Furnace Repair in Chicago
Need Furnace Repair in Chicago experts? Did another company red-tag your furnace and quote you $8,000? Call us for a second opinion. We provide honest heating services across Chicago, Illinois, including Chicago's North Side. As a trusted Heating Contractor, we specialize in replacing heat exchangers and fixing older units that others refuse to touch.
The "Impossible" Fix
We carry universal parts to fix furnaces from the 1990s.
"If your heat is out at 2am, you don't want a sales pitch. You want heat. That's what we do." - Bernie
Chicago Heat Exchanger Repair & Replacement
It's the oldest trick in the book. A tech shows you a rust spot on your heat exchanger and says "This is a crack! It's leaking Carbon Monoxide! I have to shut off your gas unless you buy a new furnace today."
We Replace These Every Week
Warranty Replacement Specialists
Did you know most heat exchangers have a 20-year or lifetime part warranty? If yours is under warranty, we can replace just the part for a fraction of the cost of a new furnace. We've done these for as low as $2,000 (labor only).
We Want to Help, Not Sell
If money is tight, we aren't interested in pressuring you into debt. As a local HVAC Contractor, we will take the time to strip the furnace down and rebuild it if that's what makes sense for your budget. We want to give you heat, not a loan application.
Second Opinions are Free
If another company has condemned your furnace, call us. We'll come out, inspect the crack ourselves, and give you honest options. Sometimes, it's not even a crack - it's just a rust stain.
Emergency Heating Repair Across Chicago
Chicago isn't one-size-fits-all. Neither is your heating system. We know the specific challenges of your neighborhood's housing stock.
Jefferson Park Frame Houses
The Problem: We see a lot of "short cycling" furnaces here due to drafty attics in older frame houses.
The Bernie Fix: We know how to adjust pressure switches and improve airflow so your heat stays on, even on the windiest nights near the Transit Center.
Belmont Cragin Bungalows
The Problem: Other companies try to condemn the reliable, older furnaces found in these solid brick bungalows.
The Bernie Fix: We specialize in these older units. Our diagnostic fee is flat, and we waive it if you fix the heater with us. Honest heat for hard-working families.
Avondale Two-Flats
The Problem: Tight basements with two furnaces crammed into one closet.
The Bernie Fix: We are experts at "surgical" replacements. We can swap out a 2nd-floor unit without disturbing the 1st-floor tenant's heat.
Gas Furnace Troubleshooting & Repair
Many techs today are just "parts changers" or salespeople. Our guys are mechanics. We troubleshoot the root cause.
Ignition Failures
Faulty igniters, flame sensors, or control boards.
Blower Motor Issues
Noisy bearings, capacitor failures, or ECM motor burnout.
Thermostat Glitches
Wiring issues, dead batteries, or WiFi connectivity problems.
Pressure Switch Errors
Blocked flues, condensate drain clogs, or inducer motor faults.
Short Cycling
Overheating, dirty filters, or oversized equipment issues.
No Heat Emergencies
Gas valve failures, pilot light outages, and safety lockouts.
High-Efficiency Furnace Service for Chicago Winters
Chicago's brutal winters demand a heating system you can trust. With our city's extreme weather, a furnace failure isn't just uncomfortable - it's dangerous.
22°F
Average January Low
-52°F
2019 Polar Vortex Wind Chill
36 Days
Below 0°F Wind Chill/Year
7 Months
Avg. Heating Season
Built for Chicago's Toughest Conditions
During the 2019 Polar Vortex, Chicago experienced wind chills of -52°F - the coldest in 34 years. Schools closed. Pipes froze. And furnaces across the city failed under the strain. Since that historic event, we've helped hundreds of Chicago homeowners upgrade to high-efficiency furnaces rated for extreme cold, and we've repaired countless blower motors, control boards, and inducer motors that couldn't handle the load.
Whether you live in a classic Chicago bungalow from the 1920s, a two-flat in Avondale, or a Victorian graystone in Lincoln Park, we understand how your home's architecture affects its heating needs. Our technicians are trained to diagnose thermostat issues, gas valve problems, and pilot light failures in any type of Chicago home.
Get Your Heat Back Today
Don't freeze waiting for a "sales appointment." Call Bernie's for a real repair from a real technician.