How to Find a Heating Contractor in Southfield, MI

Heating contractors in Southfield are busy with furnace repair and replacement services this time of year. Unfortunately, your furnace is not likely to show signs of needing repair until you need it the most…when you fire it up for the cold season.

The furnace is not working, so you start going through the online business directories to find a heating and cooling contractor in your area. He comes out and finds the problem…a bad heat exchanger! This means you need a new furnace. The price to install a new, high-efficiency furnace will be…

By this time, you have been hours without heat so you are likely to just pay his price and get the job done without getting more estimates. You found your heating contractor online; the ad looked impressive; the company claims to be the highest quality, least expensive heating contractor in the Southfield area. Of course it says all this stuff! Look at everyone else’s ads…they also claim to be the best and the cheapest. So how do you know you’re getting the best deal from this heating contractor?

Here are some tips for hiring a heating contractor in Southfield, Mi

Do some research now: Don’t wait until your furnace breaks down. Most heating contractors also perform furnace cleaning and maintenance; however, not all furnace cleaning companies perform furnace repairs. Have your furnace maintained by a heating contractor that you have already checked out and found to be suitable for your needs. This way, you know who to call when the furnace fails to work.

Get referrals: See who your friends or family are using for furnace repair or maintenance services.

The research: Check heating contractors out with the Better Business Bureau. Ask about reports of complaints. Be sure they are licensed, bonded and insured.

Call references: Ask contractors for references and call them to see if they were satisfied with services.

Energy Star: Energy Star qualified products must meet energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and they must offer significant energy savings. A good heating contractor will be able to how much you can save with an Energy Star heating and cooling products. Visit energystar.gov to learn more.

Bigger is not better: A reputable heating contractor will spend time inspecting your current heating system and your home to determine the size heating unit you need. Not everyone needs a 100,000 BTU furnace to adequately heat their home.

Get written estimates: Your heating contractor should be able to provide a written estimate. The lowest price is not necessarily the best deal. Consider several factors when choosing a heating contractor, including total cost, quality, warranty, maintenance cost, and energy efficiency.

Kenneth Lee has been in the heating and cooling industry for 14 years, providing honest, dependable, service to homeowners and commercial businesses. Lee’s Mechanical, LLC is a small, independent company with long-term, committed employees who focus on quality workmanship and fair prices. They install quality equipment and perform repairs that last while remaining “budget friendly.” Kenneth takes pride in providing quality services without “cutting corners,” as he exceeds customer expectations.

Lee’s Mechanical, LLC specializes in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, commercial/residential air conditioning systems, gas/electrical heating systems, commercial/residential lighting & refrigeration, commercial/residential boiler service/repair and installation, gas, steam/hot water distribution systems, commercial/residential domestic water distribution systems, commercial/residential drain piping systems, and provides quality products including American Standard, Utica Boilers, Night Boilers, Rheem water heaters, tankless hot water heaters, State & Bradford White water heaters and more.

Service Area:

Oakland County, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Clawson, Farmington Hills, Birmingham, Farmington, Southfield, Royal Oak, Madison Heights, Berkley, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Lathrup Village

48324, 48323, 48322, 48301, 48302, 48322, 48304, 48098, 48083, 48084, 48017, 48331, 48334, 48335, 48336, 48009, 48025, 48034, 48076, 48237, 48220, 48030, 48067, 48072, 48071, 48073

Wayne County, Livonia, Westland, Garden City, Wayne, Inkster, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Melvindale, Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Southgate, Taylor, Romulus

48152, 48154, 48150, 48185, 48135, 48184, 48141, 48127, 48128, 48124, 48125, 48126, 48120, 48122, 48101, 48146, 48195, 48195, 48180, 48174

Macomb County, Township, Center Line, Chesterfield Township, Clinton Township, Eastpointe, Fraser, Harrison Township, Lenox Township, Macomb Township, Mt. Clemens, New Baltimore, Ray Township, Roseville, Richmond, Shelby Charter Township, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Utica, Warren

48055, 48015, 48047, 48051, 48035, 48036, 48038, 48021, 48026, 48045, 48160, 48042, 48044, 48043, 48096, 48066, 48062, 49455, 48080, 48081, 48082, 48310, 48312, 48313, 48314, 48315, 48316, 48317, 48088, 48089, 48091, 48092, 48093