South Lake Tahoe sits at over 6,200 feet elevation. Sounds minor, right? It's not. Gas furnaces need specific pressure adjustments to burn efficiently in thin mountain air. Too much pressure wastes fuel. Too little means weak heat output and potential safety issues. Riley Plumbing & Heating responded to this heating repair call with proper diagnostic equipment, measuring gas pressure down to hundredths of an inch water column. Learn More about why altitude matters for your furnace. Our experienced techs de-rate systems correctly so they perform safely at elevation.
