Druid Hills grew from Frederick Law Olmsted’s plans around the turn of the twentieth century, and its winding parkways, mature trees, and grand historic homes still make it one of the Atlanta area’s most admired neighborhoods. Many of those homes are large, with multiple stories, finished basements, and additions built over the decades. Heating them evenly is no small task.
Ace & A HVAC, Heating & AC Repair provides furnace repair in Druid Hills, GA with the attention these homes deserve. We’ve been family owned since 1975, and our technicians train with manufacturers every year.
Large Druid Hills homes often have more than one furnace or several zones, so a problem may only show up in part of the house. Look out for these.
Since these systems often work together, one failing part can throw off the whole house, so it’s best to call early.
Most Druid Hills homes were built long before forced-air heat was common, and many originally relied on boilers, radiators, or fireplaces. When furnaces were added later, ducts had to be routed through basements, attics, and old chases, often with long runs to reach every room. Additions and renovations stretched those systems even further.
The result is furnaces that run long cycles to heat large spaces, which wears out blowers, igniters, and inducer motors. Zone dampers stick, older thermostats misfire, and basement units deal with dampness from heavy tree cover and humid weather. Fallen limbs during winter storms also cause power interruptions that can damage control boards.
Repairing a furnace in a large historic home means looking past the single unit. Our technicians check every system and zone, test dampers and thermostats, and confirm each furnace is doing its share. We inspect burners, heat exchangers, gas pressure, and venting so you know the whole setup is safe.
You’ll receive a written estimate before work starts and a clear explanation of what we found. For bigger repairs, financing is available. When an older unit is near the end of its life, we’ll be honest about it and help you plan a replacement backed by a manufacturer warranty.
William called us from his two-story home near Fernbank one evening when the upstairs zone stopped heating while the main floor stayed warm. His family’s bedrooms were all on the second floor, and the temperature up there was dropping fast.
Our technician found that the zone damper serving the upstairs ducts had failed in the closed position, cutting off nearly all the warm air headed to the second floor. He replaced the damper motor, checked the zone control panel and thermostat wiring, and confirmed both floors were heating evenly. The bedrooms were comfortable by bedtime.
Owners of larger homes in Druid Hills expect careful, knowledgeable service. Here’s what you get with us.
Give us a call to schedule service for your Druid Hills home.
Yes. We service homes with multiple furnaces and zoned systems.
It’s a motorized plate in the ductwork that directs heat to specific areas of the home. If it sticks, part of the house may stay cold.
Long duct runs, additions, and aging equipment are common causes. A diagnostic can show where heat is being lost.
Power interruptions and surges during storms can damage control boards. Call us if your furnace acts up after an outage.
Yes. Financing options are available for repairs and replacements.
