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Furnace Repair · Victoria, BC

Furnace Repair in Victoria, BC

When the furnace quits, a few quick checks can rule out the simple causes before anyone comes out. If those don't solve it, a technician can find the fault.

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Quick checks first

Make sure the thermostat is set to heat and above room temperature, with fresh batteries if it uses them. Check that the furnace power switch is on and the breaker hasn't tripped. Look at the filter; a clogged one can shut the furnace down on overheating.

The power switch

Many furnaces have a switch that looks like a light switch, often near the furnace or at the top of the basement stairs. It's easy to flip off by mistake.

Diagram: the furnace power switch looks like a light switch, often with a red cover plate, near the furnace or at the top of the basement stairs.
Diagram: the furnace power switch looks like a light switch, often with a red cover plate, near the furnace or at the top of the basement stairs.

Cold air or short cycling

Cold air from the vents, a furnace that starts and stops every few minutes, or one that runs without warming the house can come from a dirty flame sensor, a failing igniter, airflow problems or a faulty control board.

Gas furnaces and safety

If you smell gas, leave the house and phone FortisBC's emergency line from outside. Gas furnaces must be repaired by a certified gasfitter. Every home with a gas furnace needs working carbon monoxide alarms.

Oil furnaces

Some older Greater Victoria homes still heat with oil. Oil furnaces need regular burner servicing, and an ageing system and tank may be worth replacing. See oil furnace replacement.

Repair or replace?

If the furnace is old, needs a costly part or the house is never comfortable, ask the technician to price a heat pump as well. Send a request and an HVAC technician will get in touch.

Furnace and thermostat

Frequently asked questions

How long do furnaces last?
Many gas furnaces last 15 to 20 years or more with maintenance. Age alone isn't a reason to replace a furnace that runs safely.
Why does my furnace smell dusty when it starts?
A light dusty smell the first time it runs in fall is normal and should fade. A burning, electrical or gas smell is not.

Other HVAC services

Heat PumpsDucted and ductless heat pumps that heat in winter and cool in summer.Ductless Mini-SplitsWall-mounted heat pump heads for homes without ducts, room by room.Oil Furnace ReplacementSwitching from oil heat to a heat pump, gas or hybrid system.Air Conditioning & CoolingCooling for hot upper floors and bedrooms, and repairs when it stops.HVAC MaintenanceSeasonal tune-ups for heat pumps, furnaces, boilers and mini-splits.Boilers & Radiant HeatHot water boilers, radiators and in-floor heat, repaired or replaced.Ductwork & VentilationDuct repairs and sealing, HRVs, fans and better filtration.

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