Fast, Reliable Heating & Furnace Across Livonia
Heating and furnace repair in Livonia typically runs $150-$700, with most service calls completed same-day when you call before noon. A new furnace installation for a standard Livonia ranch or colonial generally falls between $3,500 and $7,500, including basic duct modifications. We’re Livonia homeowners’ call when the heat goes out at midnight and the house drops fast - our Heating & Furnace team answers live, 24 hours a day, every day, and we dispatch from our Detroit, PA office with technicians who know the specific headaches of southeast Michigan’s 1955-1975 housing stock. Call (866) 561-3358 for a free estimate.
Livonia’s neighborhoods - from the ranches along Five Mile Road in 48150 to the colonials near Schoolcraft and Newburgh in 48154 - share one trait: they were built fast, built similarly, and now their second or third generation of heating equipment is wearing out all at once. We’ve been serving homeowners since 2018, and we know what happens when a 100,000 BTU furnace from 1995 tries to push heat through ductwork sealed with failing tape from 1965. It doesn’t work. We fix that.
Why Fireside Heating & Air Co. Is Livonia’s Preferred Heating & Furnace Company
Fireside has been in business over 8 years. Glen Hartman built this company on the K.E.Y.S. code - Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it - and that still means a live person answers when you call at 2 a.m., not a menu tree.
Livonia homeowners call us back because we quote upfront and stand behind the number. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is in writing: if it’s not right, we make it right, no paperwork, no arguing. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, trained journeymen who put on shoe covers without being asked. They work in your home the way they would in their own mother’s.
Most jobs are completed in a single visit. We carry parts for Carrier, Trane, Lennox, and the other major brands, so we’re not ordering and coming back. That’s the difference between a company that services Livonia and one that actually knows Livonia.
Our Heating & Furnace Services in Livonia
Furnace Repair
A no-heat call in Livonia in January is not a “tomorrow” problem. Our phones are answered live around the clock for our Emergency & Commercial HVAC in Livonia, and we prioritize emergency calls in 48150, 48152, 48154, and 48151. Common repairs we see in Livonia: failed ignitors on 15-20 year old furnaces, cracked heat exchangers on units that have been oversized and short-cycling for years, and gas valves that fail after hard winters. Furnace repair in Livonia runs $150-$700. We offer $50 off any repair over $250.
Furnace Replacement
This is where Livonia’s unique housing stock matters most. Your 1965 ranch was built with a 100,000 BTU furnace and a long horizontal trunk line in an uninsulated basement, sealed with duct tape that has turned to dust. Drop in a new high-efficiency unit without fixing the ducts, and you’ll have a efficient furnace delivering 70% of its heat into the basement. We don’t do that. We size correctly - often downsizing to 60,000-80,000 BTU variable-speed units - and we mastic-seal or replace deteriorated plenums as part of Air Quality & Ventilation - Livonia service. On a 1963 ranch on Five Mile Road in 48150, we found the original 100,000 BTU furnace struggling with a long, duct-taped trunk line. We installed a new Carrier Infinity 96, replacing the old plenum, mastic-sealing all joints, and rebalancing for the home’s 1,800 sq ft layout. The homeowner’s winter gas bill dropped 35%. That’s the Fireside difference.
Furnace Tune-Up
Livonia’s design heating load hits -6°F to -10°F, and the lake-enhanced humidity from Lake St. Clair means your system works hard in shoulder seasons too. An $89 seasonal tune-up catches cracked heat exchangers, failing ignitors, and combustion issues before they become 3 a.m. emergencies. We check gas pressure, clean burners, test safety controls, and inspect the duct connections that so often leak in Livonia basements. Senior and veteran homeowners receive 5% off, always.
Heat Exchanger Inspection & Replacement
A cracked heat exchanger is a safety issue, full stop. In Livonia’s older housing stock, we see this frequently on furnaces that have been oversized and short-cycling for years - the constant expansion and contraction fatigues the metal. We inspect with cameras, explain what we find, and if replacement makes more sense than repair, we give you straight talk about repair versus replace. No pressure. The price quoted is the price paid.
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 Livonia
We train our technicians on nine major brands: Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, York, Daikin, Bryant, and American Standard. For Livonia homeowners, that means we stock common parts and can often fix your Bryant or American Standard furnace without a return trip. We’re not guessing at what fits your 1960s duct layout - we’ve worked on hundreds of identical homes in 48150 and 48154. That familiarity saves you time and gets your heat back faster.
Common Heating & Furnace Problems We See in Livonia Homes
- Oversized furnaces short-cycling in ranch homes. That 100,000 BTU unit in your 1,500 sq ft ranch heats the house too fast, shuts off, and leaves rooms cold while spiking humidity. We see this constantly in the 48150 corridor. Right-sizing and rebalancing fixes it.
- Duct-taped trunk lines leaking into basements. Original galvanized plenums with deteriorating tape - never mastic-sealed - lose 20-30% of heated air into unconditioned space. Your furnace works harder, your bills climb, and your living room stays chilly. We seal or replace.
- Detached workshops with no heat or undersized runs. Livonia’s half-acre lots often have detached garages with heavy doors and no dedicated heating. Running an undersized duct from the main furnace creates pressure problems and leaves the workshop freezing. We evaluate whether a dedicated unit or properly sized run makes sense.
- Heat exchanger failure from years of overwork. In colonials near Farmington and Plymouth Roads, zoned systems that were never properly balanced force one furnace to carry the load. The heat exchanger cracks. We inspect, we explain, we fix or replace - your call.
Heating and Cooling in Livonia 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 Livonia
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 Livonia, 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 Livonia and your system’s acting up, call us. We’ll handle it.
Heating and Cooling in Livonia
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 Livonia, 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 Livonia and your system’s acting up, call us. We’ll handle it.
Pricing for Heating & Furnace in Livonia, MI
Here’s what heating and furnace work costs in Livonia’s market. These are real ranges, not bait-and-switch numbers.
| Service | Price Range in Livonia |
|---|---|
| Furnace Repair | $150-$700 |
| Furnace Tune-Up | $80-$200 |
| Furnace Installation/Replacement | $3,500-$7,500 |
What moves the needle? Duct condition is the big one in Livonia. If your basement trunk line needs mastic sealing or plenum replacement, that adds labor but saves 20-35% on gas bills. Equipment brand and efficiency rating matter too - a two-stage Carrier costs more than a single-stage Goodman, but the comfort difference in a long ranch with old ducts is significant. We quote everything upfront. The price we say is the price you pay. Free estimates, no obligation. Call (866) 561-3358.
We Also Serve Cities Near Livonia
Our service area includes Livonia and the surrounding communities: Redford, Westland, Farmington Hills, and Dearborn Heights. Same live-answer phones, same 90-Day Done Right Promise, same upfront pricing. If you’re in 48150, 48152, 48154, or 48151, we’re your local heating and furnace company.
Serving Livonia, MI - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Livonia 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 - Heating & Furnace in Livonia
No - not without modifications. Your original ductwork was sized for a 100,000 BTU conventional furnace with a powerful blower, and the trunk line was sealed with duct tape that has likely failed. We replace or reseal the plenum, mastic-seal all joints, and rebalance airflow for your home’s actual layout. A new furnace without sealed ducts wastes 20-30% of its heat into your basement. Call (866) 561-3358 for a free evaluation.
Usually not satisfactorily. Most Livonia ranch furnaces lack the capacity and static pressure to heat a detached garage through a long underground duct, and the workshop ends up cold while the house suffers pressure imbalances. We typically recommend a dedicated wall furnace or mini-split for the garage. We’ll assess your setup and give you straight talk about what works. Free estimates at (866) 561-3358.
Once a year, every fall, before the first hard freeze. Livonia’s design heating loads hit -6°F to -10°F, and lake-enhanced humidity puts extra wear on components. Our $89 seasonal tune-up includes combustion analysis, safety control testing, and duct connection inspection - critical in homes with original basement trunk lines. Senior and veteran discounts apply.
Almost certainly. That size was standard for 1960s tract builders who sized by rule-of-thumb, not by load calculation. An oversized furnace heats too fast, short-cycles, creates temperature swings, and cracks the heat exchanger prematurely. We run Manual J load calculations and typically right-size Livonia ranches to 60,000-80,000 BTU variable-speed units. Comfort improves. Bills drop. The equipment lasts longer. Call for a free second opinion on any written estimate.
Yes. Livonia’s colonials, especially in the 48154 area near Schoolcraft, often have zoned systems that were poorly balanced at installation, something we address with our AC Repair & Installation in Livonia. We diagnose airflow, check damper operation, and rebalance so your upstairs isn’t roasting while the first floor freezes. Our technicians are trained on Carrier, Trane, Bryant, and American Standard zoning controls. Same-day service usually available.
Written by Glen Hartman, Owner at Fireside Heating & Air Co., serving Livonia and southeast Michigan homeowners since 2018.
Ready to get your heat fixed right? Call Fireside Heating & Air Co. at (866) 561-3358 for a free estimate. A live person will answer, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - including right now.