Furnace Repair in Olympia, WA
Gas, electric and oil furnace repair for Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater from our Sumner team, with fees listed up front and a written price before work starts.
Locally-owned since 1977 • Licensed, bonded and insured in Washington (WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD) • NATE-certified technicians • Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer • Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer
Olympia furnace repair at a glance
Home Comfort Alliance repairs gas, electric and oil furnaces in Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater, with an upfront price before any work begins. Thurston County homes are served by our Sumner team. Every visit starts with a $119 dispatch fee and a $72 standard diagnostic, shown as two separate lines, and nothing is repaired until you approve the written price.
Call (425) 645-0404. Our phones are answered and bookings are accepted 24/7, or use the request form at the bottom of this page.
Gas smell? Get everyone outside first, then call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 (PSE leak steps). We can repair the furnace once PSE clears the home.
Before you call: five quick checks
- Thermostat on HEAT, set a few degrees above the room, with fresh batteries.
- Furnace switch (it looks like a light switch on or near the unit) and the breaker both on.
- A clean filter. A clogged one can overheat the furnace until the limit switch shuts it off.
- The front panel seated firmly; the door switch keeps the furnace off while it is loose.
- On an oil furnace, enough oil in the tank and the burner reset button pressed only once. Pressing it again and again can flood the chamber.
Still no heat? Note any flashing light code on the control board before you call. Our furnace won't turn on guide covers each step.
Signs your furnace needs a repair
- Cool air from the registers during a heating call.
- The furnace starts, then shuts down before the house warms.
- Clicking with no flame, or several ignition tries and a lockout.
- Short cycling on and off every few minutes.
- Squeals, booms or rattles that are new this season.
- Soot around an oil furnace, or a burning, electrical or rotten-egg smell.
- A PSE bill that climbs while your thermostat settings stay the same.
Olympia's heating season is long and damp, and the city's winter design temperature is 17°F. Weak ignitors, dirty flame sensors and tired blower capacitors tend to give out on the first hard cold morning.
Common furnace repairs in Olympia homes
| What you notice | Likely cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Clicks, then nothing | Ignitor or flame sensor | Test, clean or replace (ignitor replacement $353 to $821) |
| Starts, then stops | Pressure switch, inducer or vent | Check draft, hoses and the vent path, then replace the failed part |
| Blows cold, then shuts off | High-limit trip from low airflow | Check the filter, blower and returns before resetting |
| Blower will not run | Motor, capacitor or control board | Measure voltage and amp draw at the board and motor |
| Water by the furnace | Blocked condensate trap or line | Clear and reroute the drain |
| No call for heat | Thermostat or wiring | Test the low-voltage circuit; thermostat replacement $299 to $1,840 |
We service all major brands and are a Lennox Premier Dealer and Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, with NATE-certified technicians.
Furnace will not turn on?
A furnace that shows no sign of life usually has a power problem: a tripped breaker, a switch someone bumped, a blown low-voltage fuse on the control board, or a door switch that is not closed. One that hums or clicks but never lights usually has an ignition fault. If the draft fan runs and then everything stops, the pressure switch or venting is the next suspect. A diagnostic tells you which before you pay for any part.
Oil furnaces in Olympia
Some older Olympia homes still heat with oil. Oil burners need a yearly cleaning: a new nozzle and oil filter, a clean firing assembly and a check of the flame safety, draft and flue. When that service is skipped, soot builds up and the burner's primary control starts tripping on cold mornings. An oil furnace tune-up is $336, or $288 for Home Comfort Club members.
Thinking about leaving oil behind? See heat pumps in Olympia for what a switch involves.
How a repair visit works
- Book by phone or online. Same-day service when possible.
- A NATE-certified technician from our Sumner team arrives with a stocked truck.
- We read fault codes and watch a full heating cycle from thermostat call to blower.
- We test safety switches, gas pressure or oil burner settings and venting, and check for carbon monoxide.
- You get the repair price in writing and decide. Our trucks are fully stocked, so most repairs can be handled on the spot.
- We run heat and fan cycles before we leave.
Hours and after-hours help
Our phones are answered and bookings are accepted 24/7. Heating and cooling technicians work during business hours and are available after hours for qualifying emergencies ($330 after-hours fee), such as no heat in cold weather or a burning or electrical smell. We provide after-hours emergency heating and cooling service in every city we serve.
Standard visits run Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. While you wait, keep any space heater three feet from anything that can burn, and never use an oven or grill for heat.
Furnace repair prices in Olympia
Our visit fees are published and listed separately. After the diagnosis you get the repair price in writing.
| Home Comfort Alliance item | Price |
|---|---|
| Dispatch (trip) fee | $119 |
| Standard diagnostic | $72 |
| Deeper diagnostic | $130 |
| After-hours fee (qualifying emergencies) | $330 |
| Ignitor replacement | $353 to $821 |
| Thermostat replacement | $299 to $1,840 |
| Gas or electric furnace tune-up | $230 ($180 Club) |
| Oil furnace tune-up | $336 ($288 Club) |
Prices as of October 2026. The standard and deeper diagnostics are one or the other, never both.
Outside benchmark, not our price: Angi's Seattle-area estimate (August 2026) puts most furnace repairs at $139 to $544, with an average of $341 (Angi furnace repair costs).
Offers this season: $50 Off Emergency No Heat Calls, or $50 off HVAC service or repair (special offers; not combined with Club pricing). Financing with Salal Credit Union or Synchrony starts at $179/month* (financing).
*Financing through Salal Credit Union or Synchrony, subject to credit approval. Rates, terms and monthly payments depend on the amount financed, the plan and your credit. 0% interest options are available to qualifying customers. See lender for full terms.
Get an estimateA written, upfront price before any work begins.
Repair or replace?
One failed part on a furnace in good shape is usually worth fixing. An older furnace with repeat repairs, a cracked heat exchanger or a big repair bill deserves a replacement price before you decide. We always give you the repair price first.
PSE has no rebate for a furnace repair. If you replace your heating, PSE pays $1,500 for adding a qualifying ducted heat pump to a gas furnace, with more for income-qualified homes (PSE hybrid heat pump rebate). Energize Thurston discounts go only through its certified installers; Home Comfort Alliance is not one of them.
Replacement estimates are free, and our instant HVAC quote gives a range in about 30 seconds. We size new systems with an ACCA Manual J load calculation, and most furnace installations take between 4 and 10 hours. What you get with a replacement: a 3-year Comfort Shield labor warranty on new installations, kept active with yearly maintenance. First-year maintenance is included. See furnace replacement in Olympia.
Permits and utilities in Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater
PSE supplies electricity and natural gas in Olympia. A like-for-like part repair normally needs no permit, but the City of Olympia's permit list covers furnace and gas appliance work, so we check with the Permit Center when a repair changes the system.
Replacing a furnace in Olympia needs a City permit (Permit Center, City Hall, 601 4th Ave E, 360-753-8314, Olympia permits), and the City issues its own electrical permits. Lacey also issues its own electrical permits, Tumwater electrical permits come from Washington L&I, and unincorporated Thurston County addresses go through the county. We pull the required permits for every installation.
A recent Olympia furnace repair: an oil burner overdue for service
In September an Olympia homeowner in 98502 called because the oil furnace had stopped heating. Our technician found the burner's primary control had tripped, and a reset alone would not bring it back.
The furnace was overdue for its yearly service, so he installed a new nozzle and oil filter, cleaned the blast tube, end cone and firing assembly, and checked the cad cell, fire box liner, flue pipe and draft regulator. The burner fired and the house heated again. He also found soot buildup inside the furnace and recommended a power vacuum cleaning so the problem does not come back.
From our September 2026 service records; customer details are kept private.
Why Olympia homeowners call us
- Written, upfront prices, with visit fees listed separately.
- NATE-certified technicians and stocked trucks.
- Licensed, bonded and insured in Washington: WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD and WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC.
- Lennox Premier Dealer and Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer; Lennox Centurion Award 2024 and 2025.
- BBB Accredited Business since 2002, ACCA member, Best Pick 2025 and 2026.
- Home Comfort Club plans from $15 a month (membership plans).
- Locally owned since 1977.
Olympia furnace repair FAQ
How much does furnace repair cost in Olympia?
A repair visit has a $119 dispatch (trip) fee. Diagnosis is a separate line: $72 for a standard diagnostic or $130 for a deeper one. After-hours visits for qualifying emergencies carry a $330 after-hours fee. You get the repair price in writing before any work begins. For context, Angi lists Seattle-area furnace repairs at $139 to $544 (Aug 2026); that is not our price.
Why is my furnace blowing cold air?
The usual causes are a dirty flame sensor, a failed ignitor, a clogged filter that trips the high-limit switch, a blocked condensate drain, or a thermostat fan set to ON. Check the thermostat and filter first, then book a diagnostic.
Why won't my furnace turn on?
Check the thermostat batteries and setting, the furnace power switch and breaker, and that the front panel is fully closed, because a door switch cuts power when it is open. If it still will not start, call us.
What does a furnace limit switch do?
It shuts the burners off when the furnace runs too hot, most often because a dirty filter or closed registers starve it of air. A switch that trips again and again needs a technician, not just a reset.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the home, do not touch light switches, and call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 from outside. Once PSE says the home is safe, call us to repair the furnace.
Can you come today or after hours?
Same-day service when possible. Our phones are answered and bookings are accepted 24/7. Heating and cooling technicians work during business hours and are available after hours for qualifying emergencies ($330 after-hours fee), such as no heat in cold weather.
Do you serve Lacey and Tumwater?
Yes. Our Sumner team repairs furnaces in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and nearby Thurston County.
Do I need a permit to repair my furnace in Olympia?
A like-for-like part repair normally needs no permit, but Olympia's permit list covers furnace and gas appliance work, so we check with the Permit Center when a repair changes the system. Replacing a furnace needs a City of Olympia permit, or a Thurston County permit for unincorporated addresses. We pull the required permits for every installation.
Should I repair or replace my furnace?
It depends on the furnace's age, the repair price and any safety issue. We give you the repair price first and tell you if replacement makes more sense. Replacement estimates are free, and most furnace installations take between 4 and 10 hours.
Are there rebates for furnace repair in Olympia?
No. PSE has no furnace repair rebate. If you later change your heating, PSE offers $1,500 for adding a qualifying ducted heat pump to a gas furnace. Energize Thurston discounts go only through its certified installers, and Home Comfort Alliance is not on that list.
Do you repair oil furnaces?
Yes. We service gas, electric and oil furnaces. An oil furnace tune-up is $336, or $288 for Home Comfort Club members.
Is Home Comfort Alliance licensed?
Yes. WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD and WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC. Licensed, bonded and insured in Washington, NATE-certified technicians, BBB Accredited since 2002, locally owned since 1977.
Sources (checked October 22, 2026): PSE, natural gas leak steps; PSE, hybrid heat pump rebate; City of Olympia, permits; Angi, Seattle furnace repair cost (Aug 2026).
Why Choose Home Comfort Alliance in Olympia?
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Book a furnace repair in Olympia
Tell us what the furnace is doing. A technician from our Sumner team will find the fault and give you a written, upfront price before any work begins.
Request furnace repair
We will call you to set up the visit. For no heat after hours, call (425) 645-0404.