Smell gas or hear a carbon monoxide alarm? Leave the house now. Do not touch switches or use your furnace. Once you are outside, call 911 or your gas utility.
Furnace repair in Madison, with the price up front
When your furnace stops working, you need two answers fast: when can someone get here, and what will it cost? We can usually give you both on the first call.
Furnace repairYour copy
- Diagnostic visit
- $95
- After-hours surcharge
- $125
- Repair price
- In writing first
The $95 is credited toward your repair.
What is your furnace doing?
No heat
The furnace will not start, or the house keeps getting colder.
Blowing cold air
The fan runs, but the air never warms up.
Turning on and off
The furnace starts, then shuts down after a few minutes.
Loud noises
You hear banging, squealing, or rattling.
Weak airflow
Some rooms stay cold, even with the heat on.
Thermostat trouble
The screen is blank, or the system ignores your settings.
Three quick checks
- Set the thermostat to Heat, and raise it 5 degrees above the room temperature.
- Make sure the furnace switch and breaker are on.
- Check the air filter. Replace it if it is clogged.
If these do not fix it, stop there and call us. Do not open the burner area or try to relight the furnace unless the manufacturer's instructions say you can.
From phone call to working heat
- Tell us what the furnace is doing, and we will give you an arrival window.
- We inspect the system and find the cause.
- We write down your repair options and price.
- You approve the work, or stop there and pay only the $95 visit, plus the $125 surcharge if it is after hours.
Questions we hear most
Should I repair my furnace or replace it?
A repair often makes sense when the problem is minor and the furnace is in good shape. If the furnace is near the end of its life or needs costly work, we will show you both options and their prices. See furnace replacement
Can you fix my furnace today?
If we have an open appointment and the part on the van, usually yes. If we need to order a part, we will tell you when it should arrive.
Do you charge more on nights and weekends?
Yes. After-hours calls add a $125 surcharge. We confirm it before we head out.
Is the $95 charged on top of the repair?
No. If you approve the repair, we credit the $95 toward your total.