Is Harrison Furnace Repair a heating company?
No. We are a referral service. We pass your request to an independent local contractor, and that contractor does the work.
Does it cost anything to send a request?
No. Sending a request is free and there is no obligation. You pay the contractor only if you choose to hire them, and we may be paid by contractors for referrals.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the house immediately and call 911 or your gas utility's emergency line from outside. Do not use switches, phones or flames inside. Wait for the utility or fire department to say it is safe.
What should I do if my carbon monoxide alarm goes off?
Get everyone out of the house and call 911 from outside. Do not go back in until responders say it is safe. A contractor can then check the furnace, boiler and venting.
How much does furnace repair usually cost?
Most furnace repairs cost about $130 to $650 according to national guides from Angi and Fixr. Big repairs like a blower motor or heat exchanger cost more. Prices in Westchester often run toward the high end.
How much does a new furnace cost?
Fixr puts most new furnace installs at about $2,800 to $7,500, with gas and oil units often costing more. Venting, ductwork and gas line changes add to the total.
Can someone come today if I have no heat?
We cannot promise a response time because independent contractors set their own schedules. Mark your request as no heat so the contractor knows it is urgent.
What is the difference between a furnace and a boiler?
A furnace heats air and blows it through ducts and vents. A boiler heats water, and hot water or steam carries the heat to radiators or baseboard. Many older Westchester homes have boilers.
Should I switch from oil to gas?
It can make sense when your oil system needs replacing and gas service reaches your street. Angi puts a typical conversion at about $5,000 to $12,000, more if a new gas line is needed. Ask a contractor to compare it with a new oil system and a heat pump.
Are there incentives for heat pumps in New York?
Yes. The NYS Clean Heat program, run through the state's utilities, offers heat pump incentives. Amounts and rules change, so ask the contractor what currently applies.
How do I check a contractor's license?
Westchester County requires home improvement contractors to be licensed by the Department of Consumer Protection, which keeps a list of licensed contractors on its website. Gas and plumbing work can also require other licenses, so ask the contractor which they hold.
How often should a furnace be serviced?
Most manufacturers and contractors recommend a yearly checkup, ideally before heating season. Oil burners in particular benefit from yearly cleaning. Change or check the filter every one to three months.
Do you take requests for air conditioning?
Yes. We take requests for central air repair, heat pumps and ductless mini-splits, and pass them to independent local contractors.