There is lot that can go wrong, from thermostat malfunction to problems with the exchanger, motor, circuit board, control board, sensor, or igniter. .
The valve can range from cost of $90 to the mid $200s on the high end, depending on the manufacturer.
And the replacement of the whole system with furnace might be necessary.
warranty for furnace from the manufacturer like Lennox, Goodman, Bryant, Honeywell, Amana, or Trane can be helpful and limited.
And make sure you mark calendar to know when the warranty runs out or you become responsible for the full cost of repair or replacement of valve or other furnace part. ..
home warranty will cover parts and labor for the repair or replacement of furnace gas valve.
You'll need to in the annual cost of home warranty which tends to run around the same cost as the professional replacement of valve alone along with the service call fee.
Or American Home Shield has Systems Plan for around $420 and service call fee between $75 and $125 with premium depending on the service call fee..
home warranty can provide protection for your furnace when things like valve break down and provide peace of mind for other systems and appliances in your home. .
Andrew Dunn is journalist with more including The Charlotte Observer and Business North Carolina magazine.
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