It can get cold in St. Johns when winter rolls around. And, if you want to live comfortably, you need a reliable, affordable way to heat your home. For many people in our area, that may mean replacing their old furnace or heater with a new one. Unfortunately, like all things, home heating systems don’t last forever—especially without regular maintenance visits from an HVAC professional. They break down and eventually need to be replaced.

In colder months, going without heat isn’t really an option. Beyond comfort, it can mean survival. And, being without heat can also pose a hazard to your house and fixtures. That’s why, when it comes to furnace and heater repairs in St. Johns, you shouldn’t settle with just any HVAC contractor. You should call Chasco Plumbing & Heating LLC.

Understanding and appreciating your home’s heating system is the first step to getting the most out of it.

A furnace is the indoor piece of HVAC equipment used to distribute heat throughout a home or business. This is accomplished by warming air and then forcing it out to each room. As the heated air is circulated, it raises the temperature until the thermostat tells it to stop. The typical heating cycle goes something like this:

1. Electricity, gas, propane, or heating oil, enters your home from either the utility's network or your home's heating fuel tank.
2. When the interior of your home starts to cool, the thermostat sends a call for heat to your furnace.
3. When the furnace is told by the thermostat that heat is needed, the burner ignites the gas in an enclosed metal vessel called a heat exchanger. The fuel byproducts are then expelled through your exhaust vents. This stops potentially toxic gases from mixing with your home’s interior air.
4. A minute or so after igniting the gas, the blower pulls air into the furnace through your ‘return air’ ductwork, and then pushes it across your furnace's now-hot heat exchanger.
5. The furnace's heat exchanger transfers the heat from the burning fuel inside it, to the air passing over it.
6. Your furnace’s blower fan continues to push the warmed air throughout your home until your target temperature is reached.
7. Once the desired temperature is reached, your thermostat turns off the gas valve and stops the flow of warm air.

Your heating system is a major component of your home’s comfort systems. It represents not only safety in winter but also a significant financial investment. That’s why it’s vital that you select the right person to repair and maintain your furnace , boiler, or heat pump. Here in St. Johns, there are plenty of HVAC companies to choose from. The below six characteristics, however, are what separate the pros from more questionable heating contractors:

1. Current Insurance and Licensing: In Michigan, only contractors who meet certain training and skill requirements can obtain a license. The presence of a valid license is the best sign of a qualified HVAC contractor. To see if a potential HVAC company has one, check out their website. You’ll find ours at the bottom of our site, for instance. If you cannot find a license number, call the company and ask for it. If they cannot provide it, go with a different company.
2. Comprehensive Insurance: What happens if a heating technician makes a mistake while working on your boiler and floods your home? Do you know who pays medical bills if that same person hurts themselves on your property? These two scenarios are why it’s vital that your chosen heating company carries up-to-date insurance. This is something we provide to ensure your peace of mind.
3. Glowing Reviews: Check out a contractor's online review profiles. What do former clients say about them? Do you know anyone who has used them before? If so, ask if they’d refer them for heating repair or installation work in St. Johns. If they have a few negative reviews, don’t write them off. What matters most is how they handled the situation and if they responded in a professional, caring manner.
4. Experience and Expertise: When it comes to heating service in DeWitt or St. Johns, experience should top your list of requirements. The more years of experience an HVAC contractor or company has, the better able they are to quickly pinpoint what’s wrong with your heating system. They also tend to be more adaptable and come carrying the right equipment and parts.
5. Warranties and Guarantees: Things can go wrong with even the newest heating or cooling system. How it's installed can be the cause. That’s why it’s vital to choose a heating company with a comprehensive warranty and guarantee policy. At minimum, your satisfaction should be acknowledged.
6. Special Offers and Rebates: Check out what kinds of deals the company is offering. Does it align with your current heating needs? If so, print off the coupons and keep them on hand. You can check out our special offers page for discounts.

As you might guess, we possess all five characteristics. Reach out to us at (989) 224-3034 to schedule heating service in DeWitt or Lansing.

Chasco Plumbing & Heating LLC sets itself apart from other heating contractors in the St. Johns area. The first way we do this is by committing ourselves wholly to ensuring you are happy. We’re so confident in our ability to make you smile that we guarantee your satisfaction. From proper system performance to quality workmanship, we hold ourselves to a higher standard. If you ever find yourself disappointed, reach out to (989) 224-3034. We’ll do everything we can to rectify the situation.

So, the next time you need heating service in St. Johns or Lansing, Chasco Plumbing & Heating LLC is here for you. From furnace repair to new heater installations, our St. Johns HVAC contractors have the skills you need. Dial (989) 224-3034 to get scheduled and to join our family of happy customers.