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.

Allergies are no fun, especially in Michigan’s allergy seasons! What can you do about them? First off, upgrade your furnace filters, and watch this 30 second video for more tips on additional things you can do to “allergy proof” your house.

Larry explains how long your furnace and A/C could last in our Michigan summers and winters. Of course, your mileage may vary!