Our AC and furnace repair in Lawrence, KS, gets your home comfortable again whether the problem shows up in July or January, with the price given before any work starts. Call the office or fill out the form to get a background-checked technician scheduled.
Lawrence homes put their heating and cooling through the full Kansas range, from muggy summer afternoons to winter nights well below freezing. Kaw Valley Heating & Cooling has handled both since 1979, when Bob Reed started the company with financing from Onis Lemon. David and Jody Lemon run it today, and our technicians head out to Lawrence from our office on NW Furman Road in Topeka.
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When to Call for AC or Furnace Repair
Most heating and cooling failures start small. These are the signs worth a call.
- Rooms that never reach temperature
- Higher bills than last season
- Burning or musty smells
- System short cycling
- Strange noises at startup
None of these fix themselves, and most get more expensive with time. If you notice one, call the office and we will take a look.
Before you call, check two quick things. Make sure the thermostat is set to the right mode, and look at the air filter. A clogged filter can shut down an air conditioner or a furnace, and swapping it may solve the problem.
What Usually Goes Wrong With an AC
Airflow problems cause many AC breakdowns. A clogged filter or a condenser coil packed with grass clippings and cottonwood fluff forces the system to work harder until it shuts down or stops keeping up.
Electrical parts are the other big category. Worn capacitors, failed contactors, and loose wiring can stop the compressor or fan from starting. Refrigerant leaks and blocked drain lines round out the list, and humid Kansas summers make a struggling system easy to notice.
What Usually Goes Wrong With a Furnace
A furnace that runs but blows cold air often has an ignition or flame sensor problem. A furnace that will not start at all may have a failed control board, a tripped safety switch, or a thermostat issue.
Blower motors, belts, and clogged filters cause noise and overheating, and they tend to show up during the first long cold stretch of the season. Every furnace repair includes a check of the heat exchanger and venting, because those parts protect your family from exhaust gases.
Our Repair Process
You should know what is happening in your home and why. Here is how every visit goes.
Listen
We start with what you have noticed and how long it has been happening.
Find the cause
Your technician inspects the system and pinpoints the failed part.
Approve the price
You see the repair options and cost before we touch anything.
Fix and verify
We complete the repair and test the system before we leave.
Honest advice
If an older system is not worth repairing, we tell you so.
Every technician we send to Lawrence is background-checked and NATE certified. Fill out the form or call the office to get on the schedule.
Emergency Heating and Cooling Calls
Systems rarely fail at a convenient time. Our phone is answered 24/7, and emergency calls are handled based on the weather and how difficult the situation is, so a home without heat in a hard freeze or without cooling in dangerous heat moves up the list.
Field hours run from about 7 AM to 8 PM. Outside those hours, we will talk through what is happening and give you an honest answer on timing. If you smell gas, get everyone outside and call your gas utility before anything else.
What AC and Furnace Repair Costs
The cost of AC and furnace repair depends on what failed, the parts involved, and the age and type of your equipment. Replacing a capacitor and replacing a blower motor are very different jobs, so we do not quote a number before we have looked.
The repair-or-replace question comes down to the age of your system, the cost of the repair, and how often it has needed work. A newer system with one failed part is almost always worth fixing, and we will tell you when it is not.
You always get the price before we start. If an older system needs a repair that costs more than it is worth, we will say so, and we can walk you through AC installation and replacement or furnace installation and replacement as an option. Financing is available through Hearth, and first responders and military members get 10% off.
Seasonal AC maintenance and furnace maintenance catch many problems before they become repair calls.
Why Choose Kaw Valley Heating & Cooling in Lawrence, KS
Here is what you can count on when you call us for AC or furnace repair.
- Family business since 1979
- Vetted, NATE-certified technicians
- Honest diagnosis, no pressure
- 10-year warranty on new installs
- BBB accredited, Google 5-star rated
Call the office or fill out the form to schedule AC or furnace repair in Lawrence, KS.
AC and Furnace Repair FAQs for Lawrence Homeowners
How much does AC or furnace repair cost in Lawrence, KS?
It depends on the part that failed and the age of your system. We diagnose the problem first and give you the price before any work starts.
Can someone come out to Lawrence if my furnace quits at night?
Our phone is answered 24/7, and emergency calls are handled based on weather and severity. We will tell you honestly when a technician can get there.
How do I schedule AC or furnace repair in Lawrence, KS?
Call the office or fill out the form on this page. We set up visits during field hours, which run from about 7 AM to 8 PM.
What warranty comes with an AC or furnace repair in Lawrence, KS?
It depends on the repair and the parts used, so ask before work starts. New system installations carry a 10-year parts and labor warranty.
What does an AC or furnace repair visit include?
Every visit includes a full diagnosis, a plain explanation of the problem, and the price before repairs begin. We test the system before we leave.
