Just how much does a new furnace and air conditioner cost for a typical mid Michigan house? Larry breaks it down for you – and you might not need to replace BOTH at the same time.

Should you cover your A/C unit in the winter or not? Some of your neighbors might wrap or cover their A/C and you wonder if you should too? Larry tells you whether you should cover or not and why.

Larry breaks it down for you in this video. Should you just hose off that A/C unit? Do you need regular maintenance? There are some very specific reasons why you should have it maintained by a professional.

When should you replace your A/C unit? And what should you look for? Larry breaks it down. Don’t get over sold! In our short-summer climate, you don’t need the top of the line unit, you just need basic reliability. Fewer parts equal less to break (and less costly to repair.)

Listen to what our customers have to say about Lansing’s All Star Mechanical Heating & Cooling. They say it better than we do!

What brand of furnace or air conditioner is best? Well, as owner Larry says “Any furnace is a good furnace!” Especially in our climate in mid Michigan! But there are better contractors than others, and better contractors tend to choose brands of furnace or air conditioners that are easier to maintain and have a better, longer lasting track record. Learn more about this in the video!

What should you do if your furnace isn’t working? Try these basic tips before you give us a call.

Help! Furnace won’t turn on! Did you just do that Google search?

Before you call All Star Mechanical to fix your furnace that isn’t working, check these three things: 1) do you have power to your furnace (there is usually a switch nearby your furnace) 2) Do you have power/battery power to your thermostat and 3) do you have a clean furnace filter in?

We’d love to earn your business, and we’d love to help! If these three simple steps aren’t working, give us a call!

Larry offers tips for the size of your home furnace or A/C. When it’s 0 degrees out in Mid Michigan, your furnace should never shut off. Most improperly sized furnaces run then shut off, creating wear and tear cycles that can shorten the life of your furnace over time.

How often should you schedule a maintenance service call for your furnace or air conditioner? Larry from All Star Mechanical explains how often (especially if it’s under warranty), and what you can expect for maintenance service costs. If it’s a mid-Michigan hot summer or an especially cold winter, you might need more frequent maintenance.