Gas Furnaces
North Winds Heating & Cooling is the leading HVAC company in Okemos, MI, for your furnace service needs. We service and repair all makes and models. If you need furnace service, we are the company to call. Our skilled technicians are qualified to solve just about any repair or installation that you throw at us.
How Much Money Can a New Furnace Save You?
Our AFUE energy savings calculator can help determine how much you could save on your utility bills. Simply enter your current unit's AFUE value and compare it to a newer, more efficient system. You can even customize it to better match your home's system for a more accurate calculation.
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Furnace Repair
Don’t get left in the cold! Is your furnace acting up, blowing cold air, or making too much noise? Our experienced team of professionals is here to keep your home warm and cozy. We repair all makes and models, and we will never try to sell you a service that you don’t need. Our technicians are honest and hard working, and we’re always transparent and fair about the work we do.
Furnace Replacement
Sometimes a repair is not sufficient to fix your furnace. Sometimes a new furnace is the most cost-effective and energy-efficient way to go. We will always be honest with you about a possible furnace replacement. We value our time and your money––we don’t want to perform repairs or service on an appliance that is in need of replacement.
If you do need a furnace replacement, we know how overwhelming it can be. Here are some of the frequently asked questions about furnaces that we get from some of our Okemos, MI residents:
What Are The Different Types Of Furnaces?
Single Stage: A single-stage furnace has only one stage of operation. It can either be turned on or turned off.
Two Stage: A two-stage furnace has two settings––full and half speed. This is a more efficient way to heat and provides for better comfort, because it can move the air at a slower pace.
Variable Stage or Modulating: A variable-stage or modulating furnace modulates the speed and heat output based on the temperature outside and the desired comfort level. This furnace only works as much as you need it, making this type the most energy-efficient type of furnace.
What Is AFUE?
AFUE, or Annualized Fuel Utilization Efficiency, is a measure of furnace-heating efficiency. The higher the AFUE, the more efficient the furnace.
What Size Furnace Do I Need?
We can calculate the correct size furnace for your home. The number of BTUs, or British Thermal Units, needed to heat your home is dependent on a number of variables. Contrary to what you might think, a bigger furnace may not necessarily mean more heating power for your home. Call us at North Winds Heating & Cooling, and we can set up an appointment to calculate the furnace size you might need.
“Great crew with a lot of knowledge. Very professional and impressive customer service. They went over their sales pitch at the end, but it was informative and not pushy. They addressed what I needed and gave me valuable advice.
Reasonable price.”
“Cody was very professional when he got here and explained to me what was going on and fixed my furnace got it running again. I highly recommend Cody and his staff to anybody that needs furnace work. once again, thank you very much, Cody for your expert tease.”
“Our technicians Todd and Willis were great and installed our new furnace in just a few hours! They were really friendly and answered all of our questions.”
“Thank you to the North Winds team! The scheduling process was seamless with timely communication and updates. Allen arrived on time, was courteous, professional, and got right to work on our furnace. He explained what he did, made a couple recommendations, and answered some questions I had about available services. I highly recommend North Winds!”
“Quick same-day response and lightning quick repair work from Kavin got our furnace back up and running in no time. He also did a thorough inspection during the service call to give us some added piece of mind.”
“My furnace was at the end of its expected life. There were a couple of parts that needed replacing so we decided on a replacement rather than repairs. Lon and Tod showed up at the time expected. They removed the old furnace and installed a new one in 4 hours. It was one of the coldest days of the winter, but they were finished before the house temperature dropped to uncomfortable levels.”
“Todd and Don were great! They installed a new furnace for us today. They laid cloths down to keep our carpet clean and dry, cleaned up their work, and made sure we knew how to use the new thermostat before leaving.”
“I have nothing but extreme gratitude and thanks for Northwinds Heating and Cooling, and to Gavin, Willis and Chaase. These gentlemen may have very well saved my family's life. My furnace had been acting up lately and I had been getting awful migraines for the last 2 weeks, and my husband had been getting them for a few days and my son was feeling off. Gavin came after hours for an emergency appointment because our furnace was not putting out any heat, and informed us that our furnace was reading 500ppm of carbon monoxide, and anything over 100ppm is unsafe. The furnace was old and needed replacing and we are expecting single digit temps in a couple of days. The Northwinds crew had a brand new furnace installed the very next day, 100% complete, all in less than 24 hours. I cannot thank you all enough for expediting this serious matter and not only getting us heat during extremely cold temps in record time, but more importantly removing a potentially fatal situation for us. Had this not been done we may not be here. You have customers for life. THANK YOU!”
“They responded quickly as I had no heat. Diagnosed problem, gave me honest options and didn't oversell. Happy with service.”
Need Furnace Service?
Contact the experts at North Winds Heating & Cooling.
Call us at 517-225-3430!