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Heating in Federal Way, WA
Our technicians repair, tune up and replace gas furnaces, electric furnaces, heat pumps, ductless systems and electric wall heaters in homes across Federal Way. They are dispatched from our Sumner branch; call (425) 645-0404 or use the form, and a comfort advisor will set up the visit. Service and repair visits carry a trip fee, and you get a written price before any repair starts.
Federal Way summers are mild, but the long, damp heating season means most systems here run from October into May.
Heating systems we see in Federal Way
Federal Way homes use a wide mix of heat, because its neighborhoods were built over several decades.
- Gas furnaces in single-family homes with PSE gas service, some of them 15 to 25 years old.
- Electric furnaces and air handlers in homes without gas.
- Electric baseboards and wall heaters in older ramblers, apartments and townhomes.
- Heat pumps and ductless mini-splits, which have become the most common replacement for electric heat.
Common heating repairs
| System | Parts that usually fail |
|---|---|
| Gas furnace | Hot surface ignitor, flame sensor, inducer motor, pressure switch, control board, clogged condensate line |
| Electric furnace | Heating elements, sequencers, relays, blower motor |
| Heat pump | Capacitor, contactor, defrost board or sensor, reversing valve, refrigerant leak |
| Ductless mini-split | Dirty filters and coil, blocked drain, sensors, communication errors |
| Wall heater or baseboard | Element, thermostat, limit switch, loose wiring |
Many no-heat calls turn out to be simple: a clogged filter, a tripped breaker, a thermostat with dead batteries, or a condensate line that has backed up and shut the furnace off. Check those first; if the heat is still off, call us.
What heating repair costs
Seattle-area data puts most furnace repairs between $139 and $544, about $341 on average, with larger repairs reaching about $2,000 (Angi, Seattle furnace repair costs, updated August 2026). These are published estimates, not our prices. After diagnosis, we give you a written price for each option, and nothing goes ahead without your approval.
Repair or replace?
A repair makes sense when the system is younger, the part is common and the rest of the equipment is sound. Replacement is worth pricing when:
- The furnace is 15 years old or more and needs a major part.
- You have paid for several repairs in the last two winters.
- Some rooms never get warm, or your gas or electric bills keep climbing.
- The heat exchanger is cracked or the unit fails a safety check.
When replacement is the better choice, see our furnace replacement in Federal Way page, or ask about a heat pump, which also cools in summer.
Fall tune-ups
A yearly tune-up catches worn parts before the first cold night. We clean the burners and flame sensor, test the ignitor and safety switches, check the gas pressure and combustion, inspect the heat exchanger, clear the condensate drain, check the blower and airflow and test the thermostat. On heat pumps we also check refrigerant pressures and the defrost cycle.
Wall heaters and baseboards in older homes and rentals
Many Federal Way homes are rentals, and many rentals still heat with wall units and baseboards. They are simple, but they age: elements burn out, thermostats fail and dust on the coils smells when they first come on. We repair them, and when an owner wants lower bills and a cooler unit in summer, we quote a ductless heat pump instead.
Carbon monoxide and gas safety
A gas furnace that is not burning or venting properly can put carbon monoxide into your home. Every home with gas appliances should have working CO alarms near the bedrooms. If an alarm sounds, get everyone outside and call 911. On gas furnace visits we check the venting and look for signs of a cracked heat exchanger.
Thermostats and uneven rooms
A thermostat in the wrong spot, or one that is not set up for your equipment, can make a working system feel broken. A heat pump thermostat that calls for backup heat too early drives up electric bills; one on a sunny wall shuts the heat off while the bedrooms are still cold. We check the settings and wiring, and we can install a smart or zoned control when rooms on different floors need different temperatures.
Filters and indoor air
A clogged filter is the most common reason a furnace overheats and shuts itself off. Most one-inch filters need changing every one to three months; homes with pets, smokers or ongoing construction need it more often. If you want cleaner air, ask about a deeper media filter cabinet, which lasts longer and traps finer dust without choking airflow.
Ducts in crawlspaces
Many Federal Way homes run their ducts through a crawlspace. Over time, joints separate and insulation falls away, and heated air ends up warming the dirt under the house. If a room at the end of a run stays cold, we check the ducts before recommending a bigger furnace.
Rebates for switching to a heat pump (September 2026)
Puget Sound Energy supplies electricity and gas in Federal Way (City of Federal Way, Who Do I Contact). PSE pays $1,500 toward a heat pump that replaces electric resistance heat, with up to $2,400 more through Efficiency Boost (PSE electric resistance to heat pump rebate), and $1,500 plus up to $2,400 toward a heat pump added to a gas furnace (PSE hybrid heat pump rebate). We are a PSE Trade Ally for HVAC and handle the paperwork.
When to call right away
- You smell gas: leave the house and call PSE or 911 from outside.
- A CO alarm is sounding.
- No heat on a freezing night, especially with young children or older adults at home.
- Water pooling around the furnace, or a burning smell from the vents.
How our technicians work
Home Comfort Alliance has served Puget Sound homeowners since 1977 and is licensed, bonded and insured in Washington (WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD). Our technicians show you what failed, give you a written price and clean up when the job is done. Learn more about our heating and cooling repairs or see all Federal Way services.
Warranty and Home Comfort Club
We support the manufacturer’s warranty on covered equipment parts, and we stand behind our heating installations with a 1-year labor warranty from installation.
Join our Home Comfort Club, a monthly membership starting at $15 a month, and the labor warranty on repairs is extended for as long as your prepaid membership runs, up to 5 years from installation. Ask your technician or comfort advisor for the current plan details.
Federal Way heating FAQ
How much does furnace repair cost in Federal Way?
Seattle-area data puts most furnace repairs between $139 and $544, about $341 on average, with major repairs near $2,000 (Angi, Seattle furnace repair costs, updated August 2026). These are published estimates; we give you a written price after diagnosis.
Should I repair or replace my furnace?
If the furnace is past about 15 years old, has needed several repairs, or the repair would cost a large share of a new unit, replacement usually makes more sense. See our Federal Way furnace replacement page for costs and options.
Who supplies natural gas in Federal Way?
Puget Sound Energy supplies natural gas and electricity in Federal Way (City of Federal Way, Who Do I Contact). If you smell gas, leave the house and call PSE or 911 from outside.
Can I get a rebate to replace electric baseboards?
Yes, if PSE is your electric utility. As of September 2026, PSE pays $1,500 toward a heat pump that replaces electric resistance heat, with up to $2,400 more for income-qualified households (PSE electric resistance to heat pump rebate).
How often should a furnace be serviced?
Once a year, ideally in early fall before the first cold nights. Filters should be checked every one to three months.
Do you work on wall heaters and baseboard heat?
Yes. We repair and replace electric wall heaters, baseboards and their thermostats, and we can quote a heat pump or ductless system to replace them.
What warranty comes with your work?
We support the manufacturer’s warranty on covered equipment parts, and our labor warranty covers installations for 1 year from installation. Home Comfort Club members (monthly membership starting at $15 a month) get the labor warranty on repairs extended for as long as their prepaid membership runs, up to 5 years from installation.
Get a heating estimate in Federal Way
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