What types of heaters do you repair?

We repair all common residential heating systems — gas forced-air furnaces, electric furnaces, central heat pumps, ductless mini-split heat pumps, wall heaters (gas and electric), floor furnaces, and packaged rooftop units. If it heats your home, we service it.

My heater is running but not producing warm air — what's wrong?

This is one of the most common calls we receive. Possible causes include a tripped high-limit switch (usually caused by airflow restriction), a failed heat exchanger, a faulty flame sensor on a gas system, a refrigerant issue on a heat pump, or an electric heating element failure. A diagnostic visit identifies the exact cause.

How long will a heater repair take?

Most heater repairs are completed in 1–3 hours. If we need a part that isn't on the truck, we schedule a follow-up appointment — often same or next day. We stock common repair parts for all major brands.

Is it safe to run my heater if it's making a banging sound?

No — turn it off and call us. A banging sound from a gas furnace can indicate delayed ignition, which causes gas to build up before igniting. This is a safety issue that needs immediate attention.

How much does a heater repair cost?

Costs vary based on the problem, heater type, and parts required. Flame sensor cleaning or ignitor replacement on a gas furnace is typically the lowest-cost repair; heat exchanger replacement, control board issues, or heat pump compressor work runs meaningfully higher. We provide a written quote before we start — no surprise charges.

Is my heater still under warranty?

Most residential heating systems carry a 5–10 year parts warranty, with heat exchangers (on gas furnaces) and compressors (on heat pumps) often warranted 10 years or more. Coverage depends on whether the original install was registered. We can look up your unit's status with the manufacturer using the model and serial number.

Can I repair my heater myself?

Some simple tasks are safe — replacing the air filter, resetting a tripped circuit breaker, or checking the thermostat batteries. Anything involving gas lines, combustion components, refrigerant, or electrical repairs should be done by a licensed HVAC technician. Improper repairs on gas equipment can cause gas leaks or CO exposure. Call us for anything beyond a filter change or thermostat reset.

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Common signs you may need heater repair

Heating problems usually start as comfort or safety concerns before they become a full no-heat failure.

No heat, weak airflow, or rooms that stay cold even with the thermostat turned up.

The system starts and stops repeatedly, makes unusual noises, or gives off a burning smell.

You are dealing with a sudden failure during cold weather or a safety-related concern.

Heads up: If your heating system is completely down, calling is usually the fastest way to get help.

"Heater" covers half a dozen genuinely different machines, and the repair is different for each one. This page helps you work out which one you have, then sends you to the page that covers it in depth. If you already know, jump straight there:

Furnace repair — a central forced air system with ducts and registers in most rooms. The most common setup in Sacramento.
Gas furnace repair — specifically for gas heater repair: ignition, flame sensor, gas valve, heat exchanger.
Electric furnace repair — resistance heat strips, sequencers, and breakers, with no gas line or flue.
Wall heater repair — a wall furnace recessed into a hallway or living-room wall, common in pre-1970 homes and apartments.
Heat pump repair — one outdoor unit that both heats and cools; runs on electricity year round.
Emergency heating repair — no heat right now, with a vulnerable household member or freezing temperatures.
HVAC repair — you are not sure whether the fault is in the heater, the ducts, or the thermostat.

Which Heater Do You Have?

You have central forced air heating if warm air comes out of registers in most rooms and there is a filter slot in a hallway wall or at the furnace itself. The equipment lives in a closet, garage, attic, or basement. This is furnace repair — and if the burner is gas rather than electric, gas heater repair covers the combustion side specifically.

You have a wall furnace if a single grille in a hallway or living-room wall is the only heat source, with no ductwork. Sacramento's pre-1970 housing stock is full of these. See wall heater repair.

You have a floor furnace if the grille is set into the floor rather than the wall. Same era, same parts availability problems, covered on the wall heater page.

You have a heat pump if the same outdoor unit runs in both summer and winter and there is no gas line to the indoor equipment. See heat pump repair.

You have central heat but nothing happens at all — no fan, no ignition, no click — and that is more often a control, transformer, or safety-switch fault than a heater fault. Start at HVAC repair.

Heating Systems We Repair

Gas Forced-Air Furnaces

The most common heating system in Sacramento homes, and what most people mean by "gas heater repair" or "forced air heating repair." We repair all brands and models — ignition systems, heat exchangers, blower motors, control boards, and gas valves. Deep dive: gas furnace repair.

Heat Pumps

Dual-purpose systems that heat and cool. We handle reversing valve failures, refrigerant issues, defrost problems, and compressor repairs specific to heat pump operation.

Wall Heaters

Common in older Sacramento homes and apartments. We repair gas wall heaters, including thermocouple replacement, ignition repair, and gas valve servicing.

Electric Heating Systems

Electric furnaces, baseboard heaters, and electric heat pumps. We diagnose and replace heating elements, sequencers, and electrical components.

Packaged Rooftop Units

Combination heating/cooling units common on California ranch-style homes. We service all major rooftop unit brands for both heating and cooling modes.

What to Do While You Wait for a Repair

Keep warm: Use space heaters safely — away from walls and curtains, and never leave them unattended
Don't keep cycling the system: If your heater is tripping on a safety shutoff, repeated cycling can damage components
Check the basics: Verify the thermostat is set to Heat mode and the temperature is above current room temperature
Change the filter: A severely clogged filter is a surprisingly common cause of heater shutdowns

Our technicians arrive with stocked trucks so most repairs are completed on the first visit.

When Your Heater's Age Matters

Sacramento heating seasons are mild but the equipment still ages. Most gas furnaces last 15–20 years; heat pumps last 12–15 years; wall heaters can last 25+ years if maintained.

If your system is within 3–5 years of expected end of life and needs a major repair (heat exchanger, compressor, blower motor), we'll give you an honest comparison of repair vs. replacement cost so you can make an informed decision.

Same-Day Heater Repair

We prioritize urgent heating calls, especially during Sacramento's cold snaps when temperatures drop into the 30s. Call us before noon and we can typically dispatch the same afternoon. Our technicians carry parts for the most common repairs on all major brands — Carrier, Lennox, Trane, Rheem, Goodman, and others.

Heater Repair in Sacramento, CA