Top 10 furnace repair services in San Marcos, TX

Porch Pro Headshot TemperaturePro Austin
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
(332)
TemperaturePro is your trusted full-service Air Conditioning, Heating, and Indoor Air Quality Company delivering residential and light commercial HVAC repair, maintenance and installation services throughout the Austin metropolitan area. We are independently owned and operated with the backing and p...Read more about TemperaturePro Austin
TemperaturePro is your trusted full-service Air Conditioning, Heating, and Indoor Air Quality Company delivering residential and light commercial HVAC repair, maintenance and installation services throughout the Austin metropolitan area. We are independently owned and operated with the backing and p...Read more about TemperaturePro Austin
Porch Pro Headshot Quality Hvac & Refrigeration
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
(171)
"I have used quality air on multiple occasions. They always been responsive,friendly, knowledgeable and most importantly honest. I have recommended them to others and always get the same response back. Corey Greer Kyle,Tx"
"I have used quality air on multiple occasions. They always been responsive,friendly, knowledgeable and most importantly honest. I have recommended them to others and always get the same response back. Corey Greer Kyle,Tx"
Porch Pro Headshot Aire Serv of The River Cities
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
(192)
San Marcos Air Conditioning Repairs & Service
San Marcos Air Conditioning Repairs & Service
Porch Pro Headshot Austin Handyman 512
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
(122)
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Porch Pro Headshot Faithful Air and Heating and Duct Company
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
(18)
Faithful Air Heating & Duct Cleaning Service is an HVAC company in New Braunfels, TX that specializes in keeping your air flow running and at the right temperature throughout the year. As a heating and air conditioning contractor with a stellar reputation, Faithful Air Heating & Duct Cleaning Servic...Read more about Faithful Air and Heating and Duct Company
Faithful Air Heating & Duct Cleaning Service is an HVAC company in New Braunfels, TX that specializes in keeping your air flow running and at the right temperature throughout the year. As a heating and air conditioning contractor with a stellar reputation, Faithful Air Heating & Duct Cleaning Servic...Read more about Faithful Air and Heating and Duct Company
Porch Pro Headshot Austin's Green Air & Heating
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
(35)
Austin's Green Air and Heating is a locally owned and operated HVAC company that is dedicated to performing superior quality air conditioning and heating repair and installation services. At Austin's Green Air, we value the relationships between our customers and the community. We take great pride i...Read more about Austin's Green Air & Heating
Austin's Green Air and Heating is a locally owned and operated HVAC company that is dedicated to performing superior quality air conditioning and heating repair and installation services. At Austin's Green Air, we value the relationships between our customers and the community. We take great pride i...Read more about Austin's Green Air & Heating
Porch Pro Headshot Cool Air
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
(11)
As one of the top air conditioning companies in San Antonio, we offer an extensive range of services that are designed to meet the needs of all homeowners. Whether your current unit requires a simple repair or you are interested in upgrading your entire HVAC system, we hope you will allow our team t...Read more about Cool Air
As one of the top air conditioning companies in San Antonio, we offer an extensive range of services that are designed to meet the needs of all homeowners. Whether your current unit requires a simple repair or you are interested in upgrading your entire HVAC system, we hope you will allow our team t...Read more about Cool Air
Porch Pro Headshot Trinity Air
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
(12)
Trinity Air Conditioning Inc has complete service and installation departments to serve all of your heating and cooling needs. We are a factory trained and authorized to sell and service Lennox, Trane and Bryant equipment, residential and commercial.
Trinity Air Conditioning Inc has complete service and installation departments to serve all of your heating and cooling needs. We are a factory trained and authorized to sell and service Lennox, Trane and Bryant equipment, residential and commercial.
Porch Pro Headshot Dayton Services
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
At Dayton A/C & Heating, we believe in the personal approach. Coy Dayton built his company one service call and one customer at a time, delivering prompt, professional and reliable solutions to the heating and cooling needs of Austin and the surrounding areas. After more than twenty years in the bus...Read more about Dayton Services
At Dayton A/C & Heating, we believe in the personal approach. Coy Dayton built his company one service call and one customer at a time, delivering prompt, professional and reliable solutions to the heating and cooling needs of Austin and the surrounding areas. After more than twenty years in the bus...Read more about Dayton Services
Porch Pro Headshot Aire Serv of San Antonio
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
(103)
San Antonio Heater & AC Repair
San Antonio Heater & AC Repair

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 San Marcos furnace repair services

143435

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE! We used Gifted Hands through our warranty company because our washing machine was broken. August 27th- Service Requested August 30th- Appointed scheduled. Showed up, said since the washer was stacked they needed a second repairman...

- Whitney Garhan
85349

If there was a score lower than one star, I would give it to Gifted Hands now. They were contacted three times and I have yet to receive a reply to the work order that they were given three days ago.

- Bj Jenkins
213580

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star! Sent out by home warrenty company! Malcom the owner and repairman doesn’t know what he’s doing! He also very aggressive! I’m seriously questioning his background and if the warrenty company even did a background ...

- Mary Evans
94379

very respectful and professional and on time

- alexandra gonzales
189416

Total clown-show. I agree with BJ, if I could assign less than 1 star I would. The office manager in particular is unprofessional, rude and combative when asked questions she doesn't want to answer

- RC RC
410105

WARNING!‼️ Please do not waste your time and money on this Scamming Company! We have been without AC for over 6 months in the heart of TEXAS! We got randomly assigned them through AHS, horrible horrible mistake! They came out 6 months ago, assessed what w...

- Jennifer Quick
6092

Excellent work & service tech even followed up with me week after!

4943

Excellent work quality. Excellent value. Excellent responsiveness in communication.

Quality HVAC was excellent to work with. They are very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. They came in and got the job done quickly and neatly. They do excellent work and we haven't had any problems with our system.

14330

Good service and quality

- Karina Heredia
155815

In November 2018 the owner of this company convinced the priest and maintenance guy at our church that they should replace four working but aging Trane units with what new units. Their understanding was that the units would be replaced with new Trane uni...

- jonathan dahm
136652

Worst customer service EVER . Home warranty company sent him out to check on my AC unit . He told me my HW wouldn't cover the maintenance (which was a lie). He took the $60 service fee with the promise he would follow up with the company that evening and ...

- Angelina Artes de Juárez
82189

Buyer Beware. David license TACLB60045C is not honest. Read his other reviews and you?ll see a pattern of deceit. I have audio recordings of him discussing the following. I can produce the recordings upon request. Please see other reviews of this company ...

- Steve Huskey

All Heating & Furnace Repair Companies in San Marcos, TX

Porch Pro Headshot Air First
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
We are located in the San Antonio, Texas area. Air 1st Heating & Cooling offers its expert installation, repair and replacement services to San Antonio and the surrounding communities. We have built a reputation for ourselves as the area's best heating and cooling contractor, due to our reasonable ...Read more about Air First
We are located in the San Antonio, Texas area. Air 1st Heating & Cooling offers its expert installation, repair and replacement services to San Antonio and the surrounding communities. We have built a reputation for ourselves as the area's best heating and cooling contractor, due to our reasonable ...Read more about Air First
Porch Pro Headshot Gifted Hands Appliance Repair
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
(67)
"@ Mary E. I do apologize you feel this way but after further research we have confirmed with the warranty company that we went out through that we did not do the work. The call was transferred to another service company due to this customer making racial slurs to one of our technicians. You need to...Read more about Gifted Hands Appliance Repair
"@ Mary E. I do apologize you feel this way but after further research we have confirmed with the warranty company that we went out through that we did not do the work. The call was transferred to another service company due to this customer making racial slurs to one of our technicians. You need to...Read more about Gifted Hands Appliance Repair
Porch Pro Headshot Express Appliance Repair of Austin
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
(2)
Professional appliance repair inAustin,TX is at your fingertips. Just simply call the number on your screen today and assistance can be on the way to help eliminate your household appliance issues. Austin residents, be sure to contact us as soon as possible for one-of-a-kind appliance repair. We are...Read more about Express Appliance Repair of Austin
Professional appliance repair inAustin,TX is at your fingertips. Just simply call the number on your screen today and assistance can be on the way to help eliminate your household appliance issues. Austin residents, be sure to contact us as soon as possible for one-of-a-kind appliance repair. We are...Read more about Express Appliance Repair of Austin
Porch Pro Headshot True-Blue Appliance Repair
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
(110)
Welcome to TRUE-BLUE Appliance Repair! My name is Mike Cote; I am the owner and operator of TRUE-BLUE Appliance Repair. I have a total of 23 years of experience in the appliance service industry, 18 years as a factory trained and authorized technician on virtually all major brands, EPA certified for...Read more about True-Blue Appliance Repair
Welcome to TRUE-BLUE Appliance Repair! My name is Mike Cote; I am the owner and operator of TRUE-BLUE Appliance Repair. I have a total of 23 years of experience in the appliance service industry, 18 years as a factory trained and authorized technician on virtually all major brands, EPA certified for...Read more about True-Blue Appliance Repair
Porch Pro Headshot Air American Heating and Air
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
AIR AMERICAN HVAC Welcome to Air American. Texas State Licensed since 1992. Heating and AC contractor, new construction, preventative maintenance, new installations, free estimates and free second opinions. Please feel free to contact us at anytime, or while browsing our site, if you need any i...Read more about Air American Heating and Air
AIR AMERICAN HVAC Welcome to Air American. Texas State Licensed since 1992. Heating and AC contractor, new construction, preventative maintenance, new installations, free estimates and free second opinions. Please feel free to contact us at anytime, or while browsing our site, if you need any i...Read more about Air American Heating and Air
Porch Pro Headshot Fix My AC and Heating
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
We are the elite pros to call when your heater or air conditioning system fails. Our team of experts offer all the latest hvac technology to keep your system running efficiently years to come.
We are the elite pros to call when your heater or air conditioning system fails. Our team of experts offer all the latest hvac technology to keep your system running efficiently years to come.
Porch Pro Headshot Txrcustomcaraudio
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
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Porch Pro Headshot Map Mechanical
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
(34)
Porch Pro Headshot KRET Heating and Air Conditioning
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
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Porch Pro Headshot Sterling Mechanical Services
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
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Porch Pro Headshot Smart Air Service Co. Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
Porch Pro Headshot Clark Air Repair
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
Keep your cool with our HVAC service, including installation, replacement and repairs. Don't break a sweat, we can repair any make or model.
Keep your cool with our HVAC service, including installation, replacement and repairs. Don't break a sweat, we can repair any make or model.
Porch Pro Headshot Bardales HAVC Services
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas
Porch Pro Headshot HR Mechanical
Furnace Repair
Serves San Marcos, Texas