Los Gatos & surrounding areas

Furnace Repair
Los Gatos, CA

Los Gatos winters drop into the low 30s at night, and hillside homes above town can see frost by November. When your furnace stops heating — whether it’s a 1960s floor furnace in a downtown bungalow or a modern two-stage system in Shannon Valley — we respond fast. All brands, all fuel types. Gas, electric, and dual-fuel systems. Same-day emergency service available.

(408) 581-2241
LocalLos Gatos Based
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C-20 & C-38Dual Licensed
C-20 HVAC License EPA 608 Certified NATE Certified

Furnace Repair in Los Gatos: Fast Response When the Heat Goes Out

The furnace landscape in Los Gatos splits along a clear line: homes built before 1990 and homes built after. The older neighborhoods near downtown — along University Avenue, Broadway, and the streets off Main Street — have a mix of original gas furnaces, some wall heaters, and the occasional floor furnace that’s been running for decades. These systems work hard through winter but their age shows in failing ignitors, cracked heat exchangers, and worn-out blower motors.

Newer homes in Belwood, Shannon Valley, and along Blossom Hill Road typically have higher-efficiency gas furnaces (80–96% AFUE), many with variable-speed blowers and two-stage burners. The hillside properties on Kennedy Road and toward the mountains face a unique challenge: colder nighttime temperatures, steeper ductwork runs, and condensation issues in crawl spaces that accelerate corrosion. We handle the full range — from a simple ignitor swap to a complete heat exchanger evaluation.

Furnace Systems We Repair in Los Gatos

Gas furnaces (forced air): The standard in most Los Gatos homes. Single-stage and two-stage. Common repairs: hot surface ignitor, flame sensor, blower motor, gas valve, inducer motor, control board. We include a combustion safety check on every furnace call. Detailed furnace repair services.

Electric furnaces and heat strips: Less common in Los Gatos but found in some condo conversions and older units. Sequencer failures, element burnouts, and airflow issues.

Dual-fuel / hybrid systems: Heat pump with gas furnace backup. Growing in popularity with California electrification incentives. The switchover valve and defrost logic are the most common failure points. Heat pump service details.

Wall and floor heaters: Found in older downtown Los Gatos homes and cottages. Pilot light issues, thermocouple failures, gas valve problems. We can repair these or advise on upgrading to a central system.

What Furnace Repair Typically Costs in Los Gatos

Diagnostic / Service Call$89–$150
Minor Repairs (ignitor, flame sensor, thermocouple)$150–$350
Moderate Repairs (blower motor, gas valve, board)$400–$1,000
Major Repairs (heat exchanger, inducer assembly)$1,200–$3,000
Thermostat Repair / Replacement$100–$350

Ranges cover residential furnace systems in Los Gatos. Diagnostic fee is applied toward the repair if you proceed. Exact pricing provided before any work begins.

Why Us

Why Los Gatos Trusts North Breeze for Furnace Repair

Combustion Safety on Every Call
We check carbon monoxide levels, heat exchanger integrity, gas pressure, and flue draft on every furnace repair. Cracked heat exchangers are a real safety hazard, especially in older Los Gatos homes with original equipment.
Fast Local Response
We’re based in Los Gatos. When your furnace dies on a cold January night, we don’t dispatch from across the county. Same-day emergency service available year-round.
Repair First, Replace Only When Needed
A $200 ignitor replacement keeps your furnace running for years. We diagnose the actual problem and give you honest pricing. If replacement makes sense, we’ll show you both options with costs.
All Systems, All Ages
From 30-year-old floor furnaces in historic downtown homes to brand-new variable-speed systems in Belwood — we have the parts, tools, and experience for every type of heating system in Los Gatos.
FAQ

Furnace Repair Los Gatos — Common Questions

Most commonly: a failed hot surface ignitor ($150–$250 repair) or a dirty flame sensor ($89–$150 to clean/replace). Both are quick fixes that we carry parts for. Less commonly: a gas valve issue or control board failure, which we diagnose on the same visit. Furnace won’t turn on — troubleshooting guide.
It can indicate a cracked heat exchanger, which is a carbon monoxide risk. Other causes: a flame rollout switch tripped, a gas pressure issue, or simply a thermostat set to “fan only” instead of “heat.” We check CO levels on every call as standard practice. Furnace blowing cold air — what to check.
Under 15 years and repair under $800: repair. Over 20 years, needs a heat exchanger, or your energy bills have been climbing: replacement usually makes more sense. Many Los Gatos homeowners are switching from gas furnaces to heat pump systems to take advantage of California and federal rebates ($2,000–$8,000 in incentives). We’ll present both options with full pricing.
Yes. Los Gatos has quite a few older homes with floor furnaces and wall heaters, especially near downtown and in the historic neighborhoods. We repair pilot assemblies, thermocouples, gas valves, and burner assemblies. If the unit is beyond repair, we can advise on upgrading to a ductless mini-split or central system. Mini-split options for older homes.

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Furnace Repair in Los Gatos — Same-Day Service

Gas furnaces, electric heat, dual-fuel systems, wall heaters — all brands, all ages. Combustion safety check included on every call. C-20 & C-38 dual-licensed.

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