Category: Heater Repair

The winter season has been going strong for several months now, and for many people, their heating system has been in use for quite some time. However, just because you’ve been relying on your furnace for warmth doesn’t mean it’s functioning correctly. Several warning signs indicate it’s time to schedule a heating repair. Here are 7 of the most common!

Temperatures are cooling, and soon you will switch over from air conditioning to heating. It might seem counterintuitive, but the onset of cooler weather marks the perfect time to get a home heater repair and service.  We serve customers all across the San Fernando valley, from Burbank to Thousand Oaks. And we know that not a single homeowner is particularly excited about a heating repair (or, gasp, a replacement). Many people hold off on repairing their unit and seeing if the furnace will survive the season. But now that we’re heading into another winter, you shouldn’t put off that repair any longer.  Why Repair a Heater Even If It’s Running Your furnace made it this long without a repair, why fix it now? Delaying a repair your heater needs has several drawbacks, including:  Fall is also a great time for a heating repair because it’s a slower season for HVAC companies. When that first cold snap hits, we get very busy with repair calls. If you already know your furnace requires repair, you can beat the rush and ensure cozy comfort by taking care of it right now. Plus, there may be specials on service or repair calls to take

As the cooler weather settles in, we’ll soon be trusting our furnace to keep us cozy. Even here in the San Fernando Valley near Los Angeles, we need a functional heating system. There’s truly nothing worse than being cold! Brr!  If your furnace is acting funky, a repair is in order. Most furnace repair work should be left to the professionals, but there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot. Here are some of the most common furnace problems – and how to solve them!  Thermostat Throwing You Off? The thermostat causes many furnace problems. Your thermostat is controlling your furnace, so if you are having trouble getting the heating to work, that could be the source. Here are a few things you can check.  Furnace Will Not Turn On If your furnace won’t turn on, the first thing to do is check the thermostat settings. But if you’ve already checked there, don’t worry. There are hundreds of reasons a furnace won’t power on.  One of the most commonplace causes is a tripped circuit breaker. Locate your home’s breaker panel and seek the “HVAC” or “Furnace” label next to one of the switches. The correct position for this

The sounds of our home appliances have a funny way of fading into background noise. The churn of the dishwasher, the tumbling of the clothes dryer, and the white noise of an air conditioner can even be soothing! So, it makes sense for an unfamiliar noise to be startling and concerning. If you’re reading this blog, you’ve likely narrowed down the clangs, buzzing, or screeching to your heater or air conditioner.  Before we go any further, we need to be clear: any unfamiliar sounds from your heater or air conditioner are a sure sign that you need a repair. Heating and cooling equipment should operate quietly. So if your HVAC unit is sounding more like a… unique… instrument, it’s important to call a trained professional to investigate. Even if your unit is still cooling or heating your home, these funny sounds are an audible cue that there is a problem. And these seemingly insignificant problems don’t go away – they persist, and often develop into major problems. When you reach out to a professional for repair, it’s helpful to share whether the sound happens all the time while the unit is running or if it is sporadic. In this article,