Heating System in San Francisco Bay Area

If your home heater won’t run, start with a safe basic reset and simple homeowner checks, then call a pro if it still won’t start. The most common root is a control or power issue rather than a failed major part. If the blower runs but air is cold, the fault is often in ignition or safety switches on furnaces, or in outdoor units on heat pumps. Stop using the system if the breaker keeps tripping or you notice burning odors. Our licensed technicians service homeowners across the Oakland area with full repair, installation, and maintenance for furnaces, heaters, and heat pumps.

Try these quick checks before you call:

• Set thermostat to Heat and a few degrees higher, then replace batteries.
• Confirm furnace switch and breaker are ON; re-seat the front panel door.
• Replace a clogged air filter; ensure vents are open and unblocked.
• For heat pumps, clear debris from the outdoor unit and restart once.

If you smell gas or suspect carbon monoxide, evacuate and call emergency services first.

Updated: 2026-03-31

Need help in Oakland, CA? Call (628) 222-4283 or book online. "Very prompt and efficient service - both for a blocked drain and annual heating system maintenance. A little pricey, but worth it for high quality work & advice. Would use them again." — Justin W.