Furnace Repair in Lombard, IL
More than half of Lombard’s homes were built from the 1950s through the 1970s, so most are on a second or third furnace. Our diagnostic is $75 ($99 evenings, weekends and holidays). Most repairs run $100 to $700. You approve a flat-rate price before we start any work.
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Need Furnace Repair in Lombard?
Ranch, split-level or closet furnace in a townhome? We reach Lombard in about 30 to 35 minutes via I-355.
- $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 Lombard?
Lombard ranch or townhome due for a new furnace? 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 Lombard, IL (60148) 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 Lombard Homes
More than half of Lombard’s homes were built from the 1950s through the 1970s, so most are on their second or third furnace. Furnaces often sit in a lower-level utility room or a closet, and original ductwork with limited return air is common. Overheating, limit-switch shutdowns and short cycling are often airflow problems rather than a failed part.
In townhomes and condos, closet furnaces with long vent and condensate runs make frozen drains and blocked vents a common cold-snap call. Flame sensors, igniters, inducer motors and control boards account for most of the remaining repairs.
How a Lombard Furnace Repair Visit Works
Lombard furnaces tend to sit in one of two places: a lower-level utility room in a ranch or split-level, or a closet in a townhome or condo. Where it sits tells us a lot. We start at the thermostat call and trace the sequence through ignition. Then we check the safeties, electrical parts, venting, drainage and airflow. In ranches and split-levels, original ductwork and limited return air are frequent causes of overheating and limit-switch shutdowns. In closet installs, long vent and condensate runs can freeze or block during a cold snap. We measure before we replace anything. You get the cause and a flat-rate price before work begins. Common parts are on every truck, so most furnaces are fixed on the first visit. We repair all major brands, including furnaces other companies installed, and for most brands we handle the manufacturer parts warranty claim so you pay labor only.
Repair or Replace Your Lombard Furnace?
Most Lombard homes date from 1950 to 1979, and they are on their second or third furnace. The question is how far along the current one is. In the Chicago area, a well-maintained gas furnace lasts about 15 to 20 years. Use the $5,000 rule to weigh a repair: multiply the furnace’s age by the repair price. If you land under $5,000, repair usually makes sense. If you land over $5,000, get a replacement price as well. A cracked heat exchanger is a safety issue at any age, no matter what the math says. Replacement estimates are free and done in your home. 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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Lombard Furnace Repair Cost and Timing
Most Lombard furnace repairs cost $100 to $700, and about $300 is the average. Flame sensors, igniters, pressure switches and drain repairs sit at the low end, and frozen drains are a regular cold-snap call in townhomes. Inducer motors, control boards and blower motors cost more. Tight closet access can add time. Either way, 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 Lombard Homeowners Choose Pure Comfort
Lombard has many townhomes and condos. We know how closet furnaces, shared spaces and long drain runs change a repair.
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.
In Lombard, replacement planning covers return-air upgrades and venting in mid-century homes, and service access and tight closet fits in townhomes. Where a permit is required, we confirm the current Lombard 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 on the limit switch, or a closet unit that quits in a cold snap? We will find the cause and explain the options for your Lombard home.
Feedback From Homeowners We Serve
Whether you own a Lombard ranch or a townhome, you want people who respect your space. Read recent customer reviews of Pure Comfort’s communication, care and workmanship.
Recent Lombard installs
Equipment installed by our team in Lombard homes.
What Lombard homeowners say
“Gene from pure comfort is trustworthy and hardworking. He doesn’t lie but gives you the best recommendation for value, durability and your circumstances, I recommend him to anyone needing Hvac work!”
HVAC recommendation
“Work completed with perfection. Extremely professional, explained why and what needed to be completed. Impressive work ethic as the entire work area was cleaned up. Dependable company who does quality work.”
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 Lombard
Pure Comfort repairs furnaces throughout Lombard and the towns around it, including furnace repair in Glen Ellyn, furnace repair in Glendale Heights and furnace repair in Addison.
Drive time: our shop in Streamwood is about 17 miles from Lombard, roughly 30 to 35 minutes away via I-355 in normal traffic.
Zip codes: we cover Lombard homes in 60148.
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Near Lombard but not listed? We serve towns within about 20 miles of Streamwood. See all service areas or call (708) 515-4822.
Lombard Furnace Repair FAQs
How much does furnace repair cost in Lombard?
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 Lombard?
Our Streamwood shop is about 17 miles from Lombard, roughly 30 to 35 minutes via I-355 in normal traffic. We answer 24/7 and offer same-day furnace repair when a truck is open.
Why does my closet furnace keep overheating?
A furnace in a closet needs enough return air. A blocked filter, a missing return or closed doors can trip the high-limit switch. We measure airflow and explain the fix.
My townhome furnace stopped during a cold snap. What happened?
On high-efficiency furnaces, a frozen condensate line or an exterior vent blocked by snow or ice will shut the furnace down. We clear the blockage, check the pressure switch and fix the cause.
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 Lombard, including furnaces installed by other companies.
Schedule Furnace Repair in Lombard
Call 24/7 or book online for furnace service in Lombard, ZIP 60148. Our Streamwood shop is about 17 miles away.
- 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
- Registered Illinois LLC
- Fully insured