Your house stays warm when Reno temperatures drop into the teens at night. No more piling on blankets or worrying about pipes freezing while you wait three days for a callback.
You’re not burning extra money because your furnace is cycling on and off every ten minutes or running constantly without hitting temperature. A properly functioning system heats your home evenly and shuts off when it’s supposed to.
You stop second-guessing every noise. That rattling, banging, or high-pitched squeal that’s been keeping you up isn’t normal, and it’s not going away on its own. When your furnace runs quietly and consistently, you’re not lying awake wondering if tonight’s the night it quits completely. You already know what it’s like when your heating goes out during a cold snap—it’s not just uncomfortable, it’s stressful.
Hot & Cold HVAC serves Reno and the surrounding areas with licensed, insured technicians who carry the certifications that matter—California C-20 HVAC licensing and EPA certification for refrigerant handling. We’re not a national chain dispatching whoever’s available. We’re local, and we’ve seen what Reno’s high desert climate does to heating systems.
We know that when your furnace quits on a January night and it’s 15 degrees outside, you need someone who answers the phone and shows up. That’s why we offer same-day service and 24/7 emergency availability. No answering services. No “we’ll call you back tomorrow.” Just real people who understand that frozen pipes and a freezing house aren’t things you can put off until Monday.
You call or text us at (916) 519-1248, and we get a technician scheduled—same day if you need it. We’re not going to leave you waiting while your house gets colder.
When our tech arrives, they’ll run a full diagnostic on your system. That means checking your thermostat, inspecting the heat exchanger, testing the ignition system, and looking at airflow. We’re not guessing. We’re finding the actual problem, whether it’s a failed blower motor, a cracked heat exchanger, a clogged filter, or a faulty thermostat.
Before any work starts, you get the price. Upfront. In writing. No surprises when the job’s done. If it’s a simple fix, great. If your system needs a part, our trucks are stocked with the components that fail most often in Reno—igniters, flame sensors, capacitors, thermocouples. Most repairs get finished the same visit.
Once the repair is done, we test the system to make sure it’s heating properly and cycling correctly. Then we walk you through what we did and what to watch for going forward.
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We handle all major furnace brands—Trane, Carrier, Lennox, Rheem, Goodman, York, Bryant, Amana, Daikin. Older systems, newer high-efficiency models, it doesn’t matter. If it heats your home, we work on it.
Our service covers the full system. That includes blower motors, heat exchangers, ignition systems, gas valves, thermostats, flame sensors, limit switches, and ductwork issues that affect heating performance. If your furnace isn’t working right, we find out why and fix it.
Reno’s high desert climate is tough on HVAC systems. Summer temps climb into the 90s and beyond, and winter nights drop below freezing. Your furnace works hard here, and that means more wear on components. We see a lot of cracked heat exchangers from temperature swings, failed igniters from constant cycling, and clogged filters from dust. Knowing what breaks in this climate means we fix it faster.
We also handle furnace maintenance and tune-ups if you want to avoid emergency calls in the first place. Regular maintenance catches small problems before they become expensive ones—like a failing blower motor that’s pulling too much power or a heat exchanger that’s starting to crack.
Most furnace repairs in Reno run between $150 and $600, depending on what’s broken. A simple fix like replacing a flame sensor or thermostat is on the lower end. Bigger jobs like a blower motor replacement or heat exchanger repair cost more.
You’ll get an exact price before we start any work. We don’t believe in “we’ll figure it out as we go” pricing. If your furnace needs a $200 part and an hour of labor, that’s what you’ll pay—not $200 plus a mystery diagnostic fee, trip charge, and “additional labor” that wasn’t mentioned upfront.
If your system is old and the repair costs more than half of what a new furnace would run, we’ll tell you. Sometimes fixing a 20-year-old furnace with a cracked heat exchanger doesn’t make sense. But that’s your call, not ours.
Igniter failure is the most common issue we see. Your furnace tries to fire up, you hear the click, but nothing happens. The igniter is supposed to light the gas, and when it’s worn out or cracked, your furnace won’t heat.
Blower motor problems come in second. If your furnace is running but no air is coming out of the vents, or the airflow is weak, the blower motor is likely struggling or dead. Reno’s dust doesn’t help—it clogs filters fast, which makes the blower work harder.
Cracked heat exchangers show up more often in older systems, especially ones that have been cycling through Reno’s temperature swings for 15+ years. A cracked heat exchanger is a safety issue because it can leak carbon monoxide into your home. If we find one, we’ll shut the system down and explain your options.
Thermostat issues are common too, but they’re usually the easiest fix. If your furnace isn’t responding to temperature changes or it’s short-cycling, the thermostat might be miscalibrated or just old.
Most furnace repairs take one to three hours, depending on what’s wrong. If it’s a straightforward fix like a bad flame sensor, faulty thermostat, or clogged filter, we’re usually done in under an hour.
Bigger jobs take longer. Replacing a blower motor or heat exchanger can take two to four hours because there’s more disassembly involved. If we need to order a part that’s not on the truck, that adds time—but we’ll let you know upfront if that’s the case.
Same-day service means we’re getting to your house the day you call, but the actual repair time depends on the diagnosis. Our trucks are stocked with the most common parts, so the majority of repairs get finished in one visit. If your furnace is still under warranty and we need a manufacturer part, that might take a day or two to arrive, but we’ll work with you to keep your home warm in the meantime.
Yes. We’re available 24/7 for heating emergencies because furnaces don’t quit during business hours. When it’s 15 degrees outside at midnight and your heat just stopped, waiting until morning isn’t an option.
You’ll talk to a real person when you call, not an answering service that promises someone will get back to you eventually. We dispatch a licensed technician to your home as fast as possible, and we come prepared with the tools and parts to get your heat back on.
Emergency service costs more than a standard call because we’re pulling a tech off-hours and prioritizing your repair, but we’re upfront about that pricing before we come out. If your furnace can wait until morning, we’ll tell you. But if you’ve got kids, elderly family, or pets in a freezing house, we’re not going to tell you to tough it out overnight.
If your furnace is under 10 years old and the repair costs less than a third of a new system, fixing it usually makes sense. If it’s over 15 years old and you’re looking at a major repair like a heat exchanger or blower motor, replacement might be the smarter move.
Here’s the math: a new furnace runs between $3,000 and $6,000 installed, depending on size and efficiency. If your 18-year-old furnace needs a $1,800 repair, you’re putting serious money into a system that’s already near the end of its lifespan. You might get another two or three years out of it, or it might need another expensive fix next winter.
Energy efficiency matters too. Older furnaces run at 60-70% efficiency, meaning 30-40% of your heating cost is wasted. Newer systems hit 95%+ efficiency, which can cut your heating bills significantly over time. In Reno, where winter nights get cold and your furnace runs hard, that adds up.
We’ll walk you through the numbers and let you decide. If a repair makes sense, we’ll fix it. If replacement is the better call, we’ll explain why without pressuring you into a sale.
Once a year, ideally in the fall before heating season starts. Reno winters hit hard and fast, and the last thing anyone wants is to find out their furnace is broken on the first cold night in November.
Annual maintenance catches problems early. We’re checking for cracked heat exchangers, testing the ignition system, cleaning burners, inspecting the blower motor, and replacing filters. A lot of emergency calls we get in the middle of winter could’ve been avoided if someone had scheduled a tune-up in October.
Maintenance also keeps your system efficient. A dirty furnace works harder, uses more gas or electricity, and wears out faster. Cleaning the blower, checking airflow, and making sure everything is calibrated correctly means your furnace heats your home without burning extra energy.
If your furnace is older than 10 years, maintenance becomes even more important. Parts wear out, and catching a failing component during a tune-up is a lot cheaper than dealing with a full breakdown at 2 a.m. in January.
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