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Furnace Repair and Installation in West Bloomfield

One of the most important parts of your home is your heating system, especially when it comes to the cold winter months. Problems with your furnace can be harmful to your home and dangerous for your family, so regular maintenance and repairs are of the utmost importance. Winters in West Bloomfield can get harsh, so making sure your furnace is in proper working order year-round can help prepare you for the worst.

At Birmingham Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, our team of experienced technicians is here to help you keep your heating system running smoothly. Emergencies happen, and beyond preventative maintenance, there is no way to effectively plan for your furnace to break down. However, with our 24/7 maintenance team, you can be sure these emergencies will be handled effectively and under control in no time. From minor tweaks to full-on restorations, you can trust Birmingham Plumbing, Heating & Cooling to get the job done.

Common Problems With Your Furnace

As with any major appliance, tell-tale signs of damage or signs of maintenance are usually easy to pinpoint, and knowing how to recognize these issues is the first step toward ensuring you stay up to date on any necessary maintenance. Some of the most common issues with your furnace system include:

  • Problems with your pilot light
  • General problems with heat distribution
  • Unusual noises coming from the main unit
  • Blower running when the unit is not in use

Depending on how long these problems last, as well as their frequency, you may need repairs that go beyond general maintenance. Regardless of whether these problems last for an hour, a day, a week, or longer, it is within your best interest to contact one of our technicians to accurately diagnose and remedy the problem.

If your furnace requires frequent repairs, upgrading to a new system might be most beneficial. Fortunately, we offer top-of-the-line furnace installation in addition to our repair services.

For most furnace issues, some of the smallest problems can be signs of bigger issues, so getting these irregularities checked can help you determine whether you need a new furnace.

Although seemingly small, some indicators that you might need a new furnace include:

  • Loud, squeaking sounds could mean that your central furnace engine is beginning to fail.
  • Broken internal blower fans can limit the amount of power going into your furnace.
  • If your furnace’s burner isn’t working, you could have a problem with your gas supply or your eternal flame sensor.

These problems, although sometimes only secondary, can be signs of larger problems with your furnace system. Luckily, our team of professionals can accurately assess and diagnose the issues with your unit and make sure any potential issues are resolved.

At Birmingham Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, we can provide top-of-the-line services that will evaluate your heating system and fix whatever needs to be addressed. For quality service, you can rely on in the West Bloomfield area, look no further than Birmingham Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. To schedule a consultation, visit our website and contact us today.

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Why is a cracked heat exchanger dangerous, and how do I know if my furnace has one?
The heat exchanger isolates toxic combustion gases—including carbon monoxide (CO)—from the clean air circulating through your home. Over years of heavy Michigan winter heating cycles, thermal expansion and contraction can cause metal fatigue, resulting in hairline cracks. Warning signs include unexplainable headache or flu-like symptoms among family members, soot deposits near supply registers, a flickering yellow burner flame (instead of crisp blue), or frequent CO alarm activations.
High-square-footage homes across West Bloomfield often suffer from uneven temperature distribution between main levels and upper bedrooms. A multi-stage gas furnace operates at low capacity during mild weather and scales up only during sub-zero cold snaps. Paired with a variable-speed ECM blower motor, it runs continuously at low, quiet speeds to eliminate cold spots, improve indoor air filtration, and significantly reduce winter energy consumption compared to single-stage units.
Furnaces with an AFUE rating of 90% or higher extract so much heat from combustion gases that moisture condenses into acidic water. These units use corrosion-resistant PVC piping routed horizontally through the side wall rather than a traditional chimney flue. During severe Oakland County ice storms or deep freezes, ice dams or heavy snow accumulation can block these exterior intake/exhaust terminations, triggering safety pressure switches that shut the furnace down automatically.
Yes. According to the Charter Township of West Bloomfield Community Development Department and the Michigan Mechanical Code, replacing a gas furnace or central heating system requires a pulled mechanical permit and a final safety inspection. This ensures all gas supply piping, electrical connections, combustion air intake, and flue gas venting meet local safety codes and manufacturer clearances.
Short-cycling occurs when safety sensors shut the furnace down before it completes a full heating cycle. Common culprits include a dirty air filter restricting return airflow (causing the high-limit switch to trip from overheating), a soot-coated flame sensor failing to detect the burner flame, or a malfunctioning pressure switch failing to verify proper exhaust draft. Replacing the furnace filter is a first step, but persistent cycling requires a professional diagnostic check.

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