ServicesFurnace Repair
Furnace Repair in Colfax
When your furnace quits or starts acting strange, we track down the cause, walk you through it at the unit and put the price in writing before a single part is changed. After the repair, we check back to make sure your home is staying warm.
Getting Your Heat Back, and Keeping It
Most furnace breakdowns come down to a handful of parts: an igniter that has cracked, a flame sensor coated in residue, a blower motor that is wearing out, a pressure switch that sticks, or a control board that has failed. We test before we replace anything, so you pay for the part that is actually causing the problem.
We hold a gas heating mechanical license, which matters on a gas furnace. Work on burners, gas valves and venting affects your family's safety, and we treat it that way.
The visit does not end when the heat comes on. We walk you through what failed and why, show you the filter size and how often to change it, and call a few days later to ask how the system is running.
What You Get on a Furnace Repair Visit
- A complete diagnosis
- We test ignition, the flame, airflow, the blower, the safety switches and the thermostat, then explain what we found in everyday words instead of handing you a list of parts to buy.
- The price in writing up front
- You see the written cost before we begin. If you move ahead, the diagnostic fee is applied to the repair.
- Safety checks for gas furnaces
- On a gas unit we inspect the burners, the visible parts of the heat exchanger, the flue and the gas connections. If anything is unsafe, we say so plainly and go over your choices.
- Making the fix
- We keep most common parts on the truck, so plenty of repairs get done on the first trip. If we need to order a part, we tell you when it should arrive and help you keep warm until then.
- Upkeep tips before we go
- We point out where the filter goes, what early signs of this problem returning look like, and the easy checks you can do on your own before you call.
Signs Your Furnace Needs Repair
It runs but blows cold air
Often a failed igniter, a dirty flame sensor or a gas supply issue. The blower keeps moving air, but nothing is heating it.
Short cycling
The furnace starts, runs a minute or two, then shuts off. A clogged filter, an overheating limit switch or a faulty sensor is usually behind it.
New noises
Banging at startup, squealing or a grinding hum points to delayed ignition, a worn belt or a failing blower motor bearing. These get worse with time, not better.
Rooms that never warm up
If one end of your home stays cold while the thermostat says otherwise, the blower or the furnace's output may be falling short.
A smell of gas or a tripping CO alarm
Leave your home first, then call the gas utility and us. Do not try to restart the furnace.
Heating bills creeping up
A furnace working harder for the same comfort is usually losing efficiency somewhere. A repair often costs less than another winter of high bills.
What Sets the Price of a Furnace Repair
The cost comes down mainly to the part that broke and how easy it is to get to. A written quote always comes before any work, and we charge no emergency or after-hours fees, so a call at night is priced like one on a weekday.
Which part broke
Cleaning a flame sensor is quick work. Replacing a blower motor, inducer motor or control board runs higher for both the part and the labor.
Make and age
Parts for uncommon or discontinued furnaces can take more time to track down, and they usually cost more than parts for models still in production.
Where the furnace sits
Working in a cramped crawlspace or narrow closet takes more time than working on a furnace in an open basement.
Several issues at once
One failure can lead to another, such as a blower running hot and burning out a limit switch. Each one gets its own line on the quote.
Steps in a Furnace Repair
- 1
You call and describe it
Let us know what the furnace is doing, any codes showing on the board and roughly how old it is. We go through a few fast checks with you on the phone, and if a visit is still needed, we book one.
- 2
We diagnose it in your home
We test the furnace, pin down the cause and walk you through it right at the unit so you see it too.
- 3
Written quote, then the fix
We hand you a written quote, and no work starts until you approve it. Then we complete the repair and tidy up afterward.
- 4
Testing and a walkthrough
We cycle the furnace through complete heating runs, make sure it's operating safely and show you how to look after it.
- 5
A follow-up call from us
Several days afterward we call to confirm the heat is holding steady and to answer anything new.
Common Furnace Repair Questions
Should I fix my furnace or replace it?
When the furnace is in decent condition and the fix is small, repairing it usually makes sense. When it's older, has a cracked heat exchanger or has needed several recent repairs, we put both choices next to each other and tell you honestly which we'd choose. If replacing is the better path, our furnace installation page explains it, and maintenance plan members can extend install labor coverage on new equipment.
Do you come out nights and weekends?
Yes. We answer furnace calls 24/7 with no emergency or after-hours fees, so on a cold Palouse night you won't be waiting until Monday for heat.
Is there anything I can check first?
Confirm the thermostat is on heat with good batteries, the furnace switch is on, the breaker hasn't tripped and the filter isn't packed with dust. If the heat still won't come on, call us and we'll handle it from there.
Can you repair gas furnaces?
Yes. With our gas heating mechanical license, we fix both gas and electric furnaces.
How can I stop this problem from returning?
Swap the filter when it's due, keep space around the furnace clear and get a tune-up before winter arrives. Our maintenance plans come with tune-ups and priority scheduling, and we go over the specifics for your furnace during the walkthrough.
Let's Get Your Home Warm Again
Tell us what your furnace is doing and we will help you sort out the next step. We are available around the clock, and we will check in after the repair to make sure it holds.