Top 10 furnace repair services in South Lyon, MI

Porch Pro Headshot Thornton & Grooms
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, 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 Hobbs Mechanical Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot Noonan Electrical Services
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
(407)
Noonan Electric is a fully insured and licensed company located in southeastern Michigan. We offer full Service Electrical, and are experienced in all phases of trouble shooting, repair and installation. We provide free, no obligation, in home estimates. Understanding what's involved in your home's ...Read more about Noonan Electrical Services
Noonan Electric is a fully insured and licensed company located in southeastern Michigan. We offer full Service Electrical, and are experienced in all phases of trouble shooting, repair and installation. We provide free, no obligation, in home estimates. Understanding what's involved in your home's ...Read more about Noonan Electrical Services
Porch Pro Headshot ABC Plumbing and Drain, Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
(47)
"We had a good experience with ABC Plumbing. They picked up the phone within 2 calls (always a good sign) and had one of their technicians (Jeff) visiting our house in just a couple of hours. It was so fast that I wasn't able to get someone to the house in time so we rescheduled for the fo...Read more about ABC Plumbing and Drain, Inc.
"We had a good experience with ABC Plumbing. They picked up the phone within 2 calls (always a good sign) and had one of their technicians (Jeff) visiting our house in just a couple of hours. It was so fast that I wasn't able to get someone to the house in time so we rescheduled for the fo...Read more about ABC Plumbing and Drain, Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Budget Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
Budget Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Detroit, MI, 48206 313-778-3009 We are Budget Plumbing, Heating & Cooling located in Detroit, MI. We are an HVAC company and provides air conditioning repair and HVAC service. HVAC Company,HVAC Contractor,HVAC Repair,HVAC Service,Heating Repair,AC Repair,Heating ...Read more about Budget Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Budget Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Detroit, MI, 48206 313-778-3009 We are Budget Plumbing, Heating & Cooling located in Detroit, MI. We are an HVAC company and provides air conditioning repair and HVAC service. HVAC Company,HVAC Contractor,HVAC Repair,HVAC Service,Heating Repair,AC Repair,Heating ...Read more about Budget Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Porch Pro Headshot Father & Son Hvac
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
(13)
Father & Son Heating & Cooling is one of Flat Rock's best choices for an HVAC specialist. We offer air conditioning maintenance and boiler maintenance. Along with full HVAC services.
Father & Son Heating & Cooling is one of Flat Rock's best choices for an HVAC specialist. We offer air conditioning maintenance and boiler maintenance. Along with full HVAC services.
Porch Pro Headshot Gates Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
Description: Looking to fulfill your heating and air-conditioning needs? Look no further than Gates Heating & Cooling. With over a decade of experience, we can help solve any such dilemma and find the best method for you and your home. Our team is formed from the best in the business and has a reco...Read more about Gates Heating & Cooling
Description: Looking to fulfill your heating and air-conditioning needs? Look no further than Gates Heating & Cooling. With over a decade of experience, we can help solve any such dilemma and find the best method for you and your home. Our team is formed from the best in the business and has a reco...Read more about Gates Heating & Cooling
Porch Pro Headshot Aire Serv of Southeast Michigan
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
(85)
Southeast Michigan AC & Heater Services
Southeast Michigan AC & Heater Services
Porch Pro Headshot All SERVICES HOME REPAIRS LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
AIR CONDITIONING , BOILERS , FURNACES , ELECTRICAL CONTROLS , GAS PIPING, SHEET METAL AND DUCTWORK , PLUMBING , REFRIGERATION , PUMPS , LICENSED 586-354-3662
AIR CONDITIONING , BOILERS , FURNACES , ELECTRICAL CONTROLS , GAS PIPING, SHEET METAL AND DUCTWORK , PLUMBING , REFRIGERATION , PUMPS , LICENSED 586-354-3662
Porch Pro Headshot Certified Htg Cooling Inc
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
(1)
I am an independent contractor with 24 years experience in the residential and commercial HVAC industry. My company has been established since 1994 and am fully licensed and insured. I usually have one or two at the most employees at the most. This allows me as the contractor to be involved in and o...Read more about Certified Htg Cooling Inc
I am an independent contractor with 24 years experience in the residential and commercial HVAC industry. My company has been established since 1994 and am fully licensed and insured. I usually have one or two at the most employees at the most. This allows me as the contractor to be involved in and o...Read more about Certified Htg Cooling Inc

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 South Lyon furnace repair services

159603

I have called on Father & Son several times in emergency situations, each time there came within a hour and solve the A/C issue that was going on, cost was reasonable as well.

- Claude Cote
399359

Professional, On Time and Reasonable. Left job just as clean as when they got there. Highly Recommend

- Rick Davis
223715

Outrageous prices nearly $1,800.00 for less than 2 hours work and $89.00 in parts , Trying to take advantage of our situation. Will never call this company again.

- Thomas Sigler
164554

This plumber was a total nightare! He actually left things worse than when he arrived. He was rude and disrespectful. When I calmed down and added up the items on his bill I realized that the numbers didn’t add up. He had overcharged me by more than $100....

- Joanna Schultz
187030

Said he had a crew to move & ready the area in basement. No crew, just himself. Put up plastic patrician for dust protection carelessly & pulled paint off my walls when removing; while also didn't put up plastic barrier where it should thus leaving to m...

- Ardice Toepfer
20954

Steve goes above and beyond my expectations. He was very professional and conscientious in regards to the installation of my heating and cooling system. He leaves no stone unturned. Job done extremely well!!

- Nancy Niva
26634

Very nice, prompt and good workmanship.so good in fact that they are going to install a electric wall heater for m e shortly 😐

- Al branch
9277

Excellent responsiveness in communication. Excellent work quality. Excellent to keep appointment.

I have been in the building business decades and have not found a better company to deal with.

- Tom Summerlin
29715

I didn't receive a phone call from this company. I d

- Dorenea Denham
9064

Excellent work quality. Excellent to keep appointment. Excellent responsiveness in communication.

They were very responsive and easy to deal with...their pricing was very competitive and all work was completed as scheduled. The best thing about dealing with Noonan is that they show up when they say they will!

- Paul Sikora

All Heating & Furnace Repair Companies in South Lyon, MI

Porch Pro Headshot Ferrigan Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, 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 ENERGY SOLUTIONS CO
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, 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 Ambest HVAC Co LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
We strive to offer courteous and quality service!
We strive to offer courteous and quality service!
Porch Pro Headshot United Temperature Services Inc
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
(2)
Porch Pro Headshot High Comfort heating and cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
High Comfort provides high standards of excellence when it comes to Residential Heating and cooling services at a competitive price. From Repairs and Maintenance to New installations, High Comfort provide 24/7 around the clock service to cover you when you need it most.
High Comfort provides high standards of excellence when it comes to Residential Heating and cooling services at a competitive price. From Repairs and Maintenance to New installations, High Comfort provide 24/7 around the clock service to cover you when you need it most.
Porch Pro Headshot T-N-T Mechanical
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot Thermo-Cool Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
Complete heating and air conditioning service and installations. FURNACE CLEAN AND CHECKS FOR ONLY $ 79.95 and receive a (1) one year warranty on parts and labor!!! Servicing Metro Detroit since 1984 GOOD SERVICE DOESN'T COST....IT PAYS!
Complete heating and air conditioning service and installations. FURNACE CLEAN AND CHECKS FOR ONLY $ 79.95 and receive a (1) one year warranty on parts and labor!!! Servicing Metro Detroit since 1984 GOOD SERVICE DOESN'T COST....IT PAYS!
Porch Pro Headshot Matt & Son's Heating & Cooling LLC
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
Matt & Son's Heating & Cooling is an HVAC specialist from Mt Clemens. They offer HVAC repair, water heater services, and air conditioning maintenance as well as other services.
Matt & Son's Heating & Cooling is an HVAC specialist from Mt Clemens. They offer HVAC repair, water heater services, and air conditioning maintenance as well as other services.
Porch Pro Headshot Elder Mechanical
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
Based out of Southfield, Elder Mechanical is an HVAC specialist that provides air conditioning maintenance, HVAC installation, and furnace maintenance.
Based out of Southfield, Elder Mechanical is an HVAC specialist that provides air conditioning maintenance, HVAC installation, and furnace maintenance.
Porch Pro Headshot Schutz & Co.  Inc Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot no-nonsense heating &cooling inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot Dependable Heating and Cooling, Inc.
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot Sam s Heating & Cooling
Furnace Repair
Serves South Lyon, Michigan

Latest projects near South Lyon

Recent projects booked on Porch
South Lyon 48178
Furnace Repair
Start Date
Within a year
Furnace fuel source
Natural gas
Furnace problems
High static duct pressure is causing filter to bend towards furnace and ductwork very hot to touch. May need to add returns and improve drop elbow
When problems started
I'm not sure
Furnace age
Less than 5 years old