Comprehensive Furnace Services for Monrovia Homes
Whether you're experiencing a sudden breakdown, considering an upgrade, or simply need routine maintenance, Power Pro offers a full spectrum of furnace services designed to keep your system running safely and efficiently. Our team is familiar with a wide range of furnace types and brands, ensuring we can meet your specific needs.
Furnace Repair
A malfunctioning furnace can quickly turn a comfortable home into an uncomfortable one. Our expert technicians specialize in diagnosing and resolving a wide array of furnace issues. From strange noises and insufficient heating to pilot light problems or system cycling on and off frequently, we have the knowledge and tools to identify the root cause and implement an effective repair. We prioritize getting your heat restored quickly and correctly, minimizing downtime and discomfort. Our approach to Furnace Repair is thorough, ensuring the problem is fixed right the first time.
Furnace Installation & Replacement
If your furnace is nearing the end of its lifespan (typically 15-20 years), requires frequent costly repairs, or isn't providing adequate or efficient heat, it might be time to consider replacement. Upgrading to a new, energy-efficient furnace can significantly improve your home's comfort, reduce energy bills, and offer greater reliability.
Our Furnace Installation process begins with a consultation to help you choose the right system for your home's size, layout, and your specific heating needs and budget. We consider factors like AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) ratings to recommend systems that save you money in the long run. We handle the complete installation process professionally, ensuring your new furnace is perfectly sized, correctly installed, and operates at peak performance from day one. We are proud partners with leading brands like Daikin, offering advanced Daikin Furnace systems known for their efficiency and reliability. We also offer various Financing options to make new system purchases more manageable.
Furnace Maintenance & Tune-Ups
Routine maintenance is the key to extending the lifespan of your furnace, preventing unexpected breakdowns, and ensuring it operates safely and efficiently. Think of a furnace tune-up as a necessary check-up for one of your home's most vital systems.
During a Furnace Tune Up, our technicians perform a comprehensive inspection and cleaning. This typically includes checking and cleaning burners, inspecting the heat exchanger for cracks (a safety hazard), checking the pilot light or igniter, lubricating moving parts, testing the thermostat, verifying proper airflow, checking electrical connections, and testing safety controls.
Regular Furnace Maintenance helps identify potential issues before they become major problems, improves energy efficiency, lowers heating costs, enhances indoor air quality, and is often required to maintain manufacturer warranties. We recommend scheduling a tune-up annually, ideally before the start of the heating season.
Common Furnace Problems in Monrovia
Homeowners in Monrovia might encounter several common issues with their furnaces. Understanding these problems can help you know when to call for professional help.
- No Heat or Insufficient Heat: This is the most obvious problem. It could be caused by a faulty thermostat, a tripped circuit breaker, a clogged filter restricting airflow, ignition problems, or issues with the gas supply.
- Strange Noises: Furnaces shouldn't be loud or make unusual sounds. Banging, rattling, squealing, or scraping noises can indicate loose parts, a failing motor, or problems with the blower assembly.
- Frequent Cycling: If your furnace turns on and off repeatedly in short bursts, it could be ""short cycling."" This might be due to an improperly sized system, a clogged filter, a malfunctioning thermostat, or overheating issues.
- High Energy Bills: A sudden spike in your heating costs could indicate your furnace is losing efficiency, often due to lack of maintenance or underlying mechanical issues.
- Pilot Light Issues: For older furnaces with pilot lights, a flickering or frequently extinguishing pilot light can prevent the furnace from starting. This could be due to a draft, a dirty pilot opening, or a thermocouple problem.
- Thermostat Problems: The thermostat is the command center for your furnace. If it's inaccurate, faulty, or improperly programmed, it can lead to heating inconsistencies or the system not turning on at all.
- Poor Airflow: Weak airflow from your vents can indicate issues with the blower motor, ductwork problems, or a severely clogged air filter.
- Ignition Problems: Modern furnaces use electronic ignition instead of a pilot light. Problems with the igniter can prevent the furnace from starting.
- Cracked Heat Exchanger: This is a dangerous problem as a cracked heat exchanger can leak carbon monoxide into your home's air. Signs include a visible crack, soot buildup, or a strange smell. This requires immediate professional attention.
If you notice any of these signs, it's important to contact a qualified technician promptly to diagnose and repair the issue safely and effectively.
The Value of Annual Furnace Maintenance
Investing in an annual furnace tune-up offers significant benefits that outweigh the cost. Regular maintenance by a certified technician:
- Improves Efficiency: Clean components and properly calibrated parts allow your furnace to run more efficiently, using less fuel to heat your home. This directly translates to lower energy bills.
- Extends Lifespan: Identifying and addressing minor issues early prevents them from escalating into major problems that could shorten your furnace's life. A well-maintained furnace lasts longer.
- Enhances Safety: Technicians inspect critical components like the heat exchanger and gas connections for potential hazards, significantly reducing the risk of carbon monoxide leaks or fires.
- Prevents Costly Breakdowns: Catching potential problems during a tune-up is much less expensive and disruptive than dealing with an unexpected breakdown in the middle of a cold spell.
- Ensures Reliable Performance: A clean and inspected system is far less likely to fail when you need it most, providing consistent, reliable heat throughout the season.
- Maintains Warranty: Many manufacturers require proof of annual professional maintenance to keep your warranty valid.
When Is Furnace Replacement the Right Choice?
Deciding whether to repair or replace your furnace can be challenging. Here are some factors to consider:
- Age: Furnaces typically last 15-20 years. If your system is older than 15, replacement might be more cost-effective in the long run due to declining efficiency and increased repair frequency.
- Frequent Repairs: If you're facing multiple repair bills every heating season, the cumulative cost might quickly approach or exceed the cost of a new system.
- Decreasing Efficiency: Older furnaces have lower AFUE ratings than modern systems. If your energy bills are steadily rising despite consistent usage, your furnace might be losing efficiency.
- Uneven Heating: Hot and cold spots in your home could indicate your furnace is struggling to distribute heat properly or is improperly sized.
- Safety Concerns: Any suspicion of a cracked heat exchanger or carbon monoxide leaks warrants immediate shutdown and replacement of the furnace.
- Cost of Repair: If a needed repair is significant, such as replacing the heat exchanger or motor, the cost might be a substantial percentage of a new furnace's price.
Our technicians can help you evaluate the condition of your current system and provide an honest recommendation based on age, repair history, efficiency, and your budget.