Top 10 furnace repair services in Elmer, NJ

Porch Pro Headshot ABSOLUTE AIR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
ABSOLUTE AIR COMMITTED TO CUSTOMER CARE AND AFFORDABILITY!!
100% response rate
ABSOLUTE AIR COMMITTED TO CUSTOMER CARE AND AFFORDABILITY!!
Porch Pro Headshot Dean's Service Inc
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(437)
"Dan & John came to do the duct & dryer vent cleaning, very personable & reasonable. Went above and beyond with their service. The heart of a Company is made off of their employees, would highly recommend their services"
"Dan & John came to do the duct & dryer vent cleaning, very personable & reasonable. Went above and beyond with their service. The heart of a Company is made off of their employees, would highly recommend their services"
Porch Pro Headshot Clay's Climate Control
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(554)
Porch Pro Headshot J&J MECHANICAL INC
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(320)
We specialize in full service heating & air conditioning sales and service - offering the highest quality of service, support, & equipment to customers throughout South Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Whether you are in need of an annual maintenance agreement, emergency repair, replacement, o...Read more about J&J MECHANICAL INC
We specialize in full service heating & air conditioning sales and service - offering the highest quality of service, support, & equipment to customers throughout South Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Whether you are in need of an annual maintenance agreement, emergency repair, replacement, o...Read more about J&J MECHANICAL INC
Porch Pro Headshot Alber Service Company
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(378)
Alber Service Co is an HVAC company from Pennsauken. Offering water heater services, HVAC services, and air conditioning maintenance as well as other services, they began business in the 1960s.
Alber Service Co is an HVAC company from Pennsauken. Offering water heater services, HVAC services, and air conditioning maintenance as well as other services, they began business in the 1960s.
Porch Pro Headshot CBM Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(189)
CBM Heating & Air Conditioning. Since 1990.
CBM Heating & Air Conditioning. Since 1990.
Porch Pro Headshot CUSTOM AIR SERVICES
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(10)
"Rob Thompson showed up 5 minutes early, expertly diagnosed my a/c problem and I was up and running in less than an hour and a half. Fast response, expert service, and fair price, what else can you ask for? Rob's card is taped to my HVAC system, there is no one else to call for your HVAC needs in...Read more about CUSTOM AIR SERVICES
"Rob Thompson showed up 5 minutes early, expertly diagnosed my a/c problem and I was up and running in less than an hour and a half. Fast response, expert service, and fair price, what else can you ask for? Rob's card is taped to my HVAC system, there is no one else to call for your HVAC needs in...Read more about CUSTOM AIR SERVICES
Porch Pro Headshot DCS Heating and Cooling LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(8)
Family owned and Operated Heating and Cooling Company Over 20 Years of satifaction for All your Residental and Commercial HVAC Needs. Oil to Gas Conversions, New Installs, Duct Work Fabrications, Chimney Liner, Gas Lines Ran, Exaust Hoods, Dryer Vents, New Construction and Yearly Service Contracts a...Read more about DCS Heating and Cooling LLC
Family owned and Operated Heating and Cooling Company Over 20 Years of satifaction for All your Residental and Commercial HVAC Needs. Oil to Gas Conversions, New Installs, Duct Work Fabrications, Chimney Liner, Gas Lines Ran, Exaust Hoods, Dryer Vents, New Construction and Yearly Service Contracts a...Read more about DCS Heating and Cooling LLC
Porch Pro Headshot All County Mechanical Contracting
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(6)
We are a family owned and operated business with 25 years of experience and 2 generations of family providing service. We Install, Repair and Service ALL heating and cooling systems along with refrigeration. If you need home service or your commercial property is in need please feel free to give u...Read more about All County Mechanical Contracting
We are a family owned and operated business with 25 years of experience and 2 generations of family providing service. We Install, Repair and Service ALL heating and cooling systems along with refrigeration. If you need home service or your commercial property is in need please feel free to give u...Read more about All County Mechanical Contracting
Porch Pro Headshot Delta Heating & Air Conditioning
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(9)
At Delta Heating and Air Conditioning, we offer professional heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality services. We have been helping families like yours to live comfortably since 2012 . Our technicians are licensed and trained. No matter what heating, air conditioning or indoor air quality s...Read more about Delta Heating & Air Conditioning
At Delta Heating and Air Conditioning, we offer professional heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality services. We have been helping families like yours to live comfortably since 2012 . Our technicians are licensed and trained. No matter what heating, air conditioning or indoor air quality s...Read more about Delta Heating & Air Conditioning

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 Elmer furnace repair services

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My gas boiler stopped working and I called Universal, Tom had so much knowledge of the problem and helped me get financing to replace the old unit. The price he quoted was reasonable and he delivered exactly what he quoted. He took his time to explain h...

- Faye Ortiz
441291

I don’t like to write bad reviews but!!! For a new furnace installation, I could gotten a better service with a better quality. These guys do a poor craftsmanship and I am lucky I called another Hvac company right away to re install the furnace and ac.aga...

- Sharona P
466339

Dishonest management, their contracts for installation furnace is not guaranteed fees and costs. The owner name and location is fake , be aware! They continuously write fake reviews for their business because the fact of the matter is they aren’t experi...

- Dean Smith
256724

Great service, fair prices, expert techs!

- Daniel Levi
448491

Not a good experience, I had the air duct cleaning for Air duct cleaning for $449 special promotion. The service was okay, but the Hvac guy was rude and left me dust balls stuck in the vents that I had to clean after! Unfortunately it was a problem gettin...

- Dana Kaplan
442711

Charged $99.00 for doing nothing. I said to this dreadful company, there is a leak coming from the Hvac ! I complained there is definitely a leak. Holy Bowen the office manager told me on the phone we could fix it, no problem! I even took a picture for pr...

- Mary C
328296

I was extremely happy with the job done with repairing my heater. The wiring of my heater was complicated but the men didn’t give up until the job was completed perfectly.

- Robin Sigman
265725

Let’s start with the great customer service over the phone. The communication between the technicians to the dispatch. The arrival on time, found the issue so fast for very fair prices. Highly recommended!

- Yaron Shalom
371378

Unprofessional Daniel L and Yaron S supervisors at Deans Services ,are writing fake reviews everywhere. Be aware folks they are Scam. Save your money elsewhere.

- John Morbid
484801

Deans Service Inc are very professional when it comes to getting things done incorrectly, I’m referring to the management and their cost contract . Although the Hvac guys are pretty good. But it took them three months to get a refund for the incorrect adj...

- Grace Smith
101687

Dave signed a contract to enclose a porch.In five months he did some frame work and added a roof which flooded my house five times wouldn't answer phone calls or text up to date he has over 6,000.00 has missed 37 days since Oct. 10th and has put in a tota...

- Richie Gilchrist
408229

Looking at the website proves nothing and the pictures prove nothing. Nor does it fix dishonesty or the predicament Mr. Wilborn left us in. Scams come in many forms and this is one of them. I posted pictures on Google so you can see up close what it reall...

- Melissa S

All Heating & Furnace Repair Companies in Elmer, NJ

Porch Pro Headshot Heating Specialties Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
Heating Specialties has been serving the Southern New Jersey area since 1987. We employ only the highest skilled, drug screened and background checked technicians. Our specialty is residential service and replacement systems. Products we service and install are Geothermal systems, Gas furnaces and...Read more about Heating Specialties Inc.
Heating Specialties has been serving the Southern New Jersey area since 1987. We employ only the highest skilled, drug screened and background checked technicians. Our specialty is residential service and replacement systems. Products we service and install are Geothermal systems, Gas furnaces and...Read more about Heating Specialties Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Universal Heating & Air Conditioning Co
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(2)
Universal Heating & Air Conditioning Co is an HVAC company that offers over 21 years of experience to Philadelphia. They provide gas heating, ductwork installation, and HVAC inspection as well as other services.
Universal Heating & Air Conditioning Co is an HVAC company that offers over 21 years of experience to Philadelphia. They provide gas heating, ductwork installation, and HVAC inspection as well as other services.
Porch Pro Headshot Always There Heating & Air
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
I have over 35 years of experience in this business. Always There Heating & Air was founded in 2001. We provide 5 years parts and labor as well as use Ruud brad for all of our product installation.
I have over 35 years of experience in this business. Always There Heating & Air was founded in 2001. We provide 5 years parts and labor as well as use Ruud brad for all of our product installation.
Porch Pro Headshot SAVIORS CUSTOM CARPENTRY, INC
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(30)
If you need help installing new carpet in your home, call upon the professionals at Saviors Custom Carpentry in Silver Spring. They boast a positive 5-star rating from customers.
If you need help installing new carpet in your home, call upon the professionals at Saviors Custom Carpentry in Silver Spring. They boast a positive 5-star rating from customers.
Porch Pro Headshot A and B Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(35)
A & B Heating and Cooling has served thousands of satisfied customers throughout the NJ region. Our goal is to help your homes to be more energy efficient while saving you money. We offer a wide variety of home improvement products including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, hydronic heating...Read more about A and B Heating & Cooling
A & B Heating and Cooling has served thousands of satisfied customers throughout the NJ region. Our goal is to help your homes to be more energy efficient while saving you money. We offer a wide variety of home improvement products including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, hydronic heating...Read more about A and B Heating & Cooling
Porch Pro Headshot Aire Serv of Northampton
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
Porch Pro Headshot Cold 1 Services LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
Established in 2001, Cold 1 Services is a plumbing company that offers garbage disposal installation, toilet installation, water heater repair and more to Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.
Established in 2001, Cold 1 Services is a plumbing company that offers garbage disposal installation, toilet installation, water heater repair and more to Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.
Porch Pro Headshot Robert DeAngelo Heating and Air ConditionIng Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
DeAngelo Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. , is a full-service contractor celebrating more than 45 years of operational excellence. Our company has extensive experience, along with a strong reputation for complete attention to detail and well-thought-out designs to meet our customers' needs.
DeAngelo Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. , is a full-service contractor celebrating more than 45 years of operational excellence. Our company has extensive experience, along with a strong reputation for complete attention to detail and well-thought-out designs to meet our customers' needs.
Porch Pro Headshot 21 Heating and Air LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(7)
This is a small owner operated business that is licensed and insured.
This is a small owner operated business that is licensed and insured.
Porch Pro Headshot Kad mechanical
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
(8)
Porch Pro Headshot J&A HVAC
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
Porch Pro Headshot M. Corp LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey
Porch Pro Headshot Hill Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves Elmer, New Jersey