Total repair costs will depend on the specific problem and the time it takes to be identified, as well as the specific make and model of furnace. Howe technicians always look for the best solution when completing furnace repair and will make sure it satisfies your long-term comfort needs.

The total amount of time needed to resolve a furnace repair problem depends on where the problem is and how severe it is. For example, swapping out the air filter can usually be handled in just a few minutes while something like a cracked heat exchanger needs full replacement, a task that can take half a day or more.

Short cycling is an annoying problem that prevents your furnace from finishing a normal heating cycle. This is most often because the thermostat is set too low or the furnace itself is too powerful for your home. The furnace will generate heat quickly, which reaches the thermostat faster than the rest of the house. As a result, the cycle ends before the entire home gets sufficient heat. This can also happen when the furnace is repeatedly overheating, as the safety components stop the heating cycle before the desired temperature is reached.

Your furnace combusts fuel to generate heat. If heat isn’t coming out of your furnace, it could be an issue with the fuel supply. It could also be the pilot light isn’t on, which for most modern furnaces is lit by an electronic ignition system. This system may have failed or become covered in dirt or grime. Finally, cold air can stem from a dirty air filter clogging up circulation.

Often times, a furnace that refuses to start is dealing with a problem somewhere other than the furnace itself. There may be an issue with the circuit breaker or fuse. It could also be an electrical problem with the thermostat, as this is the primary way you communicate with your furnace. A technician will review these components before checking the furnace itself.

If your furnace keeps shutting itself off, it could be a problem with one of the electrical connections, preventing the furnace from finishing a full heating cycle. It could also be a safety component turning the furnace off before the internal chamber overheats. These safety measures are designed to respond to specific situations and may indicate they themselves are malfunctioning if everything else is working fine.

There are a few reasons why your furnace may be leaking water. One possibility is that there is excess humidity in your home and the air is too moist, causing condensation to form on your furnace. Another possibility is that there is a problem with your HVAC system’s drainage, which can lead to water backing up and leaking out of your furnace.