Furnace Repair in Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights did much of its building in the 1960s and 1970s, so many ranches and split-levels here are on a second or third furnace. Expect a $75 diagnostic ($99 evenings, weekends and holidays). Most repairs cost $100 to $700, and you approve a flat-rate price before work starts.
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Need Furnace Repair in Arlington Heights?
From older homes near downtown to the north side subdivisions, we reach 60004 and 60005 in about 25 to 30 minutes.
- $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 Arlington Heights?
Second or third furnace in a 1960s or 1970s home? Request a free in-home estimate from a Lennox Premier Dealer.
- 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 Arlington Heights, IL (60004 and 60005) from our shop in Streamwood. 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
Common Furnace Problems in Arlington Heights Homes
Most Arlington Heights homes were built from the 1950s through the 1980s, so many are now on their second or third furnace, and some still have original ductwork sized for smaller equipment or laid out before additions and finished basements. The repairs we see most are igniters, flame sensors, inducer motors, control boards and pressure switches. Short cycling and overheating are often airflow problems from undersized ducts or restricted returns, and where the furnace and water heater share a chimney we check draft and venting on every visit.
How an Arlington Heights Furnace Repair Visit Works
In plenty of Arlington Heights homes, the ductwork was laid out before an addition or finished basement came along. That shapes what we look for. The visit starts with the thermostat call, and we follow it step by step through ignition. Then we test the safeties, electrical parts, venting, drainage and airflow. A short-cycling furnace often points to undersized ducts or a restricted return, so we measure before blaming a part. Where the furnace and water heater share a chimney, draft gets checked on every visit. Once we know the cause, you get a flat-rate price before work begins. Trucks carry common furnace parts, which means most furnaces are fixed on the first visit. We repair all major brands, even furnaces another company installed. For most brands we handle the manufacturer parts warranty claim, and you pay labor only.
Repair or Replace Your Arlington Heights Furnace?
Many Arlington Heights homes built from the 1950s through the 1980s are already on their second or third furnace. Around Chicago, a well-maintained gas furnace lasts about 15 to 20 years. To decide on a repair, multiply the furnace’s age by the repair price. That is the $5,000 rule. Below $5,000, repair is usually the better call. Above it, get a replacement price too before you decide. Any furnace with a cracked heat exchanger is a safety issue, no matter its age. If you want to compare, the in-home estimate is free. Nicor Gas rebates apply to qualifying high-efficiency furnaces. Financing is available, including 0% APR on select Lennox systems during Lennox promotions.
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Arlington Heights Furnace Repair Cost and Timing
A typical Arlington Heights furnace repair costs $100 to $700, averaging about $300. Igniters, flame sensors and pressure switches are among the most common fixes here, and they sit at the low end. Inducer motors, control boards and blower motors cost more. In homes with original ducts or restricted returns, solving short cycling can mean airflow work instead of parts. You get 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 Arlington Heights Homeowners Choose Pure Comfort
Arlington Heights homes span ranches, split-levels, two-story homes and townhomes, and we test the ducts and venting as carefully as 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.
For Arlington Heights replacements, we check whether original ducts and returns can handle new equipment, and how venting changes if the furnace no longer shares a chimney with the water heater. Where a permit is required, we confirm the current Village of Arlington Heights 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?
Not sure if your Arlington Heights furnace needs a part or a plan? We will test it, explain what we find and compare realistic repair and replacement options.
Feedback From Homeowners We Serve
Before you let anyone into your Arlington Heights home, see what other homeowners say. Pure Comfort holds a 5.0 rating across more than 456 Google reviews, with comments on communication, care and workmanship.
What homeowners near Arlington Heights say
“I was able to get a same day diagnostic for some back drafting I was having with my water heater. Gene was great. Friendly, honest and thorough as we discussed 3 different options and I was emailed estimates the same day.”
Water heater diagnostic
“Jose took care of the maintenance of our furnace in a timely and professional manner. Thank you very much.”
Furnace maintenance
“Nick and Gene are thoroughly knowledgeable and capable of the job required. They were very respectful and helpful in everything they said and did. Because of the work that they did at my home and their character and customer service make Pure Comfort shine as a company to trust.”
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 Arlington Heights
Pure Comfort repairs furnaces throughout Arlington Heights and the towns around it, including furnace repair in Palatine, furnace repair in Elk Grove Village and furnace repair in Schaumburg.
Drive time: our shop in Streamwood is about 15 miles from Arlington Heights, roughly 25 to 30 minutes away in normal traffic.
Zip codes: we cover Arlington Heights homes in 60004 and 60005.
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Near Arlington Heights but not listed? We serve towns within about 20 miles of Streamwood. See all service areas or call (708) 515-4822.
Arlington Heights Furnace Repair FAQs
How much does furnace repair cost in Arlington Heights?
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 Arlington Heights?
Our Streamwood shop is about 15 miles from Arlington Heights, roughly 25 to 30 minutes in normal traffic. We answer 24/7 and offer same-day furnace repair when a truck is open.
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.
My furnace and water heater share a chimney. Is that a problem?
It can be, especially after one appliance is replaced. If the furnace now vents through plastic pipe, the water heater may be left in a chimney that is too large for it to draft well. We check draft and venting on older systems.
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.
Do you repair furnace brands other than Lennox?
Yes. Pure Comfort is a Lennox Premier Dealer, but we repair all major furnace brands in Arlington Heights, including furnaces installed by other companies.
Schedule Furnace Repair in Arlington Heights
Schedule online or call 24/7 for furnace repair in 60004 or 60005. Our Streamwood shop is about 15 miles from Arlington Heights.
- 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.