Furnace Repair in Winnipeg
Banging noise, no heat, short cycling — we diagnose and fix furnaces in St. James and all of West Winnipeg.
Call (204) 895-3731Your furnace is making a noise it wasn't making last week. Or it starts and stops every few minutes. Or it just doesn't heat the way it used to. We've been diagnosing furnace problems in Winnipeg homes since 1977 — there isn't much we haven't seen. Call (204) 895-3731 and we'll come take a look.
Furnace Repair in St. James and West Winnipeg
We're based on Sargent Ave, which puts us close to most of St. James, Charleswood, Westwood, Crestview, and the rest of West Winnipeg. If your furnace is acting up, we can usually get to you same-day when we have availability.
Furnace repair in Winnipeg isn't something you can put off in January. We know that. We try to get there as fast as we can and we tell you the price before we do the work.
Signs Your Furnace Needs Repair
Strange Noises
Banging when the furnace starts, rattling during operation, or a high-pitched squealing — each sound points to a different problem. We diagnose what's making the noise.
Short Cycling
Turns on, runs for a minute, shuts off, repeats. Wears components out fast and won't heat your home properly. Usually fixable.
No Heat
Furnace runs but the air coming out isn't warm, or nothing comes out at all. Several possible causes — we work through them systematically.
High Utility Bills
Furnace running constantly but the house stays cold? Something is reducing efficiency. Could be the heat exchanger, ductwork, or a control issue.
Yellow or Orange Flame
Should be blue. A yellow or orange flame can indicate a dirty burner or — more seriously — combustion issues. Get it checked.
Furnace Won't Start
Could be the ignitor, the thermostat, a tripped limit switch, or a control board issue. We'll figure out which.
How We Approach Furnace Diagnosis
We don't guess. When we show up, we go through a systematic diagnostic process — checking the thermostat signal, the ignition sequence, combustion, airflow, and the control board. We find the actual problem instead of replacing parts until something works.
Once we've found the problem, we'll explain what it is in plain language and tell you what it'll cost to fix. If the repair doesn't make economic sense given your furnace's age and condition, we'll tell you that too and talk through your options.
Furnace Brands We Repair in Winnipeg
We work on all major brands: Lennox, Carrier, Goodman, Rheem, York, American Standard, Bryant, Daikin, Napoleon, KeepRite, ICP, and others. We also work on older units — if your furnace is from the '90s or early 2000s, we've probably worked on that model before.
Repair vs. Replace?
If your furnace is 15+ years old and needs a repair that costs more than half the price of a new unit, replacement usually makes more sense. We'll give you our honest take — we're not going to push you toward a new furnace if your current one can be repaired economically.
Northwest Residential — Furnace Repair Since 1977
We've been repairing furnaces in Winnipeg for nearly 50 years. Not as a national franchise, not as part of a call centre operation — just a local company on Sargent Ave in St. James, fixing furnaces in Winnipeg homes. We know the housing stock out here and we know what furnaces are most common in these neighbourhoods.
Need it fixed today? Call (204) 895-3731. For emergencies — no heat in winter — see our emergency HVAC page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does furnace repair cost in Winnipeg?
It depends on what's wrong. A service call and diagnosis runs $80–$150. Simple repairs — ignitor, thermocouple, capacitor — are usually $150–$300 total. Bigger parts like a blower motor or control board are $400–$800. We tell you the price before we do any work.
How long does a furnace repair take?
Most repairs we can do same-day. If we need to order a part, it's usually 1–3 days. We'll tell you upfront if we need to order anything and roughly how long it'll take.
My furnace turns on but the house doesn't warm up — what's wrong?
A few possibilities: a dirty or clogged filter restricting airflow, a blower motor problem, a faulty zone valve if you have a zoned system, or ductwork issues. Could also be that your furnace is undersized for your home. We'll diagnose it on-site.
My furnace keeps turning on and off every few minutes — is that bad?
That's called short cycling and yes, it's a problem. It burns through your furnace components faster and doesn't heat your home efficiently. Common causes: dirty filter, blocked flue, faulty flame sensor, or the furnace is oversized. Call us and we'll figure out what's going on.
Should I repair my old furnace or replace it?
General rule: if the repair costs more than 50% of the cost of a new furnace, and the unit is 15+ years old, replacement usually makes more sense. We'll give you an honest opinion — we're not trying to sell you a new furnace if your old one can be fixed economically.
Do you repair furnaces on weekends?
We do our best to accommodate. Call us and we'll let you know availability. Emergency calls get priority — if you're without heat and it's cold, that takes precedence.
Ready to Get This Sorted?
Call us. We'll tell you what's wrong and fix it right — we've been doing this since 1977.
(204) 895-3731