Heating & Cooling (HVAC)

Furnace Repair in Ontario

Furnaces fail on the coldest night of the year. It isn't bad luck β€” that's when the furnace works hardest, so that's when the weak part gives out. A blower motor that had been squealing for weeks, an igniter at the end of its life, a flame sensor coated in enough residue that the burner lights and dies, lights and dies.

Gas-fired equipment in Ontario is worked on by TSSA-certified gas technicians β€” no exceptions, and that's how repair requests here are routed. A proper repair visit means diagnosing the actual fault rather than swapping parts on a hunch: reading the error codes, testing the sensor or motor, checking the venting, and telling you honestly whether this furnace is worth fixing.

No heat in deep winter is urgent β€” mark it that way. While you wait: check the thermostat batteries, make sure the furnace switch (it looks like a light switch, usually beside the unit) wasn't bumped off, and confirm the filter isn't so clogged the furnace is choking. Those three checks resolve a surprising share of 'dead' furnaces.

What this covers

  • No-heat diagnosis and repair
  • Igniter and flame sensor replacement
  • Blower motor and capacitor repairs
  • Furnaces that short-cycle or won't stay running
  • Strange noises β€” squealing, banging, rumbling
  • Thermostat faults and replacement
  • Error code diagnosis on modern furnaces
  • Annual maintenance and safety checks

What affects the price

  • Which part failed β€” a flame sensor cleaning and a blower motor are very different repairs
  • Furnace age and parts availability for older models
  • Urgent no-heat visits versus scheduled maintenance
  • Accessibility of the furnace and its venting
  • Repair-versus-replace judgement on furnaces near end of life
  • Whether the fault traces back to ductwork, filter habits or thermostat rather than the furnace itself

Every home is different, so we don’t publish flat prices β€” the quote is free and based on your actual job.

Common questions

My furnace runs but blows cold air. What's going on?
A few usual suspects: the thermostat fan setting is on 'on' instead of 'auto' (so the blower runs between heat cycles), the flame sensor is dirty and shutting the burner down, or the furnace overheated from a clogged filter and is protecting itself. The first is a settings fix; the others deserve a technician's look.
Why does my furnace start, run a few minutes, then stop?
Short-cycling. Common causes run from a dirty flame sensor to a clogged filter, blocked exhaust vent, or an oversized furnace that heats the thermostat's corner too fast. It wastes gas, wears parts and heats the house badly, so it's worth diagnosing properly rather than living with.
Is a banging or rumbling furnace dangerous?
Metal ducts popping as they warm is normal. A bang at ignition β€” delayed gas lighting all at once β€” is not, and a rumble that continues after the burner stops shouldn't be ignored either. Shut it off and get it looked at; ignition problems are exactly the kind of fault TSSA certification exists for.
Should I repair or replace an older furnace?
The honest test: how big is this repair, how old is the furnace, and what's its efficiency? A modest part on a mid-life furnace is an easy yes. A major component on a fifteen-plus-year-old unit puts real money into a machine near retirement β€” at that point it's worth pricing a replacement before deciding, and you can request both quotes here.
What about carbon monoxide?
Every home with gas appliances should have working CO alarms β€” in Ontario they're required near sleeping areas in homes with fuel-burning appliances. If an alarm sounds, get everyone out and call 911 or your gas utility's emergency line first; furnace diagnosis comes after the house is confirmed safe.

Ready to sort out your furnace repair?

Tell us what your home needs β€” a small fix or a full project β€” and get a free quote.