Air that is cool or weak
The blower is running, yet what comes out of the vents is lukewarm or thin. Several parts could be behind that, and sorting out which one is the technician’s work.
Furnace Repair in the Capital Region
The furnace might run while cool air comes from the vents. It might cycle on and off, keep the blower going all day or bang at startup. Whichever it is, call 518 Heating.
We take furnace calls in Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Guilderland, Altamont and Altona. A technician visits, pins down the failed part and gives you a straight answer on whether a repair is worth it. The call is free.
Furnace problems we take calls for
Starting and stopping
If the furnace fires, runs a few minutes and quits, then does it again, rooms heat unevenly and parts wear faster. A technician finds out what keeps cutting it off.
Bangs, squeals and rattles
Different noises point toward different parts. Describe the sound and when it happens when you call.
No heat when the house asks for it
The thermostat asks for heat and the furnace stays dead while the rooms cool. Faults in the ignition, the controls or the safety system can cause this, so a January breakdown calls for an immediate phone call.
What the technician does
You describe the trouble first. Then, with the furnace running, the technician works through the parts that might be failing. Nothing is repaired until you have heard what the cause is.
Sometimes a single part is the answer, and the quote covers only that part. If the damage runs deeper, a damaged heat exchanger for instance, you are shown the case for repairing and the case for replacing together.
Gas furnaces and the rules
In Albany, more than 6 in every 10 occupied homes use utility gas for heat. Plumbing work in the city is licensed by the Examining Board of Plumbers, and furnace work follows the New York State Fuel Gas and Mechanical Codes.
Why an early call helps
A furnace that is struggling is worth a call now, and an early call leaves time to schedule the visit.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know what is wrong before I call?
Not necessarily. If you can describe the symptoms, that is plenty, and the technician finds the fault. You are not charged for the call or the quote.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
Giving a price without seeing the furnace would be a guess, so a technician examines it first. You can call for free, and the quote is free too.
If radiators rather than ducts carry your heat, read boiler and radiator repair. The rest of our services are on the home page.
Call us for a free quote
Give us your town and describe the furnace’s behavior to get started. The call and the quote carry no charge.
Call (866) 661-2784