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Avatar for Delaney Heating and Cooling, LLC
Delaney Heating and Cooling, LLC
366 E. Garrison Road
5.00(
7
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Delaney Heating and Cooling, LLC
366 E. Garrison Road
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Thank you for visiting Delaney Heating and Cooling. We are your locally owned and operated, licensed and insured, residential and light commercial HVAC specialists based in Owosso, MI, with more than 22 years of experience. We service clients throughout Owosso and the surrounding areas within 30 miles. Contact us for your heating, air conditioning, water heater and gas fireplace service and repair needs. We look forward to working with you soon!

"Tim went above and beyond to help us get our furnace repaired and it turned out to be a clogged chimney. Thank you so much mr. Delaney. Definatly solved what other furnace guys from the big hvac places did not do. Best in the area"

Clinton G on October 2024

Thank you for visiting Delaney Heating and Cooling. We are your locally owned and operated, licensed and insured, residential and light commercial HVAC specialists based in Owosso, MI, with more than 22 years of experience. We service clients throughout Owosso and the surrounding areas within 30 miles. Contact us for your heating, air conditioning, water heater and gas fireplace service and repair needs. We look forward to working with you soon!

"Tim went above and beyond to help us get our furnace repaired and it turned out to be a clogged chimney. Thank you so much mr. Delaney. Definatly solved what other furnace guys from the big hvac places did not do. Best in the area"

Clinton G on October 2024


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Smith's Heating & Air LLC
11394 Columbia Highway
5.00(
25
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Approved Pro
Smith's Heating & Air LLC
11394 Columbia Highway
5.00(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
19 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Smith's Heating & Air LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. At Smith's Heating & Air, we believe in providing top-quality HVAC services to our customers. We are a small, family owned and operated business. We believe in having a personable relationship with our customers and going above and beyond to do a professional, reliable job.

"Brandon and his crew were awesome. They did their work efficiently and took care to make sure all of our needs were met. Brandon was excellent at communication and his price was very reasonable. He even went the extra yard and cleaned up, and did repairs, caused by another contractor's crew. He was also able to finish the encapsulation of our crawl space at a fraction of other estimates. Brandon and his crew, Tyler and Justin, are one of those rare finds in the business world. They will be my go to in the future. "

Kim R on May 2025

Smith's Heating & Air LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. At Smith's Heating & Air, we believe in providing top-quality HVAC services to our customers. We are a small, family owned and operated business. We believe in having a personable relationship with our customers and going above and beyond to do a professional, reliable job.

"Brandon and his crew were awesome. They did their work efficiently and took care to make sure all of our needs were met. Brandon was excellent at communication and his price was very reasonable. He even went the extra yard and cleaned up, and did repairs, caused by another contractor's crew. He was also able to finish the encapsulation of our crawl space at a fraction of other estimates. Brandon and his crew, Tyler and Justin, are one of those rare finds in the business world. They will be my go to in the future. "

Kim R on May 2025


Levinsohn Restoration & Remodeling Co
4410 Wilfors Dr
4.56(
71
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Approved Pro
Levinsohn Restoration & Remodeling Co
4410 Wilfors Dr
4.56(
71
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
82 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

30 years of home improvement and remodeling experience. Also a Greater Lansing resident for over 30 years. Can provide custom painting-staining services and professional design (My spouse, Marla, is a professional interior designer for home and office with 20 years experience). I am a licensed builder, EPA-RRP certified lead-based paint renovator; fully insured, references available upon request. Good-standing member of BBB of Southeast Michigan for 5 years running. We specialize in difficult and detailed projects; we also enjoy job challenges and solving problems for our customers. Free estimates are available upon for request for most jobs. We offer an Angie's List 10% automatic discount for first time customers for all size jobs. Award wining.

"The work went very smoothly. Elliot is a consummate professional and a lovely man. He did his work very well and the price was extremely reasonable. I will definitely use him again."

Victoria B on July 2021

30 years of home improvement and remodeling experience. Also a Greater Lansing resident for over 30 years. Can provide custom painting-staining services and professional design (My spouse, Marla, is a professional interior designer for home and office with 20 years experience). I am a licensed builder, EPA-RRP certified lead-based paint renovator; fully insured, references available upon request. Good-standing member of BBB of Southeast Michigan for 5 years running. We specialize in difficult and detailed projects; we also enjoy job challenges and solving problems for our customers. Free estimates are available upon for request for most jobs. We offer an Angie's List 10% automatic discount for first time customers for all size jobs. Award wining.

"The work went very smoothly. Elliot is a consummate professional and a lovely man. He did his work very well and the price was extremely reasonable. I will definitely use him again."

Victoria B on July 2021


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SULLIVAN Heating Cooling Plumbing
4101 40th Street SE, Suite 1
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SULLIVAN Heating Cooling Plumbing
4101 40th Street SE, Suite 1
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
332 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

SULLIVAN Heating Cooling Plumbing is West Michigan's most trusted provider for residential customers. We specialize in the installation, repair, maintenance, and emergency services of HVAC and plumbing systems, ensuring year-round comfort and energy efficiency. With a team of certified technicians, and a commitment to quality service, we deliver reliable solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Whether it’s keeping your home warm in those harsh Michigan winters or cool in the dog days of summer, we’re here to help. So remember, When Your Comfort's in Trouble, Call SULLY on the Double!

SULLIVAN Heating Cooling Plumbing is West Michigan's most trusted provider for residential customers. We specialize in the installation, repair, maintenance, and emergency services of HVAC and plumbing systems, ensuring year-round comfort and energy efficiency. With a team of certified technicians, and a commitment to quality service, we deliver reliable solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Whether it’s keeping your home warm in those harsh Michigan winters or cool in the dog days of summer, we’re here to help. So remember, When Your Comfort's in Trouble, Call SULLY on the Double!


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Atlas 4 Winds - LLC
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Atlas 4 Winds - LLC
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Atlas 4 Winds did a great job!"

Elizabeth L on April 2025

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Atlas 4 Winds did a great job!"

Elizabeth L on April 2025


Avatar for Hardy Handyman Service
Hardy Handyman Service
Based In
4.88(
8
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Approved Pro
Hardy Handyman Service
Based In
4.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
245 local quotes requested

HHS specializes in the small odd tasks that float just above easy reach for the average busy customer: Let us assemble, hang, mount, repair, dispose, etc. We're reliable, convenient, and professional, and that means you don't have to sweat the small stuff.

"He was friendly and patient and did a good work for us"

ghada l on December 2024

HHS specializes in the small odd tasks that float just above easy reach for the average busy customer: Let us assemble, hang, mount, repair, dispose, etc. We're reliable, convenient, and professional, and that means you don't have to sweat the small stuff.

"He was friendly and patient and did a good work for us"

ghada l on December 2024


Avatar for J & J SHEET METAL OF MICHIGAN
J & J SHEET METAL OF MICHIGAN
4.20(
5
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Approved Pro
J & J SHEET METAL OF MICHIGAN
4.20(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
255 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

Excellence has been our hallmark for over 35 years J and J Sheet Metal of Michigan is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that has been around for three generations. Located in East Leroy, MI, we employ highly trained people whose goal is to make our company the best service company in Calhoun County. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately is the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Our entire company works hard to make your experience with us hassle-free and enjoyable. From the professionalism of our sales team, to the dedication of our field personnel, we are dedicated to delivering you the best. We take our responsibility very seriously when you place your trust in us. We pledge to always tell you up front what your cost will be to complete your job correctly. We make it a point to go over any details or limitations of the proposed system that will affect your enjoyment of the end result. You are told exactly what to expect up front. Compare our guarantee with the limitations, fine print and exclusions other companies tend to use to back their work today. Others will typically guarantee only the functionality of the equipment--not your satisfaction with the process or that the finished job lives up to your expectations. This is why J and J Sheet Metal of Michigan continues growing with more satisfied customers each and every year. Give us a call for your service needs and see what you've been missing. The J and J Sheet Metal of Michigan Family

"We have a dog in our home and people with pollen allergies. J&J recommended a REMY HALO UV LIGHT and a ionic filtration system. THANK-YOU---It has made a world of difference."

Rachelle R on January 2025

Excellence has been our hallmark for over 35 years J and J Sheet Metal of Michigan is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that has been around for three generations. Located in East Leroy, MI, we employ highly trained people whose goal is to make our company the best service company in Calhoun County. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately is the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Our entire company works hard to make your experience with us hassle-free and enjoyable. From the professionalism of our sales team, to the dedication of our field personnel, we are dedicated to delivering you the best. We take our responsibility very seriously when you place your trust in us. We pledge to always tell you up front what your cost will be to complete your job correctly. We make it a point to go over any details or limitations of the proposed system that will affect your enjoyment of the end result. You are told exactly what to expect up front. Compare our guarantee with the limitations, fine print and exclusions other companies tend to use to back their work today. Others will typically guarantee only the functionality of the equipment--not your satisfaction with the process or that the finished job lives up to your expectations. This is why J and J Sheet Metal of Michigan continues growing with more satisfied customers each and every year. Give us a call for your service needs and see what you've been missing. The J and J Sheet Metal of Michigan Family

"We have a dog in our home and people with pollen allergies. J&J recommended a REMY HALO UV LIGHT and a ionic filtration system. THANK-YOU---It has made a world of difference."

Rachelle R on January 2025


Avatar for Home Improvement Services & Contracting LLC
Home Improvement Services & Contracting LLC
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Home Improvement Services & Contracting LLC
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
589 local quotes requested

We provide excellent craftsmanship in a variety of skills. General Maintenance, Painting, Drywall, Tile, Decks, and Repairs. Our work is efficient and to your personal satisfactory!

"Still in progress. Exceptional work with drywall repair, painting, selection of quality materials for be bedroom and kitchen. An much more to do with re-hanging drapery, assembling armoires, bench for bedding and re-hanging closet drapery. Then much more in bathroom with drywall repair, painting, installation of new vanity, and bathroom flooring. Then onto living room after that laundry room. Etc. Excellent service and very intelligent and easy to communicate with."

Marcia S on March 2025

We provide excellent craftsmanship in a variety of skills. General Maintenance, Painting, Drywall, Tile, Decks, and Repairs. Our work is efficient and to your personal satisfactory!

"Still in progress. Exceptional work with drywall repair, painting, selection of quality materials for be bedroom and kitchen. An much more to do with re-hanging drapery, assembling armoires, bench for bedding and re-hanging closet drapery. Then much more in bathroom with drywall repair, painting, installation of new vanity, and bathroom flooring. Then onto living room after that laundry room. Etc. Excellent service and very intelligent and easy to communicate with."

Marcia S on March 2025


Avatar for Doty Mechanical Inc
Doty Mechanical Inc
615 S Waverly Rd
4.63(
75
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Approved Pro
Doty Mechanical Inc
615 S Waverly Rd
4.63(
75
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
212 local quotes requested
42 years of experience

For over 40 years Doty Mechanical has been providing quality heating and cooling installation, maintenance and repair service to the Lansing area. As Lansing's only locally owned and operated Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, Doty Mechanical is committed to Lansing and the people that live here. We are dedicated to offering the exceptional service our customers deserve. That is why our technicians are NATE Certified (which goes way beyond being factory trained). We can repair your furnace or air conditioner regardless of brand, or if you are ready to purchase a new one, we will happily provide you with a FREE ESTIMATE! Our customers are a huge part of our past and, more importantly, our future success. If you are new to Doty Mechanical again we say welcome, if you are a current customer we thank you for your continued patronage.

"This company was recommended to us by several people. Unfortunately, over about 1.5 years of having them perform various services on our home (replacing the furnace, working on the in-ground heating and also repairing some drains in the garage) we are left worse off and thousands of dollars spent with poor outcomes. The furnace was installed improperly which caused an issue when the A/C was used the following spring which resulted in water damage to our basement. This went on multiple times and had to call the company out multiple times before they finally corrected it. The drains that were "fixed" still leak water. The in-ground heating was repaired but they did not have a correct valve part. Once this was finally re-installed the person installing it did not know how to work the system or show us how to use it. We are now calling out someone again on a Saturday to try and figure out the problem. Not a good company"

Eric P on December 2024

For over 40 years Doty Mechanical has been providing quality heating and cooling installation, maintenance and repair service to the Lansing area. As Lansing's only locally owned and operated Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, Doty Mechanical is committed to Lansing and the people that live here. We are dedicated to offering the exceptional service our customers deserve. That is why our technicians are NATE Certified (which goes way beyond being factory trained). We can repair your furnace or air conditioner regardless of brand, or if you are ready to purchase a new one, we will happily provide you with a FREE ESTIMATE! Our customers are a huge part of our past and, more importantly, our future success. If you are new to Doty Mechanical again we say welcome, if you are a current customer we thank you for your continued patronage.

"This company was recommended to us by several people. Unfortunately, over about 1.5 years of having them perform various services on our home (replacing the furnace, working on the in-ground heating and also repairing some drains in the garage) we are left worse off and thousands of dollars spent with poor outcomes. The furnace was installed improperly which caused an issue when the A/C was used the following spring which resulted in water damage to our basement. This went on multiple times and had to call the company out multiple times before they finally corrected it. The drains that were "fixed" still leak water. The in-ground heating was repaired but they did not have a correct valve part. Once this was finally re-installed the person installing it did not know how to work the system or show us how to use it. We are now calling out someone again on a Saturday to try and figure out the problem. Not a good company"

Eric P on December 2024


Looking Glass Mechanical & General Contracting LLC
13602 S Grange Rd
4.50(
8
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Approved Pro
Looking Glass Mechanical & General Contracting LLC
13602 S Grange Rd
4.50(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
157 local quotes requested

Full Service Heating, Cooling and Plumbing. We have over 20 years of experience in the Residential and Commercial HVAC, Plumbing Services & Repairs. We get it right the first time, we strive to deliver the most comprehensive heating, cooling, and general contracting services in the greater Lansing area, including installations, upgrades & repairs. Schedule Services - 517-894-4547. PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT SERVICE OR INSTALL BOILER UNITS. HVAC & Plumbing Renovations. We specialize in renovation projects in the greater Lansing Area. With our experienced technicians your renovation projects will be in good hands. Ask About Our Renovation Services - FREE Quotes 517-894-4547. We also provide these additional services: Power Washing, Landscaping Projects, Subcompact tractor rental, Remodels, Brush Clearing, Doors, Windows, Handyman Services!!! Give us a call for any and all home project needs! CALL FOR OUR AFFORDABLE Spring AC Specials!!!! (commercial and residential)

"Travis was excellent! Great service!"

Susana S on June 2024

Full Service Heating, Cooling and Plumbing. We have over 20 years of experience in the Residential and Commercial HVAC, Plumbing Services & Repairs. We get it right the first time, we strive to deliver the most comprehensive heating, cooling, and general contracting services in the greater Lansing area, including installations, upgrades & repairs. Schedule Services - 517-894-4547. PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT SERVICE OR INSTALL BOILER UNITS. HVAC & Plumbing Renovations. We specialize in renovation projects in the greater Lansing Area. With our experienced technicians your renovation projects will be in good hands. Ask About Our Renovation Services - FREE Quotes 517-894-4547. We also provide these additional services: Power Washing, Landscaping Projects, Subcompact tractor rental, Remodels, Brush Clearing, Doors, Windows, Handyman Services!!! Give us a call for any and all home project needs! CALL FOR OUR AFFORDABLE Spring AC Specials!!!! (commercial and residential)

"Travis was excellent! Great service!"

Susana S on June 2024

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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