Furnace and heating repair in Stockton
Stockton winters are mild. Still, nights in the coldest months average about 40°F, and tule fog can keep the days cold. Most homes here heat with a gas furnace that shares ducts and a blower with the air conditioner.
Check these first
- Thermostat set to heat and above room temperature.
- The furnace switch (it looks like a light switch near the unit) is on.
- The filter is clean. A clogged filter can make a furnace overheat and shut off.
- The gas supply is on, and other gas appliances work.
Carbon monoxide
A gas furnace can leak carbon monoxide if its heat exchanger cracks or its vent is blocked. The CDC lists headache and dizziness among the symptoms. Confusion and chest pain are on the list too. If a CO alarm goes off or people feel sick when the heat runs, get everyone outside and call 911 from there. Every home with gas appliances should have working CO alarms.
What repairs cost
Fixr puts most furnace repairs at $349 to $650, with a $485 average. Igniters and flame sensors are at the low end; a heat exchanger or control board is at the high end. On an older furnace with a big repair, compare the price with a heat pump, which would also replace the air conditioner. Heat pumps in Stockton.
Questions Stockton homeowners ask
Why is my furnace blowing cold air?
Common causes are a thermostat set to fan on, a dirty flame sensor, a failed igniter, or a furnace that overheated because of a clogged filter. Check the filter and the thermostat first.
How much does furnace repair cost?
Fixr lists furnace repair at $349 to $650, with a $485 average.