Furnace repair
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Furnace repair in Richmond, CA
Cool, damp East Bay winters make the furnace or wall heater the system you use most. Golden Comfort AC & Heating Repair repairs furnaces, wall heaters and heat pumps in Richmond, El Sobrante, Berkeley and nearby communities, with emergency service 24/7.
The price in plain numbers
Most Richmond furnace repairs run about $290 to $625, and major repairs run $1,075 to $2,350. The diagnostic call is typically $99 to $149. See the furnace repair pricing guide.
Examples of our work
Safety first
Turn the heater off and get help right away if you smell gas, a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, or you smell burning that does not fade. Leave the house and call 911 or PG&E from outside.
Wall and floor heaters in older homes deserve a yearly safety check. The CPSC carbon monoxide guide explains what to do.
Furnaces, wall heaters and ducts
Wall heater repair
Many older East Bay homes heat with wall heaters. We repair them, and we tell you honestly when an old unit should be replaced instead.
Ductwork
Older ducts leak, run through tight attics, or were never sized for modern equipment. We repair and improve ductwork, and we explain what it will and will not fix.
What happens on a visit
- You tell us what is happening. Furnace, wall heater or heat pump.
- We check the basics and test the heating sequence.
- You get the options and the price before any work begins.
- We repair and run it to confirm it works safely.
Bay Area gas furnace rule
The Bay Area Air District adopted a zero NOx standard for new gas central furnaces starting January 1, 2029. It does not require you to remove a working furnace.
The district was to consider flexibility changes in 2026, so check the Air District. See our California rebates and rules guide.
Why older East Bay homes heat unevenly
Many Richmond, El Sobrante and Berkeley homes were built with wall or floor heaters that warm one area and leave the rest cold, or with ducts that run through tight spaces and leak. When one room is always cold, the problem is often distribution, not the heater itself.
We look at how heat reaches each room before we recommend a repair, a replacement or duct work.
A yearly checklist
- Have wall and floor heaters and furnaces checked for safe venting and clean burners each fall.
- Test carbon monoxide detectors and replace the batteries.
- Replace the filter on a furnace, and keep the area around any heater clear of stored items.
- Call us at the first sign of a gas smell, soot or a pilot that will not stay lit.
Where we serve
We serve Richmond, El Sobrante, Berkeley, El Cerrito, San Pablo, Pinole, Hercules and Albany. See furnace installation in Richmond, AC repair in Richmond and all of our locations.
Brands we service
We repair and install all major brands. Each brand page lists the models we install, the problems we see most and what the warranty typically covers. See how we match a technician to your brand.
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Common questions
How much does furnace repair cost in Richmond, CA?
Most repairs run about $290 to $625. Major repairs run $1,075 to $2,350. The diagnostic call is typically $99 to $149.
Do you repair wall heaters?
Yes.
Do you work on ductwork?
Yes. We repair and improve ducts, and explain what each option will fix.
Do you offer emergency heating repair?
Yes, 24/7.
Talk to a person
Call any hour for emergency service, or reach us during business hours for a visit or a quote.