Expert Furnace Installation & Repair | Marin & Sonoma

This varies depending on the type of heating installation and maintenance frequency. Gas furnaces usually last between 15 and 20 years, while electric furnaces can last 20 to 30 years with regular maintenance.

Reasons for this can include a clogged air filter, thermostat setting issues, or ignition failure. It may or may not require a professional furnace repair.

Yes. If electrification, rebates, comfort, or cooling are part of the conversation, we can compare furnace replacement with heat pump options instead of forcing one answer. Financing options are available when you decide you want to replace your furnace.

If you smell gas, leave the home and call the gas utility or emergency services first. If there is an electrical or burning smell, shut the system off to reduce the risk of danger and call for service.

Many straight furnace replacements can be completed in a day, but duct changes, access problems, venting corrections, checking the heat exchanger, or electrical and control updates can add time.

Yes. Duct problems can make a new furnace feel like an old one. Airflow and return air are part of a responsible heating replacement conversation.

Dirty or clogged air filters are the most common reasons for furnaces not producing enough heat. There also could be blocked vents preventing heat from adequately distributing through your home.

The furnace might be shutting off and turning on, or short-cycling, because of a safety sensor shutting the system down. Have HVAC professionals inspect this issue.

There could be loose parts, an electrical issue, restricted air flow, or a blower motor problem depending on the noise and most likely requires a heater repair service.