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Furnace Repair & Installation in San Rafael, CA

Furnace repair, tune-ups, and new installs across San Rafael — from Terra Linda to Gerstle Park, Peacock Gap, and the Canal.

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San Rafael winters don’t get Tahoe-cold, but the damp marine air that settles through the Ross Valley gap makes a dead furnace miserable fast — and a lot of the city’s mid-century forced-air systems are now well past 20 years old. John Owens Services has kept Marin County homes warm since 1986, and our trucks roll fully stocked so a no-heat call in Sun Valley or Terra Linda often gets fixed the same day. Whether your gas furnace is short-cycling, the pilot won’t hold, or you’re weighing a high-efficiency replacement, we diagnose honestly and quote before we touch anything.

Why San Rafael Homeowners Choose John Owens

  • Marin-based crews who know San Rafael's housing stock — from 1950s Terra Linda tracts and Eichler-era ductwork to Gerstle Park Victorians retrofitted with forced air
  • Same-day and emergency furnace repair when the marine layer rolls in and the house won't warm up — vans stocked with common igniters, flame sensors, and control boards
  • Licensed (CA #501853), bonded, and family-run since 1986, with a 4.9-star Google rating and happy customers from Marin and Sonoma neighbors
  • Straight-talk diagnosis: we tell you when a $300 repair makes sense and when a 22-year-old furnace is throwing good money after bad
  • Factory-trained on gas, electric, and high-efficiency furnaces — plus heat-pump conversions for homeowners going electric with BayREN and TECH Clean rebates
  • Upfront, flat-rate pricing and financing options, with carbon-monoxide and combustion safety checks built into every visit

Signs You Need Furnace Repair & Installation in San Rafael

  • No heat or weak airflow — the blower runs but the air coming out of the registers is barely warm
  • Short-cycling: the furnace kicks on and off every few minutes instead of holding a steady cycle
  • Banging, rattling, or a high-pitched squeal at startup, often a failing igniter, motor, or cracked heat exchanger
  • A yellow or flickering burner flame instead of crisp blue, or a carbon-monoxide detector that keeps tripping
  • Rising PG&E bills with the same thermostat setting, or a system 15-plus years old needing frequent repairs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer same-day furnace repair in San Rafael?

Yes — our trucks are stocked with common furnace parts, so when you call early we can usually dispatch a licensed technician to San Rafael the same day, including emergency no-heat calls.

How much does furnace service or a diagnostic cost?

Our furnace diagnostic starts at a flat $67, and estimates for a new furnace installation are always free, so you know the price before any work begins.

When is furnace installation in San Rafael worth it instead of another repair?

Once a furnace passes 15-20 years and repairs start stacking up — or the heat exchanger cracks — replacement usually pays off in lower PG&E bills, and we’ll walk you through high-efficiency and heat-pump options that qualify for local rebates.

Can you convert my older gas furnace to a heat pump?

Absolutely. Many San Rafael homeowners are going electric, and as a licensed (CA #501853) contractor we size and install heat pumps that work with your existing ductwork and capture available BayREN and TECH Clean California incentives.

Proudly Serving Marin & Sonoma

From the Marin coast to Sonoma wine country, we bring honest plumbing, heating & cooling to homeowners across both counties — based locally since 1986.

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Serving Marin & Sonoma Counties

Good plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems are vital in every North California home. John Owens Services, Inc. is proud to be the expert plumbing company you can count on