Furnace Repair in Des Plaines, IL
More than 40 percent of Des Plaines homes date to the 1950s and 1960s, and most of those brick ranches and Cape Cods are on a third or fourth furnace. The diagnostic is $75 ($99 evenings, weekends and holidays). Most repairs run $100 to $700. You approve a flat-rate price before work starts.
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Need Furnace Repair in Des Plaines?
Brick ranch, raised ranch or Cape Cod in 60016 or 60018? We come in on I-90, about 35 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 Des Plaines?
Upgrading a Des Plaines furnace can change the chimney venting too. Get 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 Des Plaines, IL (60016 and 60018) from our shop in Streamwood, about 35 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
Common Furnace Problems in Des Plaines Homes
More than 40 percent of Des Plaines homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s, so most are on their third or fourth furnace. Many still have original ductwork, small returns and a furnace that shares a chimney with the water heater. Overheating, short cycling and cold back bedrooms are often airflow or venting problems rather than a failed part.
When a furnace in these homes is replaced with a high-efficiency model, the water heater can be left alone in a chimney that is too large for it, so we check draft and venting on every older system. Flame sensors, igniters, inducer motors and control boards make up most of the repairs we make in Des Plaines.
How a Des Plaines Furnace Repair Visit Works
Cold back bedrooms in a Des Plaines ranch often have nothing to do with a broken part. The original ducts or small returns are a common cause. That is why we never guess. Each visit traces the heating sequence from the thermostat call through ignition. We then check the safeties, electrical parts, venting, drainage and airflow. Many homes here have a furnace sharing a chimney with the water heater, so we test draft every time. Parts are measured before anything is replaced. You get the cause and a flat-rate price before work begins. Common parts travel on our trucks, so most furnaces are fixed on the first visit. We repair all major brands, including furnaces installed by other companies. For most brands, we handle the manufacturer parts warranty claim, so you pay labor only.
Repair or Replace Your Des Plaines Furnace?
A furnace in a 1950s Des Plaines ranch may be the third or fourth one that house has had. In the Chicago area, a well-maintained gas furnace lasts about 15 to 20 years. When a repair comes up, use the $5,000 rule. Multiply the furnace’s age by the repair price. If the total is under $5,000, repair usually makes sense. Over $5,000, get a replacement price as well. A cracked heat exchanger is a safety issue at any age. Replacing here can also mean a chimney liner or venting change for the water heater, and we account for that in the free in-home estimate. 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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Des Plaines Furnace Repair Cost and Timing
Most Des Plaines furnace repairs cost $100 to $700, and about $300 is average. Flame sensors and igniters, two of the most common repairs here, sit at the low end along with pressure switches. Inducer motors, control boards and blower motors cost more. Overheating and short cycling in older homes are often airflow or venting problems instead of a failed part. 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 Des Plaines Homeowners Choose Pure Comfort
Des Plaines homes are mostly postwar ranches and Cape Cods, and we check chimneys, returns and original ducts before blaming 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.
Many Des Plaines replacements are simple changeouts, but we plan for a chimney liner or venting change when the water heater stays behind, plus any return-air upgrade the back bedrooms need. Where a permit is required, we confirm the current Des Plaines 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?
Cold upstairs in a Cape Cod, or a furnace that keeps short cycling? We will check it and compare realistic options for your Des Plaines home, including a ductless unit upstairs when it fits better.
Feedback From Homeowners We Serve
Read what Pure Comfort customers say about how our technicians explain the problem, care for the home and price the work upfront. Their feedback can help Des Plaines homeowners decide who to call.
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Equipment installed by our team in Des Plaines homes.
What Des Plaines homeowners say
“The owner was very knowledgeable and responsive. The owner Gene was great he explained the service and provided me with updates as his work was being completed. Beat every competitor in the area. Great pricing! Thank you guys!”
HVAC project
“Made sure our new HVAC was right for our house. They corrected mistakes from previous work done on the house. They came on new year's day for an estimate that was better than the competition.”
New HVAC system
“Great service! The technician arrived on time, diagnosed the issue quickly, and completed the repair professionally. Highly recommend.”
Repair
“Very professional, clean, reliable and fast”
Service visit
“Excellent service! Always fast and reliable.”
Repeat customer
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 Des Plaines
Pure Comfort repairs furnaces throughout Des Plaines and the towns around it, including furnace repair in Elk Grove Village, furnace repair in Arlington Heights and furnace repair in Itasca.
Drive time: our shop in Streamwood is about 18 miles from Des Plaines, roughly 35 minutes away via I-90 in normal traffic.
Zip codes: we cover Des Plaines homes in 60016 and 60018.
Furnace repair in nearby towns
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Near Des Plaines but not listed? We serve towns within about 20 miles of Streamwood. See all service areas or call (708) 515-4822.
Des Plaines Furnace Repair FAQs
How much does furnace repair cost in Des Plaines?
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 Des Plaines?
Our Streamwood shop is about 18 miles from Des Plaines, roughly 35 minutes via I-90 in normal traffic. We answer 24/7 and offer same-day furnace repair when a truck is open.
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.
Why are the back bedrooms of my ranch always colder?
Long duct runs, leaky joints and too little return air are common in older ranches. We measure airflow and explain whether balancing or duct changes would help.
Do you repair boilers and radiator heat?
Yes. We repair and replace gas boilers in older homes with radiators or baseboard heat, including circulator pumps, zone valves, expansion tanks and ignition controls.
Do you repair furnace brands other than Lennox?
Yes. Pure Comfort is a Lennox Premier Dealer, but we repair all major furnace brands in Des Plaines, including furnaces installed by other companies.
Schedule Furnace Repair in Des Plaines
Call or book online for furnace repair in Des Plaines, 60016 or 60018. Phones are answered 24/7, and the drive from Streamwood is about 35 minutes via I-90.
- 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.
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- Lennox Premier Dealer
- NATE-certified technicians
- EPA Section 608 certified
- BBB Accredited Business
- Licensed business in the Village of Streamwood
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