Who provides heating repair in Northern Virginia?
PRO Electric plus HVAC provides heating repair across Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Prince William counties, including Falls Church. Our team handles HVAC and related electrical needs under Virginia contractor license 2705181607. Call 703-225-8222 with your equipment type, symptoms, and service address.
What should I do if my heating stops working?
If there is a CO alarm, gas odor, smoke, or fire, leave and call 911 from outside. Otherwise, note the thermostat settings, room temperature, visible messages, and any power outage. Call to discuss the problem and current service availability. Keep equipment covers in place and avoid repeated resets.
Why is my furnace blowing cold or lukewarm air?
Possible causes include fan settings, a heating or ignition fault, restricted airflow, or a safety shutdown. The timing and whether the home reaches the thermostat setting help guide diagnosis. A heat pump can feel cooler at the vent than a furnace and needs a different assessment.
My furnace lights and then shuts off. Is it the flame sensor?
A flame-sensing problem is one possibility. Ignition, wiring, grounding, gas delivery, combustion, and other controls can produce similar behavior. A technician checks the operating sequence and readings before recommending cleaning or a replacement part. The symptom alone is not a diagnosis.
Should I clean the flame sensor myself?
Internal furnace work involves electrical, fuel, and combustion components. Have a qualified technician follow the equipment’s service procedure and verify operation afterward. Turning off a switch does not make every part of the job safe. Never bypass a flame sensor or another safety control.
What can I check without opening the furnace?
You can review normal thermostat settings, note a power outage, look for blocked room vents, and record messages visible on the exterior. Use the owner instructions for an accessible homeowner-serviceable filter or thermostat batteries. Do not open electrical or burner compartments, move gas valves, or repeatedly reset a breaker.
Does a pressure-switch code mean the switch is bad?
No. The code describes a condition the control detected. Venting, condensate, wiring, the inducer, the switch, or another issue may be involved, depending on the model. A technician checks the cause rather than replacing a switch based only on a code.
Can a heat pump blow cool air and still be working?
Yes. Supply air may feel cooler than furnace air, and a heat pump can change operation during defrost. Persistent loss of comfort, heavy ice that remains, or repeated abnormal operation warrants service. Tell us the room temperature, setpoint, and any thermostat message.
What should I do if the heating breaker keeps tripping?
Leave a repeatedly tripping circuit off and call for professional assessment. Do not keep resetting it or replace it with a larger breaker. The problem may be in the equipment, wiring, or circuit. If you see smoke or fire, leave and call 911 from outside.
How quickly can you repair my heat?
Call 703-225-8222 for current availability. Tell us if there is no heat, how cold the home is getting, and whether anyone needs prompt access to a warm location. Arrival and completion depend on scheduling, diagnosis, equipment condition, and parts availability. An online request does not confirm dispatch.
Will I know the repair cost before work starts?
We explain the diagnosed issue and proposed repair price before the repair begins. Ask about diagnostic, visit, or after-hours charges when scheduling. A free estimate does not mean that diagnosis or a service visit is free. Parts and scope affect the final proposal.
Should I repair or replace my heating system?
Consider the specific fault, equipment condition, repair history, part availability, warranty coverage, and the cost and scope of both options. Age is one factor, not an automatic replacement rule. We can explain the repair finding and discuss replacement when it is a reasonable option.
Why use one team for HVAC and electrical work?
Heating equipment depends on controls, power, motors, and wiring as well as airflow and, for fuel-burning systems, combustion and venting. PRO Electric plus HVAC can assess the heating system and related electrical needs together. The work required depends on the fault and service scope.
Does the symptom guide send a service request?
No. Your selections stay on the page. Copy your note for the service conversation, then call or use the request form. The guide does not diagnose the equipment, confirm safety, quote a price, or book an appointment. A team member confirms service availability and scope.