Heat pump or furnace? That is the first thing that matters when the heat quits in Gilroy, CA, because the two fail in completely different ways. Heat pumps tend to ice over when defrost stops working, get stuck in cooling when a reversing valve fails, or quietly lean on the electric backup strips, at several times the normal operating cost, when the outdoor unit dies. Gas furnaces usually come down to the flame sensor: once oxide coats it, the burners light but the flame cannot be proven, so the board cuts the gas and locks out after three tries. After that, the usual suspects are cracked hot surface igniters, stuck pressure switches, clogged condensate traps on high-efficiency models, and blower motors at the end of their life.
Our most requested repair is Furnace Repair. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
Warning Signs for Heating Repair
Spotting the early warning signs lets you act before the problem gets expensive. Here are the most common indicators that it's time to call a professional:
- Frequent on-off cycles that never bring rooms up to temperature
- Banging at startup caused by burners lighting late
- No warm air at the registers even with the heat turned up
- A rotten-egg, burning, or musty smell once the heat kicks on
- The furnace clicking and trying to light but shutting back down
- Heating bills spiking while comfort keeps falling
- Some rooms warm while others stay stubbornly cold
- An outdoor heat pump coil that stays iced over
Early Action Saves Money
A failing capacitor, clogged condensate drain, or dirty flame sensor rarely fixes itself and usually gets more expensive to address the longer it runs. If you notice any of these signs, call (408) 694-4630 for a prompt inspection.
