Furnace turns on, then shuts off
A dirty flame sensor. Cleaning or replacing it is one of the most common winter fixes.
Book a techNo heat? A licensed tech today, a flat price before any work, and a carbon monoxide check on every visit.

Common problems
A dirty flame sensor. Cleaning or replacing it is one of the most common winter fixes.
Book a techA failed hot surface igniter or a pressure switch problem caused by a blocked vent or a weak inducer motor.
Book a techThe furnace may be overheating and tripping its limit switch because of a clogged filter or closed vents, or the thermostat fan is set to On.
Book a techLeave the house, then call SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 or 911. Do not restart the furnace; a cracked heat exchanger or a venting problem needs inspection first.
Book a techMany LA homes from the 1940s and 1950s still heat with wall furnaces. Parts get hard to find; a ductless heat pump is a common replacement.
Book a techHow we work
Every furnace call includes a carbon monoxide test and a heat exchanger check, not just getting the heat back on.
CSLB #1148919. Verify it on cslb.ca.gov
How it works
Online or by phone. Pick a two-hour arrival window that works for you.
A text with your tech's name, photo and arrival time. No waiting by the door.
We check the igniter, flame sensor, venting and heat exchanger, then show a flat price on a tablet. Nothing starts until you say yes.
Common parts ride on the truck. Photos of the work and a two-year labor warranty.
Upfront pricing
Flat prices, posted here. Your tech confirms the final number on a tablet, and nothing starts until you approve it.
| Diagnostic visitCredited to the repair | $89 |
|---|---|
| Flame sensor or igniter | from $189 |
| Pressure switch or limit switch | from $249 |
| Inducer or blower motor | from $549 |
| Furnace replacementPermit included | from $4,900 |
Flat prices, confirmed on a tablet before any work starts.
Our guarantees
If we miss your arrival window, the discount is applied automatically.
You approve a flat price before any work begins. No hourly surprises.
Same problem within 90 days means a free return visit.
On every repair and install, on top of the manufacturer's parts warranty.
CSLB license #1148919. Verify it on cslb.ca.gov
FAQ
Something else on your mind? Call (818) 351-1443 and a real person picks up.
Short cycling usually comes from a dirty flame sensor, a clogged filter causing overheating, or an oversized furnace. A technician can tell which in one visit.
A dusty smell on the first cold day is normal for a few minutes. A persistent burning, electrical or gas smell is not: turn the furnace off and call.
If parts are hard to find or it runs on a standing pilot, replacing it with a ductless heat pump adds efficient cooling too, and LADWP, BWP and GWP pay rebates for it.
Yes. Heat pumps are common in newer LA homes, and we repair reversing valves, defrost controls and outdoor units.
Airwork repairs gas furnaces, wall and floor furnaces and heat pumps in homes within 20 miles of Burbank. Common fixes such as igniters, flame sensors and pressure switches are done on the first visit, and every heating call includes a combustion and carbon monoxide check. Replacement furnaces start from $4,900 installed.
We provide this service everywhere within 20 miles of Burbank. See the areas we serve
Updated October 2026. Prices are flat and confirmed on site before work starts.
Open 7 days, 7 AM-9 PM. 24/7 emergency line.