No heat in a Detroit winter is urgent, and we treat it that way. We check safety first, find the failed part and give you the repair price before any work.
A furnace that stops in January is an emergency in Detroit, and we treat it that way. Call us and tell us what the furnace is doing. The most common causes are a failed igniter or flame sensor, a dirty filter that trips the high-limit switch, a blocked condensate drain on a high-efficiency furnace, or a bad inducer motor or control board. Many of these can be fixed in one visit when we have the part on hand.
We start with safety. We check for gas leaks and carbon monoxide, look at the venting and the chimney connection, and inspect the heat exchanger when the cabinet is open. Older Detroit homes often have furnaces vented into unlined brick chimneys, which can cause draft and moisture problems. We also check the thermostat and wiring, because a bad thermostat or a loose wire can look like a furnace failure.
Before any repair, you get the price. If the furnace is old and the repair is large, such as a cracked heat exchanger or a failed blower motor on a unit near the end of its life, we tell you plainly and give you the replacement option too. In a two-family flat, we can look at both furnaces on the same visit so you know where each one stands.
Furnace repair in Detroit: common questions
My furnace is blowing cold air. What should I check first?
Check that the thermostat is set to heat and the fan is on auto, then check the filter. A clogged filter can overheat the furnace and shut the burners off. If it still blows cold, call us.
What should I do when the heat is out at night or on a weekend?
Check the thermostat, switch, breaker and filter, and keep pipes from freezing. Then call us, describe what the furnace is doing and ask about the rate and timing before the visit is booked. Night and weekend rates are typically higher.
My carbon monoxide alarm went off near the furnace. What do I do?
Get everyone outside and call 911 or your gas utility's emergency line from outside. Do not go back in until the fire department or utility says it is safe. Then call us to inspect the furnace before it runs again.
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.