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Furnace repair in Houston is a different job than most people expect. Winters are short and mild, so heating equipment here usually runs a handful of cool snaps a year, then sits idle for months in humid air. That idle time is what breaks furnaces and heat pumps: corroded igniters, dirty burners, stuck blower motors and clogged drains that no one notices until the first cold morning. Our team works on furnaces across Houston’s older bungalows and newer townhomes, and we diagnose before we quote. Call (866) 834-7590. We answer 24/7.
Why Houston Homes Are Different
Houston is a cooling-first market. Systems here are sized and sold around cooling capacity and dehumidification, and heat is the afterthought – which means a furnace that’s never been tuned is a furnace no one has looked at. The humidity is relentless from April through October, and it does quiet damage: condensate lines clog, drain pans corrode, and equipment sitting in a hot attic or a rooftop closet ages faster than it would in a dry climate.
The housing stock splits in two directions. Early-20th-century bungalows in the Heights and near-downtown ZIPs like 77009 often have attic air handlers in unconditioned attics that hit 140°F+, legacy single-speed systems, and ductwork that leaks badly. Newer townhome and condo infill in 77007 and 77008 stacks equipment in tight closets and rooftops with almost no access, so a simple repair can turn into a careful disassembly. Both cases call for a technician who reads the house, not just the model plate.
Styles & brands we work with
- AC repair
- Furnace & heating
- Heat pumps
- Ductless mini splits
- Carrier
- Trane
- Goodman
Our Main Houston Services
Most calls we get from Houston homeowners come down to two problems: a system that won’t cool, or a system that needs replacing on a real budget with no surprises.
AC Repair in Houston
In Houston, an AC repair call is usually a moisture problem wearing a temperature costume. A house that reads 74°F but feels clammy is running equipment that isn’t removing latent load, or attic ducts that are pulling in broiling attic air. We check the whole loop – charge, airflow, duct leakage, condensate drainage, blower – because the outdoor condenser is often not the culprit in an older bungalow. We work on Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, York, Daikin, Bryant, and American Standard equipment, so we’re not guessing at an unfamiliar system. Read more about AC repair.

AC Installation in Houston
Replacement in Houston is a load-calculation job, not a swap-the-box job. Long runtime from April through October means the right unit is the one sized for your house’s real cooling and latent load – oversized equipment short-cycles, leaves humidity behind, and dies early. Tight townhome closets and rooftop equipment in 77007 and 77008 also shape what we can install and how we route it. We give you a written fixed price, a set install date, and we handle manufacturer rebate paperwork where it applies. See AC installation.

Furnace Repair in Houston
Furnace repair in Houston is often a matter of bringing a neglected system back from months of disuse. Gas furnaces and heat pumps in this city run a few weeks a year and sit idle in humid air the rest of the time, which is exactly how you get a corroded igniter, a stuck inducer motor, or a drain line that clogs in July and floods the closet in December. Heat is rarely the design driver here, so heating equipment gets skipped at tune-up time. That’s a fixable problem, and it’s most of the furnace repair work we do. Our technicians have up to 11 years of experience on residential heating equipment.
Gas Furnace Repair
Signs you need it
You smell gas, hear clicking without ignition, get a repeated flame roll-out or pressure switch fault, or the blower runs with no heat at all.
What it costs in Houston
Gas furnace repairs here typically fall between $150 and $700, depending on the part and how buried the unit is; the written estimate sets the final price.
How we do it
We shut off and test gas pressure, inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, clean or replace the igniter and flame sensor, check the inducer and pressure switch, verify combustion, and then run a full heat cycle before we leave.
Heat Pump Repair
Signs you need it
The system blows cool air in heating mode, the outdoor unit ices over and stays iced, the reversing valve clicks or sticks, or the auxiliary heat strip runs constantly with high bills.
What it costs in Houston
Heat pump repairs typically run $150 to $700 in Houston; the written estimate sets the final price.
How we do it
We test the reversing valve and defrost board, check refrigerant charge in both modes, verify the strip heat and sequencer, inspect the condensate system, and confirm proper changeover before we call it done.
What Furnace Repair Costs in Houston
| Item | Typical range in Houston |
|---|---|
| Furnace repair (diagnostic + repair) | $150 – $700 |
| Furnace tune-up / maintenance | $80 – $200 |
| Heat pump repair | $150 – $700 |
Can a Houston furnace be repaired, or does it need replacement?
Most Houston furnaces can be repaired. With so few heating hours a year, a 15-year-old unit often has plenty of life left in the cabinet – the failure is usually a part, not the whole system. We diagnose first and quote repair, then discuss replacement only if the heat exchanger is cracked or the repair cost outweighs a sound replacement. Call (866) 834-7590 for a free estimate.
Why does my Houston furnace smell strange when it first kicks on?
A light burning-dust smell on the first heat cycle of the season is normal – it’s dust cooking off the heat exchanger after months of disuse. A rotten-egg smell is gas and means shut it off and call immediately. A persistent metallic or acrid smell can mean a failing component. Call (866) 834-7590.
Brands We Service in Houston
We service equipment from nine major residential brands: Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, York, Daikin, Bryant, and American Standard. Diagnosing York, Daikin, and American Standard systems is routine work for us, and our brand-neutral approach means the recommendation follows your system’s condition, not a preferred vendor. We don’t stock parts; we source what each job needs, so turnaround depends on the part. See our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Houston |
|---|---|
| AC repair | $150 – $650 |
| Furnace repair | $150 – $700 |
| Heat pump repair | $150 – $700 |
| Gas furnace repair | $150 – $700 |
| AC tune-up | $80 – $200 |
| Furnace tune-up | $80 – $200 |
| AC installation | $3,500 – $7,500 |
In Houston, the two biggest things that push price up are access and load. Rooftop and closet-stacked equipment in newer townhomes takes longer to reach than a garage-mounted furnace, and an undersized duct system or heavy attic leakage can force extra work to make the equipment perform. We quote upfront and in writing, and the written estimate sets the final price – no surprise line items after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Houston
We work across Houston’s older bungalow neighborhoods and its newer infill townhome districts, and the two get very different treatment. In the Heights and near-downtown ZIPs, attic equipment and legacy ducts dominate. In townhome clusters, it’s tight closets and rooftop units. Tell us your neighborhood when you call so we can plan access before we arrive. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
- The Heights
- East End
- Downtown and near-downtown bungalow blocks
- Washington Avenue / 77007 townhome corridors
- 77008 and 77009 residential pockets
Houston is a large city, and drive time across it varies widely by corridor and time of day, so we schedule dispatch windows with that in mind rather than promising a flat arrival time everywhere.
Service Area – Cities Near Houston
Houston sits in the middle of a dense ring of smaller cities and neighborhoods, and we cover furnace, heat pump, and AC work across that whole ring. If you’re just outside the Houston city limits, you’re likely in our service area. We regularly work in Bellaire, TX, West University Place, TX, Galena Park, TX, and Cloverleaf, TX. Call (866) 834-7590 to confirm coverage for your address.
Serving Houston, TX – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Houston and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About HVAC Company in Houston
We dispatch Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm, and fast dispatch is the norm – we answer the phone 24/7, and a call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. Houston drive times vary by corridor, so we give you a real window when you call. Call (866) 834-7590.
Replacement installations usually need a permit from the city, and many Houston HOAs and townhome associations require approval for exterior equipment changes. We’ll flag what’s required for your address before work starts, so you’re not surprised mid-job. Call (866) 834-7590 for a free estimate.
We cover Houston and the surrounding cities, including Bellaire, West University Place, Galena Park, and Cloverleaf. If your address is just outside the map, call and we’ll confirm coverage for your street. Call (866) 834-7590. We answer 24/7.
Whether it’s a furnace that won’t light, a heat pump that’s blowing cold in January, or an AC that’s running nonstop and still leaving the house humid, we diagnose the actual problem and tell you straight what it takes to fix it. We work on your system, not against it, and we service nine major brands so you’re not stuck looking for a specialized shop. Call (866) 834-7590 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Written by the team at Wexford AC Repair.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees. Talk to a local HVAC pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, typically within 60 minutes.
- 4You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
What Houston Customers Say
"Work was done properly. I did have to follow up twice to get the invoice and the warranty info emailed over. The repair itself has been trouble free."
- Michael Pruitt"New system install, two days, and they were careful with the floors and the attic access the entire time. Registered the warranty for me and emailed the paperwork."
- Sami Khalil"Drain line was clogged and the safety switch had shut the whole system down. Cleared it, flushed it, and installed a proper cleanout so I can pour vinegar through it myself once a season."
- Farah Saleh