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Before you call in the pros for furnace/heater repair in Lancaster, you might want to double check to make sure you’re using your furnace correctly.  More often than not, a homeowner will accidentally not have the settings correct on their furnace (perhaps hitting the AC or a lower temperature), causing it to feel as though the heater isn’t working.  But even if you call out a pro for a problem as simple as this, you’ll still get charged the full service fee – and that can add up to a hefty bill.

However, when you realize that you’re not doing anything wrong, you need to call West Coast Chief Repair.  They will make sure that you are getting the repairs that you need, including any new parts or full furnace replacements that you might need – even brands like Trane and Kenmore.  Even if West Coast Chief Repair can’t fix it, they will make sure that you get a replacement appliance.

When you think that something’s wrong with your heater, you’re probably right.  And with weekend and holiday hours, you can call them up at any time – no more inconvenient scheduling.  No matter what the problem is, West Coast Chief Repair can handle the problem.

When you are ready to buy a furnace/heater replacement unit, there are many things to take into consideration.  For example, what’s the climate like in your area?  What size furnace do you need for your house?  What price range can you afford?  But you should also consider how easy it will be to schedule furnace/heater maintenance or repair should you need it over the years. 

Happily, West Coast Chief Repair has been servicing furnaces and heaters in La Crescenta for many years.   Any brand you decide to purchase will most likely be one our service technicians are trained to repair or maintain.  Furnace/heater service provided by our company includes Tempstar, Trane, Sanyo and Sears to name just a few.  We actually schedule furnace/heater repair in Las Crescenta for almost all brands – both well known and lesser known makes and models.

Even if you need furnace/heater parts for older appliances, we’re still the repair business you should contact first.  Furnace/heater repair in La Crescenta for older appliances is just as easy to schedule are repair for brand new appliances.  We also sell new units if you are ready for a furnace/heater replacement or upgrade.

In other words, West Coast Chief Repair is ready to help you with any furnace or heater need whether it’s replacement, maintenance or repair!

If you’ve turned up your heater, but nothing is happening, there are several things that can be happening.  Sometimes the answer is simple, allowing you to have a quick service call – but others are more complicated.  Before you call in a professional, there are quick checks you can do to make sure that you’re not paying for a service fee needlessly. 

First of all, check to make sure you have the heater on.  It sounds silly, but many calls for furnace/heater repair in Los Angeles are actually just calls from people that have forgotten how to properly use their furnace.  Check to be sure the lever is on ‘heat’ and that you have the temperature high enough for you to feel.  Next, if that seems to be one, you might want to check your breaker box in your home.  Sometimes, the breaker just needs to be reset.

If these quick fixes just aren’t working, you might want to call West Coast Chief Repair.  They have the tools, the expertise and the parts you need to get your home warmed up again.  Anytime, day or night, weekend or holiday, you can call their toll free number or fill out a work order on their website.

When you schedule your furnace/heater service through West Coast Chief Repair, you’ll be amazed at how we’ve taken the aggravation out of the entire process from beginning to end.  You don’t have to have fears about the availability of the right furnace/heater parts.  There’s no need to worry about whether the technician is competent and qualified. You don’t have to fret about the reliability of our furnace/heater maintenance work.

When you call upon West Coast Chief Repair for your furnace/heater replacement parts or service work, you also don’t have to worry about time.  Ordering parts and scheduling service is simple and can be done online.  Our service technicians arrive on-time, service is quick and efficient, and service time is kept to a minimum.  So turn to us when you need furnace/heater repair in Pasadena.  You won’t regret the time you spend!

Furnaces tend to be the one thing in your home that can be neglected. Out of sight, out of mind as they say. However, your furnace may get your attention by making various sounds.

• If you hear a screeching noise, it may be that you have a problem with the motor, or it might be a bearing in the motor that is making the noise.

• If you hear a metallic chirping noise, it may just be a natural noise that the motor or the blower wheel of the fan makes when the heat first kicks on. You might be able to solve this problem yourself by wiggling the wheel, which may be out of alignment. You should also check that the mounting plate is not warped and rubbing against the blower wheel. As well, check that the motor mounts are not loose and the bearings are in good shape.

• If you hear a noisy rattling sound when your furnace shuts off, it is probably the metal parts to your furnace cooling down. However, it may be something more serious and you should call a furnace repairperson.

• If you hear a clanging noise, the problem is probably in the pipes, rather than the furnace itself. This may be caused by contraction of the pipes when the furnace turns off and the pipes cool down.

• A loud boom or thud may lead to the ducts, which can expand and contract in cold weather, especially if the basement is not heated. It might also indicate a problem with dirty burners in the furnace. You might be able to remove and clean these yourself with hot soapy water. Make sure they are completely dry before reinstalling them. If you determine that it is not the ducts or the burners, it may be that your gas valve is defective, which can cause a delayed ignition. In most cases, it is wise to call a service technician.

• A pinging or popping sound is most likely coming from one of the ducts and is not really something to worry about.

• If you hear an odd vibrating noise or whining, it may indicate a problem with your furnace and a technician really needs to check it out.

• A loud humming may come from the furnace burners light when temperatures dip outside. You can eliminate this noise by turning the off/pilot/on control to reduce the burner flame.

• If you hear a rattling noise when the furnace starts up, it might be a motor bearing.

• A crackling noise might just be the metal parts cooling down when the furnace shuts down.

• A clunking and bumping sound indicates a cracked belt.

If you have an older furnace, it is likely that you’ve experienced some of these noises. However, most of the newer gas furnaces have a noise-reduction system.  If you determine that you need a professional to inspect your furnace and you live in Los Angeles County area, you will want to go to www.chiefappliance.com. Service technicians are available at no extra charge at night and on weekends or holidays.  

As your furnace ages, it must work harder to do a good job of heating your home and in the process, a variety of things can go wrong. 

It is very important that a service technician inspect your furnace on a regular basis. Not only will this ensure your safety, but it will also uncover small problems before they become large and expensive ones.  

While some furnace parts can be removed and replaced, such as the motor, fan and blower wheel, there are a multitude of smaller parts that may need to be fixed or replaced and a service technician can easily spot them.  You should schedule a service technician annually to ensure a furnace cleaning and tune-up that can save up to 20 percent on your heating bill.

Having your furnace inspected on a regular basis will also eliminate any health problems and/or potentially dangerous situations. This includes testing for carbon monoxide, as well as re-installing air filters.  A service technician will also check to see if the thermostat and safety controls are working properly. The technician will also check the motor, fan and blower operation. He or she will check the tension and alignment of the fan belt and make any necessary adjustments. The service burners will be checked to ensure proper combustion and ignition, as well as the piping from the furnace. For gas furnaces, the technician will check the pilot safety system and make repairs if necessary.  All of those inspections should give you more confidence that your furnace will continue to provide safe and energy efficient comfort for your family. A service technician can also answer any questions you might have. If your furnace is 15 years or older, it would be wise to replace it with a more energy efficient new one. While purchasing a new furnace is a major investment, you will be delighted with the comfort provided for your family, as well as the amount of money you will save in the long run. 

When looking for a new furnace, you need to consider a number of things, including the size of your home. You will also want to take advantage of the noise-reducing feature on most new furnaces. Two-stage heating provides low-stage heating the majority of the time and only switches to high stage when outside temperatures fall. This feature will definitely save you money.   As well, you should have a DC motor, which operates on a lower fan speed 90 per cent of the time.

This feature offers quieter operation and can save you several hundred dollars a year on energy costs. Some of the new furnaces also have a computerized self-diagnostic system that gives a technician an accurate readout on failed components, so he or she can make repairs faster. That means a lower service bill for you. 

If you would like to have your furnace inspected and/or repaired, one of our service technicians will be promptly sent out to help you. For those of you living in the Los Angeles County area, you will want to go to www.chiefappliance.com. Service technicians are available at no extra charge at night and on weekends or holidays. 

While it might not get terribly cold in California, that doesn’t mean that furnace and heater repair in Calabasas isn’t important.  When you get into the cooler fall and winter months, your house can get pretty nippy in comparison to the beautiful day time temperatures.  To help fix your heating problems, you need professional services that understand that while it may not be twenty below in your home, you still need a heater to make things more comfortable.

The heating system in your home is a complicated piece of equipment that starts with your furnace.  If even the smallest thing is out of whack, you can find yourself with a serious problem.  Even if your heater kicks on, it might not work as well as you would like, or it might use up a lot of energy in the process, making your heating bills skyrocket.  When you call the folks at West Coast Chief Repair, you will be able to have your heating problems fixed in no time.

Call or email them at their website to find out more about what West Coast Chief Repair can do for you.  With nearly twenty years of experience, this is a company that knows what you need in the