM.
Questions
Yes. PJ's Heating and Cooling answers emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (740) 382-6141 any time — we respond to no-heat, no-cooling, gas leak, and carbon monoxide emergencies across Marion County.
Emergency repair costs depend on the problem — common fixes like a failed ignitor or blower capacitor typically run $150–$400 including parts and labor. PJ's maintenance members pay no overtime or emergency service fees, ever. We always diagnose and quote before starting work so there are no surprises.
First, check that your thermostat is set to Heat and the temperature is set above the current room temperature. Check the furnace filter — a clogged filter can trigger a safety shutdown. Make sure the furnace switch (looks like a light switch near the unit) is ON, and check your breaker panel for a tripped circuit. If none of that works, call PJ's at (740) 382-6141 — we'll walk you through it or dispatch a technician.
For true emergencies (no heat with vulnerable occupants, gas leak suspicion, carbon monoxide alarm), we prioritize same-day or same-night dispatch across Marion County. Most emergency calls in the Marion area are reached within 1–2 hours during peak season.
Yes. If you smell rotten eggs or sulfur near your furnace, leave the house immediately — do not flip any switches or use your phone inside. Call 911 and your gas company from outside, then call PJ's at (740) 382-6141. We can inspect and repair the source once the gas company clears the area.
What our customers say
★★★★★“Our A/C died during a heat wave in July. PJ’s came out the same day and had it running by evening. Fair price, no surprises.”
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