Trusted Heating & Furnace for Houston Homeowners
Heating & Furnace in Houston typically costs $150-$700 for repairs and $3,500-$7,500 for full replacement, with most repairs completed same-day by Fireside Heating & Air Co. We’ve answered the phone at 2 a.m. for over 42 years, and a live person still picks up every call, every day. Call (833) 313-7291 for a free estimate.
Houston winters may be mild compared to up north, but when a cold front drops temperatures into the 30s and your furnace quits at midnight, it becomes an Emergency Heating & Furnace in Houston, TX fast. We’ve been the company Houston homeowners call since 2018, when Randall Becker founded Fireside with a simple principle: do the job right, stand behind it in writing, and treat every home like your mother’s. Our technicians are trained journeymen, background-checked and uniformed, who put on shoe covers without being asked. We service Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, and five other major brands, and we stock the parts to finish most jobs in a single visit. The price we quote is the price you pay. No fine print, no surprises.
What Our Heating & Furnace Service Includes
Furnace Repair
When your furnace blows cold air, cycles constantly, or won’t start at all, our repair service diagnoses the root cause and fixes it permanently. Houston’s humidity and clay soil create unique stress on electrical components and blower motors, and we’ve seen every failure pattern across four decades. Our technicians carry OEM parts for Carrier, Trane, Lennox, and Goodman units, and most repairs are completed in under two hours with our $50 off any repair over $250 standing offer applied upfront.
Furnace Replacement
A new furnace becomes the right choice when repair costs exceed half the value of a replacement, or when your unit is past 15 years and efficiency has dropped sharply. We size every replacement using Manual J load calculations, never rule-of-thumb guesses, because Houston homes in Memorial versus those in Cloverleaf face different infiltration and solar gain profiles. Your installation includes removal of the old unit, proper venting to current code, and our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Furnace Tune-Up
Our $89 seasonal tune-up catches problems before they become midnight emergencies, and it’s the best money you’ll spend on your heating system. We clean burners, check heat exchangers for cracks, test gas pressure and airflow, and calibrate the thermostat, because a poorly tuned furnace in Houston’s variable winter weather wastes gas and risks carbon monoxide exposure. Schedule in early November before the first cold snap, and we’ll flag anything that might leave you without heat when a blue norther rolls through.
Heat Exchanger Inspection and Replacement
A cracked heat exchanger is the most dangerous failure a gas furnace can suffer, allowing carbon monoxide to mix with your indoor air. We inspect every heat exchanger with borescope cameras and combustion analyzers, and if replacement is needed, we explain exactly what we found and why replacement beats repair in this specific case. This is not a corner to cut, and we will show you the crack before we quote any work.
Ignitor Replacement
Modern furnaces use hot surface ignitors instead of pilot lights, and these ceramic components fail predictably after 3-5 years of Houston’s thermal cycling. If your furnace clicks but never fires, the ignitor is the likely culprit, and we stock replacement ignitors for all nine brands we service. The repair takes under an hour, and we’ll test the full ignition sequence before we leave to confirm reliable operation.
Gas Valve Repair
The gas valve controls fuel flow to your burners, and when it sticks or fails to open fully, you get weak heat, no heat, or in rare cases, a dangerous over-firing condition. We test valve coil resistance, manifold pressure, and safety shutoff response, because a misdiagnosed gas valve problem can mask other issues or create new ones. Our technicians are trained to work safely with natural gas lines, and we never bypass safety controls for any reason.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Heating & Furnace
We’ve serviced hundreds of Carrier furnaces across Houston, from the compact units in Heating & Furnace in Bellaire bungalows to the high-efficiency models in West University Place estates. Our trucks carry Carrier OEM ignitors, blower motors, and control boards, so we’re not ordering parts and making you wait. Trane systems are built to last, but their proprietary communicating controls require specific training, our technicians have it, and we’ve replaced dozens of failed Trane variable-speed blower modules in the Heights and Montrose over the years.
Lennox furnaces with their variable-capacity gas valves demand precise combustion setup, and we’ve calibrated enough of them in Memorial and Spring Branch to know the exact manifold pressure each model wants. Goodman units offer solid value, and we’ve found that their heat exchangers hold up well in Houston’s climate when properly maintained, though we do see more ignitor failures on older Goodman models than on some premium brands. Whether you have Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, York, Daikin, Bryant, or American Standard, we can help. We train on every major platform, stock the parts that fail most often, and never send a technician to your home who hasn’t proven competence on your specific brand.
Signs You Need Heating & Furnace Right Now
- Your furnace blows cold air or no air at all. This usually means the burners aren’t igniting, the blower has failed, or a safety limit has tripped due to overheating. In Houston’s older homes near Aldine and Channelview, we’ve found blocked return air ducts causing repeated limit trips that homeowners misdiagnosed as thermostat problems.
- You smell gas or burning odors near the unit. A faint gas odor on startup can be normal dust burning off, but persistent rotten-egg smell means a leak that needs immediate professional attention. Burning electrical smells indicate overheating components that could progress to fire if ignored.
- The carbon monoxide detector alarms, even once. Any CO alarm is a furnace emergency, full stop. Turn the system off, open windows, leave the home, and call us from outside. We’ve replaced cracked heat exchangers in Deer Park and Pasadena homes where detectors saved lives.
- Your energy bill spikes without explanation. A furnace working harder to deliver the same heat usually has dirty burners, a failing blower, or a heat exchanger sooted from improper combustion. In Humble and Kingwood, where propane is more common, we’ve seen improperly converted valves cause 40% efficiency losses.
- The furnace cycles on and off constantly or runs nonstop. Short cycling wears out components prematurely and usually signals overheating, a clogged filter, or an oversized unit. Continuous running means the system can’t reach setpoint, often due to low gas pressure or a failing blower in Houston’s older subdivisions.
Our Heating & Furnace Process - Step by Step
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You call, a live person answers. No voicemail tree, no callback tomorrow, no offshore answering service. Our dispatcher gathers your symptoms, confirms your address in Houston or any surrounding community, and gives you a two-hour arrival window. We’ve answered calls at 2 a.m. from shivering families in South Houston and had a technician there before sunrise.
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We arrive on time and protect your home. Our technician calls 30 minutes out, arrives in a marked Fireside vehicle, and puts on shoe covers at your door. We lay drop cloths, ask about your system’s history, and listen to what you’ve observed. The diagnostic starts with your experience, not our assumptions.
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Complete system diagnosis with documented findings. We use digital manifold gauges, combustion analyzers, and borescope cameras to inspect what you cannot see. You get photos of cracked heat exchangers, video of dirty burners, or printouts of gas pressure readings. We explain what we found, what it means, and what options you have.
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Upfront pricing before any work begins. The price quoted is the price paid. We apply any standing offers, including our $50 off repairs over $250 or Senior and Veteran 5% discount, and we show you the math. No hidden fees, no “while we’re here” upsells, no pressure to choose replacement over repair.
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We complete the work, test thoroughly, and leave it cleaner than we found it. Every repair or installation is tested through a complete heating cycle, combustion analysis, and safety control verification. We wipe down surfaces, remove all debris, and leave you with written documentation of what was done, our 90-Day Done Right Promise, and our direct number if anything isn’t perfect.
How Much Does Heating & Furnace Cost in Houston?
A typical furnace repair in Houston runs $150-$700 depending on which component has failed and how accessible it is. A simple ignitor replacement on a standard upflow unit in a garage closet might fall at the lower end, while a heat exchanger replacement in an attic installation with tight access can reach the upper range. Furnace replacement with a properly sized new unit, including removal, disposal, and code-compliant venting, ranges from $3,500-$7,500 based on efficiency rating, capacity, and installation complexity. Our $89 seasonal tune-up sits well below the cost of even a minor repair, which is why we recommend it every fall.
Several factors move your price within these ranges. The brand and age of your unit matter because older or proprietary systems require harder-to-source parts. Installation location affects labor time, an attic furnace in August takes longer to service safely than a basement unit in January. The efficiency tier you choose for replacement impacts upfront cost but pays back in gas savings over time, and we’ll run those numbers with you if you ask. To avoid overpaying, get our free second opinion on any written estimate from another company, and never agree to replacement without seeing evidence of a cracked heat exchanger or failed compressor. Our free estimate includes a complete diagnostic, written findings, and firm pricing valid for 30 days. Call (833) 313-7291 to schedule.
Heating & Furnace Near Houston - Our Service Area
Fireside Heating & Air Co. serves Houston proper and the surrounding communities where our customers have raised families and retired. We regularly run calls in Jacinto City, Galena Park, Cloverleaf, Aldine, West University Place, Pasadena, South Houston, Bellaire, Channelview, Humble, and Deer Park. Most locations see a technician within two hours during business hours and under four hours for overnight emergencies. From the home base near downtown, our dispatch routes efficiently across the metro, and we know which neighborhoods have the older Lennox units from the 1990s building boom and which have the newer Trane variable-speed systems. Wherever you are in our service area, the same live-answer phone, same upfront pricing, and same 90-Day Done Right Promise apply.
Serving Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Houston area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Heating & Furnace in Houston
Best Heating & Furnace in Houston, TX covers repair, replacement, maintenance, and safety inspection of gas and electric furnaces that warm your home. At Fireside, this includes everything from ignitor replacements and gas valve repairs to full system replacements with Manual J load calculations, all backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise. We service all major brands and complete most jobs in a single visit. Call (833) 313-7291 for a free estimate.
Most furnace repairs take 1-2 hours from diagnosis to tested completion, and full replacements are typically done in one day. Heat exchanger replacements fall in between at 3-4 hours because of the careful reassembly and combustion testing required. We schedule replacement installations with enough buffer to handle unexpected duct modifications, especially in older Houston homes with galvanized ductwork. Call (833) 313-7291 to book a time that works for you.
Furnace repair in Houston typically costs $150-$700, replacement runs $3,500-$7,500, and our seasonal tune-up is $89. The exact price depends on which part failed, your unit’s brand and accessibility, and whether any code upgrades are needed for replacement installations. We quote every job upfront after diagnosis, with no hidden fees and our $50 off any repair over $250 automatically applied. Call (833) 313-7291 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes, Carrier is one of our most frequently serviced brands, and we stock common Carrier OEM parts including ignitors, blower motors, and control boards. Our technicians are trained on Carrier’s full residential line from base models to their Infinity series with communicating controls. Whether your Carrier furnace needs a simple repair or you’re considering upgrading to a higher-efficiency model, we can help. Call (833) 313-7291 to schedule.
Yes, a live person answers our phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays and the 2 a.m. no-heat emergency. We do not use voicemail trees or answering services, your call reaches someone who can dispatch a technician immediately. Overnight response times in Houston and surrounding areas like Jacinto City and Galena Park typically run under four hours. Call (833) 313-7291 anytime, we will be there when we say.
Every heating and furnace job is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, a written guarantee that if anything isn’t right, we make it right with no paperwork and no arguing. Parts carry manufacturer warranties ranging from one year to lifetime depending on the component, and we register these warranties for you. Labor on repairs is covered by our 90-day promise, and new installations include extended coverage options we’ll explain before you decide. Call (833) 313-7291 with any warranty question.
Clear a path to your furnace and thermostat, note any unusual noises or smells you’ve observed, and gather your unit’s model number if it’s accessible. If you have pets, secure them for their safety and our technician’s, and if your furnace is in the attic, ensure the access ladder is stable. There’s no charge for the diagnostic visit, and we’ll call 30 minutes before arrival. Call (833) 313-7291 to schedule at your convenience.
Schedule Your Heating & Furnace Service in Houston Today
Call Fireside Heating & Air Co. at (833) 313-7291 for a free, no-obligation estimate on any heating or furnace need. A live person will answer, day or night, and we’ll give you a firm arrival time we intend to keep. Whether your furnace needs a $89 tune-up before the next cold front or you’re facing a replacement decision you want straight talk about, we’re here. Done right, or we make it right, in writing, for 90 days. That’s the Fireside way, and it has been since 2018.
Written by Randall Becker, Owner at Fireside Heating & Air Co., serving Houston since 2018.