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Furnace and heater repair in Santa BarbaraNo heat tonight? Start with a call.
Furnaces, wall heaters and heat pumps that won't start, won't stay on or blow cold. We find the cause first, quote a flat rate fix, and test for gas and carbon monoxide before we leave.
Last reviewed November 9, 2026 · CA Lic. #1086420
J & J's repairs gas furnaces, wall furnaces and heat pumps in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria and the valley. A residential diagnostic is $220. We find the cause, give you a flat rate price before any repair, and test for gas leaks and carbon monoxide. If the house is cold tonight, call (805) 699-1112. After-hours visits start at $308 when a technician is available.
- Diagnostic
- $220Residential. Commercial is $250
- The fix
- Flat rateQuoted before we start
- After hours
- From $308When a technician is available
- Before we leave
- Gas and CO testOn gas equipment
What the furnace is doing, and the usual reason.
Check the first two rows yourself before you call. They are free to fix and behind a surprising number of visits.
| What you notice | Usual cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing happens at all | Thermostat batteries, a tripped breaker, or the furnace switch turned off | Replace the batteries, check the breaker and the switch near the furnace |
| Runs, but the air is weak or the furnace shuts off hot | A clogged filter. The furnace overheats and a safety switch stops it | Change the filter. If it keeps happening, call |
| Clicks or glows, but no flame | A failed igniter, or gas not reaching the burners | We test the igniter and the gas valve and replace what failed |
| Lights, then shuts off in a few seconds | A dirty flame sensor. The furnace can't prove the flame is there | We clean or replace the sensor and check the burners |
| Blows cold air | The blower is running without the burners, or the thermostat fan is set to ON | Set the fan to AUTO. If it's still cold, it needs a diagnostic |
| Loud bang at startup, or a new rattle or squeal | Delayed ignition from dirty burners, or a worn blower motor | Turn it off and call. Delayed ignition gets worse |
| A carbon monoxide alarm sounds | Treat it as real | Get everyone outside and call 911. Then call us to find the source |
Not sure what it needs?
Text a photo of the unit and its label. It often saves a trip.
The seven steps a furnace takes to make heat.
A furnace checks itself at every step, and stops if a step fails. Pick a fault to see where the sequence breaks.
Working. The thermostat calls, the inducer fan clears the vent, the igniter glows, gas flows, the sensor proves the flame, and then the blower sends warm air to the rooms.
Won't ignite. The igniter is cracked or worn out, so the gas valve never opens. After a few tries the board locks out and flashes a code.
Lights, then quits. The flame sensor is coated, so the board can't confirm the flame and shuts the gas within seconds. Usually a cleaning.
Overheats. A clogged filter starves the blower. Heat builds in the exchanger, the limit switch trips and the burners shut off until it cools.
Starts the sequence by closing a low voltage circuit. Dead batteries stop everything.
Clears the heat exchanger and proves the vent is open before any gas flows.
A small element that glows orange hot. It's fragile and one of the most replaced furnace parts.
Should light together with a steady blue flame. Rust and dust make them light late and loud.
A metal rod in the flame. If it can't sense flame, the gas shuts off in seconds.
Keeps combustion gases apart from the air you breathe. A crack here is the reason to replace a furnace.
Opens only when the board has seen every safety check pass.
Runs the sequence and flashes a code when something fails. Tell us the flash count when you call.
Starts after the exchanger is warm, and keeps running briefly after the burners stop.
Change it every one to three months in the heating season. It protects the blower and the heat exchanger.
What we do.
Everything here is part of the job, not an extra.
Diagnosis first
We find the cause before anyone talks about replacing the furnace.
Igniters, flame sensors and gas valves
The parts behind most calls for no heat.
Blower motors, capacitors and boards
Tested with a meter, and replaced only when they fail the test.
Wall furnaces and floor furnaces
Common in older Santa Barbara homes and apartments. One of our reviews is a wall furnace another company walked away from.
Heat pumps in heating mode
Including Samsung systems.
Gas and CO test
We test for gas leaks and carbon monoxide before we leave.
In customers' words.
Real reviews for this kind of job, quoted word for word from Google. Read all of them by theme.
“I urgently needed my heater fixed because it was freezing in my house and I have a baby. This company was awesome -- squeezed me in same day when no one else could. They came in a timely manner and efficiently fixed the issue and our home was warm by the later afternoon. Highly recommend J&Js!”
“J&J did a fabulous job when our furnace went out. They came promptly, were very careful, and cleaned up afterwards. Plus, they are really nice guys!”
“DM'd Jeremy when my furnace wouldn't ignite. We messaged back and forth with troubleshooting tests. Jeremy determined the problem and gave me the part number to order. Installed new part and now my furnace is up and running like new.”
“We had installed a direct vent wall furnace, a direct replacement for one that had died. The pilot on the new furnace would shut off after a day or two. After a brief attempt at repair, the company that hooked it up refused to follow up with the manufacturer and suggested that we replace it with a much more expensive unit. I contacted J&J after a referral from a friend and Jeremy came out to see if he could help. After attempting a couple of things recommended by the manufacturer with no success, he continued to work with the manufacturer on a solution. I might add that he had some poor customer service from the manufacturer in returning his calls, texts and emails, but he stuck with it to final resolution. Thank you Jeremy”
“J&Js was super helpful and professional. Quickly diagnosed and fixed what seemed like a complicated problem. They also tested for leaks and carbon monoxide- which no other repair service that I've used has done. I recommend them very highly.”
“Jeremy and his team were thoughtful, professional and we'll be calling them again when we need them. They are price conscious, problem solvers and very thorough with their work. They also made sure we were up and running with a new heater before the holidays. Very impressed!”
Want the same care at your house?
Estimates are free and every price is written down before we start.
Recent work.
These photos are from our jobs around Santa Barbara County.
From the first call to the last check.
You know the price before any work starts.
Call or text
Tell us what the furnace is doing, and the flash code on the board if you can see it.
Diagnose
We run the furnace through its sequence and find the step that fails.
Flat rate quote
The price of the fix before we do it.
Fix and test
Repair, a full heating cycle, and the gas and carbon monoxide test.
What it costs, and what changes the price.
A furnace repair starts with a diagnostic. Then you get one flat rate price for the fix before we start.
- Residential HVAC diagnosticA technician finds the cause before anything is replaced.
- $220
- Commercial HVAC diagnosticThe same visit, for a commercial building.
- $250
- After-hours diagnosticWhen a technician is available. This is the starting rate.
- from $308
- The repair itselfFlat rate, quoted after the diagnostic and before any work.
- Quoted first
Rates checked November 2026
The part
A flame sensor cleaning or an igniter is at the low end. A blower motor or control board is more.
Where the furnace is
A garage is quick. An attic or a crawlspace takes longer.
Age and parts supply
Some parts for older furnaces have to be ordered.
When you need it
After-hours diagnostics start at $308, when a technician is available.
See pricing, line by line for what goes into an estimate, and before you hire for licensing, permits and warranty.
Ready for a free written estimate?
One flat rate number, explained line by line.
Furnace and heater repair near you.
Furnaces here sit idle for most of the year, then get switched on during the first cold week of November or December. That first week is when igniters fail and dust burns off, and it's our busiest week for heat.
Valley nights in Santa Ynez, Solvang and Buellton get colder than the coast, and a house without heat cools fast. If there's a baby or an older person at home, say so when you call and we'll tell you honestly how soon we can come.
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Common questions.
Anything else, call or text me.
Why won't my furnace turn on?
Start with the thermostat batteries, the breaker, the switch near the furnace and the filter. If those are fine, the usual causes are a failed igniter, a dirty flame sensor or a safety switch that has tripped.
How much does furnace repair cost in Santa Barbara?
Our residential diagnostic is $220 and commercial is $250. The repair is quoted flat rate before we start and depends on the part.
Why does my furnace smell when it first comes on?
A dusty smell for the first hour of the season is normal. A gas smell is not: leave the house and call 911 and SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200.
Is it worth repairing an old furnace?
Usually, if the heat exchanger is sound and the part is available. We'll give you a realistic read, and a replacement number only if it makes sense.
Do you offer emergency furnace repair?
We offer after-hours appointments when a technician is available. Call and we'll tell you the soonest we can come. See after-hours service.
Do you repair wall heaters?
Yes. Wall furnaces and floor furnaces are common in older homes here, and we service them.
How often should a furnace be serviced?
Once a year, before the heating season. A tune up cleans the burners and flame sensor and catches a weak igniter early.
Call or text Jeremy.
Tell me about the room or the system and we'll set up a free estimate. For a repair, text me a photo of the unit first. It often saves a trip.
(805) 699-1112jnjfireplacepros@gmail.comOpen email app- Address
- 511 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- Hours
- Call or text to schedule. After-hours appointments when a technician is available.
- Estimates
- Free, with flat rate pricing
- Serving
- Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara, Goleta, Hope Ranch, Montecito, Summerland, Carpinteria, Santa Ynez, Solvang and Buellton
- License
- CSLB Lic. #1086420 (C-20), active. Workers' comp insurance on file with the CSLB.