Wall heater repair in Oakland
We repair gas wall heaters and wall furnaces in Oakland homes, including the older units that heat many Craftsman bungalows and flatland houses. You get a written price before any work starts.
Wall heater problems we fix
Most wall heater calls come down to the pilot, the gas valve or the venting. We find which one before we quote.
- Pilot won't stay lit
Usually a worn thermocouple or a dirty pilot opening.
- Burner won't come on
A failing gas valve, thermostat or wiring problem.
- Heater shuts off early
Overheating, a blocked vent or a weak thermocouple signal.
- Yellow or lazy flame
Dirty burners or poor combustion air. Turn it off and have it checked.
- Fan-type wall furnace is noisy
Worn fan motor or bearings on models with a blower.
- Old unit, hard to find parts
We tell you honestly when repair still makes sense and when it doesn't.
Repair or replace an old wall heater?
If the cabinet, burner and venting are sound, a repair is usually the right call. We repair first.
When a wall heater is past repair, the common options are a new direct-vent gas wall furnace or a ductless mini split heat pump that also cools. We explain the cost and the trade-offs of each in writing before you decide.
Gas appliance rules in the Bay Area are changing. Read what the 2029 furnace rule means for Oakland homes.
Wall heater repair: common questions
Straight answers for Oakland homeowners. Updated .
Book a repairWhy won't my wall heater pilot stay lit?
Usually a worn thermocouple or a dirty pilot opening. Both are common on older wall heaters and both are repairable.
Is a wall heater the same as a wall furnace?
Yes. People use both names for a gas heater mounted in or on a wall. Some are gravity units with no fan, and some have a blower.
Should I repair or replace my wall heater?
Repair it if the burner, cabinet and venting are sound. Replace it if parts are no longer available or the heat exchanger or venting is damaged. You get a written price for either option before any work.
Is it safe to use a wall heater with a yellow flame?
No. A yellow or lazy flame points to poor combustion, which can produce carbon monoxide. Turn the heater off, make sure you have a working CO alarm, and book a repair.
Do you work on Williams and Empire wall heaters?
Yes. We work on the common wall heater brands found in Oakland homes, including Williams and Empire.
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.