Floor furnace repair in Oakland
Floor furnaces still heat many older Oakland homes. We repair them, check them for safety, and tell you plainly when it is time to replace one.
Floor furnace problems we fix
Most floor furnaces in Oakland are decades old. Safety comes first on every visit.
- Won't light or won't stay lit
Pilot, thermocouple or gas valve problems.
- Weak heat
Dirty burners, a blocked grate or a failing valve.
- Odor when it runs
Dust burning off is normal for a few minutes. A lasting smell is not.
- Yellow flame
Poor combustion. Turn it off and have it checked.
- Rusted or cracked parts
Common on old units and a reason to consider replacement.
Floor furnace safety
Keep rugs, furniture and toys off the grate. The grate gets hot enough to burn skin, so keep small children and pets away while it runs.
Every home with a gas floor furnace needs a working carbon monoxide alarm.
When a floor furnace is past repair, the usual replacements are a direct-vent wall furnace, a ductless mini split heat pump, or a ducted system if the house has room for ducts. We price each option in writing.
Floor furnace repair: common questions
Straight answers for Oakland homeowners. Updated .
Book a repairIs it safe to keep using an old floor furnace?
It can be, if it lights cleanly, vents properly and has a working carbon monoxide alarm nearby. Keep rugs and furniture off the grate. Have it checked if the flame burns yellow, it smells, or it won't stay lit.
Can floor furnaces still be repaired?
Many can. Pilot, thermocouple and valve repairs are common. Some older units have parts that are no longer made, and then replacement makes more sense.
What replaces a floor furnace?
Common replacements are a direct-vent wall furnace, a ductless mini split heat pump, or a ducted furnace or heat pump if the house can take ducts.
Why does my floor furnace smell when I turn it on?
A short burning-dust smell at the start of the season is normal. A smell that lasts, or any gas smell, is not. For gas, leave the house and call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.
Book a heating repair
Call, or send the form and we call or text you back.
- 1 Call or send the form
Your name, phone number and email.
- 2 We set a time
We call or text you back to book the visit.
- 3 Diagnosis and written price
Nothing is done until you approve the price.