Guytonians know how much the area has changed over the years. Effingham County has been one of the fastest-growing areas in the Savannah metro for a few years now, and Guyton is right in the middle of it. Although there’s new growth with new homes, there are plenty of older homes on larger lots spread throughout the area, too. New construction or old, every home eventually needs heating work.
Thompson & Thompson Service Group handles heater and furnace repair for Guyton homeowners seven days a week. Our techs figure out what’s actually wrong, tell you what it’ll cost before any work starts, and fix it right. If something can’t be repaired, we’ll tell you that too.
We work on all kinds of heating systems out here: gas furnaces in older ranch homes, heat pumps in newer two-story builds, and electric systems in everything in between. Everybody’s system is a little different, but we do see certain issues come up again and again.
This one’s frustrating because it seems (and sounds) like the system is working. The blower kicks on, air moves through the vents, but the house stays cold. Usually, it comes down to a bad igniter, tripped limit switch, or a gas valve issue. We stock common parts on our trucks, so this gets resolved on the same visit more often than not.
Short cycling is when the furnace or heat pump turns on, runs for a minute or two, then shuts off and repeats. On the surface, it’s inconvenient, but it goes deeper than that. It’s hard on the equipment and leaves rooms at wildly different temperatures. Sometimes it’s something simple like a clogged filter. Other times it’s bigger. It just depends on the system. Either way, we’ll figure out what’s actually causing it before recommending anything.
Noticing any strange noises when your heater runs? Banging when the furnace starts up, rattling from vents, or a high-pitched squeal; all of that isn’t normal. That means something’s loose, worn, or failing.
If you have a heat pump in Guyton, and it starts pushing lukewarm or cool air during winter, it’s often the reversing valve. It could also be because of low refrigerant and a frozen outdoor coil. We’ve seen this a lot. Most of the time, we can pinpoint the issue pretty quickly.
Was your January bill a lot higher than last year’s? Your heating system is worth a look. Higher bills are usually your first red flag, and that usually goes for plumbing and electrical problems, too. Your system is working overtime just trying to heat normally. That shows up first in your utility costs before anything actually breaks.
Georgia doesn’t get the winters that states further north deal with. But Effingham County nights still drop into the 30s and sometimes lower. You don’t want to be taken off guard when there’s a cold snap.
Here’s what to keep an eye out for:
Heaters and furnaces aren’t ideal for DIY repairs. Messing with any of the parts (gas lines, electrical components, and safety controls) can actually lead to more expensive repairs down the road.
Here’s what working with Thompson & Thompson actually looks like.
Replacing parts at random until something works is an expensive exercise of trial and error. Our techs follow the issue back to its source before anything gets ordered or installed. That usually keeps repair costs down, plus it lowers the chance of the same problem coming back a month or two later.
Every technician we send to a Guyton home is licensed and has passed a background check. You can ask; we don’t have a problem with that. That matters when someone’s working around gas lines and electrical in your home.
We give you a price before we start. We don’t give you a general ballpark figure. We try our best to nail down an actual number for you so you’re not taken by surprise. If something changes once we’re in there, we’ll let you know before we proceed.
If heaters broke on a schedule, that’d be convenient. But they don’t. We’re open seven days a week across Effingham County. If your heat goes out on a Saturday night, you don’t have to try to keep warm until Monday morning.
Thompson & Thompson Service Group has been serving Effingham County homeowners for years. Guyton has become a big part of that. The Thompson & Thompson team is licensed (License #EN211610), local, and available seven days a week for furnace repair, heat pump service, heating maintenance, and replacements.
Call today or book online to get your heat back on without the runaround.
Here are some questions we hear from homeowners in Guyton about heating repair.
Gas furnaces usually last about 15 to 20 years. Heat pumps last closer to 12 to 15 years. We have mild winters in coastal Georgia, so that means heating systems here don’t get pushed as hard as ones further north, which helps. But don’t skip maintenance! A heater that’s never been serviced doesn’t age as well as one that’s serviced every year.
Oftentimes yes. We do our best to get to our same-day appointments scheduled for Guyton and the surrounding area. Call us, and we’ll tell you what’s available. We’d rather give you a real answer than a promise we can’t keep.
Depends on what’s happening. Strange noises and uneven heating are worth getting looked at, but they’re not usually emergencies. If that happens, don’t wait around. Turn the system off if you can, get outside, and call your gas company (Atlanta Gas Light in this area) or 911 right away. After that, give us a call, and we’ll take care of the repair.
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