Top 10 furnace repair services in Emmaus, PA

Porch Pro Headshot Quality Degree Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
(4,181)
Quality Degree, Inc. has been offering quality heating and air conditioning services since 1996. We design, service, and install heating and air conditioning products of all makes and models. Our company prides itself on our innovative work and commitment to our customers. License PA005141 Membe...Read more about Quality Degree Inc.
Quality Degree, Inc. has been offering quality heating and air conditioning services since 1996. We design, service, and install heating and air conditioning products of all makes and models. Our company prides itself on our innovative work and commitment to our customers. License PA005141 Membe...Read more about Quality Degree Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Haller Enterprises
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
(2,340)
"From the initial sales call through the install and subsequent annual maintenance service, our experience with Qualiity Air was excellent and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking into a new system or just want to have service."
"From the initial sales call through the install and subsequent annual maintenance service, our experience with Qualiity Air was excellent and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking into a new system or just want to have service."
Porch Pro Headshot HANNABERY HVAC
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
(746)
Porch Pro Headshot Mack Antonoff HVAC
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
(164)
"We called Mack and he arrived on time even coming after I got home from work. He was thorough and knowledgeable. He serviced our Oil Boiler and gave us a receipt of the effiency results. We will recommend him to family and friends"
"We called Mack and he arrived on time even coming after I got home from work. He was thorough and knowledgeable. He serviced our Oil Boiler and gave us a receipt of the effiency results. We will recommend him to family and friends"
Porch Pro Headshot Carl Volkman and sons Hvac
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
(189)
Carl Volkman and sons Hvac is HVAC Contractor and construction company. High quality work for your home is our top priority. Let us take care of your home so you don’t have to!
Carl Volkman and sons Hvac is HVAC Contractor and construction company. High quality work for your home is our top priority. Let us take care of your home so you don’t have to!
Porch Pro Headshot Al's Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Porch Pro Headshot Tjl Plumbing
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
(4)
Tom Dermody is a Licensed New Jersey Master Plumber with over 10 years experience. Tom is a fourth generation plumber. TJL Plumbing, LLC, is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are an owner operated business and provide a licensed plumber on every job. We serve central New Jersey including Hu...Read more about Tjl Plumbing
Tom Dermody is a Licensed New Jersey Master Plumber with over 10 years experience. Tom is a fourth generation plumber. TJL Plumbing, LLC, is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are an owner operated business and provide a licensed plumber on every job. We serve central New Jersey including Hu...Read more about Tjl Plumbing
Porch Pro Headshot RS Reinford Mechanical LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
(12)
We specialize in solving comfort & efficiency problems the other companies can't figure out. We also specialize in indoor air quality products and controls.
We specialize in solving comfort & efficiency problems the other companies can't figure out. We also specialize in indoor air quality products and controls.
Porch Pro Headshot South Mountain Construction
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
South Mountain Construction is a family owned and operated licensed home improvement company, roofing contractor, siding company. South Mountain has well over 35 years experience in the remodeling business and performs services on commercial and residential properties in the Allentown, Bethlehem, Ea...Read more about South Mountain Construction
South Mountain Construction is a family owned and operated licensed home improvement company, roofing contractor, siding company. South Mountain has well over 35 years experience in the remodeling business and performs services on commercial and residential properties in the Allentown, Bethlehem, Ea...Read more about South Mountain Construction
Porch Pro Headshot Universal Heating & Air Conditioning Co
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
(2)
"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 how to get the new unit ready each winter and...Read more about Universal Heating & Air Conditioning Co
"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 how to get the new unit ready each winter and...Read more about Universal Heating & Air Conditioning Co

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 Emmaus furnace repair services

145793

Confident skilled and honest to a fault. Patient and just five star quality

- Abdelpatel25@gmail.com Patel
102350

I called Mack after my ductless Heatpump stopped working. Of course it was the coldest night and we scheduled a service early. He arrived as scheduled and repaired leaks I missed when I installed the system myself. He worked very fast and efficiently to ...

- Tomaz Bronsski
160785

My husband found we just could not find a competent oil boiler service person so luckily our plumber highly recommend Mack. From the moment we spoke to him we were sure we found our guy. He cleaned our filthy out of tune oil guzzler we had serviced every ...

- Harry Klein
89558

We were ready to close on the sale of our house and during the inspection the ac went out. After getting the run around by other contractors we called Mack and he treated it with urgency and responded that day! He had the compressor part changed and up an...

- Bill Melater
151576

Fantastic prompt reliable service. Very professional and knowledgeable. Reasonable prices. Highly recommend

- Tom Celucci
14892

I have only just started withQuality Air And am well pleased. ii had to call for what i felt was a problem the text came Out as soon as possible which was fantastic. Very impressed with service

- Anna Marie Livolsi
14886

Always on time, very professional and give excellent advice.

- Herb Hickmott
15596

Everyone that assisted with our project was very informative. They were very patient with all of my questions regarding how, what, and when the project was going to take place and be completed. Would not hesitate to have Quality Air complete another pro...

- sunshine12 brown
14883

We have a contract with Quality Air and it has worked out very well for us. the have assigned a Tec to do our maintenance and we like that because he has gotten to know our system and gives us the best possible service he can give.

- Marianne Peters
18147

They have always been courteous and responsive. Never a problem to deal with and reasonably priced.

- Jim Short
16564

My Furnace induction fan died on one of the coldest days of the year. It's an older model and the technician went to above and beyond to find me a replacement and fixed it the same day

- Ed Vanyo
15269

The service is not only fast but not as expensive as other firms I've used in the past. A lot less in fact.

- Mark Hammer

All Heating & Furnace Repair Companies in Emmaus, PA

Porch Pro Headshot Comfort Air of Lansdale Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
We are Comfort Air and we provide honest, reliable, friendly, cost effective services. for heating, air conditioning , ventilation, plumbing. Sales, service, installation. For all of the following: Oil furnaces & boilers Gas furnaces & boilers Heat- pumps Geo-thermal heating , cooling & w...Read more about Comfort Air of Lansdale Inc.
We are Comfort Air and we provide honest, reliable, friendly, cost effective services. for heating, air conditioning , ventilation, plumbing. Sales, service, installation. For all of the following: Oil furnaces & boilers Gas furnaces & boilers Heat- pumps Geo-thermal heating , cooling & w...Read more about Comfort Air of Lansdale Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot R&D Hengeveld's HVAC LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Our #1 goal is to make sure that our customer(s) are satisfied and happy with their heating or cooling systems. We are here to help you. We will make suggestions and give our customers advice but we will never sell our customer(s) anything they do not need or want. That is a promise. If you live...Read more about R&D Hengeveld's HVAC LLC
Our #1 goal is to make sure that our customer(s) are satisfied and happy with their heating or cooling systems. We are here to help you. We will make suggestions and give our customers advice but we will never sell our customer(s) anything they do not need or want. That is a promise. If you live...Read more about R&D Hengeveld's HVAC LLC
Porch Pro Headshot The Plumbing and Heating Medic
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
(4)
We are a family owned company. With over 30 years of experience in plumbing, heating and air conditioning. You can rest assure your project will be done right the first time! Or we will refund your money! We specialize in oil furnaces, boilers, gas, propane, heat pumps, A/C and plumbing. We offer fr...Read more about The Plumbing and Heating Medic
We are a family owned company. With over 30 years of experience in plumbing, heating and air conditioning. You can rest assure your project will be done right the first time! Or we will refund your money! We specialize in oil furnaces, boilers, gas, propane, heat pumps, A/C and plumbing. We offer fr...Read more about The Plumbing and Heating Medic
Porch Pro Headshot Zongora Properties Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Rick Zongora of Zongora Comfort Solutions, LLC. has been in business for over 37 years offering old-fashioned service with the knowledge and skill of the latest high tech systems. Coupled with the commitment necessary to bring each customer the comfort and satisfaction of knowing they are in great h...Read more about Zongora Properties Inc.
Rick Zongora of Zongora Comfort Solutions, LLC. has been in business for over 37 years offering old-fashioned service with the knowledge and skill of the latest high tech systems. Coupled with the commitment necessary to bring each customer the comfort and satisfaction of knowing they are in great h...Read more about Zongora Properties Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Michael Mechanical
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Michael Mechanical provides services in Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling to the homes and small businesses of Bucks and Montgomery County. Licensed and Insured.
Michael Mechanical provides services in Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling to the homes and small businesses of Bucks and Montgomery County. Licensed and Insured.
Porch Pro Headshot Volkert Electric
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
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Porch Pro Headshot Royal HVAC LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Porch Pro Headshot george connelly
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical. small repairs to complete remodeling
plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical. small repairs to complete remodeling
Porch Pro Headshot Mark Paulin Plumbing
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Professional plumbing services.
Professional plumbing services.
Porch Pro Headshot Dugan Jim Heat Pump & Air Conditioning
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Porch Pro Headshot Kad mechanical
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
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Porch Pro Headshot Temp-Control Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania
(1)
Porch Pro Headshot N.B. Rogers, Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves Emmaus, Pennsylvania