Rheem Heating
Element Service Group provides expert Rheem heating in Apex. Our certified technicians specialize in Rheem equipment for reliable, lasting results.
Rheem Heating: What You Need to Know
When your heat goes out in the Triangle, you don't have days to figure it out. Nighttime temps drop into the 20s and 30s from December through February, and a house without heat gets cold fast — especially the newer construction in Apex and Cary where builders didn't always prioritize insulation. Element Service Group offers a $49 heating diagnostic with 60-minute response times across Apex, Cary, Raleigh, Durham, Holly Springs, and Fuquay-Varina. Veteran-owned, 700+ five-star reviews, and licensed to work on every heating system type you'll find in Wake County.
What Heating Services Cover
Most Triangle homes run either a gas furnace, an electric heat pump, or a dual-fuel system that switches between the two. We work on all of them. Furnace repair and installation covers gas and electric units — everything from ignitor failures and cracked heat exchangers to full system replacements when your 20-year-old unit finally calls it quits.
Heat pump services are a big part of what we do. Heat pumps are common here because Triangle winters are mild enough for them to work efficiently most of the year, but they need a backup source for those stretches when it drops below freezing. If your heat pump is blowing lukewarm air on a cold night, we can usually diagnose and fix it same-day.
Boiler services, radiant floor heating, radiant heating systems, and space heater work round out the category. These are less common in newer Triangle homes but show up in older Raleigh and Durham neighborhoods. We also handle emergency heating repair — because a furnace doesn't care that it's 11 PM on a Sunday.
Seasonal tune-ups matter here more than most people think. A fall heating tune-up catches the problems that sat dormant all summer. Carbon monoxide leaks, failing blower motors, clogged burners — these are things you want found in October, not January.
Triangle-Specific Heating Challenges
The housing boom in Apex, Holly Springs, and western Cary means a lot of homes hit the 15-to-20-year mark on their original furnaces right around now. That's the age where repair costs start climbing and efficiency drops. A system that was AFUE 80% when it was installed is costing you real money compared to a modern 96% unit, especially with Duke Energy and Dominion rates going up.
Dual-fuel systems are especially popular in the Triangle because the climate swings between mild and genuinely cold. When those systems aren't set up correctly — or the switchover point is wrong — you end up paying gas prices to heat your home when the heat pump should be handling it, or vice versa. A $49 diagnostic catches that.
What to Expect
Call Element Service Group and a tech is dispatched within the hour to anywhere in the Triangle. The diagnostic covers your full system — not just the symptom you called about. You get a clear explanation of the problem, your options, and pricing before any work starts. No surprises, no upsells. The diagnostic fee applies to any repair you approve. That's how 700+ families have left us five-star reviews — by getting straight answers and fair pricing when their heat went out.
What's Included with Rheem Heating
Rheem Heating FAQ
How often should I have my heating system serviced in North Carolina?
We recommend annual heating maintenance in the fall before temperatures drop. Even though Triangle-area winters are relatively mild, the occasional hard freeze means your system needs to be ready to perform reliably when called upon.
What type of heating system is best for homes in the Apex and Raleigh area?
Heat pumps are extremely popular and efficient in our Zone 4A climate since they handle both heating and cooling. For homes needing supplemental heat during rare deep freezes, a dual-fuel system pairing a heat pump with a gas furnace offers the best of both worlds.
How do I know if my heating system needs to be replaced?
Key indicators include the system being over 15 years old, requiring frequent repairs, producing uneven temperatures, or causing energy bills to climb steadily. Our technicians can assess your system and help you weigh repair costs against replacement benefits.
Do you offer emergency heating service?
Yes. We provide 24/7 emergency heating repair throughout the Triangle area. When temperatures drop unexpectedly, our dispatchers prioritize calls from homes without heat to restore your comfort as quickly as possible.