Step-by-step response
- 1Check the thermostat
Display blank? Replace batteries (most use 2× AA). Display on but not calling for heat? Bump setpoint 5°F above current temp and listen for the furnace to kick.
- 2Check the breaker
Look at your electrical panel for a tripped breaker labeled 'Furnace' or 'HVAC'. Reset by flipping fully off then back on.
- 3Check the gas
Stove burner light? If yes, gas is on. If no — and Columbia Gas isn't reporting an outage — call Columbia Gas at 1-800-344-4077.
- 4Check the filter
Pull and inspect. If gray-black, replace. A choked filter triggers high-limit shutoff on most modern furnaces.
- 5Call HVAC same-day if none of the above worked
Service-call diagnosis runs $79-150 in NW Ohio. Common repairs: igniter ($245-485), flame sensor cleaning ($125-185), capacitor ($245-385), control board ($385-685).
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Frequently asked
What's the cheapest possible cause?
Dead thermostat batteries — $0 to fix, you just need to walk to the kitchen drawer.
When is no-heat an emergency?
In NW Ohio: under 20°F outside, infants/elderly in the home, no working space heater, or pipes at risk of freezing. Otherwise it's same-day, not now.
I'm a renter — what are my rights?
Per Ohio Revised Code 5321, a landlord must keep the unit habitable, which includes heat. After written notice (text + email is OK), they have a reasonable time (usually 24-48 hours) to repair. Document everything for security-deposit + rent-deduction options.
Local context — West Toledo (Toledo, OH)
West Toledo runs from Sylvania Ave to Westwood. Sewer lateral failures (galvanized to PVC transitions from the 50s) and panel upgrades for EV chargers are common. Closer to Westgate — newer renovations + appliance work.