Most furnace replacements in Detroit are one-day jobs, but venting and old chimneys need a careful look first. We size the furnace to the house and put the whole job in writing.
Most Detroit homes heat with a gas furnace, and many of those furnaces are past twenty years old. When it is time to replace one, the choice is usually between a standard efficiency model and a high-efficiency condensing furnace. High-efficiency furnaces vent through plastic pipe out a side wall, which also frees the old chimney. That matters in older homes where an unlined chimney is shared with the water heater, because the venting for both has to be checked.
We size the furnace for the house with a load calculation instead of copying the label on the old unit. We look at the ducts, the return air and the gas line, since an undersized return is a common reason older homes have cold rooms. Most furnace replacements take one day. We remove the old unit, install the new one, test the gas pressure and combustion, and pull the mechanical permit where it is required.
We are a participating contractor with the DTE Energy and Consumers Energy rebate programs. DTE, for example, offers rebates on qualifying high-efficiency gas furnaces when a participating contractor installs them. Amounts and rules change, so ask which rebate applies to the furnace you choose. You get a written price for the whole job before we start.
Furnace installation in Detroit: common questions
Should I buy a standard or a high-efficiency furnace?
In a Detroit winter, a high-efficiency furnace uses less gas for the same heat, and it vents out the wall instead of the chimney. It costs more up front. We give you both prices so you can compare.
How long does a furnace replacement take?
Most are done in one day. Jobs that need new venting, a gas line change or duct work can take longer, and we tell you that before the job starts.
Will my new furnace qualify for a DTE or Consumers Energy rebate?
Many high-efficiency furnaces do. We are a participating contractor with both utilities, and we check whether the model you choose qualifies under the current program.
How it works
- Call or book: Tell us what the system is doing. We schedule a visit.
- Diagnosis: A technician tests the system and finds the cause.
- Upfront price: You get the price for the repair or replacement before work begins.
- Fix & test: We complete the work and test the system with you.