Furnace Repair in Glen Ellyn, IL
Glen Ellyn has Victorians and Prairie-style homes near Lake Ellyn, plus two-story Colonials from the 1960s through the 1980s, and each heats differently. Our diagnostic is $75 ($99 evenings, weekends and holidays). Most repairs run $100 to $700. You approve a flat-rate price before any work begins.
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Need Furnace Repair in Glen Ellyn?
From Lake Ellyn to Valley View, our Streamwood technicians reach Glen Ellyn in about 30 to 35 minutes via Gary Avenue.
- $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 Glen Ellyn?
Second or third furnace in your Glen Ellyn Colonial? A Lennox Premier Dealer gives free in-home replacement estimates.
- 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 Glen Ellyn, IL (60137) 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 Glen Ellyn Homes
About one in six Glen Ellyn homes was built before 1940. In those homes the furnace often replaced a boiler or gravity system, the ductwork was added in stages, and the furnace may still vent into a masonry chimney. Cold rooms, short cycling and overheating there are often airflow or venting problems, and we check them before quoting a part.
Many more Glen Ellyn homes were built from the 1960s through the 1980s. Those homes are typically on their second or third furnace, and inducer motors, pressure switches, control boards and condensate problems are the most common repairs we make. The photos on this page are from Lennox furnace installs our team recently finished in Glen Ellyn.
How a Glen Ellyn Furnace Repair Visit Works
A Glen Ellyn visit depends a lot on the house. Around downtown and Lake Ellyn, the furnace often replaced a boiler or gravity system, ducts were added in stages and venting may still run into a masonry chimney. In the 1960s through 1980s Colonials and split-levels, the furnace is usually high-efficiency and on its second or third round. Our process stays the same in both. We follow the heating sequence from the thermostat call through ignition. Then we test the safeties, electrical parts, venting, drainage and airflow. Measurements come before any new part. We explain the cause and give you a flat-rate price before work begins. Common parts ride on every truck, which is why most furnaces are fixed on the first visit. All major brands are covered, including furnaces another company put in. For most brands, we handle the manufacturer parts warranty claim so you pay labor only.
Repair or Replace Your Glen Ellyn Furnace?
If your Glen Ellyn home went up between the 1960s and the 1980s, you are probably on a second or third furnace already. Expect a well-maintained gas furnace to last about 15 to 20 years in the Chicago area. The $5,000 rule helps with the next call. Multiply your furnace’s age by what the repair costs. Below $5,000, repair is usually the right move. Above $5,000, get a replacement price before you decide. One case skips the math: a cracked heat exchanger is a safety issue at any age. Replacement estimates in your home are free. Nicor Gas rebates apply to qualifying high-efficiency furnaces. Financing is available, including 0% APR on select Lennox systems during Lennox promotions.
Heating Services in Glen Ellyn
Related services for Glen Ellyn homeowners.
Glen Ellyn Furnace Repair Cost and Timing
In Glen Ellyn, most furnace repairs come in between $100 and $700, about $300 on average. Flame sensors, igniters and pressure switches are the low end. Inducer motors, control boards and blower motors cost more, and those top the repair list in the 1960s through 1980s homes. Condensate problems are common there too. In older homes, venting and airflow get checked before we quote any part. Your written, flat-rate price comes 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 Glen Ellyn Homeowners Choose Pure Comfort
In Glen Ellyn’s older homes, we plan around original plaster and trim. In newer Colonials, we focus on return air and upstairs comfort.
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.
Replacement planning in Glen Ellyn often means chimney venting and creative duct routing in an older home, or a simpler changeout in a mid-century one. Where a permit is required, we confirm the current Glen Ellyn 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?
Upstairs never warm, or a vintage home with venting you are unsure of? We will inspect it and walk you through the options that suit your Glen Ellyn house.
Feedback From Homeowners We Serve
The photos on this page come from Lennox furnace installs our team recently finished in Glen Ellyn. Then read recent reviews about how Pure Comfort communicates, treats your home and completes the work.
Recent Glen Ellyn furnace installs
New Lennox furnaces we have installed in Glen Ellyn basements and utility rooms.
What Glen Ellyn homeowners say
“Thank you, Gene for resolving the heating issue and ensuring I had a warm home.”
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“Gene is my favorite guy for the job! Geve consistently does a fantastic job. He’s knowledgeable, honest, and takes the time to explain everything clearly. His work is thorough, efficient, and done right the first time. It’s hard to find someone in HVAC who combines skill and integrity the way he does. Highly recommend.”
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“Very nice gentleman. I'm glad I found you guys on Lennox's website.”
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“Always the best service”
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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 Glen Ellyn
Pure Comfort repairs furnaces throughout Glen Ellyn and the towns around it, including furnace repair in Wheaton, furnace repair in Lombard and furnace repair in Glendale Heights.
Drive time: our shop in Streamwood is about 16 miles from Glen Ellyn, roughly 30 to 35 minutes away via Gary Avenue in normal traffic.
Zip codes: we cover Glen Ellyn homes in 60137.
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Near Glen Ellyn but not listed? We serve towns within about 20 miles of Streamwood. See all service areas or call (708) 515-4822.
Glen Ellyn Furnace Repair FAQs
How much does furnace repair cost in Glen Ellyn?
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 Glen Ellyn?
Our Streamwood shop is about 16 miles from Glen Ellyn, roughly 30 to 35 minutes via Gary Avenue in normal traffic. We answer 24/7 and offer same-day furnace repair when a truck is open.
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.
Is it safe for my furnace to vent into an old chimney?
An older 80% furnace or boiler can vent into a masonry chimney if the chimney is lined and drafting properly. We check draft and look for signs of a deteriorating liner. High-efficiency equipment vents through its own plastic pipe instead.
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 Glen Ellyn, including furnaces installed by other companies.
Schedule Furnace Repair in Glen Ellyn
Call any time, day or night, for Glen Ellyn service in 60137. You can also book online, and we will price the repair before we start.
- 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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