Furnace and Heating Repair in Gresham

Furnace calls from East County

• Furnace starts, clicks and shuts off a moment later
• Blower running but the air from the vents is cold
• No heat after the power came back from an outage
• Oil furnace that smells of fuel or puffs soot
• Loud squeal or rumble from the blower compartment

Parts that fail most

On gas furnaces, the flame sensor, the hot surface ignitor and the pressure switch account for many no-heat calls. A dirty flame sensor is a cleaning job. A cracked ignitor is a quick part swap. On older oil furnaces, a clogged nozzle or filter and a tired burner motor are common.

The blower motor and its capacitor matter in both seasons. If the blower fails, the furnace cannot heat and the AC cannot cool, because nothing moves the air across the coil.

Repair or switch to a heat pump?

If your furnace is past 20 years old and needs a big repair, it is worth pricing a heat pump at the same visit. You get heat and cooling from one system, and many homes keep the furnace as backup. The repair or replace page walks through the numbers.

Questions about Furnace & Heating Repair in Gresham

Why does my furnace turn on and then right back off?

A dirty flame sensor is the usual cause on gas furnaces. It cannot prove the flame is lit, so the furnace shuts the gas off. Cleaning it often fixes the problem.

Who supplies gas in Gresham?

NW Natural is the gas utility for Gresham and nearby towns like Wood Village. If you smell gas, leave the house and call NW Natural or 911 from outside.

Can the same contractor fix my furnace and AC?

Yes. Heating and cooling contractors work on both, and since the two share parts, it often makes sense to have one company look at the whole system.