Furnace Repair Myrtle Beach
Furnace clicking, lighting, then shutting off on the first cold night? Get the failed part found before the house cools down.
Call (854) 458-6674- Gas furnaces and gas packs
- Ignition, sensor and blower problems
- Gas safety steps first
Furnace Repair: Why Gas Heat Fails After Months Off
About one in four South Carolina households relies on natural gas for heating, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, those furnaces and gas packs can sit unused from spring until the first cold snap, and that's when problems show up.
The most common failures after a long idle season:
- Dirty flame sensor: the burners light, then shut off after a few seconds because the sensor can't confirm the flame.
- Weak hot surface igniter: you hear the inducer motor run, but the burners never light.
- Pressure switch or inducer motor: the furnace tries, stops and shows a blinking code.
- Clogged filter: the furnace overheats and the limit switch shuts it down.
If You Smell Gas
Leave the house first, then call the gas company from outside. Don't flip switches or try to relight the furnace. Once the gas company has cleared the leak, a technician can find the cause.
Keep a working carbon monoxide alarm near the bedrooms. A cracked heat exchanger or blocked vent can let carbon monoxide into the house, so ask for both to be checked on any furnace older than about 15 years.
Heating Repair for Gas Packs and Split Systems
Many homes and condos in Myrtle Beach, SC use a gas pack: one outdoor cabinet that holds gas heat and electric cooling. The heating repair is the same as a furnace, but the parts sit outdoors, where salt air and humidity corrode wiring connections and burners faster.
Split systems keep the furnace indoors in a closet, attic or crawl space, with a separate outdoor AC. In attics, the furnace often sits right above a ceiling, so a leaking drain pan or cracked vent pipe needs attention quickly.
Burners light, then shut off? Have the sensor checked.
Call (854) 458-6674Typical Costs Before You Call
Most furnace repairs cost $150 to $600. A flame sensor cleaning or igniter is at the low end; an inducer motor or control board is at the top.
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Service call or diagnostic visit | $75–$250 |
| Furnace repair | $150–$600 |
| Thermostat repair | $80–$200 |
Typical costs, not quotes. National ranges from Fixr, HomeAdvisor, Modernize and This Old House/Angi; duct cleaning and thermostat figures are local ranges from Today's Homeowner.
Fix It or Start Over?
Small parts are almost always worth fixing. On a furnace older than 15 to 20 years, a cracked heat exchanger or failed gas valve usually points toward replacement, especially in Myrtle Beach homes where the AC is also near the end of its life and both can be matched at once.
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Before the Next Cold Snap
How much does furnace repair cost?
Most furnace repairs cost $150 to $600, plus a service call of $75 to $250. Flame sensors and igniters are at the low end.
Why does my furnace light and then shut off?
A dirty flame sensor is the most common cause. It can't confirm the flame, so the furnace shuts the gas off for safety.
Is it safe to run a furnace that keeps shutting off?
Don't keep resetting it. Repeated lockouts can point to a venting or heat exchanger problem, so have it checked first.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the house, then call the gas company from outside. Don't use light switches or try to relight the furnace.
Do gas packs need different repairs?
The heating parts are the same as a furnace, but they sit outdoors, so wiring and burners corrode faster near the coast.
No Heat on a Cold Night?
Call and have an experienced technician find the problem.
Call (854) 458-6674