Common problems
What’s it doing? Start here.
Each page below covers one symptom: the likely causes in order, what you can safely check yourself, when to stop and call, and what the fix usually involves. Written by the technician who fixes them.
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Furnace Blowing Cold Air
Four usual causes, and one you can fix yourself in five minutes. Start here.
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AC Not Cooling
Runs all afternoon and never catches up. The four causes, most common first.
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Furnace Short Cycling
Starts, stops, repeats. It’s overheating, and it’s wearing out the costly parts.
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AC Frozen
Ice in July means the coil is too cold. Turn it off first. Two causes, both fixable.
Causes, checks, and fixes - This week
Furnace Making Noise
Boom, rattle, squeal, or click. Match the sound and you’ll know how urgent it is.
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Water Leaking From Furnace or AC
Usually the AC drain, not the furnace. Cheap now, drywall damage if it’s ignored.
Causes, checks, and fixes - Same day
Thermostat Not Working
A blank screen is scary and usually cheap. Four causes, two of them free to fix.
Causes, checks, and fixes - This week
High Gas Bill
A bigger jump than your neighbors’ points at the furnace or the ducts. What we check.
Causes, checks, and fixes - This week
Uneven Temperatures
Sauna upstairs, fridge downstairs. It’s almost never the thermostat. Four real fixes.
Causes, checks, and fixes - Right now
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Treat it as real. Get everyone outside, then call. The three sources we test for.
Causes, checks, and fixes
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- Repair Furnace blowing cold airFour causes, one you can fix yourself
- Repair No heat at allSame-day, front of the line
- Repair Furnace won’t turn onSame-day, 24 hours
- Repair Furnace short cyclingOverheating or oversized
- Repair Furnace runs constantlyThermostat, leaks, or undersized
- Repair Furnace keeps clickingUsually the igniter
- Repair Furnace lights then shuts offFlame sensor, most often
- Repair Pilot light outIgniter and gas valve repairs
- Repair Yellow or flickering flameShut it off and call
- Repair Furnace blower won’t stopOften the fan switch set to ON
- Repair Furnace blower not runningMotor, capacitor, or board
- Repair Heat comes on lateDelayed ignition or airflow
- Repair Furnace tripping breakerStop resetting it. Call
- Repair Furnace limit switchAirflow first, then the part
- Repair Flame sensorA quick cleaning, first visit
- Repair Hot surface igniterCommon, usually on the truck
- Repair Cracked heat exchangerWe show you the crack on camera
- Repair Furnace pressure switchVenting first, then the switch
- Repair Furnace control boardThe light tells us a lot
- Info Furnace filterCheck monthly, change as needed
- Repair Furnace smells like gasLeave first. Xcel, then us
- Repair Burning smell from ventsA minute is normal. Longer, call
- Repair Musty smell from ventsCoil, drain, or ducts
- Repair Furnace humming but not startingCapacitor or motor
- Info Old furnaceKnow what to expect, no pressure
- Info Furnace at altitudeWhat a mile of altitude changes
- Repair Wall furnaceWe know the old ones
- Repair Electric furnaceRepair, or a heat pump upgrade
- Repair Gas valveTested, then written up
- Repair Furnace ventingSnow and nests block it
- Repair AC not coolingSame-day, $99 diagnostic
- Repair No AC at allSame-day, front of the line
- Repair AC frozenTurn it off first, then call
- Repair AC runs all dayUndersized, leaky, or losing capacity
- Repair Outdoor unit won’t startCapacitor or contactor, often
- Repair AC fan not spinningDon’t push it with a stick. Call
- Repair AC capacitorA quick, common part
- Repair AC contactorFast when caught early
- Repair Refrigerant leakFind the leak, then recharge
- Repair AC short cyclingOversized or a failing part
- Repair AC tripping breakerCompressor or wiring. Call
- Repair AC buzzing or grindingShut it down to avoid a bigger bill
- Repair AC leaking waterUsually the drain line
- Repair AC smellsCoil and drain cleaning
- Repair CompressorBoth numbers, then you decide
- Repair Evaporator coilRepair, or the whole picture
- Repair Condenser coil cleaningPart of the $99 tune-up
- Repair Hail damage to ACCombed straight, usually
- Info Old ACKnow what to expect, no pressure
- Install Replace a swamp cooler with ACWe install the AC or heat pump
- Install Window AC alternativeA mini split does it quietly
- Install AC for a house with no ductsMini splits, no ducts needed
- Info AC ready for summerSeven ten-minute jobs
- Repair Rooms hot and coldDucts, zoning, or a mini split
- Repair Upstairs too hot in summerZoning or a second return
- Repair Basement too coldBalancing or a mini split
- Repair Drafty houseDuct leaks, mostly
- Repair Weak airflowFilter, blower, or ducts
- Repair Vents not blowing in one roomDamper, duct, or a disconnect
- Info Dry airWhy Denver homes need a humidifier
- Repair Too humidDehumidifier or AC fix
- Install Wildfire smoke indoorsMERV-13 or HEPA catches it
- Repair Dust everywhereLeaky returns pull it in
- Install Allergies at homeFiltration, UV, purifiers
- Install Stuffy new homeAn ERV brings fresh air in
- Repair Mold around ventsHumidity and ducts, checked
- Price Air quality test$99, measured and written up
- Repair Carbon monoxide alarmGet outside, then call
- Info CO detector placementEvery level, near bedrooms
- Repair Headaches when the heat runsGet outside and call now
- Repair Furnace making noiseMatch the sound to the cause
- Repair Banging when the furnace startsDelayed ignition. Fixable
- Repair RattlingLoose panel or duct, usually
- Repair Squealing or screechingA motor or belt
- Repair Whistling ventsAirflow starved somewhere
- Info Ductwork poppingExpanding ducts. Usually harmless
- Repair GrindingShut it off and call
- Repair Humming outsideCapacitor, often
- Repair Thermostat blankOften batteries or a float switch
- Repair Thermostat says heat but no heatWiring, fuse, or the furnace
- Repair Thermostat reads wrongPlacement or sensor
- Install Smart thermostatInstalled in under an hour
- Info Thermostat scheduleA schedule that fits Denver
- Install C-wireWe add one when needed
- Install Thermostat for a heat pumpThe right one matters
- Repair Blown low-voltage fuseA fuse and a wiring check
- Repair Float switchClear the drain, reset it
- Repair Water leaking from furnaceUsually the AC drain
- Repair Condensate drain cloggedA quick clearing
- Repair Condensate pumpCommon on high-efficiency units
- Repair Drain pan crackedA new pan
- Repair Humidifier leakingPad, valve, or drain
- Repair Furnace repairEvery brand, same-day
- Install Furnace replacementHigh-efficiency, set for altitude
- Install High-efficiency furnaceUp to 99% efficient
- Install Low-NOx furnaceCleaner burning, best rebates
- Repair AC repairSame-day, $99 diagnostic
- Install AC installationDone in a day, permit pulled
- Install Furnace and AC togetherOne estimate, both options
- Install Heat pumpXcel rebates filed for you
- Info Heat pumps in ColoradoWhat works below zero
- Install Mini splitBasements, garages, additions
- Install Mini split heatingRooms without ducts, year-round
- Install Mini split for a garageOne head, year-round
- Install Heat for an additionExtend ducts or a mini split
- Install HumidifierDenver winters need one
- Install DehumidifierFor the damp basement
- Install Air purifierSmoke, allergies, asthma
- Install Air filter upgradeCatch wildfire smoke
- Install UV lightCuts mold on the coil
- Repair Duct sealingBiggest win in older homes
- Info Duct cleaningOnly when it’s actually dirty
- Install Adding a return ventA modest job, big payoff
- Install New ductworkSized for the house, not the box
- Install ZoningEach floor gets its own control
- Install Energy recovery ventilatorFor tight new homes
- Info Attic fanAsk. We’ll say if it helps
- Info ENERGY STAR equipmentWhat unlocks most rebates
- Install Energy efficiency upgradeWalkthrough with every estimate
- Repair Rooftop unitTownhomes and condos included
- Repair Condo or townhome HVACCloset and rooftop systems
- Info Mobile home furnaceAsk. Send the form
- Price Diagnostic fee$99, credited toward the repair
- Price Tune-up$99
- Info What a tune-up includesThe full list
- Price Furnace repair costHow pricing works, in writing
- Price Furnace replacement costFree written estimate, rebates applied
- Price AC replacement costFree written estimate, rebates applied
- Price Free estimateNo pressure, in writing
- Price Second opinionFree, honest, in writing
- Info Repair or replaceKnow what to expect
- Price Xcel Energy rebatesWe file them for you
- Price Colorado heat pump tax creditDocuments provided
- Price FinancingApproval in minutes
- Price Maintenance planTwo tune-ups, no overtime fees
- Price Forms of paymentAll of them
- Price No overtime feesNights and weekends cost the same
- Price Written priceBefore any work, every time
- Info WarrantyRegistered before we leave
- Info Home warranty companyUse us and still get reimbursed
- Info Insurance claimWe document it for you
- Info Invoice or receiptEmail us, same day
- Repair 24/7 emergencyNo overtime fees
- Info How fast can you get hereSame-day across the metro
- Info Book onlineAbout 30 seconds
- Info Phone number(720) 447-0177, call or text
- Info Licensed and insuredLicensed, bonded, insured
- Info Who shows upThe owner, a licensed tech
- Info Service areaGolden to Aurora and beyond
- Info DenverOur home turf
- Info LakewoodAbout 20 minutes
- Info AuroraAbout 25 minutes
- Info EnglewoodOur shop is here
- Info LittletonAbout 12 minutes
- Info ArvadaAbout 30 minutes
- Info WestminsterAbout 30 minutes
- Info ThorntonAbout 35 minutes
- Info CentennialAbout 12 minutes
- Info Highlands RanchAbout 15 minutes
- Info Wheat RidgeAbout 20 minutes
- Info GoldenAbout 30 minutes
- Info Castle RockAbout 30 minutes
- Info Reviews5.0 on Google
- Info Brands you serviceAll of them
- Info Landlord serviceOne plan, every address
- Info Selling a houseA written report for the file
- Info Buying a houseScore it, then book the real look
- Info Comfort CheckScore your system in a minute
- Info Seasonal remindersFree, by email or calendar
- Info Free toolsNo email, no account
- Info Compared to the big companiesSide by side, honestly
- Info Do it myselfWhat’s safe, what isn’t
- Info PermitsPulled on every install
- Info Boot covers and cleanupCleaner than we found it
- Info Arrival windowA two-hour window and a text
- Info SpanishCall or text and ask
- Info Fall checklistWhat to do before the first freeze
- Info First freezeTest the heat before you need it
- Repair Frozen pipesNo heat below freezing: call now
- Info Going on vacationWhat to set it to
- Info Power outage resetSwitch, breaker, then call
- Info Snow on the furnace ventClear it, then test the heat
- Repair Heat waveFront of the line over 85° inside
- Install Smoke seasonFilters that actually catch it
- Price Spring AC check$99, before the first hot week
- Price Fall furnace tune-up$99, before the first freeze
- Info How often to change the filterCheck monthly, change as needed
- Info What to do while you waitThe quick checks, by problem
Still not sure what it is?
Send the form with your best guess. The $99 diagnostic finds it, and the written price fixes it.