Gas Furnace Repair by Licensed Utah Technicians

Gas Furnace Repair by Licensed Utah Technicians

Gas furnaces heat approximately 85% of Utah homes. They are efficient, powerful, and well-suited to Utah's cold winters. But gas furnace repair carries additional safety considerations that require licensed, experienced technicians.

Our partner technicians hold Utah contractor licenses specifically qualifying them for gas line work. They carry combustion analyzers, gas leak detection equipment, and carbon monoxide monitors on every service call. Safety is not an afterthought. It is the first thing they check.

Common Gas Furnace Problems

Gas Furnace Will Not Ignite

Modern gas furnaces use electronic ignition (hot surface igniter or intermittent pilot). When the igniter fails, the furnace will not light and no heat is produced. This is the single most common gas furnace repair, and igniters are inexpensive components ($80 to $200 replaced). Our technicians carry replacement igniters for most major brands.

Gas Smell Near the Furnace

A slight gas smell when the furnace first ignites is normal. A persistent gas smell or a strong odor indicates a potential gas leak at the supply line, manifold, or gas valve. This requires immediate attention. If you smell gas, turn off the furnace, open windows, leave the home, and call Dominion Energy at 1-800-767-1689 before calling us for furnace service.

Yellow or Flickering Burner Flames

Healthy gas furnace burner flames should be steady and blue with small yellow tips. Yellow, orange, or flickering flames indicate incomplete combustion, which can produce carbon monoxide. Causes include dirty burners, incorrect gas pressure, a cracked heat exchanger, or insufficient combustion air. This condition requires professional diagnosis.

Furnace Produces Carbon Monoxide

A cracked or corroded heat exchanger can allow combustion gases (including carbon monoxide) to enter your home's air supply. This is the most serious gas furnace safety issue. Our partner technicians perform heat exchanger inspections and CO testing as part of every repair visit. If you have a CO alarm sounding, evacuate immediately and call 911.

Pilot Light Will Not Stay Lit

Older gas furnaces with standing pilot lights use a thermocouple to keep the gas valve open while the pilot is burning. A failed thermocouple, dirty pilot orifice, or draft can cause repeated pilot outages. Thermocouple replacement costs $100 to $200. Our technicians can also advise whether upgrading to electronic ignition is worthwhile.

Gas Furnace Repair Costs in Utah

Utah's altitude requires gas furnaces to operate at specific gas pressure settings different from sea-level specifications. Incorrect pressure causes incomplete combustion, reduced efficiency, and potential safety hazards. Our partner technicians verify and adjust gas pressure on every service call.