Yes, it gets cold in Burbank — Valley winter nights regularly drop into the 40s, and that's exactly when a furnace that hasn't run since March decides not to start. We repair gas furnaces, wall heaters, and heat pumps across Burbank with upfront pricing.
The classics: the furnace won't ignite (failed igniter or flame sensor — the single most common call), it starts then shuts off after a few minutes (dirty flame sensor or overheating from a clogged filter), it blows cold air (ignition or gas valve issues), it makes banging or rumbling noises (delayed ignition or expanding ducts), and the old wall heater smells like burning when it first kicks on (usually just dust burn-off, but worth checking if it persists). Many Burbank homes still run original or decades-old wall furnaces — we service those too.
Any gas furnace repair should include a check of the heat exchanger and venting. A cracked heat exchanger can allow carbon monoxide into your home's air — it's rare, but it's the one furnace problem you never gamble on. If your CO detector has gone off, or you don't have one near your sleeping areas, treat that as step one. We check the safety-critical components as part of every heating diagnosis.
Every year, the first genuinely cold week in November triggers a wave of no-heat calls across the Valley — furnaces that sat idle all summer reveal their failed igniters and dead thermostats all at once. If you want to skip the rush, run your heat for ten minutes on a mild October evening. If anything smells wrong, sounds wrong, or doesn't start, you've got weeks of buffer instead of a cold house during the busiest repair week of the season.
Common repairs like igniters, flame sensors, and thermostats typically run $150–$500. Bigger jobs like inducer motors or control boards cost more. Exact price comes after diagnosis, before any work.
Yes — wall furnaces are common in older Burbank homes and we service them, including safety checks on venting.
Check that the thermostat is set to heat (not fan), and check your filter — a badly clogged filter can cause the furnace to overheat and shut down its burners. If those don't fix it, it's time for a diagnosis.
Fast diagnosis and repair for AC units that won't cool, won't start, or keep tripping the breaker.
New central air and full system replacements, sized correctly for Burbank homes.
Ideal for Burbank's older no-duct homes, garages, and ADUs. Quiet, efficient, zone-by-zone comfort.