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FURNACE REPAIR • BUTLER CO. & SURROUNDING AREAS
Keep Your Furnace Running Strong All Season Long
It’s the middle of winter and your furnace just quit. You might be staring at your thermostat wondering how this happened. The furnace is only a few years old. You had it serviced not that long ago. The weather hasn’t even been that brutal this winter. None of that adds up to a reason for your heat to disappear, and that’s exactly the problem. A furnace has a lot of moving parts and almost any one of them can bring the whole system to a stop. After nearly 30 years of fixing furnaces across Southern Butler County and north of Pittsburgh, we’ve learned that most breakdowns trace back to a short list of usual suspects.
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KNOW THE SIGNS
The usual suspects behind a furnace breakdown
Your furnace usually gives you warning signs before a full breakdown. Here are the most common ones homeowners should watch for:
A DIRTY OR CLOGGED AIR FILTER
Restricted airflow forces your furnace to work harder and can eventually trigger it to shut down as a safety measure.
A WORN-OUT IGNITER OR PILOT LIGHT ISSUE
If your furnace won’t ignite at all, this is often the first thing our technicians check.
A FAULTY THERMOSTAT
Sometimes the furnace is running just fine, but the thermostat isn’t telling it to.
A TRIPPED LIMIT SWITCH
This safety feature can shut your system down if it senses overheating, often due to blocked airflow.
A FAILING BLOWER MOTOR
Without it, warm air has nowhere to go, even if the rest of the system is heating properly.
A CRACKED HEAT EXCHANGER
This is a serious issue that affects both performance and safety, and it requires immediate attention from a professional.
PILOT CONTROL OR GAS VALVE PROBLEMS
These can prevent your furnace from producing heat at all, and shouldn’t be handled by anyone other than a trained technician.
Please don’t try to diagnose a furnace issue yourself
We get it. There’s a video for everything these days, and it’s tempting to search “furnace won’t turn on” and hope for a quick fix. But furnaces run on gas and electricity, and getting it wrong can mean a lot more than a bigger repair bill. A cracked heat exchanger or a gas leak can put your family at risk of carbon monoxide exposure.
If your furnace is acting up, the safest move is always to call a licensed professional.
We install and service all major brands of furnaces
Our technicians are trained to work on virtually any make or model, regardless of who installed the system. If your brand isn’t listed, contact us.
- AMERICAN STANDARD
- TRANE
- COLEMAN
- BRYANT
- RHEEM
- DAIKIN
- CARRIER
- YORK
- MITSUBISHI
- GOODMAN
- FRIGIDAIRE
- GREE
- LENNOX
- AMANA
- FUJITSU
FAQs
Common questions our customers have about furnace repair
This is called short cycling, and it’s usually caused by a dirty air filter, a failing thermostat, or a furnace that’s too large for your home. Short cycling puts extra wear on your system and can lead to bigger repairs down the road, so it’s worth having a technician take a look sooner rather than later.
A little noise on startup is normal, but banging, screeching, or rattling is not. Banging often points to a delayed ignition, while squealing can mean a worn belt or motor bearing. If the noise is new or getting louder, it’s a good sign something needs attention.
A good rule of thumb is to consider the age of your system and the cost of the repair. Furnaces typically last 15 to 20 years, so an older unit with a costly repair may be better replaced. Our technicians will always give you an honest recommendation based on what makes the most financial sense for your home.
This can point to a few different issues, including a dirty filter, a pilot light or igniter problem, or a thermostat that’s set incorrectly. In some cases, it simply means the system is warming up before it produces heat. If cold air continues for more than a few minutes, it’s time to call for service.
Yes, this is an emergency. If you smell gas, leave your home immediately. avoid using light switches or anything that could create a spark, and call your gas company or 911 from a safe location. Once it’s safe, contact us so we can inspect your system before you turn it back on.
We recommend a professional tune-up once a year, ideally before the heating season begins. Regular maintenance catches small issues early, keeps your system running efficiently, and helps avoid unexpected breakdowns when you need heat the most.
Honest service. Comfort you can count on. Here in your community.
- Adams Township
- Allison Park
- Bakerstown
- Bakerstown Station
- Bradford Woods
- Butler
- Callery
- Cranberry Township
- Criders Corners
- Evans City
- Fernway
- Fox Run
- Gibsonia
- Glade Mills
- Hampton
- Hampton Township
- Mars
- Marshall Township
- McCandless
- McFann
- Myoma
- Ogle
- Pine Run
- Pine-Richland
- Saxonburg
- Seven Fields
- Strables Corners
- Thorn Hill
- Unionville
- Valencia
- Warrendale
- Watters
- Wexford
- Zelienople
Furnace not working? Don’t wait out the cold. Contact Pelles today.
A broken furnace isn’t something to tough out overnight. Pelles Heating & Cooling has been keeping homes across Southern Butler County and north of Pittsburgh warm since 1997. Our NATE certified technicians will diagnose the issue, explain it in plain terms, and get your heat back on safely.