Top 10 furnace repair services in Dover, NH

Porch Pro Headshot Paul The Plumber
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
(1,866)
Paul The Plumber is committed to delivering top-notch services in plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality. Residents from Southern New Hampshire have entrusted their homes to us since 2002. We continue to provide our customers with personal attention, transparent service, and tot...Read more about Paul The Plumber
Paul The Plumber is committed to delivering top-notch services in plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality. Residents from Southern New Hampshire have entrusted their homes to us since 2002. We continue to provide our customers with personal attention, transparent service, and tot...Read more about Paul The Plumber
Porch Pro Headshot All Heat
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
Porch Pro Headshot Skovron Mechanical Services LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
(147)
We are a veteran owner company that has been in service since 2005. We take care of our clients with honesty, integrity, and we offer honest, upfront pricing. Our technicians are fully trained and able to fix the problem the first time. We have the latest tools in the trade and know how to locate th...Read more about Skovron Mechanical Services LLC
We are a veteran owner company that has been in service since 2005. We take care of our clients with honesty, integrity, and we offer honest, upfront pricing. Our technicians are fully trained and able to fix the problem the first time. We have the latest tools in the trade and know how to locate th...Read more about Skovron Mechanical Services LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Lynch Pellet Stove Services
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
(82)
"We recently found Lynch Pellet Services on Angie's List and couldn't be more please that we did! Our pellet stove had stopped working and we had a feeling it was the main power board causing the problem. We gave them a call on Thursday and by Monday afternoon Tom was at our home to fix our problem....Read more about Lynch Pellet Stove Services
"We recently found Lynch Pellet Services on Angie's List and couldn't be more please that we did! Our pellet stove had stopped working and we had a feeling it was the main power board causing the problem. We gave them a call on Thursday and by Monday afternoon Tom was at our home to fix our problem....Read more about Lynch Pellet Stove Services
Porch Pro Headshot Lamprey Energy Inc
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
A full-service oil and propane company established in 1923 Lamprey Energy has skilled technicians, drivers, and customer-service personnel available 24/7. Serving, the Seacoast and Rockingham County, New Hampshire, York County, Maine. Dealing in fuel oil, propane, bio-fuel, commercial bio-diesel, ma...Read more about Lamprey Energy Inc
A full-service oil and propane company established in 1923 Lamprey Energy has skilled technicians, drivers, and customer-service personnel available 24/7. Serving, the Seacoast and Rockingham County, New Hampshire, York County, Maine. Dealing in fuel oil, propane, bio-fuel, commercial bio-diesel, ma...Read more about Lamprey Energy Inc
Porch Pro Headshot B&B MECHANICAL SERVICES INC
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
(26)
We are the residential, commercial and industrial Heating and Air Conditioning specialists chosen by the manufacturers and suppliers as well as our longstanding existing customers for their preferred HVAC service and installation company of choice. We have the best possible hourly rate in the Easte...Read more about B&B MECHANICAL SERVICES INC
We are the residential, commercial and industrial Heating and Air Conditioning specialists chosen by the manufacturers and suppliers as well as our longstanding existing customers for their preferred HVAC service and installation company of choice. We have the best possible hourly rate in the Easte...Read more about B&B MECHANICAL SERVICES INC
Porch Pro Headshot Jerry's Oil Burner Service
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
Jerry's Oil Burner Service, Serving Rochester New Hampshire and surrounding areas for 23 years. We service oil fired heating systems, new installations of oil and gas fired systems. repairing or replacing all your heating needs. Need a new Oil tank? NO problem we also replace tanks. Call us today to...Read more about Jerry's Oil Burner Service
Jerry's Oil Burner Service, Serving Rochester New Hampshire and surrounding areas for 23 years. We service oil fired heating systems, new installations of oil and gas fired systems. repairing or replacing all your heating needs. Need a new Oil tank? NO problem we also replace tanks. Call us today to...Read more about Jerry's Oil Burner Service
Porch Pro Headshot Mahoney's Plumbing & Heating
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
(12)
Mahoney Plumbing & Heating, LLC has been in the business for over 10 years and we've been lucky enough to learn a thing or two over those years. There is no substitute for excellent customer service and quality work. We have built an extensive client base and know the best form of advertisement i...Read more about Mahoney's Plumbing & Heating
Mahoney Plumbing & Heating, LLC has been in the business for over 10 years and we've been lucky enough to learn a thing or two over those years. There is no substitute for excellent customer service and quality work. We have built an extensive client base and know the best form of advertisement i...Read more about Mahoney's Plumbing & Heating
Porch Pro Headshot CMC Mechanical Services LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
CMC Mechanical Services is an industrial, residential and commercial mechanical service provider specializing in the sales, service and installation of plumbing, heating, cooling and gas piping equipment and parts. We are a family-run, 3rd generation operation with over 80 years of experience. Our ...Read more about CMC Mechanical Services LLC
CMC Mechanical Services is an industrial, residential and commercial mechanical service provider specializing in the sales, service and installation of plumbing, heating, cooling and gas piping equipment and parts. We are a family-run, 3rd generation operation with over 80 years of experience. Our ...Read more about CMC Mechanical Services LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Mike Espinola Plumbing
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
(10)
Welcome to Mike Espinola Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling!!! Where we serve your neighbors in all of New Hampshire and Massachusetts!! Need a SAFE and RELIABLE full service plumber? Mike Espinola Plumbing Heating Cooling is your ONE stop shop!!!! Geo-Thermal heating and cooling New Construction and Re...Read more about Mike Espinola Plumbing
Welcome to Mike Espinola Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling!!! Where we serve your neighbors in all of New Hampshire and Massachusetts!! Need a SAFE and RELIABLE full service plumber? Mike Espinola Plumbing Heating Cooling is your ONE stop shop!!!! Geo-Thermal heating and cooling New Construction and Re...Read more about Mike Espinola Plumbing

Frequently asked questions about heating & furnace repair companies

Your furnace should be cleaned every year or every two years at the most. A yearly furnace cleaning can catch small problems and fix them before they become serious repairs. It's like how changing the oil in your car may prevent a breakdown in the future. You should plan to have your furnace cleaned before you need it in the winter. Most people leave this to the last minute, and HVAC companies become very busy as the temperature drops.

Some indicators that your furnace needs to be cleaned:

  • The temperature is inconsistent from room to room.
  • Your furnace is struggling to maintain the temperature you set.
  • The furnace produces no heat at all.
  • You have a higher than expected energy bill after turning it on.
  • You smell rubber, smoke, or oil when you turn it on. (It's normal to smell dust).
  • Your furnace flame is any color but blue, which can indicate an imbalance in the gasses.
  • It makes a loud bang, howling, or whistling sound. This points to clogged air filters, dirty burners, or a restricted fuel supply.

Some people consider cleaning the furnace in the spring rather than in the fall. The best practice is to vacuum the furnace out in the spring, then do your annual maintenance in the late summer or fall.

Regular furnace maintenance can extend your furnace’s life by years and prevent some costly repairs. Regular furnace maintenance involves taking apart essential components, inspecting and cleaning them, then reassembling them for use. These components include your furnace filter, blower, burners, and flame sensors.

You can tackle a lot of this work on your own. It may take a few hours to familiarize yourself with the tools and equipment if it's your first time maintaining your furnace. Once you know the drill, furnace maintenance shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours. Start by shutting off the furnace's electrical power and fuel supply. Once that’s done, the combustion chamber can be accessed, vacuumed out, and inspected for holes. If you find any holes, patch them with foil tape.

Next, thoroughly clean the blower compartment. This will remove dirt and debris. Like with the combustion chamber, you or a professional need to inspect for any holes. Don’t forget to replace the air filter. You may be able to upgrade the air filter so it protects against mildew, pollen, and other airborne allergens. If you have an oil furnace, you’ll also want to replace the oil filter. This should be done annually. Finally, oil the machine bearings, taking care not to over-lubricate them.

If your furnace makes odd noises, you should hire a professional as soon as possible. There are a few other indicators that your furnace needs professional attention. Excessive soot could mean your burners need adjustment or that the heat exchanger needs replacing. If your flame is pale in color or irregular, this can indicate dirty burners or a cracked heat exchanger. This is a potential hazard and requires a professional to investigate. If your furnace is short-cycling (which means it only runs for a short period of time before shutting off), you may have a thermostat issue or an overheating exchanger. This also requires the expertise of a professional.

You should have your furnace serviced annually for the best results. Some people will wait every two years, though better maintenance schedules often mean fewer surprises. Most times, when a furnace stops providing heat without warning in the winter, the issue could have been solved with a maintenance call the season beforehand. Maintained furnaces run at their best efficiency, which helps your energy bill.

Furnace services can reveal carbon monoxide leaks, a health hazard that needs to be fixed immediately. If left untreated, carbon monoxide can lead to dizziness, nausea, headaches, and even death.

When hiring a professional, whether for annual maintenance or repairs, a quick search for “Furnace repair near me” will bring up several local companies to hire. Most states require HVAC companies to be licensed. They should also be fully insured and bonded. A great HVAC repair company will be transparent in what they do and what they charge, and they should be able to show documentation if requested. HVAC companies get quite busy as the temperature drops, so consider calling in the late summer and get ahead of the rush.

Your HVAC company should be able to give you an estimate of what repairs will cost. Oil and gas furnace repairs cost more than their electrical competitors, but their maintenance costs should be similar. If your furnace is over ten years old, you should prioritize annual maintenance. Most furnaces need to be replaced within ten to twenty years. Most furnace companies will advise that any serious repairs to an older furnace may not last long and that replacing your furnace would be the best option.

If your furnace is not producing heat, there are several components you should check. Start with the thermostat - is it switched to “heat”? What temperature does the thermostat say compared to the actual room temperature? Try setting the thermostat to five degrees higher and see if the furnace kicks on. Replace the battery and check the wiring for any breaks. Ensure there are no loose wires within the thermostat, and blow away any dust while you’re in there.

Check the fuse box and the power switch for the furnace and ensure that everything is switched on. Occasionally, a clogged filter can cause the furnace to shut off, so check your filters next. The gas line should be open, but may be switched off for whatever reason. If the drain hose is particularly dirty or the chimney flue is clogged, this could also be why your furnace doesn’t produce any heat. Clean them of dust and debris and try the furnace again. After that, check the heat vents and ducting. Clogs in those areas may also affect your furnace’s heat.

If you’ve tried all that and your furnace still isn’t turning on, it’s time to call a professional to get your furnace repaired. They’ll also run through these basic troubleshooting steps, then move on to the complex components and causes of failure within furnaces. If your furnace is older than fifteen years or breaks down regularly, you may want to consider replacing it. New models are more efficient, and repairs can be expensive in the long run.

If you’re looking to have your furnace serviced or tuned up, the cost will depend on the type. An electric furnace can cost between $70 to $130 for a tune-up. Gas furnace tune-ups can cost between $80 to $170, whereas oil furnaces can cost between $100 to $200. A tune-up involves an inspection of the flues and vents, air filters, ignitor switches, fan belts, blowers, motors, electrical components, the heat exchanger, the condensate drain, and testing the thermostat.

Some HVAC companies have two standards for maintenance calls. A basic maintenance call will include a cleaning and offer a diagnostics report. The advanced maintenance call will involve a full tune-up and cleaning of your furnace’s sensors. This can cost between $130 to $200, whereas the basic (or standard) may cost between $70 to $130.

Other factors may alter the cost of furnace maintenance. If you do this at a slower time of year for HVAC companies, you may pay less. Also, if you have several HVAC systems, you may be able to get a discount. You may be charged more if your HVAC system is hard to reach. Some HVAC companies offer a discount for a maintenance plan. Others may charge more if you haven’t serviced the furnace in over a year, as more work will be involved.

The cost to repair a furnace is much higher than the cost to maintain one. The average repair cost for a furnace is anywhere from $100 to $600, based on the issue. There's a hidden cost as well - if your furnace is under warranty and you neglected the annual maintenance, the furnace company may not honor the warranty.

Furnaces make several different noises which indicate different problems. If your furnace is banging or booming when you turn it on, this likely indicates a delayed ignition. This can be attributed to a defective ignitor, a weak flame or pilot light, low gas pressure, or a burner malfunction. You should consult an HVAC professional for all these issues, as working with gas and fuel can be tricky.

Intermittent banging or booming is most likely caused by expanding and detracting ductwork. This doesn't necessarily need a fix, unless the noise is preventing you from sleeping at night. You’ll need to fortify the ductwork or replace it with round ductwork. Your furnace may make a dry squeal if any belts or bearings are worn. You can fix this yourself for relatively cheap, but a worn belt points to a lack of cleaning and maintenance. You may want to call a professional to inspect for other potential repairs that may be in your future.

If your furnace makes a high-pitched wail, it’s most likely an airflow problem. A dirty air filter and closed or blocked vents are your likely culprits. Rattling means a part is loose or your heat exchanger is cracked. If you hear the rattling right after you turn the furnace on, it's probably the heat exchanger. The rattling is likely the metal coils expanding. If you hear a constant humming, this is likely a motor problem for either the blower or the inducer. Humming sounds from your furnace requires a professional right away.

A furnace is a large machine. Like a car engine, if it’s making a noise that it shouldn’t, this is usually a warning sign before it breaks down entirely. Every time you use your furnace while it needs repairing, you risk damaging it further and racking up a higher repair bill.

Recent reviews for Dover furnace repair services

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All Heating & Furnace Repair Companies in Dover, NH

Porch Pro Headshot Robert Beals HVAC
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
(1)
"Bob is the best! He's serviced my boiler for 2 straight years and does an amazing job. Recently I lost power and when it came back on my boiler was not kicking in and leaking water. He was out here in less than 30 mins - fixed the issue fast. He educates you also -which is great. He's not the typic...Read more about Robert Beals HVAC
"Bob is the best! He's serviced my boiler for 2 straight years and does an amazing job. Recently I lost power and when it came back on my boiler was not kicking in and leaking water. He was out here in less than 30 mins - fixed the issue fast. He educates you also -which is great. He's not the typic...Read more about Robert Beals HVAC
Porch Pro Headshot Mr. Appliance of Rockingham County
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
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Porch Pro Headshot Patriot Htg and Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
Patriot Heating & Cooling has been in business for over 20 years under the name of Arts Heating & Air Conditioning. Owner and technician, Art Gosselin brings over 30 years of experience to his clients, and has been working almost completely on referral from existing clients! Customer satisfaction is...Read more about Patriot Htg and Cooling
Patriot Heating & Cooling has been in business for over 20 years under the name of Arts Heating & Air Conditioning. Owner and technician, Art Gosselin brings over 30 years of experience to his clients, and has been working almost completely on referral from existing clients! Customer satisfaction is...Read more about Patriot Htg and Cooling
Porch Pro Headshot Costigan Electric
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
(2)
Located in Pembroke, NH - just outside the city of Concord, NH - Costigan Electric is committed to safe, economical and reliable electrical installations and maintenance. Whether you need one electrician to install a new GFCI receptacle or a small army to wire a commercial location we're looking fo...Read more about Costigan Electric
Located in Pembroke, NH - just outside the city of Concord, NH - Costigan Electric is committed to safe, economical and reliable electrical installations and maintenance. Whether you need one electrician to install a new GFCI receptacle or a small army to wire a commercial location we're looking fo...Read more about Costigan Electric
Porch Pro Headshot RPM Heating & Cooling LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
RPM Heating & Cooling LLC Dracut, MA, 01826 (978) 957-2728 RPM Heating & Cooling LLC is a well known HVAC contractor in the Dracut, MA area. Reach our team today. Belvidere MA; Heating Contractor, Heating & Cooling, Home Heating Systems, Cooling System, Affordable Heating and Cooling https://rpmhea...Read more about RPM Heating & Cooling LLC
RPM Heating & Cooling LLC Dracut, MA, 01826 (978) 957-2728 RPM Heating & Cooling LLC is a well known HVAC contractor in the Dracut, MA area. Reach our team today. Belvidere MA; Heating Contractor, Heating & Cooling, Home Heating Systems, Cooling System, Affordable Heating and Cooling https://rpmhea...Read more about RPM Heating & Cooling LLC
Porch Pro Headshot PMC Plumbing & Heating
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
We have been in this area for 2 years now been serving southern nh and Ma for 20 years. Specialize in commercial , industrial and residential plumbing and heating
We have been in this area for 2 years now been serving southern nh and Ma for 20 years. Specialize in commercial , industrial and residential plumbing and heating
Porch Pro Headshot JE Dowling HVAC
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
We at JE Dowling are are a small HVAC Company delivering fair pricing and and a quality service to our customers.
We at JE Dowling are are a small HVAC Company delivering fair pricing and and a quality service to our customers.
Porch Pro Headshot On Broadway Appliance LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
Porch Pro Headshot Pinnacle Rock Mechanical Services LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
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Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
Porch Pro Headshot J Mechanical Systems
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
Porch Pro Headshot Howards Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
Porch Pro Headshot Johnson's Home Maintenance
Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire
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Furnace Repair
Serves Dover, New Hampshire

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Dover 03820
Furnace Repair
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Type of project
Repair, maintenance or cleaning
Repair, maintenance or cleaning project
Heating and cooling system repair
Item to repair
Furnace
Furnace fuel source
Natural gas
Furnace problems
Low or no heat in all areas
When problems started
Less than one week ago
Furnace age
I'm not sure
Somersworth 03878
Furnace Repair
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Furnace fuel source
Oil
Furnace problems
shuts down o cassionally
When problems started
Less than one week ago
Furnace age
15-20 years old
Eliot 03903
Furnace Repair
Start Date
Within a week
Furnace fuel source
I'm not sure
Furnace problems
Inconsistent or fluctuating heat
When problems started
I'm not sure
Furnace age
I'm not sure