Heating & A/C

Residential Heating & Cooling Repair Services for Northern New Jersey

Your home needs and deserves to be at a comfortable temperature at all times. Thankfully, customers who need experienced, reputable, and licensed residential HVAC repair in Clifton, Montclair, and throughout New Jersey can depend on Universal Mechanical Group in Clifton, NJ. We have spent years helping our friends and neighbors throughout the Garden State keep their homes at exactly the right temperature so they’re comfortable and safe through all types of weather.

Common Residential HVAC Repairs 

New Jersey homeowners face a variety of residential HVAC repair issues that range from mild to severe, some of the most common of which include:

  • Clogged or Dirty Filters – A maintenance issue can quickly become an expensive repair problem. Dirty or clogged air filters cause uneven heating and cooling. They can cause your blower motor to overperform as it struggles to regulate the temperature because the air can't fully circulate your entire home.
  • Pilot Light or Ignition Issues – A dirty or malfunctioning pilot light or flame sensor can lead to many issues, including "short cycling," pilot outages, furnace lockout, or delayed ignition of the burners. This can happen when there's an issue with the gas-supply line, or your system needs maintenance. A fried flame sensor may not seem like a big deal, but it can be very expensive and come when you least expect it.
  • Problems with Condensers and Evaporator Coils – Debris and build-up can quickly and easily clog your condensers and coils, causing them to overperform, lose coverage and efficiency, and burn out much more rapidly. A trained service technician best resolves these problems.
  • Blower Motor Issues – If your blower motor is running continuously, it could be for several reasons, including something simple like a thermostat switch or something much more involved, like an issue with the fan relay. There are limiters and safety mechanisms in your system that are regulated by your blower motor that won't work correctly if the motor malfunctions. An overworked blow motor can burn out quickly and lead to significant repair costs, so it's best to call a technician to diagnose the issue before it escalates and reaches critical mass.
  • Thermostat Issues – Your thermostat is the central command of your residential HVAC system and will be the first place you check when something is wrong. Common thermostat issues include but are not limited to, programming issues, stuck or broken switches, and even something as simple as a dead or dying battery. Thermostat issues are often accessible to diagnose and manage, but they severely obstruct the function of your system's other critical and expensive components. Universal Mechanical Group will help you troubleshoot and diagnose your thermostat issue.
  • Other Types of Issues – Other residential HVAC repair issues include basic things, like mechanical wear and tear, to more severe issues, like moisture, hose leaks, and more. These issues are usually exemplified through unusual sounds or smells emanating from your system. Blown fuses or tripped breakers can also cause your system to malfunction. An overworked blower motor, dirty or clogged air filters, or similar flow-related factors typically drive these issues.

Our Residential HVAC Repair Process

Our experienced and reputable NJ residential HVAC repair technicians will thoroughly inspect your system and provide a free, no-obligation estimate. From there, we will perform quick, comprehensive, and clean repairs to your system to keep your home comfortable.


We provide residential HVAC repair services and peace of mind through all seasons. The average New Jersey homeowner spends around $875 yearly on heating and cooling costs. Inefficient or broken residential HVAC systems can cause these figures to climb quickly.


Talk to a specialist today at (973) 866-5445 for all your NJ residential HVAC repair needs. Also, contact us on our Google My Business.

Whether you need a new HVAC system installed or your existing system serviced, you can trust Universal Mechanical Group to provide the highest level of service and expertise. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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