Furnace Repair in Poulsbo, WA
Gas and electric furnace repair for Poulsbo and North Kitsap from our Bremerton team, with visit fees posted and a written price before any work.
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
Poulsbo furnace repair, the short answer
Home Comfort Alliance repairs gas and electric furnaces in Poulsbo, WA, from our Bremerton branch on Auto Center Way. A repair visit starts with a $119 trip fee and a $72 standard diagnostic; the technician then hands you the repair price in writing, and nothing is fixed until you agree to it.
Call (425) 645-0404 or use the request form at the bottom of this page. 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).
Smell gas? Poulsbo's natural gas comes from Cascade Natural Gas. Leave the house first, then call Cascade at 1-888-522-1130 or 911 from outside (Cascade emergency steps). Call us once Cascade says it is safe.
What furnace repair costs in Poulsbo
Poulsbo calls are priced from the same Home Comfort Alliance list as the rest of Kitsap County. Fees are listed separately below.
| Item | Home Comfort Alliance price |
|---|---|
| Dispatch (trip) fee | $119 |
| Standard diagnostic | $72 |
| Deeper diagnostic, when the fault is harder to find | $130 |
| After-hours fee, qualifying emergencies only | $330 |
| Ignitor replacement | $353 to $821 |
| Thermostat replacement | $299 to $1,840 |
| Furnace tune-up | $230, or $180 for Home Comfort Club members |
Prices as of October 2026. Only one diagnostic level applies to a visit.
For comparison only (not our price): Angi's Seattle-area figures put most furnace repairs between $139 and $544, averaging $341 (August 2026, Angi).
Current offers: $50 Off Emergency No Heat Calls, or $50 off HVAC service or repair (special offers; offers are not combined with Club pricing). Larger repairs can be financed through Salal Credit Union or Synchrony from $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.
Before you call: five quick checks
- Look at the thermostat. It should say HEAT and be set above room temperature. Swap in fresh batteries even if the screen still shows numbers; low batteries are a common reason a furnace never gets the call to start.
- Find the light switch on or near the furnace and the furnace breaker in your panel. Both must be on.
- Check the filter. A clogged filter starves the furnace of air and can trip its high-limit safety.
- Push the lower access panel closed. A safety switch behind it keeps the furnace off while the door is loose.
- If you have a high-efficiency furnace with white plastic pipes, look for water around the base or a kinked drain hose.
Still no heat? Note the blinking code on the control board window; it shortens the diagnosis. Our furnace won't turn on guide has more checks.
Signs a Poulsbo furnace needs a technician
- The inducer fan hums, the ignitor glows, but the burners never light and the furnace locks out.
- Air from the vents feels cool or lukewarm while the thermostat calls for heat.
- The furnace runs a few minutes, stops, and starts again all evening.
- Upstairs rooms stay chilly while the downstairs warms.
- A burning-dust smell that lasts more than the first day of the season, or any rotten-egg gas odor.
- Squealing, scraping or a loud bang when the burners light.
- A Cascade gas bill or PSE electric bill that climbs without colder weather.
Many Poulsbo homes around Liberty Bay sit on vented crawlspaces, and furnaces in damp crawlspaces and garages tend to show rusted burners, corroded flame sensors and wet condensate lines first.
Furnace repairs we handle most often
| Symptom | Likely cause | What our technician does |
|---|---|---|
| Lights, then shuts off within seconds | Dirty or corroded flame sensor | Cleans or replaces the sensor and checks the flame signal |
| Glow, no flame | Gas valve, gas pressure or flame sensing | Measures voltage at the valve and inlet pressure before replacing anything |
| No glow at all | Failed ignitor | Tests resistance; ignitor replacement is $353 to $821 |
| Inducer runs, nothing else | Pressure switch, blocked vent or drain | Checks the vent, hoses and condensate trap |
| Cold air from the registers | High-limit trip from low airflow | Checks filter, blower wheel and duct restrictions |
| Weak airflow, humming motor | Blower capacitor or motor | Measures the capacitor against its rating and the motor amps |
| Thermostat blank or not calling | Batteries, wiring or thermostat | Tests the control circuit; thermostat replacement is $299 to $1,840 if needed |
Our NATE-certified technicians service all major brands. Home Comfort Alliance is a Lennox Premier Dealer and a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, and our trucks are fully stocked, so most repairs can be handled on the spot.
Carbon monoxide alarm or gas smell
Get everyone outside and leave doors open behind you. Do not use light switches, the garage door opener or a phone inside the house. From outside, call 911 for a carbon monoxide alarm, and Cascade Natural Gas at 1-888-522-1130 or 911 for a gas odor. After the home is cleared, we find out why; every gas furnace repair visit includes a carbon monoxide check.
Repair it or replace it?
One failed part on a furnace under about 15 years old is usually worth fixing. Ask for a replacement price as well when the furnace is older, has needed several repairs in a few seasons, or has a cracked heat exchanger. A rule of thumb many homeowners use: multiply the furnace's age by the repair price, and if the answer is over $5,000, compare both options before deciding.
Replacing a Cascade-heated furnace in Poulsbo can earn a Cascade Natural Gas rebate of $1,600 for 95% AFUE or $2,400 for 98% AFUE, on installs from March 15, 2026, in homes heated mainly by Cascade gas (Cascade 2026 to 2027 rebate list). Home Comfort Alliance is on Cascade Natural Gas's contractor list, and we handle the rebate paperwork for you. Repairs do not earn rebates.
Replacement estimates are free, and our instant HVAC quote tool gives a price range in about 30 seconds. Most furnace installations take between 4 and 10 hours. New installations come with a 3-year Comfort Shield labor warranty on new installations, kept active with yearly maintenance. First-year maintenance is included. See furnace replacement in Poulsbo.
When we can come out
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). Qualifying emergencies include no heat in cold weather and a burning or electrical smell from the system.
Regular appointments run Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with same-day service when possible. While you wait, close doors to the rooms you are not using, keep space heaters three feet from anything that can burn, and never heat the house with an oven, stove or grill.
What happens on a Poulsbo repair visit
- You call or book online and get an arrival window.
- A technician from our Bremerton branch reads the furnace's fault history and watches a full heating cycle.
- Safety controls, gas pressure, temperature rise and venting are tested, along with a carbon monoxide check.
- You get the repair price in writing and decide whether to go ahead.
- The repair is made, usually from parts on the truck, and the furnace is run through another cycle before we leave.
Permits and utilities in Poulsbo
Electricity in Poulsbo comes from Puget Sound Energy, and natural gas from Cascade Natural Gas. Inside city limits, the City of Poulsbo Building Department issues the mechanical permit for a furnace replacement (Poulsbo Building Department); homes outside city limits, such as Lemolo, go through Kitsap County, which requires a mechanical permit for furnace work except appliance repair (Kitsap County permit guide). Electrical permits come from Washington L&I. For a repair that changes part of the system, we check with the permit office first, and we pull the required permits for every installation.
A recent Poulsbo no-heat call that ended at the thermostat
In September a Poulsbo homeowner called because their Goodman gas furnace had stopped heating. Our technician started at the furnace: with the thermostat bypassed, the furnace lit and ran normally through its checks.
That pointed back to the thermostat. The homeowner put fresh batteries in it while the technician was there, and the system came back on and heated the house. It is the first check on our list above for a reason.
From our September 2026 service records; customer details are kept private.
Why Poulsbo homeowners call Home Comfort Alliance
- Visit fees posted on this page and a written price before work starts.
- TrustAnalytica Top 10 HVAC Contractor 2026, Bremerton.
- NATE-certified technicians based at our Bremerton office, 5373 Auto Center Way, Suite 205.
- Licensed, bonded and insured in Washington (WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD, WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC).
- Lennox Premier Dealer, Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer; all major brands serviced.
- BBB Accredited Business since 2002, ACCA member, Best Pick 2025 and 2026.
- Home Comfort Club plans from $15 a month with a yearly tune-up and member pricing (membership plans).
- Locally owned since 1977.
Where we repair furnaces around Poulsbo
We repair furnaces across Poulsbo, ZIP 98370, including Downtown Poulsbo, Poulsbo Place and Olhava, and in nearby Lemolo and Suquamish, from our Bremerton branch. Heat pump not heating? See heat pump repair in Poulsbo. Every service we offer here is on the Poulsbo services page.
Poulsbo furnace repair FAQ
How much does furnace repair cost in Poulsbo?
A repair visit has a $119 dispatch (trip) fee and a $72 standard diagnostic, or $130 when a deeper diagnostic is needed. Qualifying after-hours emergencies add a $330 after-hours fee. The repair itself is priced in writing before work begins. As a regional benchmark, Angi lists Seattle-area furnace repairs at $139 to $544 (August 2026); that is not our price.
Do I need a permit to repair a furnace in Poulsbo?
Replacing a furnace inside city limits needs a City of Poulsbo mechanical permit, and outside city limits a Kitsap County permit. Kitsap County exempts appliance repair. For a repair that changes part of the system in the city, we check with the Poulsbo Building Department before starting. Electrical permits come from Washington L&I.
Who supplies natural gas in Poulsbo?
Cascade Natural Gas lists Poulsbo among the communities it serves, and Puget Sound Energy supplies the electricity. If you smell gas, leave the house and call Cascade at 1-888-522-1130 or 911 from outside.
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). No heat in cold weather is a qualifying emergency.
Why does my furnace light and then shut off?
The most common cause is a dirty or corroded flame sensor that cannot prove the flame, so the control board shuts the gas off. Low gas pressure, a weak ignitor or a blocked vent can do the same. A technician can clean or replace the sensor in one visit.
Why is my furnace blowing cold air?
Usually the burners are not lighting (ignitor, flame sensor or gas supply), the furnace has overheated and tripped its limit switch because of a clogged filter, a high-efficiency furnace's condensate drain is blocked, or the thermostat fan is set to ON.
How much does an ignitor replacement cost?
Ignitor replacement at Home Comfort Alliance is $353 to $821, depending on the furnace and the part.
Should I repair or replace my furnace?
Repair is usually right for a single failed part on a furnace under about 15 years old. Ask for a free replacement estimate as well when the furnace is older, needs repeated repairs, or the age multiplied by the repair price is over $5,000.
Is there a rebate for furnace repair?
No. Cascade Natural Gas rebates apply to replacements: $1,600 for a 95% AFUE furnace and $2,400 for 98% AFUE, for installs from March 15, 2026, in homes heated mainly by Cascade gas. We handle the paperwork.
How long does it take to install a new furnace?
Most furnace installations take between 4 and 10 hours.
Do you work on my furnace brand?
Yes, we service all major brands. Home Comfort Alliance is a Lennox Premier Dealer and a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer.
Is Home Comfort Alliance licensed in Washington?
Yes. WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD and WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC. We are licensed, bonded and insured in Washington, our technicians are NATE-certified, and we have been locally owned since 1977.
Sources (checked October 26, 2026): City of Poulsbo Building Department; Kitsap County DCD, Do I Need a Building Permit?; Cascade Natural Gas, emergency information; Cascade Natural Gas, communities served; Cascade Natural Gas, 2026 to 2027 rebate list; Angi, Seattle furnace repair cost (August 2026).
Why Choose Home Comfort Alliance in Poulsbo?
Your Comfort is Our Promise
Reliable heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical service, all from one trusted company.
To educate and guide you through your options so you’ll find the right solution at the right price.
Knowledgeable and respectful workers who ensure both your own comfort during the installation process, and lasting comfort from your home systems.
Outstanding service, communication, and follow-up, so your home is comfortable now and for years to come.
Book a furnace repair in Poulsbo
Tell us what the furnace is doing, and a heating technician from our Bremerton branch will diagnose it and give you the repair price in writing before starting.
Request furnace repair
We will call you to set up the visit. For no heat after hours, call (425) 645-0404.