When your furnace stops working on a cold Indiana night, you need help fast—and you need technicians who actually know what they're doing. At Dye Plumbing & Heating, we've been repairing furnaces for families throughout La Porte, IN and Northwest Indiana since 1939. That's over 86 years of diagnosing problems accurately, making repairs that last, and getting homes warm again when it matters most.
Our NATE certified technicians bring genuine expertise to every service call. We've seen just about every furnace problem imaginable—from simple thermostat issues to complex control board failures—and we know how to troubleshoot systematically to find the real cause of your heating problems.
Whether your furnace won't start, produces weak heat, makes strange noises, cycles on and off constantly, or just doesn't seem to heat your home like it used to, we have the experience and training to fix it. We service all furnace brands, carry common parts, and provide honest assessments about repair versus replacement when that conversation is necessary.
We're not going to guess or replace parts hoping something works. We diagnose first, explain what we find, and then make the repair right.
Furnace not working? Don't wait in the cold. Visit our contact page to schedule service or call us directly.
After 86 years of repairing furnaces in this region, we've developed deep expertise in diagnosing and fixing the issues that affect heating systems in our demanding climate. Northwest Indiana's cold winters put serious stress on furnaces, and we understand exactly what goes wrong and why.
Modern furnaces use electronic ignition systems that can fail in several ways:
When your furnace runs but doesn't heat properly:
Furnaces that turn on and off improperly:
The blower motor circulates heated air:
Different sounds indicate different problems:
Control and electrical component failures:
Experiencing any of these furnace problems? Our NATE certified technicians can diagnose and repair the issue. Contact us for service.
We don't guess at furnace problems—we troubleshoot methodically to find the actual root cause. Here's how our technicians approach every repair call.
We troubleshoot methodically to find the actual root cause:
After diagnosis, we explain what we found in plain language—not technical jargon:
We use proper parts and proven repair techniques. We're not looking for quick fixes that fail in a few weeks—we want to solve your problem permanently.
Modern furnaces use hot surface igniters (HSI) instead of pilot lights. These igniters glow red-hot to ignite the gas, and they eventually wear out—typically after 3-7 years of use.
Symptoms of igniter failure:
We carry common igniters on our trucks and can usually replace them the same day.
The flame sensor is a small metal rod that sits in the burner flame. Its job is to confirm the burner is lit—if it doesn't sense a flame, the control board shuts off the gas valve as a safety measure.
Symptoms include:
Often, a thorough cleaning restores proper operation. When cleaning doesn't help, replacement is straightforward and affordable.
The blower motor circulates heated air through your ductwork. When it fails, heat builds up in the furnace and triggers safety shutoffs.
Warning signs include:
We can often repair blower issues by replacing capacitors, lubricating bearings, or addressing belt problems.
Electronic control boards are the "brain" of your furnace, managing the ignition sequence, safety controls, and blower operation.
Board failures can cause:
We diagnose control board problems carefully because many symptoms that seem like board failures are actually caused by other components.
Gas valves control fuel flow to the burners. They can fail in several ways:
Gas valve replacement requires proper procedures to ensure safe operation. We verify proper operation after any gas valve work.
Cracked heat exchangers are serious safety concerns—they can allow carbon monoxide to enter your home's air supply.
Warning signs include:
If we find a cracked heat exchanger, we recommend furnace replacement—heat exchanger repairs are generally not practical, and the safety risk is too significant to ignore.
We repair all major furnace brands, regardless of who installed the system or where it was purchased.
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Premium brand systems
High-efficiency systems
Reliable heating systems
Value-oriented systems
Goodman, Amana, York, Coleman, Heil, Tempstar, Payne, Day & Night
Not every furnace problem warrants replacement, but sometimes repair isn't the smart choice. Here's how we help you decide:
We don't push replacements to make sales—we provide honest recommendations based on what actually makes financial sense for your situation.
Sometimes we tell people their 18-year-old furnace should be replaced; other times we tell them their 20-year-old furnace has plenty of life left after a simple repair.
Our goal is to help you make the best decision for your home, your comfort, and your budget.
Furnaces burn natural gas and produce combustion byproducts, including carbon monoxide. While modern furnaces have multiple safety features, it's important to understand the warning signs of problems.
CO is odorless and colorless but deadly. Install CO detectors on every level of your home. If your detector alarms, evacuate immediately and call 911.
Natural gas has a distinctive rotten-egg smell. If you smell gas, leave your home immediately, don't operate electrical switches, and call your gas company from outside.
Healthy furnace flames should be blue with small yellow tips at most. Primarily yellow or orange flames indicate incomplete combustion and potential CO production.
Black soot near the furnace, on walls, or on ceiling registers indicates combustion problems that need immediate attention.
Your safety is our top priority in every repair we perform. We check combustion, venting, and safety controls as part of our service.
From our headquarters at 1600 Lake Street in La Porte, IN, we serve homeowners and businesses throughout the region. Our local presence means faster response times, familiarity with area homes and building codes, and the accountability that comes from being your neighbors.
When your furnace fails, you don't want to wait in the cold wondering if you called the right company. Dye Plumbing & Heating brings over 86 years of furnace repair experience to every service call throughout La Porte, IN and Northwest Indiana. Our NATE certified technicians diagnose problems accurately, explain what they find clearly, and make quality repairs that last.
What you can expect from us:
Don't spend another night in the cold.
219-362-6251We don't guess at problems—we troubleshoot methodically to find the actual root cause.
Advanced training and certification ensures quality repairs on all furnace brands.
We provide honest repair vs. replacement recommendations based on what makes financial sense.
We check combustion, venting, and safety controls as part of every repair service.
We prioritize heating emergencies and work to respond quickly when you're without heat.
Nearly nine decades of furnace repair experience serving Northwest Indiana families.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm | Saturday 7:30am-12:00pm
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