When your furnace will not start, the thought of doing your own furnace repair in Houston, Texas, can seem pretty daunting.

However, if you find you need help from a heating and cooling pro in Houston, Texas, Air Current AC & Heat is here to assist you! We service most types and brands of heating systems and also provide emergency furnace repair.

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If it turns out that you need a new heating system instead of repair, Air Current AC & Heat also offers reliable furnace installation in Houston, Texas.

While you’re talking with us, think about a regular furnace maintenance plan that may help you avoid unnecessary repairs in the future. We can inform you on how regularly your furnace should have a scheduled maintenance visit from one of our certified pros.

How do you know if you need heating repair? Use the simple guide below.

8 Ways to Tell if It’s Time For Furnace Repair

1. Some areas of your home won’t get warm.

Your furnace should warm your entire home. If it’s not and some rooms in your home are too cold, call one of our HVAC technicians for furnace maintenance or repair.

2. Your home’s energy bills increase suddenly.

If you aren’t using your furnace more, but your home heating bills are increasing more than they should, it could be that your furnace is losing efficiency and needs repair.

3. Unusual sounds come from the furnace.

All heating and cooling systems make some noise, but if your furnace starts to make odd noises—especially banging—it’s a sign you should get it examined by an expert.

4. Your heating system keeps turning off and on.

Known as short cycling, a furnace that is constantly starting and stopping instead of turning on and completing its cycle most likely demands repair from a skilled HVAC technician like the team members at Air Current AC & Heat.

5. The heating system won’t start.

If your furnace will not start, that’s without a doubt a sign you should call for HVAC repair. If it turns out you need furnace replacement, our HVAC technicians in Houston can help you choose a new energy-efficient furnace that’s a good match for your home.

6. Water pooling around your HVAC system.

Any type of water pooling around your furnace is a sign there’s something off that needs prompt HVAC repair. We’ll provide a diagnosis and present your repair options, so you can decide which works best for your home and budget.

7. Your heating system smells weird.

Furnaces shouldn’t stink. If there’s a persistent foul smell coming from your furnace, it’s a sign you need repair. If you think you smell gas or a sulfur smell, it could be a gas leak and calls for immediate action: evacuate your home right away and contact us for help once you are safe.

8. Insufficient airflow out of your home’s vents.

From problems with your ventilation system to issues with your furnace’s blower motor or a clogged furnace filter, insufficient or weak airflow from vents could be caused by a number of problems that may need HVAC repair, system maintenance or furnace installation.

Furnace Repair FAQs

You may notice cold spots, unusual noises like banging, squealing, or rattling, the furnace turning on and off more than normal, odd smells when the heat runs, or a sudden rise in energy bills. If your system struggles to maintain temperature, it’s smart to have a technician inspect it.

If you smell gas or a CO detector alerts, shut the system down, get to fresh air, and call your gas utility and a licensed HVAC professional. For minor symptoms, it’s often okay to use the system cautiously, but continued operation can worsen the damage.
This can happen due to incorrect thermostat mode, a dirty air filter, pilot or ignition problems, a flame sensor issue, or a tripped high-limit switch. A technician can test the system safely and recommend the proper repair.
Many repairs can be completed in a single appointment, but the timeline depends on the type of failure, how easy the unit is to service, and parts availability. After diagnosing the problem, your technician can outline next steps and timing.
A furnace may be a better candidate for replacement if it needs frequent repairs, is older and inefficient, or has major component issues. If the problem is minor and the system has been well maintained, repair is often the most practical route. A pro can help you compare options.

We Can Help with HVAC Repair

Followed our troubleshooting guide but your furnace still won’t work?

Call us today or contact us online. We’ll come out and diagnose the problem.

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