HVAC Repair & Heating Service in Kaufman, TX
Kaufman has grown fast. The Census Bureau estimates the city went from about 7,200 residents in 2020 to 10,717 in mid-2025, an increase of nearly half. That means a lot of new homes with first-time owners, alongside long-established houses with older systems. Either way, when the heat quits on a cold night, you need one honest, licensed contractor who actually comes to Kaufman, not a list of 40 names.
That's what we do. Forney HVAC Pros is a free matching service, not an HVAC contractor. We don't send technicians or do repairs. Tell us what's going on and we match you with one vetted, TDLR-licensed contractor whose own website lists Kaufman as a service area. You never pay us. Contractors pay us a referral fee.
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No heat right now? Do these first
If you smell gas (rotten eggs): don't adjust the thermostat, flip switches, or use your phone inside. Leave the house, then call 911 and Atmos Energy's 24-hour emergency line, 866-322-8667, from outside. Atmos is the natural gas utility for the City of Kaufman. Only have a contractor look at the furnace after the gas utility says it's safe.
If your carbon monoxide alarm goes off: get everyone outside and call 911. Don't go back in to "check the furnace."
If the whole house lost power: it's an outage, not your HVAC. Kaufman is a dual-certified city, so depending on your address your power comes from Oncor or Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative (TVEC). Your bill tells you which.
- Oncor outages: 888-313-4747 (24/7). If you're an Oncor customer, your bill comes from a retail electric provider, but Oncor handles the lines and outages.
- TVEC outages: 1-800-967-9324 (24-hour automated) or 1-800-720-3584. Have your meter or account number handy. TVEC is headquartered right in Kaufman on E. Hwy 243.
If it's just the heat: run through these safe checks before you book a service call:
- Thermostat. Mode set to HEAT, setpoint a few degrees above room temperature, fan on AUTO. Replace the batteries if the screen is dim or blank.
- Air filter. A clogged filter can trip a furnace's safety limit or make a heat pump struggle. Replace it if you can't see light through it.
- Breakers and the furnace switch. Check the breaker for the furnace or air handler (and the heat strips, on all-electric homes). Look for a light-switch-style power switch on or near the furnace. Reset a tripped breaker once. If it trips again, stop and call a pro.
- Furnace door. Many furnaces won't run if the front panel isn't seated firmly; a safety switch keeps them off.
- Outdoor unit (heat pumps). Light frost that comes and goes is normal, and so is a little steam during defrost. A unit locked in solid ice isn't. Don't chip at it.
Still no heat? Our troubleshooting tool walks through the rest, or skip straight to a match.
Not sure whether you have a heat pump or a furnace? Read Furnace Not Working? Start Here.
Vetted contractors who serve Kaufman
Every contractor we match you with meets one standard, with no exceptions:
- An active Texas A/C contractor license from TDLR (the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation),
- A Google rating of 4.7★ or higher with at least 25 reviews, and
- Ratings re-checked within the last 90 days.
We only list a contractor for Kaufman when their own website says they serve Kaufman. These network contractors do:
Absolute Air AC & Heating: headquartered in Kaufman at 3443 E. Hwy 175. Kaufman is listed on its service-area page, and the company says it's available 24/7 for emergency calls (its posted office hours close on Sundays). TDLR A/C contractor license TACLA13367E. Read our vetting report →
Accurate Home Services: has a Kaufman office at 1406 S. Washington St. and a second location in Crandall. Its site lists Kaufman among its service areas and says 24-hour emergency service is available. It also does electrical and plumbing, which helps when a heating problem turns out to be electrical. TDLR A/C contractor license TACLB76911C. Read our vetting report →
Grizzly Heating & Air (formerly Schnorrbusch Heating & Air): based in Terrell. Kaufman is listed on its serving-area page. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm, and the company says emergency and same-day service is available. TDLR A/C contractor license TACLA63002E. Read our vetting report →
We match you with one of them based on your problem, your system type, and timing. Your number doesn't get sold to a dozen companies.
What Kaufman homeowners should know before a repair or replacement
The City of Kaufman requires permits for HVAC work
If you live inside Kaufman city limits, mechanical work (which includes HVAC) needs a city permit and inspection. The process is built around the contractor:
- Every contractor has to be registered with the City of Kaufman before applying for a permit. Registration is free, so there's no good reason for a legitimate contractor to skip it.
- On a job like a system replacement, the registered mechanical contractor applies for and pays for the permit.
- The city brochure says the homeowner is still responsible for making sure a permit gets pulled.
- Kaufman has adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (most recently re-adopted in March 2026, with North Central Texas Council of Governments amendments).
What to do with that: when you get a replacement quote, ask, "Are you registered with the City of Kaufman, and is the permit included in this price?" A contractor who suggests skipping the permit to save money is a red flag. See our HVAC quote red flags guide.
Questions go to Kaufman Development Services at 209 S. Washington St., 972-932-2216, Monday to Friday, 8 to 5.
Outside city limits? Rules in unincorporated Kaufman County are different. Ask your contractor which permits and inspections apply to your address.
Check the license yourself (it takes one minute)
Every Texas HVAC contractor needs a TDLR license, and the number usually starts with TACLA (unlimited system size) or TACLB (smaller systems). Ask for the number and look it up on our TDLR license lookup. Here's what TACLA vs. TACLB means. This matters most after a big freeze, when out-of-area crews and door-knockers show up.
Your power company affects your options
Because Kaufman is split between Oncor and TVEC, the energy-efficiency programs available to you depend on your address. Ask your contractor whether there are any current rebates for your provider before you pick a replacement system.
New home? Check your builder warranty first
If you bought new construction in one of Kaufman's newer subdivisions, look at your builder and manufacturer warranty paperwork before you call anyone. Some heating and cooling problems in newer homes are covered, and the warranty may require a specific service company. If you're past the warranty or not sure, we can still match you.
Winter in Kaufman: make the most common no-heat calls less likely
Kaufman County's Office of Emergency Management recommends having your heating system serviced by a qualified technician every year, and never using a stove, grill, camp stove, or generator indoors to stay warm. A few HVAC-specific additions:
- Schedule a heating check before the first hard freeze, not during it. That's when wait times are longest.
- Install a battery-operated CO detector near sleeping areas if you have any gas appliance (the county's winter guidance says the same).
- Keep space heaters away from curtains and bedding, never on furniture, and never with the cord under a rug.
- Know your emergency heat setting on a heat pump, and don't leave it on longer than you need to. It runs the electric backup heat, which costs much more to run.
- Keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, mulch, and anything stacked against it.
How the matching works
- Tell us the problem. It takes about a minute: no heat, short-cycling, strange smell, or a replacement quote.
- We pick one contractor from the vetted network who serves Kaufman and fits the job.
- They contact you to schedule. You deal with them directly, and you're never obligated to hire them.
It's free for homeowners because contractors pay us a referral fee. That fee never decides who's in the network or who we recommend. Here's exactly how we rank contractors.
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FAQ: HVAC service in Kaufman, TX
Do you send someone to fix my furnace?
No. Forney HVAC Pros is a matching service, not an HVAC company. We connect you with one vetted, TDLR-licensed local contractor, and that contractor does the work and gives you the quote.
Is it really free?
Yes, for homeowners. Contractors pay us a referral fee when we send them a lead.
Which contractors serve Kaufman?
Absolute Air AC & Heating (Kaufman), Accurate Home Services (Kaufman and Crandall offices), and Grizzly Heating & Air (Terrell). All three list Kaufman as a service area on their own websites and hold active TDLR A/C contractor licenses.
Do I need a permit to replace my AC or furnace in Kaufman?
Inside city limits, yes. Mechanical work requires a City of Kaufman permit and inspection, and the registered contractor normally pulls it. Ask whether the permit is included in your quote.
My power is out. Is my HVAC broken?
Probably not. Report it to your electric utility: Oncor at 888-313-4747, or TVEC at 1-800-967-9324. Your bill shows which one serves your address.
I smell gas near my furnace. What do I do?
Leave the house. Then call 911 and Atmos Energy at 866-322-8667 from outside. Have a contractor inspect the furnace only after the utility says it's safe.
How much will the repair cost?
It depends on the problem and your system. Our cost estimator gives you a local ballpark, and your matched contractor gives you the real quote before any work starts.