Top 10 furnace repair services in National City, CA

Porch Pro Headshot Action heating and air conditioning
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
(1,379)
With decades of experience and more than 75,000 HVAC system installations under our belt, you can be sure that Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar has the experience, skills, and knowledge necessary to handle all your HVAC service needs. Our highly trained technicians always strive to exceed yo...Read more about Action heating and air conditioning
With decades of experience and more than 75,000 HVAC system installations under our belt, you can be sure that Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar has the experience, skills, and knowledge necessary to handle all your HVAC service needs. Our highly trained technicians always strive to exceed yo...Read more about Action heating and air conditioning
Porch Pro Headshot Bob Jenson Air Conditioning and Heating
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
(553)
In 1977 Bob Jenson opened Bob Jenson Air Conditioning & Heating from humble beginnings with an idea that he could both provide for his family and do what he loved, helping others enjoy a higher quality of life. Like many companies he started from scratch building the company slowly and finding the r...Read more about Bob Jenson Air Conditioning and Heating
In 1977 Bob Jenson opened Bob Jenson Air Conditioning & Heating from humble beginnings with an idea that he could both provide for his family and do what he loved, helping others enjoy a higher quality of life. Like many companies he started from scratch building the company slowly and finding the r...Read more about Bob Jenson Air Conditioning and Heating
Porch Pro Headshot Precision Temperature
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
(382)
Welcome to Precision Temperature, where we specialize in your heating and air conditioning service, installation and repair needs. Whether you're looking for service on a large commercial system or your residential system, we can help! We offer a wide range of services, including commercial refriger...Read more about Precision Temperature
Welcome to Precision Temperature, where we specialize in your heating and air conditioning service, installation and repair needs. Whether you're looking for service on a large commercial system or your residential system, we can help! We offer a wide range of services, including commercial refriger...Read more about Precision Temperature
Porch Pro Headshot JPM Heating & Air Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
(293)
JPM Heating & Air Inc., based in San Diego, offers complete air conditioning, heating and ventilation services to businesses and homeowners throughout San Diego County. We are dedicated to providing you with superior service and the very finest heating and cooling systems, all at a reasonable price....Read more about JPM Heating & Air Inc.
JPM Heating & Air Inc., based in San Diego, offers complete air conditioning, heating and ventilation services to businesses and homeowners throughout San Diego County. We are dedicated to providing you with superior service and the very finest heating and cooling systems, all at a reasonable price....Read more about JPM Heating & Air Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Atlas HVAC, Inc
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
(354)
Family owned and operated company since 2001. Full Service Heating and Air Conditioning! Residential and Commercial!
Family owned and operated company since 2001. Full Service Heating and Air Conditioning! Residential and Commercial!
Porch Pro Headshot GVK Heating & Air
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
Small family owned Heating and Air Conditioning business started by a father and a son in December of 1998 in San Diego. We are SEARS home improvement authorized contractors since 2008 and would like to bring best service, price and product directly to our clients! Fast, professional and educated se...Read more about GVK Heating & Air
Small family owned Heating and Air Conditioning business started by a father and a son in December of 1998 in San Diego. We are SEARS home improvement authorized contractors since 2008 and would like to bring best service, price and product directly to our clients! Fast, professional and educated se...Read more about GVK Heating & Air
Porch Pro Headshot TMM Appliance Repair
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
(128)
"I had a great experience with TMM Appliance and recommend them. I will also use them again. I had a unique situation. Brandon replied to my chat request within 5 minutes of me submitting it. I needed a washer & dryer moved from my house to my rental property and once at the rental, installed. He bi...Read more about TMM Appliance Repair
"I had a great experience with TMM Appliance and recommend them. I will also use them again. I had a unique situation. Brandon replied to my chat request within 5 minutes of me submitting it. I needed a washer & dryer moved from my house to my rental property and once at the rental, installed. He bi...Read more about TMM Appliance Repair
Porch Pro Headshot Liberty Mechanical, Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
(85)
Liberty Mechanical, Inc. is a full-service company that provides a wide range of top quality comfort solutions to countless residents and business owners in El Cajon and the surrounding areas. With over 20 years of experience, the company employs only trained and well-vetted technicians to service t...Read more about Liberty Mechanical, Inc.
Liberty Mechanical, Inc. is a full-service company that provides a wide range of top quality comfort solutions to countless residents and business owners in El Cajon and the surrounding areas. With over 20 years of experience, the company employs only trained and well-vetted technicians to service t...Read more about Liberty Mechanical, Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Above and Beyond Drains & Plumbing, Inc
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
(66)
Is your household in a standstill because of plumbing issues? Get it up and running in no time with Above and Beyond Drains & Plumbing. The family-owned company offers a wide range of high-quality Chula Vista plumbing services such as drain cleaning, toilet plumbing, leak detection and repair, water...Read more about Above and Beyond Drains & Plumbing, Inc
Is your household in a standstill because of plumbing issues? Get it up and running in no time with Above and Beyond Drains & Plumbing. The family-owned company offers a wide range of high-quality Chula Vista plumbing services such as drain cleaning, toilet plumbing, leak detection and repair, water...Read more about Above and Beyond Drains & Plumbing, Inc
Porch Pro Headshot Air Temperature Specialists
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
(274)

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.

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All Heating & Furnace Repair Companies in National City, CA

Porch Pro Headshot KING MAHDI BUILDERS INC.
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
(6)
We are an adaptable design build firm with over 600 completed projects ranging from small 100 sq.ft. residential room additions to 12000 sq.ft. commercial remodels. Or specialty is residential and commercial kitchen remodels or build outs. We cover the San Diego County area with over 30 years of ...Read more about KING MAHDI BUILDERS INC.
We are an adaptable design build firm with over 600 completed projects ranging from small 100 sq.ft. residential room additions to 12000 sq.ft. commercial remodels. Or specialty is residential and commercial kitchen remodels or build outs. We cover the San Diego County area with over 30 years of ...Read more about KING MAHDI BUILDERS INC.
Porch Pro Headshot TOTAL COMFORT SYSTEMS
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
(8)
TOTAL COMFORT SYSTEMS provides the best Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning services available. We perform the most comprehensive and the most cost-effective service, repair and preventative maintenance services possible. We work hard to stay current with new and improved energy saving dema...Read more about TOTAL COMFORT SYSTEMS
TOTAL COMFORT SYSTEMS provides the best Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning services available. We perform the most comprehensive and the most cost-effective service, repair and preventative maintenance services possible. We work hard to stay current with new and improved energy saving dema...Read more about TOTAL COMFORT SYSTEMS
Porch Pro Headshot Saving Appliance
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
(23)
Saving Appliance specialise in repairs and servicing of all types of domestic appliances such as washing machines, tumble/condenser dryers, dishwashers, electric and gas cookers, ovens, hobs and refrigeration appliances i.e. refrigerators, freezers and to date we provide our services with high quali...Read more about Saving Appliance
Saving Appliance specialise in repairs and servicing of all types of domestic appliances such as washing machines, tumble/condenser dryers, dishwashers, electric and gas cookers, ovens, hobs and refrigeration appliances i.e. refrigerators, freezers and to date we provide our services with high quali...Read more about Saving Appliance
Porch Pro Headshot Sam's heating and airconditioning,Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
(1)
Sam's Heating and Air Conditioning is a small and close held owner operated company serving San Diego County. Sam's personnel service, all manufacturers and models of heating and air conditioning units. We are members of the San Diego Better Business Bureau, The Refrigeration Service Engineers Socie...Read more about Sam's heating and airconditioning,Inc.
Sam's Heating and Air Conditioning is a small and close held owner operated company serving San Diego County. Sam's personnel service, all manufacturers and models of heating and air conditioning units. We are members of the San Diego Better Business Bureau, The Refrigeration Service Engineers Socie...Read more about Sam's heating and airconditioning,Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot P C I General Construction
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
We here at PCI General Construction (619) 520-0790 have many years of experience. We started our business in 2007 when the economy crashed and pulled through it with our impeccable craftsmanship and premier customer satisfaction! We look forward to hearing from you and servicing all of your Remodels...Read more about P C I General Construction
We here at PCI General Construction (619) 520-0790 have many years of experience. We started our business in 2007 when the economy crashed and pulled through it with our impeccable craftsmanship and premier customer satisfaction! We look forward to hearing from you and servicing all of your Remodels...Read more about P C I General Construction
Porch Pro Headshot Progressive HVAC Service
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
We provide hvac services for the area of San Diego, CA since 2009. commercial HVAC repair service,residential hvac repair service, insulation installation contractor; hvac repair service; air conditioning maintenance; heating maintenance; insulation contractor; hvac company; hvac service Mission V...Read more about Progressive HVAC Service
We provide hvac services for the area of San Diego, CA since 2009. commercial HVAC repair service,residential hvac repair service, insulation installation contractor; hvac repair service; air conditioning maintenance; heating maintenance; insulation contractor; hvac company; hvac service Mission V...Read more about Progressive HVAC Service
Porch Pro Headshot Southcoast Heating & AC
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
Keep your home or office comfortable with the HVAC services from Southcoast Heating and Air Conditioning. As a heating and air conditioning contractor we handle projects on a turnkey basis for residential customers, so none of the work has to be subcontracted. We also offer financing to residential ...Read more about Southcoast Heating & AC
Keep your home or office comfortable with the HVAC services from Southcoast Heating and Air Conditioning. As a heating and air conditioning contractor we handle projects on a turnkey basis for residential customers, so none of the work has to be subcontracted. We also offer financing to residential ...Read more about Southcoast Heating & AC
Porch Pro Headshot Indoor Climate Experts, Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
Dealing with a faulty heating or air conditioning system? Leave that to the professional team at Indoor Climate Experts. The family-owned company has been a trusted and recommended service team in Ramona, San Diego, and the surrounding areas for years. With top notch services including air condition...Read more about Indoor Climate Experts, Inc.
Dealing with a faulty heating or air conditioning system? Leave that to the professional team at Indoor Climate Experts. The family-owned company has been a trusted and recommended service team in Ramona, San Diego, and the surrounding areas for years. With top notch services including air condition...Read more about Indoor Climate Experts, Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Angel's Appliance
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
We repair any brand of appliance Refrigerators , stoves, washers,dryer, ovens, dishwasher,garbage disposal Name it we do it We have 10 years of experience We give 1 year warranty on any install parts
We repair any brand of appliance Refrigerators , stoves, washers,dryer, ovens, dishwasher,garbage disposal Name it we do it We have 10 years of experience We give 1 year warranty on any install parts
Porch Pro Headshot Atlas Air Conditioning & Heating - Chula Vista
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
Atlas Air Conditioning & Heating is your #1 source for all your HVAC needs! Professionals that take pride in their work, Atlas is committed to 100% satisfaction. So whether you need an air conditioner tune up, or a whole new heating system, Atlas can help. Call today!
Atlas Air Conditioning & Heating is your #1 source for all your HVAC needs! Professionals that take pride in their work, Atlas is committed to 100% satisfaction. So whether you need an air conditioner tune up, or a whole new heating system, Atlas can help. Call today!
Porch Pro Headshot Air Plus Mechanical Heating & Air
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
Air Plus Mechanical Heating & Air provides HVAC services for the greater San Diego region. Call us today!
Air Plus Mechanical Heating & Air provides HVAC services for the greater San Diego region. Call us today!
Porch Pro Headshot Moreland Best Electricians
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California
Porch Pro Headshot OK Appliance Installers
Furnace Repair
Serves National City, California