Furnace & Heating Repair You Can Count On in Ville Platte, Opelousas & Eunice
When the first cold front rolls through Acadiana, the last thing you want is a furnace that won’t light or a heat pump blowing cold air. Smith Air Conditioning has kept families in Ville Platte and the surrounding area comfortable since 1963, and our technicians repair every kind of home heating system, including:
- Gas furnaces: ignition problems, dirty flame sensors, failed igniters, and safety switches that shut the system down
- Heat pumps: units stuck in emergency heat, blowing cold air, freezing up, or not switching between heating and cooling
- Electric heat: failed heater kits, heat strips, and sequencers in air handlers
Whether you’re in Ville Platte, Opelousas, Eunice, or anywhere in Acadiana, call 337-363-1866 and we’ll get your heat back on fast. After-hours and holiday service is available.
How Much Does Furnace Repair Cost in Ville Platte?
Heating repair costs depend on what’s wrong with your system. A dirty flame sensor or a failed capacitor is usually a quick, affordable fix, while a failed blower motor or control board costs more. Things that affect the price include:
- The type of system (gas furnace, heat pump, or electric heat)
- The part that needs repair or replacement
- The age and brand of your equipment
- Whether you need service after hours
Our technicians diagnose the problem first and explain your options before any work begins, so there are no surprises. Maintenance Plan members save 15% on parts, labor, and diagnostic fees all year and get priority service when the weather turns cold.
If your system is older and repairs keep adding up, we’ll give you an honest recommendation on whether it’s time for a new system. Ask about current specials and financing options.
Heating Repair FAQs
Common causes include a dirty flame sensor, a failed igniter, a clogged air filter, or a thermostat set to “On” instead of “Auto.” If changing the filter and checking the thermostat doesn’t fix it, call Smith Air Conditioning at 337-363-1866 and we’ll find the cause.
A light burning-dust smell the first time you run your heat each fall is usually normal and should fade within an hour. If the smell is strong, smells electrical, or doesn’t go away, turn the system off and call us. If you ever smell gas, leave the home and call your gas company first.
A heat pump can blow cooler air for a few minutes during its normal defrost cycle. If it keeps blowing cold air, the cause may be low refrigerant, a faulty reversing valve, a frozen outdoor unit, or a problem with the backup heat. Our technicians repair all major heat pump brands.
Yes. Smith Air Conditioning provides heating repair throughout Ville Platte, Opelousas, Eunice, Mamou, Basile, and the surrounding Acadiana communities, with after-hours and holiday service available.
If your system is more than 15 years old, needs frequent repairs, or your energy bills keep rising, replacement is often the better long-term choice. Cleco customers may qualify for rebates of up to $3,500 on a qualifying new system. We’ll give you an honest recommendation either way.
Signs Your Heater Needs Repair
Don’t wait for a cold night to find out something’s wrong. Call us if you notice:
- Cold air from the vents when the heat is on
- Loud noises like squealing, banging, or grinding when the system starts
- A burning smell that doesn’t go away
- Short-cycling, where the heat turns on and off every few minutes
- Rooms that won’t warm up or uneven heat through the house
- Higher energy bills without a change in how you use your heat
Real Heating Repairs Around Acadiana
Here are a few recent jobs our team completed:
- Ville Platte: A homeowner noticed a burning dust smell when turning on the heat for the first time this fall. Our technician inspected the heat exchanger on their Carrier gas furnace, cleaned the hot surface igniter, tested the safety controls, and installed a high-flow media filter.
- Opelousas: A Lennox heat pump was squealing every time it kicked on. We found failing blower motor bearings and installed a new ECM blower motor, and the system now runs quietly with stronger airflow.
- Ville Platte and Washington: We replaced failed electric heater kits so these homeowners had dependable heat before the cold weather arrived.
The best way to prevent breakdowns is a yearly tune-up. Learn more about our AC maintenance and our Maintenance Plan, which covers both heating and cooling.
Trust Acadiana’s Heating Experts Since 1963
For more than 60 years, Smith Air Conditioning has repaired heating and cooling systems the right way, the first time. Our technicians work on Carrier, Trane, Lennox, and all major brands, and we treat every home like our own.
We also serve Lafayette, Alexandria, and communities across Acadiana. Need help cooling down next summer? See our AC repair services too.
Call 337-363-1866 or contact us online to schedule heating repair today.
