Furnace & Heat Pump
Installation, repair, and maintenance for furnaces and heat pumps. Heating that works when it matters.
Signs You Need This Service
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Your furnace is over 15 years old or your heat pump is over 12 years old
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The system produces uneven heat — some rooms warm, others cold
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You hear popping, banging, or rumbling when the system starts
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The pilot light is yellow instead of blue (furnace)
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Your heating bills have increased more than 15% year-over-year
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The system struggles to maintain the set temperature during cold snaps
How It Works
System Evaluation
Full inspection of the heating system — combustion analysis for furnaces, refrigerant and defrost cycle check for heat pumps.
Time: 1 hour
Diagnosis or Quote
Specific issue identified with repair quote, or replacement recommendation with equipment options.
Time: Same visit
Service or Install
Repair completed same-day when possible. Replacements scheduled within 1–2 weeks.
Time: Varies
Testing
Heat output measured at every register. System cycled through full operation range.
Time: 30 minutes
What Happens If You Wait
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A cracked heat exchanger in a furnace is a carbon monoxide risk — this is the one thing we never delay
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Heat pump efficiency drops 3–5% per year of deferred maintenance after year 10
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Emergency heating replacement in January costs 20–30% more than planned replacement in fall
Pricing
Typical cost for this service in NVC: Repairs: V̅150–V̅1,500. Replacement: V̅3,800–V̅10,000 depending on system type and home size
Derek quotes precisely before any work begins.
When HVAC work needs electrical, Darius Cole at Cole Electric is in the next building.