Heating Contractor in Akron, Ohio
A Heating Quote You Can Actually Explain
Rodger That Heating & Cooling installs and repairs furnaces, boilers and thermostats across Summit and Stark counties, so your home stays warm all winter and you know exactly what you're paying for.
Every heating quote from Rodger That comes from a technician who isn't paid on commission, so the furnace or boiler we recommend is the one your house needs. You get a flat price before work starts and a plain explanation of what drives it, whether that's a two-stage furnace, a higher efficiency rating or changes to your ductwork.
Instead of holding three furnace replacement quotes thousands of dollars apart and wondering who's padding the bill, you're choosing between options you actually understand.
And if you live in one of Akron's older homes still heated by a boiler and radiators, that's heat we install and repair too.
Furnace Installation
A two-stage furnace spends most of the winter on its lower, quieter setting, which is why people who replace a 20-year-old roaring unit notice the even warmth from room to room right away. We install high-efficiency gas furnaces, single-stage or two-stage, and quote the difference flat so you can decide whether the upgrade is worth it for your home.
Boiler Installation
Replacing a boiler means keeping the radiators your house has relied on for generations. In neighborhoods like Firestone Park, built for Firestone workers with homes dating back to the 1910s, that kind of heat is part of how the house was designed. We replace boilers with a flat quote up front and no pitch to rip out working radiators for a system you didn't ask for.
Boiler Repair
Boiler repairs are priced the same way as everything else we fix: a flat number you hear before the work starts, based on the part that actually failed. When the radiators go cold in January, you need someone who keeps your system running, not someone who treats an older boiler as an excuse to sell a new one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What affects the cost of a new furnace?
The biggest factors are the furnace's efficiency, whether it's single-stage, two-stage or variable capacity, whether a heat pump is part of the system, and whether your ductwork needs changes. Your quote names each of those choices with a flat price, so you can see exactly what's moving the number and decide which upgrades are worth it for your home.
Why are furnace replacement quotes so far apart?
Quotes for similar equipment can differ by thousands of dollars around Akron, and the gap often comes from things nobody spelled out: efficiency, two-stage versus single-stage, ductwork, or a sales commission built into the price. Our technicians aren't on commission, and our flat quote names the furnace, its efficiency and any ductwork changes, so you can compare it fairly against anyone else's.
Do you still work on boilers and radiator heat?
Yes. Plenty of older Akron homes are still heated by a boiler and radiators, and we install and repair those systems. If your boiler can be repaired, that's what we'll quote. If it's time to replace it, we'll quote a new boiler for the radiators you already have rather than pushing you toward tearing them out.
Is a two-stage furnace worth the extra cost?
For many homes, yes. A two-stage furnace spends most of the winter on its lower setting, so it runs quieter and keeps temperatures more even from room to room than a single-stage unit that's either fully on or off. Whether the extra cost pays off depends on your home and how long you plan to stay, so we quote both options flat and let you decide.
What should I do if my heat goes out on a winter weekend?
First check the simple things: the thermostat setting, the furnace switch and the filter. If the heat still won't come on, our emergency service runs 24 hours a day, weekends included. While you wait, opening the cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls helps keep warm air near your pipes, which matters when a Northeast Ohio cold snap can freeze basement plumbing fast.