FAQs

Costs vary by system type and the work involved. Common heating repairs range from $180 (hot surface igniter, flame sensor) to $800 (gas valve), with larger items like heat exchanger replacements running $1,500-$3,000. A standard heating tune-up is $55. Full system installations range from $4,500-$14,500 depending on equipment type, efficiency tier, and ductwork. Each repair starts with an $85 diagnostic and a written quote before any work begins.

Early fall — September or October — is the best window. Heating systems that sat idle through summer are most prone to failure in their first weeks of operation, and a fall inspection catches the components most likely to fail. Late-fall slots fill quickly across the area, so booking by October is the practical guideline.

Common causes include a failed hot surface igniter or flame sensor, a clogged condensate line on a high-efficiency furnace (which trips a safety switch), a failed pressure switch, gas supply issues, a thermostat fault, or a tripped breaker on the furnace circuit. A diagnostic identifies which is at play. Resetting power without addressing the underlying cause sometimes works briefly but rarely fixes the actual problem.

The decision usually turns on system age, the cost of the failed component, and the system's overall condition. Gas furnaces over 15 years old, units running R-22 (on heat pump systems), or systems with heat exchanger cracks or compressor failure often cross the replacement threshold. Newer systems or those with isolated component failures are usually worth repairing. We provide a written side-by-side comparison as part of major repair quotes.

Yes. We provide emergency heating service in Gainesville, GA, around the clock, with a response time of 24 hours or less during the heating season. Coverage includes Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Buford, and Jefferson alongside the Gainesville core. There's no trip fee on booked service.