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Furnace repair in West Palm Beach typically runs between $180 and $650 for most common fixes, with igniter replacements on the lower end and blower motor or control board work on the higher end. Most repairs we handle are completed in a single visit, and every job starts with a written price before we touch a single screw. If your heat won’t kick on, you can reach a live person at Brandt HVAC Co West Palm Beach at (728) 220-0996 any hour of the day.
We know a furnace repair call in South Florida feels almost backward. The heat pump and AC do the heavy lifting most of the year. But when a cold snap hits in January, the furnace is what keeps a house warm, and it’s usually been sitting idle for months. That’s when the igniter fails, the flame sensor gets coated, or the blower just won’t spin up. Our Heating & Furnace in West Palm Beach work spans the full system, but this page is about the furnace itself: what breaks, what it costs, and exactly who shows up to fix it.
When You Need Furnace Repair
Most furnace failures announce themselves before total shutdown. Here’s what we hear on the phone most often from homeowners in West Palm Beach:
- The furnace clicks but won’t light. That’s often the igniter, and it’s one of the most common repairs we make. If you hear the click and then nothing, the igniter has likely cracked or worn out.
- The blower runs but the air is cold. Your burners may not be staying lit. A dirty or failing flame sensor will shut the gas off mid-cycle as a safety measure.
- The furnace short cycles. It fires up, runs for a minute or two, then shuts off. This is the system protecting itself, and it usually points to airflow restriction, a failing limit switch, or a blower issue.
- The furnace won’t turn on at all. Thermostat, control board, or a tripped safety. We trace it methodically, and we don’t guess.
- You smell gas or a burning odor. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your utility company first. A dusty smell on first startup of the season is normal; a sharp electrical or gas odor is not.
- Rattling, banging, or humming that wasn’t there before. Bearings wear out. A loose blower wheel sounds like gravel in a dryer. None of these get better on their own.
If any of these sound familiar, call (728) 220-0996. You won’t get a phone tree. A real person answers, and we’ll help you decide whether we need to come out right away or whether it can wait until morning.
Our Furnace Repair Process
We built our process around one question: how do we make a homeowner feel certain about who’s in their home and what they’re paying? Here’s how every furnace repair works with Brandt HVAC Co West Palm Beach:
- Call us. A live person answers at (728) 220-0996, 24/7. No voicemail, no callback queue. We’ll ask a few questions to understand your symptoms and schedule a visit.
- Meet your technician, by name, before they arrive. We send you the name and photo of the technician coming to your home. When they arrive, they’ll show you a photo ID badge at the door. This is the Threshold Verified standard, and it’s non-negotiable for us. If the person at your door isn’t the person we told you to expect, that visit is on us, and we make it right.
- Written diagnosis and written price. The technician examines the furnace, explains what’s wrong in plain language, and writes down the repair and the exact price. You see the number before any work starts. No surprises on the invoice, ever.
- Repair and testing. We fix the problem, then run the furnace through a full cycle to confirm the heat is right, the airflow is right, and the safety systems are functioning. We don’t leave until it’s starting and stopping on its own, the way it should.
- Written guarantee, handed to you. Every repair includes a written guarantee. The repair is covered for 365 days. If it fails during that year, we return at no charge under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. No argument, no additional invoice.
Furnace Repair Pricing in West Palm Beach
You should know what a repair costs before you commit to it. Here are the ranges we see most often for furnace work in West Palm Beach:
- Igniter replacement: $150 – $300, parts and labor included. If the furnace clicks but won’t fire, this is usually the fix.
- Flame sensor cleaning or replacement: $120 – $250. Cleaning often solves it; replacement is straightforward and inexpensive.
- Blower motor replacement: $350 – $650, depending on the motor type and furnace model. This is the part that pushes warm air through your ducts.
- Control board replacement: $300 – $550. The control board is the furnace’s brain, and when it fails, the system won’t run at all.
- Limit switch or pressure switch: $150 – $300. These are safety components, and when they fail, the furnace won’t run, or it will short cycle.
- Thermostat replacement or wiring repair: $100 – $250, depending on the thermostat and home wiring.
What affects the final number: the age and brand of your furnace, accessibility in your attic or closet, and whether the diagnosis uncovers multiple failing parts. We service all major residential brands including Carrier, Trane, and Goodman, and parts availability for these is generally strong in the West Palm Beach market. Every repair quote includes parts and labor, written down, before work begins. Estimates are free.
Furnace Brands We Service in West Palm Beach
We work on all major residential furnace brands. In West Palm Beach, the most common units we repair are Carrier, Trane, Goodman, and Rheem, but we also service Bryant, Lennox, York, Daikin, and American Standard. We stock common igniters, flame sensors, limit switches, and pressure switches for fast turnaround. Less common parts may require a trip to the supply house, which we factor into the schedule honestly. If you have a furnace that’s 15 years or older and a repair is going to cost close to half of a replacement, we’ll say so plainly. We’re here to fix heat, not to upsell a new system you don’t need.
Why Homeowners Choose Brandt for Furnace Repair
Brandt comes from an old word for a firebrand, the burning stick that carried heat from one place to another. That’s what a furnace repair does: restores the thing that keeps your home warm. But the name means something else to us now. It’s a promise about who walks through your door.
Every Brandt HVAC Co West Palm Beach technician is background-checked and identity-verified before they ever knock on your door. We send you their name and photo before the visit. They show a badge when they arrive. If you’re home alone, or your kids are home, or you’re an older homeowner who doesn’t open the door to strangers, this matters. We know that’s who we’re writing for. The certainty of the repair matters, and so does the certainty of the person.
FAQs – Furnace Repair
How much does furnace repair cost in West Palm Beach?
Most furnace repairs in West Palm Beach cost between $180 and $650, with simple igniter replacements at the low end and blower motor or control board replacements at the high end. You’ll get a written price before any work starts. Call (728) 220-0996 for a free estimate, and we’ll tell you what the repair will cost based on your furnace’s symptoms.
Can you fix my furnace the same day I call?
In most cases, yes. We carry common repair parts on the truck, and we schedule furnace repairs throughout the day. If a part has to be ordered, we’ll tell you that up front and give you a clear timeline. Call (728) 220-0996 to check today’s availability. A live person answers, and we’ll get you scheduled.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace my furnace?
If the repair is under $500 and your furnace is under 12 years old, repair is almost always the better financial choice. If the furnace is 15 years or older and the repair is north of $700, replacement may make more sense long term. We will never push a replacement you don’t need. Our job is to give you the straight answer in plain numbers, then let you decide.
What does your furnace repair guarantee cover?
Every furnace repair from Brandt HVAC Co West Palm Beach includes a written 365-day guarantee. If the repair fails during that year, we return at no charge under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. You’ll get the guarantee in writing at the end of the job, stating exactly what’s covered and for how long. That’s the point of the whole thing: certainty, in writing.
Do you service my furnace brand?
We service all major residential furnace brands, including Carrier, Trane, Goodman, Rheem, Bryant, Lennox, York, Daikin, and American Standard. If your furnace runs on gas or electric and it’s in a West Palm Beach home, we can almost certainly repair it. Call (728) 220-0996 with your model number if you want us to confirm parts availability before we come out.
Furnace Repair in West Palm Beach, Done Right
A furnace that won’t start in West Palm Beach is more than a cold night. It’s a system you trusted, now failing when you need it. We think the fix should restore both: the heat and the trust. A written price. A written guarantee. A technician you know by name before they arrive. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s the job.
Call Brandt HVAC Co West Palm Beach at (728) 220-0996 for a free estimate on your furnace repair. A live person answers, day or night. And if you’re keeping your furnace running between repairs, see our home page for the full range of services we offer in West Palm Beach.
Written by Devin Marlowe, Owner at Brandt HVAC Co West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach.