Fast, Reliable Emergency & Commercial HVAC Across Ann Arbor
When your boiler loses pressure at midnight in a student rental on Hill Street, or your rooftop unit fails on a Liberty Street restaurant during the dinner rush, you need someone who knows Ann Arbor’s buildings, not just its ZIP codes. We answer every call with a live person, 24 hours a day, and our Emergency & Commercial HVAC team has handled the tight access, aging systems, and urgent timelines that define this market. Call (866) 561-3358 for upfront pricing and same-day response to 48104, 48105, 48106, and 48107.
Why Fireside Heating & Air Co. Is Ann Arbor’s Preferred Emergency & Commercial HVAC Company
We’ve served homeowners and commercial clients for over 8 years, and our work in Ann Arbor has taught us what the franchise trucks miss: the difference between a 1920s gravity hot-air system and a 1970s ranch furnace, and why that matters at 2 a.m. when the heat goes out.
Our technicians are trained journeymen, background-checked and uniformed, who put on shoe covers without being asked. They work on nine major brands including Carrier, Trane, and American Standard, and we stock common parts so most jobs finish in a single visit. The 90-Day Done Right Promise means if it’s not right, we make it right - in writing, no paperwork, no arguing.
A live person answers our phones every hour of every day, including holidays. When you call at 2 a.m. from a no-heat building on South Division Street, you get a human voice, not a voicemail tree. We quote the price upfront, and that is the price you pay.
Our Emergency & Commercial HVAC Services in Ann Arbor
24/7 Emergency HVAC
Ann Arbor logs roughly 6,400 heating degree days annually, with January lows regularly below 10°F and 55-60 inches of seasonal snow. Heating-system reliability isn’t a comfort issue here; it’s a safety issue. Our emergency line runs around the clock because we’ve seen what happens when a boiler fails in a 48104 rental house during move-in weekend, or when a 1960s furnace dies in a split-level on the south side in February. We carry common blower motors, igniters, and control boards for Carrier, Trane, and Bryant systems, and we work around the parking constraints and alley access that come with Ann Arbor’s dense near-campus neighborhoods.
Commercial HVAC
Commercial systems in Ann Arbor face a dual challenge: the city’s A2Zero carbon-neutrality plan is pushing property owners toward heat-pump conversions and efficiency upgrades, while the university-driven rental market creates cyclical demand spikes that strain aging equipment. We service restaurants near Liberty Street, retail on State Street, and office buildings throughout 48104 and 48105, handling everything from packaged rooftop units to split systems in converted historic structures. Our upfront pricing applies to commercial work too - the quote is the quote.
Rooftop Unit Service
Rooftop units on Ann Arbor’s commercial buildings take a beating from lake-effect moisture and freeze-thaw cycles. Great Lakes humidity pushes summer dew points above 70°F for extended stretches, and improperly charged RTUs fail to dehumidify, generating callbacks even when the thermostat reads satisfied. We inspect refrigerant levels, economizer operation, and belt tension, and we replace failed components with parts sized for your specific unit - no guesswork, no return trips.
Chiller Service
While chillers are less common in Ann Arbor’s smaller commercial base than in Detroit or Grand Rapids, the university-adjacent research facilities and medical offices that do rely on them can’t afford downtime. We handle chiller startups, refrigerant analysis, and compressor diagnostics for the limited but critical installations in this market, with the same single-visit focus that defines our residential emergency work.
HVAC Inspection
Our inspection service is built for Ann Arbor’s housing realities. Near campus, we document the condition of original steam systems and retrofit ductwork so landlords know what August will bring. In 48108’s aging ranches, we flag heat exchanger cracks and blower motor wear before they become mid-winter emergencies. The $89 seasonal tune-up catches what deferred maintenance misses.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Ann Arbor
We train on and stock parts for Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, York, Daikin, Bryant, and American Standard. For Ann Arbor customers, that means faster turnaround on repairs and no waiting for a special-order part when your system fails during a cold snap. We see a lot of Carrier and Bryant in the 1960s-1980s housing stock on the west and south sides, and Trane in newer commercial installations. Our trucks carry the most common capacitors, contactors, and fan motors for these brands, which is how we complete most jobs in one trip.
Common Emergency & Commercial HVAC Problems We See in Ann Arbor Homes
- Steam system leaks in converted student rentals. Older steam systems in 48104 and 48105 develop leaks or failed valves during the August move-in surge, when 47,000 students return and deferred maintenance meets immediate demand. We see this pattern every year, and landlords who schedule June inspections avoid the emergency-call queue.
- Undersized retrofit ductwork. Pre-1960s homes converted to multi-unit rentals often have cramped ductwork added during conversion. The system runs, but airflow is inadequate, rooms stay uneven, and humidity lingers. Tenants call with “no AC” complaints even though the compressor is running. We measure static pressure and airflow, then recommend remediation or equipment resizing.
- Mid-winter furnace failures in aging ranches. Split-level and tract ranch homes in 48108 have original 1960s forced-air furnaces now hitting end of service life. Heat exchanger cracks, failed ignition modules, and blower motor burnout are common. Tight crawlspaces and basement access make replacement challenging, but we’ve done hundreds.
- Rooftop unit breaker trips from moisture intrusion. Lake-effect humidity and freeze-thaw cycles corrode electrical connections in commercial RTUs, especially on older buildings near downtown. We trace the root cause - loose connections, failing capacitors, or compressor overload - rather than just resetting the breaker.
Heating and Cooling in Ann Arbor Done Right
From Ann Arbor’s old farmhouses to the post-war brick ranches that fill the Detroit suburbs, this metro runs on furnaces that earn their keep. Fireside keeps them honest. We give you straight math on repair versus replace, tune-ups that catch the failure before the first freeze, and techs who put on shoe covers without being asked. Our shop is we coordinate through our Detroit Metro service area, dispatching licensed journeymen who treat your house like they’d treat their mother’s. That’s the K.E.Y.S. code, and it’s how we’ve worked since 2018.
The Keystone Standard applies to every job: 90 days, in writing, no arguing. If it’s not right, we come back. No paperwork, no runaround. Mention this page and take $50 off any repair over $250.
Heating and Cooling in Ann Arbor
Winters here start early and summers can turn humid fast. That first freeze or heat wave always finds the systems that skipped their tune-up. In Ann Arbor, we see a lot of builder-grade furnaces and ACs hitting their second decade, and we give straight talk on whether a repair is worth your money or if it’s time to replace. Our techs are licensed, insured, and trained to journeyman standard, because a job done right means you don’t have to think about it again. we coordinate through our Detroit Metro service area
We show up when we say, wear shoe covers without asking, and leave the price on the table before we start. The Keystone Standard covers every repair for 90 days, in writing, no arguing. If you’re in Ann Arbor and your system’s acting up, call us. We’ll handle it.
Heating and Cooling in Ann Arbor
Winters here start early and summers can turn humid fast. That first freeze or heat wave always finds the systems that skipped their tune-up. In Ann Arbor, we see a lot of builder-grade furnaces and ACs hitting their second decade, and we give straight talk on whether a repair is worth your money or if it’s time to replace. Our techs are licensed, insured, and trained to journeyman standard, because a job done right means you don’t have to think about it again. we coordinate through our Detroit Metro service area
We show up when we say, wear shoe covers without asking, and leave the price on the table before we start. The Keystone Standard covers every repair for 90 days, in writing, no arguing. If you’re in Ann Arbor and your system’s acting up, call us. We’ll handle it.
Pricing for Emergency & Commercial HVAC in Ann Arbor, MI
We believe in straight talk about what things cost. Here’s what typical HVAC work runs in the Ann Arbor market:
| Service | Price Range |
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| AC Repair | $150-$650 |
| Furnace Repair | $150-$700 |
| Tune-Up | $80-$200 |
Emergency calls outside normal hours carry additional trip charges, but the repair pricing stays the same - we don’t inflate rates because your boiler failed at midnight. Commercial work and rooftop units vary with system size and access complexity, but we quote every job upfront before any work begins. Senior and veteran customers receive 5% off, and repairs over $250 qualify for $50 off. Call (866) 561-3358 for a free estimate; there’s no charge for us to look at your system and tell you what it needs.
We Also Serve Cities Near Ann Arbor
Our service area extends to Canton, Westland, Novi, and Livonia, with the same live-answer phones and upfront pricing we offer in Ann Arbor proper. Whether you’re managing rental properties across multiple ZIP codes or operating a business with locations in several suburbs, one call handles it.
Serving Ann Arbor, MI - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Ann Arbor area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Emergency & Commercial HVAC in Ann Arbor
Steam boilers in pre-1960s campus rentals lose pressure due to deferred summer maintenance combined with sudden fall demand: leaking valves, cracked sight glasses, or failed automatic feeds that went unaddressed while units sat vacant. We find the leak source, replace failed components, and pressure-test the system. Call (866) 561-3358 for an exact diagnosis - estimates are free.
Moisture intrusion from Ann Arbor’s high summer dew points and freeze-thaw cycles corrodes electrical connections in RTUs, causing amp draw spikes that trip breakers; failing capacitors or compressor hard-start issues are the next most common causes. We test amp draw, inspect connections, and replace corroded components with weather-resistant hardware. Call (866) 561-3358 to schedule - we work around restaurant and retail hours.
We typically arrive within 60-90 minutes for emergency calls in 48104 and 48105, including during snow events, though severe storms may extend this slightly; our trucks carry parts for the most common failures, so we resolve most heating emergencies in a single visit. We know the parking constraints around campus and downtown, and we plan access accordingly. Call (866) 561-3358 - a live person answers, even at 2 a.m.
Yes, we structure maintenance agreements specifically for landlords with multiple units in 48104 and 48105, scheduling June tune-ups to catch problems before the August move-in surge. Agreements include priority scheduling, discounted repairs, and documentation for liability protection. Call (866) 561-3358 to discuss your property count and coverage needs.
Usually yes - we measure access routes and specify downflow or low-profile replacement units designed for tight clearances, and we’ve removed and replaced furnaces in Hill Street basements where headroom is under six feet. Occasionally a section of duct or a support post needs temporary relocation, but we minimize disruption. Call (866) 561-3358 for a free on-site evaluation and exact approach.
Written by Glen Hartman, Owner at Fireside Heating & Air Co., serving Ann Arbor since 2018.