Furnace Repair in Northlake, IL
The median Northlake home was built in 1957, and many were finished by their owners, so ductwork varies from house to house. Our diagnostic is $75 ($99 evenings, weekends and holidays). Most repairs fall between $100 and $700. Nothing gets done until you approve a flat-rate price.
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Need Furnace Repair in Northlake?
From the postwar neighborhoods to the homes near Addison Creek, our Streamwood shop is about 32 minutes away.
- $75 diagnostic ($99 evenings, weekends & holidays)
- 24/7 emergency service, with same-day appointments available
- Trucks stocked with common furnace parts, so most repairs are done in one visit
- Upfront, flat-rate pricing before any work starts
Time for a New Furnace in Northlake?
A Lennox Premier Dealer offers free in-home replacement estimates in Northlake, with every furnace sized to the house.
- Good, Better and Best options with upfront pricing
- Nicor Gas rebates applied where you qualify
- Financing available, including 0% APR on select Lennox systems during Lennox promotions
- Sized with a load calculation, installed and permitted
Quick Summary
Pure Comfort Heating and Cooling repairs furnaces in Northlake, IL (60164) from our shop in Streamwood, about 32 minutes away. The diagnostic is $75 ($99 evenings, weekends and holidays), most furnace repairs cost $100 to $700, and you approve a flat-rate price before any work starts. Phones are answered 24/7, same-day service is common, and stocked trucks finish most repairs in one visit. Call (708) 515-4822.
Reviewed by Gene Baldassano, owner and NATE- and EPA 608-certified HVAC technician since 2008 · Updated
Furnace Not Working? Common Furnace Problems in Northlake Homes
The median Northlake home was built in 1957, and many early houses were finished by their owners, so ducts, returns and wiring differ from house to house. Compact postwar basements leave tight mechanical space, and many older furnaces vent into a chimney shared with the water heater. Limited return air can make a furnace overheat and shut off. Igniters, flame sensors, inducer motors and control boards are the parts we replace most.
How a Northlake Furnace Repair Visit Works
In Northlake, we check wiring, venting and return air early, since owner-finished homes and shared chimneys cause many of the problems we see. From there, our method holds steady. We follow the heating sequence from the thermostat call through ignition. Then we check the safeties, electrical parts, venting, drainage and airflow. Parts are measured before anything is replaced. You hear the cause and a flat-rate price before work begins. Our trucks carry the common furnace parts, so most furnaces are fixed on the first visit. We repair all major brands, including furnaces from other installers. For most brands we handle the manufacturer parts warranty claim, so you pay labor only.
Repair or Replace Your Northlake Furnace?
Many Northlake homes are on their third or fourth furnace, often on owner-built ductwork from the 1950s. A well-maintained gas furnace lasts about 15 to 20 years in the Chicago area. Apply the $5,000 rule: multiply the furnace’s age by the repair price. Under $5,000, repair usually makes sense. Over $5,000, get a replacement price too. A cracked heat exchanger is a safety issue at any age. Replacement estimates are free. Nicor Gas rebates apply to qualifying high-efficiency furnaces, and financing is available, including 0% APR on select Lennox systems during Lennox promotions.
Heating Services in Northlake
Related services for Northlake homeowners.
Northlake Furnace Repair Cost and Timing
In Northlake, most furnace repairs cost $100 to $700, with about $300 the average. Igniters, flame sensors and pressure switches sit at the low end. Inducer motors, control boards and blower motors cost more. If wiring or venting needs correcting for a safe repair, we explain that cost separately. You approve a written, flat-rate price before work starts.
| Job | Typical window | What changes the number |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis | Same day when a truck is open | Scheduling and after-hours demand |
| Furnace repair | Often same day | Smaller parts versus major safety or heat-exchanger work |
| AC repair | Same day to 48 hours | Electrical work versus sealed-system repair |
| Furnace or AC replacement | 1 to 2 install days after equipment arrives | Return-air work, two-story airflow, condenser placement, and installation access |
| Mini split or tankless | Site-specific | Electrical, gas, venting and installation location |
| Tune-up | 60 to 90 minutes | System age, condition and last service |
Diagnosis
Typical window
Same day when a truck is open
What changes it
Furnace repair
Typical window
Often same day
What changes it
AC repair
Typical window
Same day to 48 hours
What changes it
Furnace or AC replacement
Typical window
1 to 2 install days after equipment arrives
What changes it
Mini split or tankless
Typical window
Site-specific
What changes it
Tune-up
Typical window
60 to 90 minutes
What changes it
Why Northlake Homeowners Choose Pure Comfort
Northlake homes were often finished by their owners, so we check wiring, venting and ducts, not just the furnace.
Local and family-owned
Founded in Streamwood in 2008 and still owned and operated by the family who started it.
In-house technicians
Service and installation completed by our own crews, never subcontracted to another company.
Certified and insured
NATE and EPA Section 608 certified, fully licensed and insured for the work we carry out.
Lennox Premier Dealer
Premier Dealer standing, with service and repair covering all major HVAC makes and models.
Our replacement process considers sizing, airflow, ductwork, filtration, venting, electrical requirements and controls. Where a permit is required, we confirm the current Northlake requirements and pull the permit, or help you file it in towns where the homeowner applies, then schedule any required inspection.
Not Sure Whether to Repair or Replace?
Furnace shutting down in a cold snap, or one room that never warms up? We will find the cause in your Northlake home and explain your options.
Feedback From Homeowners We Serve
Choosing an HVAC company means trusting the people who enter your home and the work they leave behind. Read recent customer feedback about Pure Comfort’s communication, care and workmanship.
What Northlake homeowners say
“If you want professional courteous reliable and competitive rates then choose Pure Comfort”
Repeat customer
“The team installers Gene and partner was great ,very professional, cleaned up like they did no work . Thanks Sam and Patty”
Installation
“Fast & reliable service”
Service visit
“Gene has provided me with excellent service for my furnace and central A/C for over 10 years. I recommended him to my family and close friends I had no heat and within hours Gene and his team came through and I now have heat on the coldest day of the year”
No-heat call
“Excellent service and very professional service”
Service visit
When you need HVAC due to an unexpected event you want someone who not only can provide the service you need….
Great service. Very professional. They try all avenues to resolve issues with equipment. Always a pleasure to work….
Had an issue with the thermostat reading erroneously, as soon as I contacted Pure Comfort, they got back….
Our serviceman, Gene, was very responsive, professional and thorough. He explained each aspect of the issue clearly and….
I called them at 7am with no heat, the only available spot they had was in the afternoon, 5 minutes later they called….
Gene was professional, on-time, very friendly and did a thorough job inspecting our A/C unit. He also checked….
Quick and honest service and advice last minute on a Sunday. Clean crew and equipment. Gene was a knowledgeable….
Gene did not give up on the problem. It was a crazy situation but he never gave up found the problem and fixed it. Thank you….
Furnace wasnt working. Called Pure Comfort after hours and they came right out and helped me. The furnace….
Very professional, definitely knowledgeable had the furnace fixed in 10 minutes. I can honestly say I trusted Gene….
Furnace Repair Near Northlake
Pure Comfort repairs furnaces throughout Northlake and the towns around it, including furnace repair in Franklin Park, furnace repair in Elmhurst and furnace repair in Schiller Park. Drive time: our shop in Streamwood is about 32 minutes from Northlake in normal traffic. Zip codes: we cover Northlake homes in 60164.
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Near Northlake but not listed? We serve towns within about 20 miles of Streamwood. See all service areas or call (708) 515-4822.
Northlake Furnace Repair FAQs
How much does furnace repair cost in Northlake?
The diagnostic is $75, or $99 evenings, weekends and holidays. Most furnace repairs cost $100 to $700, and about $300 is typical. You approve a flat-rate price before any work starts.
How fast can you get to Northlake?
Our Streamwood shop is about 32 minutes from Northlake in normal traffic. We answer 24/7 and offer same-day furnace repair when a truck is open.
Our Northlake basement flooded. Should the furnace be checked?
Yes. Water can damage controls, the burner area, the blower motor and ductwork. Do not run a furnace that sat in water until it is checked. We inspect it and tell you what can be repaired and what should be replaced.
Should I repair a 20-year-old furnace?
Use the $5,000 rule: multiply the furnace’s age by the repair price. Under $5,000, repairing usually makes sense. Over $5,000, it is worth getting a replacement price too. A cracked heat exchanger usually means replacement.
Why does my furnace start, then shut off after a few minutes?
Short cycling is often a dirty flame sensor, a pressure switch fault from a blocked vent or condensate trap, or overheating from poor airflow. We test each one before quoting a repair.
Do you repair furnace brands other than Lennox?
Yes. Pure Comfort is a Lennox Premier Dealer, but we repair all major furnace brands in Northlake, including furnaces installed by other companies.
What is the $5,000 rule for furnace repair?
Multiply the age of the furnace by the repair price. If the total is more than $5,000, replacing usually makes more sense than repairing. For example, a $350 repair on a 16-year-old furnace comes to $5,600. It is a rule of thumb, not a hard cutoff, so we give you both options in writing.
Schedule Furnace Repair in Northlake
Call any hour or book online for furnace repair anywhere in Northlake (60164).
- You get a scheduled window and the technician's name
- We diagnose and price the work before anything starts
- Replacement estimates are free, with no obligation
Call rather than using the form: (708) 515-4822. Forms are checked during business hours, so a phone call gets you a faster answer.