Furnace Repair


Shamrocks Plumbing and Heating
(250) 575-8138

Furnace Repair Kelowna

When a licensed furnace repair technician is the only viable solution, call us and we'll be there right away with same day service. If you are facing an emergency situation call us right now for reliable furnace repair service.

24 Hour Emergency Furnace Repair Service

For the fastest 24-hour emergency service, you can count on our team of experienced heating service contractors to get your broken furnace fixed quickly. Faulty furnace components will be replaced with quality hardware for best energy savings. 


Okanagan winters are great, but waking up in a cold home when it’s minus twenty outside is not something you want to deal with. Before you call for local service, check to see if the pilot light flame is still burning. Sometimes like a gust of wind can blow it out, so it may simply need to be lit again.


Here are a few tips and common signs to look for when the pilot light goes out. Check the gas line to see if it is open, look at your thermostat, check your breaker panel to see if the power was shut off. If a breaker did flip, flip the switch back on. In many cases this will solve any immediate problems and save you the cost of service. If you hear unusual noises you don't recall hearing before it could be a blower motor issue. 


Call right now if your heating system has shut down.

Professional Furnace Service

furnace repair Kelowna

Our experienced technicians are licensed journeymen, trained on a wide range of gas fired furnace types, old and new. Each and every furnace repair we do is important and guaranteed to be working at its optimum level when we are done. Ask about our work warranty when you call. Common issues like the furnace burners integrity, gas leaks, a faulty gas valve, burner flame sensor, the blower motor and related mechanical parts are all part of a regular checkup.


Any one of these issues can rear up if there with a lack of maintenance. The best way to avoid unnecessary problems is to set up a regular maintenance program with us. We'll clean and tune-up the unit each year, and perform any minor repair work needed as it arises. For instance, dirty burners can lead to cracks in the plenum which can then become a health issue. All that can be avoided with 


When you call us, you can count on a fast response for your home or business heating needs. Our decades of experience means efficient diagnostics and solutions for any heating problem.


Sometimes when we check things out we find your old furnace has come to the end of its service life and gone beyond it's capabilities. When that time arrives it is a better choice is to replace it. When that is the case, we'll advise you on the benefits of a new high efficiency furnace. We'll remove the old furnace and replace it with a new, high-efficiency furnace.


Whatever the problem is and whatever our recommendations might be, we'll diagnose the problem and discuss your options before any work begins.

New Furnace Installation

The cost of upgrading to a new furnace, with efficiencies of up to 98.7%, can quickly be offset by smaller heating bills. As well, you may qualify for government rebates, which we can help you with. As one of Kelowna's top rates furnace installers, we'll remove the old unit and replace it quickly with a new energy efficient model that best suits your needs.


Today’s new high efficiency brands of furnaces are technological marvels that offer lower heating costs and greater reliability along with more compact dimensions. Beginning in 2010, only high-efficiency furnaces – those having at least a 90% efficiency rating – have been allowed in British Columbia. An older common furnace is frequently less than 70% efficient, and that’s only when they are in top operating condition.

DIY Tips

If your furnace’s circuit breaker has tripped and you know where it is located, you can reset it yourself. However, if it trips a second time, you have a problem that needs a professional heating technician. Likewise with a pilot light that has gone out. By all means, re-light it if you know how, but if it keeps going out you need to call us to find out what is going on. Most problems like this can be avoided with common furnace repairs during annual maintenance.


If you have never worked on a gas appliance before minor repairs are not recommended. But if you are mechanically inclined then we are only a phone call away if you just need a little advice.

Don’t Risk Your Families Safety

Remember that your furnace uses a highly flammable and potentially explosive fuel source. Our service technicians are licensed gasfitters who know how to safely diagnose and repair your furnace. Don’t take risks that might wind up harming you or your family. If your furnace isn’t working right, call now to have it taken care of.


Customer satisfaction is our number one priority.


The Pros and Cons of Forced Air Heating

Forced air heating (central heating) is the way a heating system distributes warmed air throughout a home or structure. The air is pushed through ducts and vents that are connected to a unit that heats the space during the heating season. 


Forced air heating systems use natural gas, one of the most affordable substances as opposed to water or electricity. It’s not only affordable, but it’s also clean for the environment. New technology has also allowed for these systems to provide an even greater level of efficiency for the heating cycle.

The Pros

Central heating is an affordable option that’s both sensible and effective. The heating is quick and makes sense for a lot of homeowners.

Heating Time

More than any other heating system, central heating warms your home quickly.

The air is directly heated, and then promptly issued throughout your home using the ducts. This process takes little to no time, as opposed to others where air has to be distributed from a central system, or water has to be heated up.

Easy Installation Process

Whereas you might have to rip apart your floors to install something like a radiant heater, central heating can work with the systems you already have in place in your home.



If you have ductwork that already exists for an A/C unit, this makes the installation process even faster. The ductwork can work with that ductwork and make the installation process minimal.

Cost-Effective

Other systems, like radiant heaters, are more expensive than central heating. For the efficiency of the heating that you’re getting, central heating is highly effective while maintaining a reasonable price.



Because the installation of forced air heating tends to be easier than the other alternatives, this also lowers the overall price.

Reliability

Heating systems that use electricity or heat pumps have a much higher probability of breaking down than forced air.



The ducts are more durable with less working parts than these other systems, so you can count on them to stay working when you absolutely need to heat your home. That creates peace of mind for you, another benefit to choosing a sturdy method of heating your home.

The Cons

While central heating is a popular option for many homes, there are a few downsides that shouldn’t be overlooked when decision making.

Potential Health Risks

Because air is being forced throughout our home, that means that dust, particles, and possibly mold are being carried through an air filter as well. That is why you need to change gas furnace filters quite often for your best indoor air quality.


Mold can start to accrue inside the unit and cycle through your house, so you have to make sure you that you keep the unit properly cleaned for safety feature reasons.

Noise

No matter how state of the art your heating system is, it’s always going to produce some sort of noise. It can be very well tuned and very well built, but complete noise elimination is virtually impossible.



You’re pushing air through ducts that have built up pressure, which produces a sound. Still, mostly any type of heating system is going to produce some sort of sound.

Central Temperature Control

Forced air heating uses one thermostat to control heat all the rooms. However, the heat might not be the same in every single room across the house.



The location of the room and the location of the ductwork might cause some areas of the house to be warmer than others. If each room had its own temperature control, this furnace issue may be avoided. However, an individualized temperature control usually isn’t an option.

Leaky Ductwork

While your air ducts are usually quite reliable, there is also potential in them for leaks. If your system is not designed well and looses heat, the system is not as energy efficient as it could be. 


Watch your electricity bill carefully as a spike is one of the first signs that your ductwork needs furnace maintenance. You can also feel around your home to see if it seems like it is working less effectively than it once was.



If you need help with anything related to your furnace call us. We'll be happy to take care of any repair work or replacement if needed.


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