Florida Furnaces Sit Idle Most of the Year. That’s the Problem.

A furnace that goes unused for months collects dust, and small problems go unnoticed until the first cold night. That’s when a burning smell, a furnace that won’t light or heat that never comes on shows up.

Many Florida homes don’t have a gas furnace at all. They heat with an electric furnace, heat strips in the air handler, or a heat pump. We work on all of them, and we’ll tell you which one you have.

Warning Signs

Signs Your Furnace Needs Repair

No Heat or Weak Heat

The system runs, but the house never really warms up.

A Burning Smell That Won’t Go Away

A little dust burning off is normal. A smell that lingers is not.

Turning On and Off Too Often

Short cycling wears out parts and wastes energy.

Banging, Rattling or Squealing

New noises usually mean a part is failing.

A Winter Bill That Jumps

Heat strips running too much can double a winter bill.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Leave the house and call 911 first. Then call us.

With a Furnace, Safety Comes First

A gas furnace that isn’t working right can do more than leave you cold. Cracked parts, blocked vents or poor combustion can put carbon monoxide into your home.

We’re BPI certified and trained in combustion safety. We don’t just get your furnace running. We make sure it’s running safely.

If you smell gas or your carbon monoxide alarm goes off, leave the house first and call your gas company or 911. Then call us.

Your Heat and Your AC Are One System

Your furnace shares the same blower, air handler and ductwork as your air conditioner. An airflow or ductwork problem affects both, in winter and in summer.

That makes a furnace repair a good time to catch the problems that are also costing you in the summer: hot rooms, high humidity and high bills.

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How It Works

How We Repair Your Furnace

STEP 1

We Find the Real Cause

Not just the part that failed, but why it failed.

STEP 2

We Explain It and Price It

In plain language, with the price, before any work begins.

STEP 3

We Fix It Right

The right parts, installed the right way, so the same problem doesn’t come back.

STEP 4

We Make Sure It’s Safe

We check that your furnace is heating properly and running safely before we leave.

Furnace Replacement

When a furnace is old, unsafe or costing more to repair than it’s worth, it’s time to replace it. We design the replacement with Manual J and Manual S, so it heats your home evenly without wasting energy. In many Central Florida homes, a heat pump is the better choice, and we’ll show you why with your home’s numbers.

Furnace Repair Questions We Hear Most

Why does my furnace smell like burning when I first turn it on?

A light burning smell the first time you run it each season is usually dust burning off. If it lasts more than a short while, or smells like burning plastic or wires, turn it off and call us.

What should I do if I smell gas?

Leave the house right away, don’t flip any switches, and call your gas company or 911 from outside. Once it’s safe, call us.

Do you repair electric furnaces and heat strips?

Yes. Many Florida homes heat with electric heat strips in the air handler or with a heat pump. We repair all of them, and we’ll tell you which one you have.

Why is my electric bill so high in the winter?

Often it’s electric heat strips running more than they should, usually because a heat pump isn’t working right or the system isn’t set up correctly. We’ll find out why.

Should I repair or replace my furnace?

It depends on its age, its condition and whether it can run safely. We’ll give you an honest answer, and if a repair makes sense, that’s what we’ll recommend.

Do you work on all furnace brands?

Yes. We repair and service all major brands and models.

What areas do you serve?

Ocala, The Villages and the surrounding areas, including Marion, Sumter, Lake, Citrus and Orange Counties and the Orlando area.

Service Area

Areas We Serve in Central Florida

FL HVAC Services serves homeowners across Central Florida, including:

Ocala
Belleview
Summerfield
The Villages
Dunnellon
Silver Springs
Silver Springs Shores
Marion Oaks
Ocklawaha
Fairfield
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Lady Lake
Fruitland Park
Leesburg
Wildwood
Inverness
Tavares
Mount Dora
Clermont
Orlando

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