San Diego, CA Furnace Repair

Schedule a Same-Day Furnace Repair in San Diego

A cold winter night in San Diego isn’t fun without a working furnace, especially when it drags on for days because you can’t get a technician out. At Guthrie & Sons Heating, Air & Solar, we provide fast furnace repairs in San Diego, California, to get your heat back quickly and safely. No more piling on blankets or digging out that old space heater. Call today to schedule your appointment. Same-day furnace repairs are available!

We Can Repair Your Furnace and Warm Things Back Up

We know you don’t want to deal with a furnace that’s broken down—or one that’s only sort of working. It’s not good for your home, and it’s not good for your business either. Things get uncomfortable and frustrating fast as soon as we’re in the 50s or below.

When you need a furnace repair in San Diego, let Guthrie & Sons know. We’re a local, family-owned furnace repair company with expert technicians ready to help. We handle residential and commercial furnace repairs of all kinds, whether you’ve lost heat completely or your system is making strange sounds or smells. Give us a call or send us a message today—we’ll get everything back to normal with the reliable, quality service you deserve.

Searching for a Furnace Repair Near Me? We’re a Top Furnace Repair Service in San Diego

Searching for a Furnace Repair Near Me? We’re a Top Furnace Repair Service in San Diego

Our technicians work all across the city—from La Jolla and Pacific Beach to North Park, Hillcrest, and Mission Hills. We’re often in neighborhoods near San Diego State University, UC San Diego, Balboa Park, and Torrey Pines. Whether you’re in Clairemont, Mira Mesa, Tierrasanta, or Rancho Peñasquitos, our team is just a click or call away. We’ll get to you fast and get your heat back on.

When to Repair vs. Replace a Furnace

When to Repair vs. Replace a Furnace

We know you might be worried that your heating issue means you’ll need a whole new furnace—but that’s not always the case. We won’t know for sure until we take a look, but many of the problems we see can be fixed with furnace repairs.

  • If your furnace is still under warranty—usually 5 to 10 years for parts—repairs may be fully or partially covered.
  • Many problems can be solved by replacing damaged components like ignitors, sensors, or motors, rather than the entire system.
  • Proper repairs can extend the life of your system and keep it running efficiently without reducing performance.
  • Choosing repair over replacement helps you get the most value out of your current equipment before making a bigger investment.

If your furnace is older or a repair isn’t possible, we’ll talk with you about a furnace replacement instead. We offer financing, special offers, and rebate guidance to help make the upgrade easier on your budget.

What’s Wrong with My Furnace?

What’s Wrong with My Furnace?

There are plenty of reasons your furnace might stop working, and our weather is one of them. Salt air near the coast can corrode metal parts, dust from dry inland areas can clog filters, and months of disuse mean components sometimes fail when you finally switch the heat on. At Guthrie & Sons, we provide furnace repair services for both gas and electric systems of all makes and models, from Daikin to Carrier, Trane, Goodman, Lennox, and more. Here are some signs to schedule your San Diego, CA, furnace repair with us:

When your furnace runs but only blows cool air, it usually means the burners aren’t igniting or the heating element isn’t working. For gas models, this could be caused by a faulty ignitor, dirty flame sensor, or a malfunctioning gas valve. Electric furnaces may have burned-out heating coils. We test the ignition sequence, clean or replace faulty parts, and verify that the system is producing and circulating heat properly again.

If your furnace doesn’t start at all, the issue could stem from a tripped breaker, a failed control board, or a safety switch lockout caused by another component malfunction. Thermostat wiring problems are also common culprits. Our technicians trace the electrical path, test voltage and signal continuity, and reset or replace damaged parts so your system starts safely and reliably.

When some rooms are warm and others stay cold, airflow is likely being restricted. A dirty air filter, blocked duct, or failing blower motor can all reduce circulation. In San Diego homes, dust and pet hair often build up inside ducts after long periods of disuse. We inspect and clean the blower assembly, replace filters, and check duct pressure to restore even heat distribution throughout your home.

If you hear banging, screeching, or rattling when the furnace runs, it’s often caused by loose duct joints, worn bearings in the blower motor, or delayed ignition from dirty burners. These noises are signs of mechanical wear or incomplete combustion. We tighten fittings, clean burners, lubricate components, and replace any damaged parts to stop the noise and prevent further damage.

A furnace that keeps switching on and off without completing a full cycle may be overheating or struggling with poor airflow. This often happens when filters are clogged, vents are blocked, or sensors are misreading temperature. We inspect airflow, test the limit switch, clean flame sensors, and recalibrate controls so the system cycles properly again.

Unusual odors—like burning, metallic, or musty smells—can mean different problems depending on their source. Dust burning off after months of inactivity is common, but persistent smells may indicate overheating wires, mold in the ducts, or a motor issue. We locate the source, clean or repair affected parts, and make sure your system operates safely without lingering odors.

This One Thing Can Prevent Future Furnace Problems

This One Thing Can Prevent Future Furnace Problems

Scheduling regular furnace maintenance with us gives your heating system a much better chance—over 80%—of avoiding breakdowns and lasting longer, two things everyone obviously wants. During a furnace tune-up, we clean the burners and blower, tighten loose electrical connections, test all safety controls, and make sure the system is running efficiently.

A clean, well-tuned furnace can use up to 20% less energy and last several years longer than one that’s neglected. If you want to make managing your furnace maintenance easier on yourself, our USA Membership Plan includes automatic service reminders, priority scheduling, repair discounts, and more—everything you need to keep your furnace in great shape without really thinking about it. Talk to our team about signing up!

Frequently Asked Questions

The issue most homeowners run into is a furnace that won’t heat properly—or at all. This often comes down to a dirty air filter, a faulty thermostat, or an ignition problem. Other common causes include worn-out sensors or safety switches that shut the system down.

A cracked heat exchanger is usually the most expensive furnace repair. It’s a major component that separates combustion gases from the air circulating through your home. If it cracks, it can leak carbon monoxide and often means the furnace needs to be replaced for safety reasons. Blower motors and control boards can also be expensive, but they’re typically repairable without replacing the entire system.

Most furnaces last around 15 to 20 years here because of our milder winters, but it will depend on how much you use them and how well they’re cared for. Gas furnaces usually last longer than electric ones because they’re more durable and have fewer parts that wear out. Staying on top of yearly maintenance, cleaning, and filter changes is the easiest way to keep your furnace in good shape as it ages.

Homeowners’ insurance doesn’t usually cover repairs for normal wear and tear or age. However, if your furnace is damaged by a covered event—like fire, flooding, or a fallen tree—it may qualify for coverage under your policy. It’s a good idea to check your specific plan or ask your insurance provider what’s included before scheduling major repairs.

Heating and Cooling Offers You Can't Miss

Big savings, same great service. See what offers are available now in Carlsbad for our favorite customers.

Up to $11,225 Off a New Heat Pump

Receive up to $8,000 in HEEHRA rebates, up to $625 in Comfortably California rebates, and up to $2,600 in Federal Tax Credits when you install a new heat pump system. Must be income-qualified to receive HEEHRA rebate. Valid on residential properties only. Valid on select systems. Rebates available until funds last. System must be installed by 1/31/26 to receive Federal Tax Credits. Restrictions apply. See dealer for details.

$8,000 HEEHRA Rebate

Get income-qualified and receive an $8,000 rebate on a new heat pump system. Can be combined with up to $625 Comfortably California rebate, $2,000 heat pump Federal Tax Credit and $600 electrical upgrade Federal Tax Credit. Rebate available until funds last. Restrictions apply. See dealer for details. Offer expires 1/31/26.

$625 Comfortably California Rebate

Valid on select systems. Valid on residential properties only. Can be combined with HEERHA rebates, $2,000 heat pump Federal Tax Credit and $600 electrical upgrade Federal Tax Credit. Rebate available until funds last. Restrictions apply. See dealer for details. Offer expires 1/31/26.

$2,600 Heat Pump Federal Tax Credit

Valid on select systems. Must be installing a heat pump system with electrical wiring or panel upgrade. Valid on a primary residential home only. Can be combined with HEEHRA rebates and up to $625 Comfortably California rebates. System must be installed by 1/31/26 to receive this tax credit. Restrictions apply. See dealer for details.

Real Reviews From Real Customers

We do things differently, and our customers appreciate it. See what some of our thousands of satisfied customers have to say about working with us.

Tania Reyes profile pictureTania Reyes
23:47 05 Dec 25
I’ve been using Guthrie & Sons for over 15 years. They installed my whole AC system and maintained it all those years and never had an issue. Well it was time for an upgrade and they’ve recently installed my second system. The team 15 years ago and the team this time around were both amazing, professional and clean. I can’t recommend them enough Matt, Ben, Christian and Bryan get 10 stars. They are a bit pricier but worth the investment when you have peace of mind and almost two decades of great service and no issues.
Trejos Marcela profile pictureTrejos Marcela
17:27 04 Dec 25
I had an excellent experience with Guthrie & Son AC & Heater Company. Their customer service was outstanding, and they took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly. Every technician who has worked on my AC/heater installation and now the ongoing service has been knowledgeable, respectful, and always on time. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of HVAC services!
I only wish the annual service was cheaper 🙂
Paula Remmel profile picturePaula Remmel
06:34 02 Dec 25
I have a maintenance plan for my heat pump and air conditioner which Guthrie & Sons installed two years ago. I am very happy with my system as well as the maintenance plan. Wayne, one of their excellent technicians, just completed the Fall service and now the system is ready for winter use. He is knowledgeable and has been able to answer any questions I have about my system. In addition, the office at Guthrie & Sons is very responsive and follows through on any questions and concerns within 24 hours if not immediately. Great service from a great company.
Bill Cogan profile pictureBill Cogan
22:04 24 Nov 25
Guthrie & Sons responded immediately to my online request, and was able to send someone out immediately. Zack, our technic-ian was very friendly, professional, knowledgeable and gladly answered all of our questions. He found the problem immediately, and left the work area clean and in good order. We would highly recommend Guthrie & Zack! They are real assets to our community.
Dani P profile pictureDani P
03:27 16 Nov 25
I've been using Guthrie & Sons for over 10 years and two homes. I really like that they are a family-owned and an established business. Always professional, on time, and always quality work. I've used their services from simple routine maintenance to having a new AC installed.I've never had a bad or even mediocre experience; I'm just always overall pleased with their work.
David Downhour profile pictureDavid Downhour
02:47 10 Nov 25
We needed a new A/C and furnace system. Vlad came by to listen and assess our needs, recommend our new Daikin, and put forth our best estimate.

Carson C. and Michael J. came by to install our unit. They were on time, extremely professional and worked diligently to complete everything. They listened to our needs throughout and made adjustments to our specifications. Carson did not leave until we were totally happy with our unit.

This was a great experience all around and I gladly recommend Guthrie and Son's for all your HVAC needs.
Rachel Phillips profile pictureRachel Phillips
22:24 02 Oct 25
We recently had our A/C replaced by Guthrie & Sons, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. After getting five different bids, Guthrie & Sons stood out immediately—not just on price, but on expertise and professionalism. They even brought their engineers out to ensure the work could be done the right way, which gave us tremendous peace of mind.

From start to finish, their team was outstanding. They worked incredibly hard, treated our home with respect, and left everything spotless—truly the cleanest job site I’ve ever seen after a major project. The installation itself was seamless, and the quality of their work shows in every detail.

If you’re looking for a company that combines deep knowledge, excellent craftsmanship, and genuine care for their customers, Guthrie & Sons is it. Absolutely five stars across the board!
Liz Staff profile pictureLiz Staff
17:27 02 Oct 25
We had a wonderful experience with Guthrie and Sons. Anthony was our estimator and he did a very thorough job of explaining all of our options! Matthew, Bryan, and Isaiah were our installers and they were very efficient, capable, and personable. Our home did not have an existing HVAC system so they had to build the whole thing in an older house that had undergone several additions. We were up and running in just three days. They left the worksite clean at the end of each day. We highly recommend Guthrie and Sons!
Neil Domingo profile pictureNeil Domingo
18:09 27 Sep 25
Kareen did an outstanding job with our HVAC system. From start to finish, he demonstrated professionalism, patience, and a strong commitment to getting the job done right. Even when faced with several unexpected challenges, he handled each one with skill and determination, never compromising on the quality of his work.

What really stood out was his problem-solving ability and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure everything was operating as it should. He communicated clearly throughout the process, kept us updated, and made sure we felt confident in the work being done.

It’s not often you come across someone who combines technical expertise with such a strong work ethic and positive attitude. We’re very grateful for his efforts and would highly recommend Kareen to anyone needing reliable HVAC service.
Trae Washburn profile pictureTrae Washburn
02:56 16 Sep 25
Professional from beginning to end

Vlad came out to provide an estimate and was able to size an HVAC system that worked well for my house.

They installed it quickly, without issue and helped me set up an app on my phone to control.

The system is working great to heat and cool my house and is whisper quiet.

Highly recommend going with Guthrie and Sons if you want a high quality experience for large and important purchases.
David Maycock profile pictureDavid Maycock
01:10 08 Sep 25
Our two old furnaces needed replacing and so we contacted Guthrie & Sons because of their good reputation. They sent Zach the next morning. He quickly verified that our two furnaces were beyond repair and Guthrie could supply and install suitable replacement funaces. He also suggested and explained alternative solutions, but we eventually decided to go ahead with furnace replacement. As soon as we notified Guthrie & Sons of our decision they arranged for Cristian and Pablo to come to our house the next day. They did a good job, explained clearly how to operate the new furnaces and thermostats, and were respectful of our house.
Erin Guthrie profile pictureErin Guthrie
19:21 03 Sep 25
Daniel was quick and professional. Fixed our AC problem in an hour and the price was very transparent and beyond fair. Didn’t push the subscription maintenance service, simply said it would be a good idea due to the age of our unit. Highly recommend!
Tomankhamen profile pictureTomankhamen
18:03 28 Aug 25
We had to replace a thermostat that had gone bad. In the old days, I could do it myself. Now, though, the programming of the thing requires technical knowledge that I don’t have. The Guthrie guy that did the job was courteous, professional, and as fast as anyone could be. This has been our experience with Guthrie & Sons for every repair, retrofitting, and equipment replacement that they’ve done for us over quite a number of years now.
Gabrielle Benjamin profile pictureGabrielle Benjamin
18:15 25 Aug 25
Carson Snyder and co-worker (Pablo?) did a great job on the installation of the mini-split cassette. They're hard working, they clearly knew what they were doing, polite, cleaned up afterwards, true professionals. I'd gladly recommend these two gentlemen. However, the Company was not good at keeping me informed although I mentioned to the salesman up front that I was information driven. They were short on details and communicated seldom. Anthony did tell me about the government program available that reduced my cost. I wouldn't have known about it if he didn't mention it. The City did approve their work and signed off on the permit which is an indication of the job done right. I think the Company can improve their customer service
robert johnson profile picturerobert johnson
00:53 11 Aug 25
Very pleased with the service we received from Guthrie & Sons! Our AC system needed to be replaced after a huge leak. The tech that came out for diagnosis, Mario, took the time to explain the issue to us, as well as our options for repair. They came out on a Saturday to diagnose and it was fixed the following Tuesday. Matthew was the worker that completed the repair and he did an excellent job. Pricing was reasonable. Much more reasonable than the first company we had come out to take a look. We upgraded our system and our SDG&E bill has already gone down. Highly recommend!
K N profile pictureK N
15:52 01 Aug 25
Very knowledgeable and professional. Quoted product was high quality and fair pricing. I highly recommend We ended up not going with them only due to the fact we were also getting Solar and ended up going with one company for our project but I would definitely do business with this company in the future if we need it!
LeRoy Lafferty profile pictureLeRoy Lafferty
17:25 31 Jul 25
We had Guthrie and Sons replace our 50 year old house heater with a heat pump. We are very satisfied with the installation performed by Matthew and Andriy. We were impressed with the detail of their work. They paid particular attention to the required sealing and insulating of the system. Even the HERS testing inspector was impressed with their work. We were also impressed by their professionalism and honesty. They gave us an unexpected partial refund off our signed contract.
Nannette Moyer profile pictureNannette Moyer
17:41 29 Jul 25
We have been using Guthrie & Sons for 3 years and I really can’t say enough good things about them. Our technician Mario was incredibly helpful with our most recent AC issue. He spotted the problem quickly and was very knowledgeable when explaining what was happening. I appreciate their honest and fair pricing and would recommend to family and friends. Glad to have an honest company especially with all the price gauging company’s out these days.
Meghan Venanzi profile pictureMeghan Venanzi
23:31 22 Jul 25
We were incredibly impressed with the prompt and professional service! We called on a Saturday morning, and within just a few hours, a technician was at our home. With the recent heat, getting our AC back up and running was a top priority—and they delivered! Mario clearly explained our options and provided a hassle-free solution that was both quick and effective. The repair was completed shortly after we gave the go-ahead. We’ll absolutely be using them again for any future HVAC needs. Highly recommend this company for their affordability, efficiency, and friendly service—we’re already telling our family and friends! Thanks again Guthrie & Sons!
Laurie Edwards profile pictureLaurie Edwards
22:10 16 Jul 25
We were very happy from start to finish. Vlad did a great job in helping us decide what would be best for our house and our needs and the installation crew were the very best. Thank you Guthrie and Sons for a job well done.

Get Your San Diego Furnace Repair Scheduled with Guthrie & Sons

Winter in San Diego is full of things to enjoy—walks through Balboa Park, nights at December Nights, holiday lights in Liberty Station, and beach sunsets that feel even better with a sweater. But if you’ve just woken up to a cold house or turned on your furnace for the first time this year and it’s not doing much, give us a call. We’ll come out, check your system, and give you a clear quote with your options so you can make the best decision. We provide the furnace repair San Diego, CA, counts on—let us show you what quality service really looks like!

8248 Ronson Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 269-3013