Furnace not working or no heat
The furnace runs but won't fire, or won't start at all. It usually traces back to the ignitor, flame sensor, pressure switch, or control board, confirmed by diagnosis before any part is quoted.
Furnace repair Edmonton
Furnace repair in
Edmonton, priced
before work starts.
Need furnace repair in Edmonton? Jackson diagnoses the actual cause of no heat, cold air, short cycling, ignition faults, and blower problems before recommending repair or replacement. You get a written price before work begins, and the $99 diagnostic is waived when you proceed with the approved repair.
No heat in an Edmonton winter isn't an inconvenience. It's an emergency.
Below −20°, a cold house and frozen pipes come fast — our 24/7 line answers any hour.
Furnace repair, explained
A diagnosis you
can actually trust.
When a furnace fails in the middle of an Edmonton winter, the last thing you need is a technician reaching for the replacement quote before they've opened the panel.
- Find what actually failed.
- Explain it in plain language.
- Put the written number in front of you before approval.
Every job follows our repair-first standard — diagnose the real fault, then put the price in writing.
Common furnace problems
Sound familiar? Here's
what it usually means.
These are the furnace problems Edmonton homeowners call about most often. The symptom points the diagnosis in the right direction, but testing confirms what actually needs to be repaired.
Cold air from the vents
If the furnace is blowing cold air, the blower runs but the air stays cold. Often a gas-valve, ignition, or flame-sensing fault keeps the burners from staying lit through the heat cycle.
Short cycling
The furnace turns on and off every few minutes and never reaches temperature. Commonly a flame sensor, restricted airflow, or a failing high-limit switch.
Strange noises
Banging, screeching, or rattling on startup or shutdown can point to the ignition sequence, the inducer or blower motor, or loose internal components.
Blower won't shut off
The fan runs constantly even when there's no call for heat. Typically a limit switch, control-board, or thermostat-wiring problem.
A gas or burning smell
Turn the furnace off and call right away. A gas smell is handled as a safety priority, diagnosed carefully before anything else happens.
How a repair call works
Furnace repair without the runaround.
A furnace repair visit should move from symptom to tested cause to written price, without skipping the safety checks that affect the recommendation.
- 01
Diagnose the actual cause
Fault codes are the starting point, not the conclusion. Suspect components are tested while a 16-point inspection runs alongside the repair diagnosis.
- 02
Written price before work begins
If a repair is the right call, you get a written flat-rate number before anything starts. The number on the quote is the number on the bill.
- 03
Repair, protected and clean
Floor protection goes down, the work area is treated like part of your home, and the completed repair is backed by a 30-day parts and labour warranty.
- 04
Replace only when it makes sense
If replacement is genuinely the better value, you see the repair cost and the replacement path side by side, then decide from the furnace's real condition.
A real furnace call
No heat at -28°C in St. Albert, real fault found by 9 AM.
A St. Albert family woke to a dead Carrier 59TP6 96% two-stage furnace and a -28°C morning. The board flashed a pressure-switch code, and a parts-cannon shop would have swapped the $480 inducer motor on sight.
A manometer reading showed the inducer pulling normal draft. The real fault was a pressure-switch hose collapsing in the cold. We replaced the switch and hose, confirmed a clean heat exchanger on the camera, and had heat running by 9 AM for a fraction of an inducer job.
What every call includes
The 16-point inspection.
It isn't reserved for maintenance visits. Every furnace repair call includes a full major-component inspection at no extra charge, so nothing that affects safety or reliability gets missed.
Book a repair- Heat exchanger (borescope camera)
- Flame sensor microamp reading
- Gas valve operation
- Pressure switch & tubing
- Inducer motor
- Control board & sequence
- Air filter & airflow
- Electrical connections
- Ignitor condition & resistance
- Burners & flame pattern
- Manifold gas pressure
- High-limit switch
- Blower motor & wheel
- Thermostat operation
- Venting & exhaust
- Carbon-monoxide test
Straightforward pricing
No surprises on the bill.
Furnace repair in Edmonton typically ranges from $200 to $1,100. The diagnostic visit is $99 and is waived when you approve the repair.
$99Diagnostic visitFull diagnosis + 16-point inspection · waived when you repair
$200–$1,100Typical furnace repairDepends on the failed part & equipment condition
30 daysRepair warrantyParts & labour, every completed repair
Furnace repair typically ranges from $200 to $1,100 depending on diagnosis, failed components, equipment condition, access, and parts availability. Additional work required to correct pre-existing issues is quoted separately before any work begins.
Repair or replace?
How to tell whether to fix
or replace your furnace.
A furnace does not need to be replaced just because it stopped working. If repair is practical, that is the recommendation. If replacement is safer or better value, you see both paths before deciding.
Repair usually fits when
- The furnace is still in reasonable overall condition.
- The repair is well below replacement cost.
- The failed part is common and reliable to replace.
- The heat exchanger shows no safety concern.
- There's no pattern of repeated failures.
Replacement is worth pricing when
- The furnace is older and repair costs keep climbing.
- Multiple major components are failing together.
- The heat exchanger is cracked or unsafe.
- The same system keeps needing service.
- Sizing, venting, or efficiency issues make repair impractical.
Why homeowners choose Jackson
Built to be trusted, not just hired.
Repair-first, not replace-first
We fix what's actually broken and only recommend a new furnace when it's genuinely the better value, never as the default upsell.
Written pricing, before work
You get a flat-rate number before anything starts. No surprises on the final bill. The quote is the bill.
Red Seal, covered & local
A Red Seal gas journeyman on every call, $2M liability coverage, and WCB in good standing, all from a family-run Edmonton-area company.
Red Seal Gas Technician
Ticketed gas work to code on every job.
Red Seal Journeyman Plumber
Dual-trade credentials for mechanical-room work.
$2M Liability Coverage
Confirmed coverage for residential work.
Brands we service & install
CarrierLennoxTraneGoodmanDaikinNapoleonKeepRiteYorkBryantICPAmanaOther brands
Google reviews
What Edmonton homeowners
say about Jackson.
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Quick to get an appointment, arrived at the scheduled time, and gave a quick, honest diagnosis and pricing. Very professional service.
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Rolled down a protective sheet on my floor, came back and re-checked all the lines, and makes things easy to understand.
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Got my hot water tank and furnace replaced. Riley and his team were very professional, worked quickly and clean, and left the area cleaner than when they started.
Furnace Repair FAQ
Furnace Repair,
answered straight.
Still unsure? Call 825-772-2665 — no pressure, no call-centre script.
How much does furnace repair cost in Edmonton?
Typical furnace repairs range from $200 to $1,100 depending on the failed part, equipment condition, access, and parts availability. The $99 diagnostic is waived when you proceed with the approved repair.
Do you charge for a diagnostic or service call?
Yes. The diagnostic visit is $99 and includes the diagnosis and 16-point furnace inspection. It is waived entirely when you approve the repair.
Is the repair covered by a warranty?
Completed furnace repairs include a 30-day parts and labour warranty. Warranty terms are reviewed clearly before the work is complete.
Should I repair or replace my furnace?
If repair is practical, that is the recommendation. If replacement is safer or smarter, you see the repair cost and replacement path side by side before deciding.
How quickly can you come out?
Most repairs are scheduled same or next business day when availability allows. Jackson Heating & Cooling is available Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM.
What credentials and coverage do you carry?
Jackson Heating & Cooling publishes confirmed proof: Red Seal gas credentials, WCB good standing, and $2M liability coverage.
Book your furnace repair
Get your free estimate.
Tell us what the furnace is doing and we'll call to confirm a time, same or next day when the calendar allows. Real diagnosis, written pricing, 30-day warranty.
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