When your furnace won’t start, doing your own furnace repair in Edmond, Oklahoma, can feel pretty overwhelming.

Troubleshooting your furnace might feel like an intimidating chore when your heat won’t start. But it doesn’t have to be like that.

There are a few fast, inexpensive fixes you can do by yourself to avoid a furnace repair call.

If your furnace won’t turn on, won’t stay on or won’t ignite, try the troubleshooting list below before getting in touch with an HVAC professional.

If you find you need help from a heating and cooling pro and live in Edmond, Prudhom Mechanical can provide assistance to you. We can repair most types of heating systems and also provide emergency furnace repair.

CALL TODAY:  405-294-4618

If you’re ready for a new heating system, we also provide furnace installation.

While you’re talking with us, think over a routine furnace maintenance plan that might help you avoid repairs in the future. We can tell you how frequently your furnace should be examined by one of our certified professionals.

Follow our easy guide below to start troubleshooting your furnace. Most of these steps don’t require mechanical expertise.

Prudhom tech repairing a furnace

8 Ways to Tell if It’s Time For Furnace Repair

1. Some rooms in your home won’t get warm.

Your furnace should provide warmth to your entire home. If it doesn’t and some areas in your home remain too cold, contact one of our HVAC technicians for furnace maintenance or repair.

2. Your home’s energy bills increase suddenly.

If you don’t seem to be using your furnace more, but your home heating bills are increasing more than they should, it could be that your furnace is inefficient and needs repair.

3. Unusual noises come from the furnace.

All heating and cooling systems make some noise, but if your furnace starts to make weird noises—especially banging—it’s a sign you should have it examined by an expert.

4. Your furnace constantly turns off and on.

Referred to as short cycling, a furnace that keeps starting and stopping instead of turning on and completing its cycle most likely requires repair from an expert HVAC technician like the team members at Prudhom Mechanical.

5. The heating system won’t turn on.

If your furnace will not start, that’s without a doubt a sign you should call for HVAC repair. If it turns out you need furnace replacement, our heating specialists in Edmond can help you choose a new high-efficiency furnace that’s a good match for your home.

6. Water pooling around your heating system.

Any type of water coming from your furnace is a sign there’s something wrong that needs prompt HVAC repair. We’ll give you a diagnosis and present your repair options, so you can choose which course of action is right for your home and budget.

7. There’s a weird smell coming from your heating system.

Furnaces shouldn’t stink. If there’s a persistent bad smell coming from your furnace, it’s a sign you need repair. If you think you smell gas or an eggy smell, it could be a gas leak and calls for immediate action: evacuate your home right away and reach out to get help once you are safe.

8. Weak airflow from vents in your home.

From problems with your ductwork to something wrong with your blower motor or a clogged furnace filter, insufficient or weak airflow from vents could be caused by a number of problems that may need HVAC repair, system maintenance or furnace installation.

Furnace Repair FAQs

You may notice uneven heating, new or loud sounds coming from the unit, short cycling, burning or musty odors that don’t go away, or a sudden rise in energy bills. If your system struggles to maintain temperature, it’s smart to schedule a diagnostic.

If you suspect a gas leak or a CO detector alerts, turn the furnace off, get to fresh air, and contact emergency services and your HVAC company. For non-emergency issues, it’s often okay to use the system cautiously, but it may lead to a bigger repair.
This can happen due to incorrect thermostat mode, a dirty air filter, ignition issues, a dirty flame sensor, or a tripped high-limit switch. A technician can test the system safely and recommend the proper repair.
Many repairs can be completed in a single appointment, but the timeline depends on the issue, how easy the unit is to service, and whether components are in stock. After diagnosing the problem, your technician can give you a realistic timeframe.
A furnace may be a better candidate for replacement if it needs frequent repairs, is older and inefficient, or has major component issues. If the problem is minor and the system has been well maintained, repair is often the most practical route. A pro can help you weigh efficiency, reliability, and long-term costs.

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Followed our troubleshooting guide but your furnace still won’t work?

Call us today or contact us online. We’ll come out and diagnose the problem.

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