Is Your Furnace Trying to Tell You Something?
Common failures: failed ignitor, bad flame sensor, faulty control board, or a tripped high-limit switch from restricted airflow. We carry ignitors and flame sensors on the truck - those are fixed same-day in most cases.
Check the filter first. A clogged air filter starves the furnace of airflow and trips the high-limit switch as a safety measure - which looks like the system died but is the system protecting itself. Pull the filter. If it's solid grey, replace it and try again. A new filter is $5-$20. A service call is $79.
Warning Signs to Watch For
- Uneven heat - some rooms warm, others cold
- Rising gas or electric bills - the furnace is working harder than it should
- Short cycling - turning on and off without fully heating the house
- Weak airflow from the vents
- Grinding, squealing, banging, or rumbling sounds
- Persistent dust or sulfuric smell - a sulfuric/rotten-egg odor means a possible gas leak; leave and call the gas company first
- Yellow or flickering pilot flame instead of steady blue - incomplete combustion and a CO hazard
- Water pooling around the unit
Heat Exchanger Safety
The heat exchanger separates combustion gases from the air circulated through your home. A cracked heat exchanger can let carbon monoxide mix into that air. We check for it on every heating inspection. If we find a crack, we tell you clearly - no softening, no upsell - just what it is and what your options cost.
| Service | Notes | Price |
|---|
| Service call | Written quote - waived on repair | $79 |
| Common repair (ignitor/flame sensor) | Parts on truck, same-day in most cases | $150-$400 |
| Annual heating tune-up | Full safety + performance inspection | $99 flat |
| Comfort Club plan | Spring AC + fall heating check, priority scheduling | From $12/mo |
All prices flat-rate, all-in, written and approved before work starts.
CO check every visit