Furnace Repair in Commerce City

Reunion was developed beginning in 2001 on land Commerce City annexed in the 1980s, and newer communities such as Belle Creek, River Run, Buffalo Run and Turnberry followed. The earliest homes now have furnaces that are 20 years old or close to it, and many were builder-grade 80 or 90 percent units installed on the same schedule. When that many furnaces age together, igniters, inducers, flame sensors and control boards start failing in the same few winters.

High-efficiency furnaces in these homes depend on clear condensate drains and unblocked plastic vents. Drifting snow on the open plains can block side-wall vents, and drains routed through cold garages can freeze. Both cause pressure-switch lockouts that look like a dead furnace.

We read fault codes, then test each step: inducer, pressure switch, igniter, flame sensor, gas valve and blower. We measure gas pressure and temperature rise to make sure the furnace is properly set up for Commerce City's elevation of about 5,190 feet. A furnace that is not matched to altitude can burn incorrectly and wear out its heat exchanger early.

Every call includes a CO and combustion safety test. We give you a flat price before starting, the diagnostic is free if you go ahead with the repair, and there are no overtime fees. Our trucks carry parts for Trane, Lennox, Carrier, Goodman, Bryant and Rheem.

For a furnace under about 15 years with a sound heat exchanger, repair is usually best. For builder-grade units in early Reunion homes approaching 20 years, a single small part is still worth fixing, but a cracked heat exchanger or a second major component in one season is a good reason to price a replacement. In the older neighborhoods, any replacement should also address venting and return air.

Many home projects require a permit from Commerce City's Building Safety Division. Call the division to confirm what applies to your furnace replacement. Mechanical contractors working in the city must hold a Commerce City license.

Xcel Energy provides natural gas citywide. Electricity comes from United Power or Xcel Energy depending on your address, and the city's street lighting is split roughly at East 96th Avenue, with United Power to the north. Rebates differ by utility, so check your bill before planning a replacement or heat pump.