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Wall Heater & Floor Furnace Repair in the San Fernando Valley
Many older homes in the San Fernando Valley, especially those built from the 1940s through the 1960s in areas like Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Reseda and Panorama City, still heat with a gas wall furnace or a floor furnace instead of a central system. Valley HVAC Network connects homeowners with independent, licensed local HVAC contractors who repair, service and replace wall heaters and floor furnaces.
Signs Your Wall Heater or Floor Furnace Needs Service
- The pilot light keeps going out, or the heater won’t light at all
- A yellow, lazy or flickering flame instead of a steady blue one
- Soot or dark stains on the wall, grille or ceiling above the heater
- A burning, gas or “hot dust” smell that doesn’t go away after the first few minutes
- Loud pops, booms or rattles when it starts
- Your carbon monoxide alarm sounds, or people in the home get headaches, dizziness or nausea when the heat is on
Smell gas or hear your CO alarm? Don’t try to relight it. Get everyone outside and call SoCalGas or 911 from outside the home.
Safety Tips for Older Heaters
- Keep things clear. Furniture, curtains, rugs and toys should stay well away from the grille. Floor furnace grates get hot enough to burn bare feet and small hands.
- Have working CO alarms. Put one near sleeping areas and test it before heating season.
- Get a yearly check. A licensed tech can clean the burner, check the flame and venting, and look for cracks or rust.
- Don’t block the vent. Wall and floor furnaces vent through a flue to the outside. A blocked or disconnected vent can send exhaust back into the home.
Repair or Replace?
Some wall heaters and floor furnaces are decades old, and parts can be hard to find. If yours needs frequent repairs, a contractor may suggest a newer, more efficient wall furnace, a ductless mini-split that also cools in summer, or a heat pump. Replacing a gas heater usually involves a permit, which your licensed contractor should handle.
Electric wall heaters are often repaired by electricians instead. If yours is electric and the breaker trips or the heater won’t turn on, Valley Electrical Network can connect you with a licensed electrician.
Common Questions
Is it safe to use an old wall heater?
Many work fine for years when they’re cleaned, checked and vented properly. The risks come from cracked parts, bad venting and blocked grilles, which is why a yearly check and working CO alarms matter.
Why does my wall heater smell when I first turn it on?
A short burning-dust smell on the first cold day is common. If it lasts more than a few minutes, or smells like gas or rotten eggs, turn it off and call for help. See heater smells like burning.
What Happens When You Call
- Tell us what’s going on, the type of heater you have and what it’s doing, and where you’re located
- We connect you with an independent, licensed HVAC contractor who services your neighborhood
- They diagnose, repair or quote the job directly with you
Related articles
- Wall Heater or Floor Furnace Not Working? What to Check
- Carbon Monoxide and Furnace Safety
- Furnace Repair in the San Fernando Valley
- Gas Company Shut Off Your Furnace? What It Means and What to Do
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