Top 10 furnace repair services in Rochester, MI

Porch Pro Headshot Thornton & Grooms
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
(15,631)
Founded in 1937, Thornton & Grooms has been totally committed and focused on superior customer service. Our technicians are NATE certified professionals who provide complete solutions for all of your plumbing, heating and cooling needs.
Founded in 1937, Thornton & Grooms has been totally committed and focused on superior customer service. Our technicians are NATE certified professionals who provide complete solutions for all of your plumbing, heating and cooling needs.
Porch Pro Headshot Mr. Appliance of St. Clair / North Macomb
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
Appliance Repair in Macomb County
Appliance Repair in Macomb County
Porch Pro Headshot Goyette Mechanical
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
(78)
"I have had work done by Goyette Mechanical at my home and rental properties. Always did great work and was professional. I always ask for Kameron for quotes on projects I need done. Honest and reliable guy!"
"I have had work done by Goyette Mechanical at my home and rental properties. Always did great work and was professional. I always ask for Kameron for quotes on projects I need done. Honest and reliable guy!"
Porch Pro Headshot Proficient Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
(69)
"Quentin from Proficient Heating & Cooling is really great. I've had them replace my furnace with a new high efficiency furnace. My furnace had gone out in the middle of Winter. They came out the next day and replaced my furnace. I can't recommend them highly enough...."
"Quentin from Proficient Heating & Cooling is really great. I've had them replace my furnace with a new high efficiency furnace. My furnace had gone out in the middle of Winter. They came out the next day and replaced my furnace. I can't recommend them highly enough...."
Porch Pro Headshot Mr. Appliance of Bloomfield Hills
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
Expert Appliance Repair Services
Expert Appliance Repair Services
Porch Pro Headshot Noble Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
Noble Heating & Cooling is a family owned and operated company located in Troy, MI. We are founded on over 35 years of experience and expertise in the HVAC and Home industries.
Noble Heating & Cooling is a family owned and operated company located in Troy, MI. We are founded on over 35 years of experience and expertise in the HVAC and Home industries.
Porch Pro Headshot Freedom Air Mechanical
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
Freedom Air Mechanical is dedicated to giving your family top quality service, every time. We are fully insured and licensed in the State of Michigan. We proudly serve Southeast Michigan, with high quality products and reliable service.
Freedom Air Mechanical is dedicated to giving your family top quality service, every time. We are fully insured and licensed in the State of Michigan. We proudly serve Southeast Michigan, with high quality products and reliable service.
Porch Pro Headshot Ferrigan Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
(8)
Ferrigan Heating & Cooling, established in 2010, is an HVAC company that provides Flint with water heater installation, air conditioning maintenance and more.
Ferrigan Heating & Cooling, established in 2010, is an HVAC company that provides Flint with water heater installation, air conditioning maintenance and more.
Porch Pro Headshot Clockwork Climate Control
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
(2)
"Trent does a great job, trustworthy and reasonably priced . My local inspector came to sign off on the installation, opened furnace room door and walked out-said it was one of the best installations he has seen!!!"
"Trent does a great job, trustworthy and reasonably priced . My local inspector came to sign off on the installation, opened furnace room door and walked out-said it was one of the best installations he has seen!!!"
Porch Pro Headshot Big Ben Enterprises
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan

Frequently asked questions about heating & furnace repair companies

Your furnace should be cleaned every year or every two years at the most. A yearly furnace cleaning can catch small problems and fix them before they become serious repairs. It's like how changing the oil in your car may prevent a breakdown in the future. You should plan to have your furnace cleaned before you need it in the winter. Most people leave this to the last minute, and HVAC companies become very busy as the temperature drops.

Some indicators that your furnace needs to be cleaned:

  • The temperature is inconsistent from room to room.
  • Your furnace is struggling to maintain the temperature you set.
  • The furnace produces no heat at all.
  • You have a higher than expected energy bill after turning it on.
  • You smell rubber, smoke, or oil when you turn it on. (It's normal to smell dust).
  • Your furnace flame is any color but blue, which can indicate an imbalance in the gasses.
  • It makes a loud bang, howling, or whistling sound. This points to clogged air filters, dirty burners, or a restricted fuel supply.

Some people consider cleaning the furnace in the spring rather than in the fall. The best practice is to vacuum the furnace out in the spring, then do your annual maintenance in the late summer or fall.

Regular furnace maintenance can extend your furnace’s life by years and prevent some costly repairs. Regular furnace maintenance involves taking apart essential components, inspecting and cleaning them, then reassembling them for use. These components include your furnace filter, blower, burners, and flame sensors.

You can tackle a lot of this work on your own. It may take a few hours to familiarize yourself with the tools and equipment if it's your first time maintaining your furnace. Once you know the drill, furnace maintenance shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours. Start by shutting off the furnace's electrical power and fuel supply. Once that’s done, the combustion chamber can be accessed, vacuumed out, and inspected for holes. If you find any holes, patch them with foil tape.

Next, thoroughly clean the blower compartment. This will remove dirt and debris. Like with the combustion chamber, you or a professional need to inspect for any holes. Don’t forget to replace the air filter. You may be able to upgrade the air filter so it protects against mildew, pollen, and other airborne allergens. If you have an oil furnace, you’ll also want to replace the oil filter. This should be done annually. Finally, oil the machine bearings, taking care not to over-lubricate them.

If your furnace makes odd noises, you should hire a professional as soon as possible. There are a few other indicators that your furnace needs professional attention. Excessive soot could mean your burners need adjustment or that the heat exchanger needs replacing. If your flame is pale in color or irregular, this can indicate dirty burners or a cracked heat exchanger. This is a potential hazard and requires a professional to investigate. If your furnace is short-cycling (which means it only runs for a short period of time before shutting off), you may have a thermostat issue or an overheating exchanger. This also requires the expertise of a professional.

You should have your furnace serviced annually for the best results. Some people will wait every two years, though better maintenance schedules often mean fewer surprises. Most times, when a furnace stops providing heat without warning in the winter, the issue could have been solved with a maintenance call the season beforehand. Maintained furnaces run at their best efficiency, which helps your energy bill.

Furnace services can reveal carbon monoxide leaks, a health hazard that needs to be fixed immediately. If left untreated, carbon monoxide can lead to dizziness, nausea, headaches, and even death.

When hiring a professional, whether for annual maintenance or repairs, a quick search for “Furnace repair near me” will bring up several local companies to hire. Most states require HVAC companies to be licensed. They should also be fully insured and bonded. A great HVAC repair company will be transparent in what they do and what they charge, and they should be able to show documentation if requested. HVAC companies get quite busy as the temperature drops, so consider calling in the late summer and get ahead of the rush.

Your HVAC company should be able to give you an estimate of what repairs will cost. Oil and gas furnace repairs cost more than their electrical competitors, but their maintenance costs should be similar. If your furnace is over ten years old, you should prioritize annual maintenance. Most furnaces need to be replaced within ten to twenty years. Most furnace companies will advise that any serious repairs to an older furnace may not last long and that replacing your furnace would be the best option.

If your furnace is not producing heat, there are several components you should check. Start with the thermostat - is it switched to “heat”? What temperature does the thermostat say compared to the actual room temperature? Try setting the thermostat to five degrees higher and see if the furnace kicks on. Replace the battery and check the wiring for any breaks. Ensure there are no loose wires within the thermostat, and blow away any dust while you’re in there.

Check the fuse box and the power switch for the furnace and ensure that everything is switched on. Occasionally, a clogged filter can cause the furnace to shut off, so check your filters next. The gas line should be open, but may be switched off for whatever reason. If the drain hose is particularly dirty or the chimney flue is clogged, this could also be why your furnace doesn’t produce any heat. Clean them of dust and debris and try the furnace again. After that, check the heat vents and ducting. Clogs in those areas may also affect your furnace’s heat.

If you’ve tried all that and your furnace still isn’t turning on, it’s time to call a professional to get your furnace repaired. They’ll also run through these basic troubleshooting steps, then move on to the complex components and causes of failure within furnaces. If your furnace is older than fifteen years or breaks down regularly, you may want to consider replacing it. New models are more efficient, and repairs can be expensive in the long run.

If you’re looking to have your furnace serviced or tuned up, the cost will depend on the type. An electric furnace can cost between $70 to $130 for a tune-up. Gas furnace tune-ups can cost between $80 to $170, whereas oil furnaces can cost between $100 to $200. A tune-up involves an inspection of the flues and vents, air filters, ignitor switches, fan belts, blowers, motors, electrical components, the heat exchanger, the condensate drain, and testing the thermostat.

Some HVAC companies have two standards for maintenance calls. A basic maintenance call will include a cleaning and offer a diagnostics report. The advanced maintenance call will involve a full tune-up and cleaning of your furnace’s sensors. This can cost between $130 to $200, whereas the basic (or standard) may cost between $70 to $130.

Other factors may alter the cost of furnace maintenance. If you do this at a slower time of year for HVAC companies, you may pay less. Also, if you have several HVAC systems, you may be able to get a discount. You may be charged more if your HVAC system is hard to reach. Some HVAC companies offer a discount for a maintenance plan. Others may charge more if you haven’t serviced the furnace in over a year, as more work will be involved.

The cost to repair a furnace is much higher than the cost to maintain one. The average repair cost for a furnace is anywhere from $100 to $600, based on the issue. There's a hidden cost as well - if your furnace is under warranty and you neglected the annual maintenance, the furnace company may not honor the warranty.

Furnaces make several different noises which indicate different problems. If your furnace is banging or booming when you turn it on, this likely indicates a delayed ignition. This can be attributed to a defective ignitor, a weak flame or pilot light, low gas pressure, or a burner malfunction. You should consult an HVAC professional for all these issues, as working with gas and fuel can be tricky.

Intermittent banging or booming is most likely caused by expanding and detracting ductwork. This doesn't necessarily need a fix, unless the noise is preventing you from sleeping at night. You’ll need to fortify the ductwork or replace it with round ductwork. Your furnace may make a dry squeal if any belts or bearings are worn. You can fix this yourself for relatively cheap, but a worn belt points to a lack of cleaning and maintenance. You may want to call a professional to inspect for other potential repairs that may be in your future.

If your furnace makes a high-pitched wail, it’s most likely an airflow problem. A dirty air filter and closed or blocked vents are your likely culprits. Rattling means a part is loose or your heat exchanger is cracked. If you hear the rattling right after you turn the furnace on, it's probably the heat exchanger. The rattling is likely the metal coils expanding. If you hear a constant humming, this is likely a motor problem for either the blower or the inducer. Humming sounds from your furnace requires a professional right away.

A furnace is a large machine. Like a car engine, if it’s making a noise that it shouldn’t, this is usually a warning sign before it breaks down entirely. Every time you use your furnace while it needs repairing, you risk damaging it further and racking up a higher repair bill.

Recent reviews for Rochester furnace repair services

44665

We hired Goyette for a "clean & check" on our furnace. We were very happy with our repair tech! He was timely, professional, informative and caught a poor seal in our exhaust pipework.. Quick fix versus possible TROUBLE later!

- Jennifer Maker
44523

Had a furnace installed. From getting an estimate to the installation process, Goyette made the process super easy and friendly. They treat you and your home with respect. Would recommend to everyone.

- Brandon Walker
62252

Trustworthy, no bull-shit, goes the extra mile kind of company. Trent was incredible at explaining our options to us. He made us feel comfortable with every decision we made. They stayed in constant communication with us leading up to the job. Amazingly...

- Ani Alexanian
36638

So far, everything is better than I could have expected. All companies should be as good. I recommend this company.

- Darrell Judy

All Heating & Furnace Repair Companies in Rochester, MI

Porch Pro Headshot Air King Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditionin
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
Welcome to the Air King, a family-owned company offering 3 decades of experience that is committed to providing exceptional on time service for every job. Our Passion All of us at Air King love what we do, we take our job personally. Each person on our staff of 15 is handpicked by owner Kahlil Ass...Read more about Air King Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditionin
Welcome to the Air King, a family-owned company offering 3 decades of experience that is committed to providing exceptional on time service for every job. Our Passion All of us at Air King love what we do, we take our job personally. Each person on our staff of 15 is handpicked by owner Kahlil Ass...Read more about Air King Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditionin
Porch Pro Headshot Air One Mechanical
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
If you need service at your home or business, we work with you to schedule a service call that’s as quick and convenient as possible. Once your service call is scheduled, we’ll be at your front door on time and ready to work. Humidifiers Service, Humidifiers Repair, HVAC Company, Air Conditioning Re...Read more about Air One Mechanical
If you need service at your home or business, we work with you to schedule a service call that’s as quick and convenient as possible. Once your service call is scheduled, we’ll be at your front door on time and ready to work. Humidifiers Service, Humidifiers Repair, HVAC Company, Air Conditioning Re...Read more about Air One Mechanical
Porch Pro Headshot Mechanical Engineer's Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
Sales & Service of heating, air conditioning, water heaters, ventilation and refrigeration equipment! Fully licensed heating and cooling installer serving the metro Detroit area. We are part of the Consumers Energy and Detroit Edison consumer rebate program, please ask for details! We are an offici...Read more about Mechanical Engineer's Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Sales & Service of heating, air conditioning, water heaters, ventilation and refrigeration equipment! Fully licensed heating and cooling installer serving the metro Detroit area. We are part of the Consumers Energy and Detroit Edison consumer rebate program, please ask for details! We are an offici...Read more about Mechanical Engineer's Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Switzer Htg & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
Switzer Heating and Cooling provides honest, reliable service at a reasonable price to keep your home or office warm and cozy in our Michigan winters. We service all makes and models of furnaces, humidifiers, and hot water heaters. We sell and install American Standard equipment, rated number one by...Read more about Switzer Htg & Cooling
Switzer Heating and Cooling provides honest, reliable service at a reasonable price to keep your home or office warm and cozy in our Michigan winters. We service all makes and models of furnaces, humidifiers, and hot water heaters. We sell and install American Standard equipment, rated number one by...Read more about Switzer Htg & Cooling
Porch Pro Headshot ENERGY SOLUTIONS CO
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
(2)
(1) Ambi-Rad infra-red tube heating for garages or patios. (2) Automatic Home Back-up Generators. (3) Forced air furnace repair and replacement. (4) Central Air Conditioning repair of replacement. (5) Mini-split Air conditioning and heat pump intall
(1) Ambi-Rad infra-red tube heating for garages or patios. (2) Automatic Home Back-up Generators. (3) Forced air furnace repair and replacement. (4) Central Air Conditioning repair of replacement. (5) Mini-split Air conditioning and heat pump intall
Porch Pro Headshot Edco Mechanical
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
Edco Mechanical provides outstanding residential & commercial HVAC services to the residents of Detroit, MI. Contact a Renowned Specialist Today! HVAC Service, HVAC Repair, HVAC Company, Local HVAC Contractor, HVAC Service Provider, Local HVAC Service, HVAC Repair Service, Residential HVAC Contract...Read more about Edco Mechanical
Edco Mechanical provides outstanding residential & commercial HVAC services to the residents of Detroit, MI. Contact a Renowned Specialist Today! HVAC Service, HVAC Repair, HVAC Company, Local HVAC Contractor, HVAC Service Provider, Local HVAC Service, HVAC Repair Service, Residential HVAC Contract...Read more about Edco Mechanical
Porch Pro Headshot Precise Air Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
At Precise Air Heating & Cooling, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the very best in service, installation, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. We are family owned and operated company, a company that values honesty and integrity. We specialize in forced air furnaces and ce...Read more about Precise Air Heating & Cooling
At Precise Air Heating & Cooling, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the very best in service, installation, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. We are family owned and operated company, a company that values honesty and integrity. We specialize in forced air furnaces and ce...Read more about Precise Air Heating & Cooling
Porch Pro Headshot United Temperature Services Inc
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
(2)
Porch Pro Headshot Premier Maintenance
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
Premier Maintenance is a small Handyman Service which provides all types of home repairs including small electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior projects. We also do exterior landscaping, tree removal, deck instsllation, kitchen remodels and flooring of all types. We provide drywall repairs ...Read more about Premier Maintenance
Premier Maintenance is a small Handyman Service which provides all types of home repairs including small electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior projects. We also do exterior landscaping, tree removal, deck instsllation, kitchen remodels and flooring of all types. We provide drywall repairs ...Read more about Premier Maintenance
Porch Pro Headshot J L Mechanical
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot Lewandowski Appliance Repair
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot Sam s Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot Express Plus Heating&cooling  LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves Rochester, Michigan