When your furnace quits on a cold Northshore morning, you need heat back fast and a straight answer on what it will cost. Southern Air provides same-day furnace and heating repair for homes from Hammond to Slidell, with upfront pricing before any work begins and 24/7 emergency heating service when it can’t wait.
Our licensed technicians find the real cause, fix it right the first time, and test your system through a full heating cycle before we leave. Call (985) 200-5442 or schedule online to get your heat back today.
Why Northshore Homeowners Trust Southern Air
Southern Air has served Northshore families since 1984, from local offices in Hammond and Abita Springs. When you call us, you get a team that knows the homes, the weather, and the heating systems in this area.
- Licensed in Louisiana: HVAC & Electrical License 65210 and Plumbing License LMP15471
- Trained, certified technicians who are background checked and randomly drug tested
- BBB Accredited for more than a decade
- Upfront pricing backed by our No Surprise Guarantee: the price we quote is the price you pay
- Property Protection Guarantee: we protect your floors and furnishings with drop cloths on every job
- 24/7 live answering so a real person picks up, day or night
Learn more about our ironclad guarantees or read what your neighbors say about us.
Signs Your Furnace Needs Repair
Don’t wait for a total breakdown. Call for service if you notice any of these warning signs:
- The furnace won’t start or ignite when the thermostat calls for heat
- The blower runs, but the air from your vents is cool or lukewarm
- Banging, rattling, squealing, or rumbling during operation
- Short cycling, where the furnace turns on and off every few minutes
- A yellow or flickering burner flame instead of a steady blue one
- A burning smell that lasts more than the first few minutes of the season, or soot around the unit
- Heating bills that climb even though your usage hasn’t changed
Some symptoms are safety issues. If you smell gas or your carbon monoxide alarm sounds, leave the home and call for help from outside.
Common Furnace Problems We Fix
Our technicians repair gas furnaces, electric furnaces, and heat pumps of every major brand. The repairs we handle most often include:
- Ignition failures: worn hot surface igniters, faulty pilot assemblies, and bad spark igniters
- Dirty or corroded flame sensors that shut the burners off seconds after they light
- Tripped limit switches caused by clogged filters or restricted airflow
- Blower motor and capacitor failures that stop warm air from reaching your rooms
- Control board and wiring problems, often caused by humidity and corrosion
- Gas valve and pressure issues that cause weak heat or no heat
- Thermostat malfunctions and miscommunication between the thermostat and furnace
- Cracked heat exchangers, a serious carbon monoxide risk we will always flag clearly
What to Expect During Your Furnace Repair Visit
We built our repair process so you always know what is happening and what it will cost. Here is how a typical visit works:
- Fast scheduling. Call (985) 200-5442 or book online. We offer same-day appointments and emergency service when your heat is out.
- A full-system diagnosis. Your technician checks the thermostat, electrical connections, gas supply, ignition system, burners, heat exchanger, blower, filter, and safety controls. We look for the root cause, not just the symptom.
- A plain-language explanation. We show you what we found and explain it without jargon or pressure.
- Upfront pricing. You get a clear price before any work starts. Nothing happens until you approve it.
- The repair, done right. We use quality parts and carry common components on our trucks, so most repairs are finished in one visit.
- Testing and safety checks. We run the furnace through a full heating cycle, check for proper combustion, and confirm every safety control works.
- A walkthrough before we leave. We review the work, answer your questions, and share simple tips to keep your system running.
Every repair is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and our team is a phone call away if anything comes up after your visit.
