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Knowing what’s causing the problem and when to call a professional HVAC tech can keep your home warm all winter!

You’ve set the desired temperature on your thermostat, the temperature drops, but the heat doesn’t kick on, and then your heart drops. There are few things worse than your furnace breaking on a cold day.

If your heater isn’t working correctly, you need furnace repair services immediately. Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning and Heating can help! Call us and speak to our professional heating team to ensure that your home and family stay warm this winter.

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This was my 1st time using Thomas Hoffmann A/C & Heating, but it will probably not be my last.After calling 📞 a few companies near my location & not getting a response, I decided to call Thomas Hoffman & someone immediately answered.I needed someone to comeout & look at the installation of a new Smart Thermostat & let me know if it was installed properly & if not, install it correctly for me.I was given a appointment on the day that I called for later that morning with a gentleman named Nick who supposedly was the guy that knew all about Thermostats & Wiring.Nick arrived & honestly saved the day. He was very personable & professional & did a very thorough job while explaining everything thoroughly.Nick is a very valuable asset to the Hoffman company & represents their company & himself with great pride.I felt like I was in safe hands, & Nick performed quality work.Thomas Hoffman is a company that U can trust & get ur money's worth if not more.I look forward to doing more business with them in the future....
Response from the owner: Thank you, Harlan, for sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear that Nick provided such excellent service and made you feel confident in your Smart Thermostat installation. Your trust means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again in the future!
Giovanni hooked up and maintained my humidifier. He was very professional and polite. Thank you....Sondra B.
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My family was having issues with our old water heater leaking gas so we called Thomas Hoffmann’s company to help us. Giovanni and Ryan changed our water heater and replaced it with a new one fast and efficiently. I would recommend anyone looking for efficient and reliable work to give them a call. Thank you guys again!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Michael, for your kind words! We're glad Giovanni and Ryan could assist you with your water heater replacement efficiently. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Great service. Responsive. Well trained technicians. Honest friendly and thorough. I highly recommend Tom Hoffmann and his team.
Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind words! We appreciate your recommendation and are delighted to hear about your positive experience with our team.
Giovanni and Ryan were great! Arrived on time, polite introductions, quality work and installed a new water heater in just a few hours. We have used them multiple times now and every time, they have been great!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Laura! We're so glad to hear that Giovanni and Ryan provided you with great service and quality work; we appreciate your continued trust in us!
Nick was a great technician to work with. He accurately assessed my problem and found a solution that will help keep my unit functioning without continued problems. Great and knowledgeable company.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Amond! We're glad to hear that Nick was able to provide you with a great solution and appreciate your kind words about our company.
Fast professional and curtious. I am so happy with the work and the energy
Response from the owner: Thank you, Richard! We're grateful for your kind words and glad to hear you appreciated the work and energy of our team.
Very quick to respond, and easy to work with. Replaced our furnace on a short timeline.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Brian, for your kind words! We're glad we could assist you quickly with your furnace replacement and make the process easy for you.
Super fast service and totally fixed the problem. Came out when no one self would.
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Great service and price. Quick response
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The service man came out as requested. I called at night and he was here at 8:AM.He figured out the problem and had it fixed within the hour.Very courteous and efficient.JGold
Response from the owner: Thank you, Joan, for your kind words. We're glad the technician was able to help you so quickly and efficiently. Your satisfaction means a lot to us!
Service was great
Response from the owner: Thank you, Chat! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the service, and we appreciate your kind words.
Service was quick and professional, got our heat pump back up and working in a couple hours. Thank you!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Jake. We're glad to hear the service was quick and professional, and that your heat pump is up and running again!
Our furnace decided to stop working at 11pm on a Friday right before a bad winter storm. They took my call that night and had a tech (Duraid) out by 9am the next day and had us all fixed up within 15 minutes! Fantastic customer service. Thank you!!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Nicki! We appreciate your kind words and are glad Duraid could get your furnace up and running so quickly before the storm. Your satisfaction means a lot to us!
Thomas Hoffmann always does a great job in servicing our HVAC. Installed a new system last and it’s working great and very efficient. Nick goes above and beyond when servicing and answers all my questions. Highly recommend Thomas Hoffmann Air conditioning & Heating.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Nancy, for your kind words! We're glad to hear that you're satisfied with your new system and appreciate Nick's dedication to great service. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
They were professional and got my hot water back on. And I'm happy about that.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Pamela, for your kind words! We're glad our team was able to restore your hot water and meet your expectations.
Had a water pump leak and they were out the very next day to repair!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Andrew, for your kind words! We're glad we could quickly help with your water pump leak. Your satisfaction means a lot to us!
Great service and was very prompt. Service person was courteous
Response from the owner: Thank you, Mary, for your kind words about our service and the courtesy of our team; we appreciate your feedback!
Called at 5:50 on a Friday hoping to get an appt for next week. Guy on the line listened to my problem, diagnosed the problem over facetime, and gave me instructions as to how to change the filter on my unit with no problem at all. Fixed the problem and I didn't even have to pay a cent for it! I'll definitely be coming back here when we run into ore substantial maintenance problems.
Response from the owner: Thank you, James, for sharing your experience! We're glad our team member could assist you effectively and that you found the solution without any cost. We look forward to helping you with any future maintenance needs!
Awesome job! Nick was great. Prices are reasonable and well explained what I’m paying for and what work needs to be done.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Mitchell! We're glad to hear you had a great experience with Nick and that you found our pricing clear and reasonable. Your feedback means a lot to us!
Always professional, always on time and good value for the work that they do!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Jan, for your kind words about our professionalism and value; we truly appreciate your support!
As always, the Hoffmann technician was polite, professional, and efficient. Pricing is reasonable and even more importantly, they are dependable. I will continue to use Thomas Hoffman A/C and Heating.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Mark, for your kind words about our technician and for your continued trust in Thomas Hoffman A/C and Heating; we truly appreciate your support!
My neighbor referred these guys to me when had water heater problem. Previous company told me I needed to replace it. Tom’s technician fixed it for less than $200. This was over 2 years ago and have been using their service ever since. They are very trustworthy.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Mary, for sharing your experience and for trusting us with your water heater issue; we're glad our technician could help and that you've continued to rely on our services!
Nick Hoffman was amazing! He came out same day when our heat suddenly went out. He took the time to describe the problem and expertly fixed and tested it! Will definitely be recommending them. Thanks.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Matt! We're so glad to hear about your positive experience with Nick and that he was able to help you promptly. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Job well done. The technician was competent and polite and knowledgeable. We'll have him back in the spring, honest company.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Laurel, for your kind words about our technician's competence and knowledge; we look forward to serving you again in the spring!
Realized my furnace stopped working late last night and forecast called for very cold arctic air blast. Called my regular HVAC company that advertises 24 hour service to find that after 7 PM, there is only an answering service. Same with two more “24 hour service” companies. Then I called Thomas Hoffmann HVAC Company and Nick quickly answered, listened to my issue, gave me a quote and was on his way. Nick arrived soon, completely checked out my furnace, found the problem and did the repair. Because the problem was fairly minor, he even gave me an unexpected and very appreciated discount. Nick was professional, competent, and very engaging. Best emergency, after-hours experience I’ve ever had. Nick saved the day and gave me the peace of mind I needed.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Richard, for sharing your experience; we're glad Nick could provide you with prompt and professional service during such a challenging time. Your kind words mean a lot to us!
Nick was great he was prompt and very patient in explaining the problems with our system and the steps we would take to solve them.I highly recommend using Thomas Hoffman Air Conditioning and Heating!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Benjamin, for your wonderful feedback about Nick's promptness and patience; we appreciate your recommendation of Thomas Hoffman Air Conditioning and Heating!
Nick was friendly, professional and knowledgeable, he did an awesome job!!
Response from the owner: Thank you for recognizing Nick's friendliness, professionalism, and knowledge - we're glad you had an awesome experience!
Great customer service! Very knowledgeable
Response from the owner: Thank you, Rob! We're glad you had a great experience and appreciate your kind words about our knowledgeable team.
Furnace would not blow heat on Friday night and after leaving a few messages to several companies, Mr Hoffman called me back quickly and did a service call. Diagnosed the issue and was able to fix the problem. Will need a new unit soon, but nice not be without heat during the holidays! Quote and Invoice receipt done on the spot and detailed! Will use again for sure.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Heath, for your kind words! We're glad Mr. Hoffmann could get your furnace working in time for the holidays and provide a detailed quote and invoice. We appreciate your trust in us and look forward to helping you again in the future!
Fast, friendly and very cooperative.
Response from the owner: Thank you, John, for your kind words; we're glad you had a great experience with our team!
Excellent! Highly recommended
Response from the owner: Udis, we truly appreciate your recommendation!
Thomas he was prompt and was great getting us up and running. He was awesome
Response from the owner: Thank you, Tom, for your kind words about OUR Tom; we're glad to hear he helped you get up and running smoothly!😊
I was referred via home advisors. And I was so worried about the cost and the distance but Nick came and found my problem and fixed my problem and if I could I would shout-out to the world this is a honest and good company to hire. As a landlord over the road of 5 homes. I can call this company and trust that they will do the job and be honest. And I will not have to pay extra fees or be given a 3 week appointment Just because it's rental property. This is my go to company and I strongly recommend this company.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Annie, for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that Nick was able to address your concerns and provide you with the honest service you deserve. Your trust means the world to us, and we appreciate your strong recommendation!
Called Thomas Hoffmann HVAC and received service very quickly. Regular winter maintenance was provided. They always do a great job.Really appreciate their service and would recommend to anyone in kirkwood!
Response from the owner: Thank you for choosing Thomas Hoffmann HVAC! We're glad we could promptly address and resolve your HVAC issue. Appreciate your recommendation!
Punctual / friendly / great service !!Highly recommend!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Mike! We're so glad you had such a positive experience with our technicians—your recommendation means a lot to us!
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Why Is the Heater Not Kicking On?

There are a few reasons your heater isn’t turning on when it’s set. You can check a few things before you call the HVAC company.

  • Check the thermostat – Make sure that your thermostat is set to the “heat” or “auto” setting. If it doesn’t start, raise the temperature to the highest possible setting. Wait a couple of minutes to see if that gets the furnace going. If it doesn’t switch on, you may have an internal problem with your thermostat or another issue that needs to be checked by an HVAC tech.
  • Check the air filters – Have you been changing your filter regularly? If not, it could be extremely dirty and block airflow completely. Clean or replace the filter and ensure all vents are open and clear.
  • Check the pilot light – If you have a gas furnace, check to ensure that the pilot light is on. Open the panel on the front of the unit to locate the pilot light. Sometimes it can be lit manually. You can try lighting it; your furnace will kick on if it stays lit. If it does not, there could be an issue with the assembly or sensor, and a professional would need to fix it.
  • Check the condensate pan – If the reservoir in the condensate pan is full, the heating system will not turn on. A professional HVAC tech will need to check for pipe blockages or replace the pump if it’s broken.

If you’ve checked these issues and your furnace still isn’t turning on, it’s definitely time to call a professional HVAC company.

24-Hour Heating Repair Services

As most homeowners are aware, things break at inconvenient times. This is often the case with heating systems. For those critical times when you cannot wait until regular business hours, Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating offers emergency 24-hour repair services. Our certified and experienced technicians are available to handle the most complex heating system failures. It doesn’t matter which brand you have or how old or new your system is; our team has extensive training and all the necessary tools and parts to keep you and your family warm when you need it most.

Common Emergency Heating Problems We Solve:

  • The furnace does not respond when the temperature drops
  • No heat coming from vents
  • The thermostat is set correctly, but the heater won’t start
  • The furnace is running but the house is getting colder
  • Complete heating system failure

Quick Response Times Across St. Louis:

  • Maryland Heights
  • Chesterfield
  • Clayton
  • Webster Groves
  • Kirkwood And all surrounding areas

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At Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating, we pride ourselves in being a locally owned and operated HVAC company. With more than 30 years of experience and a master technician and mechanical engineer as our owner, we can replace, repair, and provide maintenance for your business or home’s HVAC system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your furnace should begin heating within 1-3 minutes of the temperature falling below your thermostat setting. If there’s a longer delay, call for a professional inspection.

Common causes include thermostat issues, dirty filters, ignition problems, or safety switch activation. Our technicians can quickly diagnose and fix the exact cause.

Yes, furnaces can stop working suddenly due to various issues like failed components, tripped safety switches, or power problems. Don’t wait – call for immediate service to prevent further damage.

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