Ann Arbor, Michigan

HVAC Services in Ann Arbor, MI

Explore furnace repair and replacement, central air conditioning, heat pumps, and HVAC maintenance options for homes in Ann Arbor, Michigan. FurnacePrices.com helps homeowners understand HVAC costs, compare equipment options, and explore available quote opportunities. Contractor matching is subject to service-area availability.
Enter your location and project details to check whether contractor matching is available for your area. Matching is not guaranteed and depends on your location and project requirements.
Services

Explore HVAC Services in Ann Arbor

Furnace Repair and Replacement Options
Learn about common furnace problems, repair-versus-replacement considerations, efficiency ratings, and the factors that affect installation costs. Compare your options before requesting a quote from an available contractor.
Central AC Installation and Replacement
Understand SEER2 ratings and why correct sizing matters in humid summers: an oversized system can cool quickly but remove less moisture. Use the AC calculators to estimate tonnage and installed cost.
Heat Pump Installation and Maintenance
See how cold-climate heat pumps are rated for low outdoor temperatures, when a dual-fuel setup with gas backup is worth considering, and which operating-cost comparisons to run before you decide.
HVAC Maintenance and Tune-Up Guidance
See what a seasonal tune-up usually covers, such as combustion checks, coil and filter inspection and refrigerant checks, so you know what to ask a technician to include.
Products

Explore HVAC Products by Category

Furnace replacement

Browse our furnace models and compare efficiency options.

Air Conditioners

Browse central AC units for every home size.
Brands

HVAC Brands to Compare

Carrier

A residential HVAC manufacturer offering furnaces, central air conditioners and heat pumps. Compare efficiency ratings, features and warranty terms by model.

Trane

A residential HVAC manufacturer offering furnaces, central air conditioners and heat pumps. Compare efficiency ratings, features and warranty terms by model.

Lennox

A residential HVAC manufacturer offering furnaces, central air conditioners and heat pumps. Compare efficiency ratings, features and warranty terms by model.

Bryant

A brand within the Carrier family of residential heating and cooling equipment. Compare its efficiency ratings, features and warranty terms by model.
These brands are examples of residential HVAC manufacturers, not recommendations or endorsements. Model availability and options vary, so confirm them with the contractor you choose.
Local

Ann Arbor-specific: Heating through snow season

Guidance

Outdoor Heat Pump Placement in Winter

Ask for the outdoor unit to be mounted on a level pad or stand above expected snow depth, with clear space around it for airflow. Keep it out of the path of roof snow slides and drip lines, and ask where defrost meltwater will drain so it does not refreeze on a walkway or patio.
Guidance

Heat Pump, Furnace or Dual-Fuel?

Ask for a heat pump’s rated output at low outdoor temperatures, not only its efficiency rating. If you keep a gas furnace as backup, ask at what outdoor temperature the system switches over, then run the operating cost calculators with your own gas and electricity rates.
Guidance

Plan for the Season

Book furnace service before the first cold snap and AC service before the first hot, humid stretch. Ask for a written heat-load calculation so equipment is sized to your home rather than to a rule of thumb.
Rebates

Rebates and Incentives for Ann Arbor Homes

Ann Arbor homes may be served by DTE Energy or Consumers Energy, depending on the property address. Confirm your electricity and natural gas providers before purchasing equipment. Rebate availability depends on utility service, equipment eligibility, installation requirements and current program terms.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Rebate amounts and program terms change, so confirm current figures with your utility before you buy.
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Eligible DTE residential customers may qualify for the following rebates:
Furnaces: $400 for 98% AFUE or higher; $200 for 96%–97% AFUE; $100 for 95% AFUE.
Central air conditioners: $300 for 18+ SEER2; $200 for 16–17.99 SEER2; $100 for 15.2–15.99 SEER2.
Furnace rebates apply to eligible DTE residential natural gas customers, while central AC rebates apply to eligible DTE residential electric customers. Program restrictions apply, including exclusions for new construction and first-time installations. Participating contractors submit rebate paperwork for eligible installations. DTE updates its rebate tables from time to time, so check the linked DTE pages for current tiers before you buy.
Learn more: DTE furnace rebates | DTE air conditioner rebates
Consumers Energy 2026 rebates
The 2026 residential heating and cooling rebate sheet lists these incentives. The customer requirement depends on the equipment, so check which Consumers Energy service you receive:
Furnaces (natural gas customers): $100 for 95%–96.99% AFUE; $300 for 97% AFUE or higher.
Central AC (electric customers): $150 for 15.2–15.99 SEER2; $300 for 16+ SEER2, based on a matched outdoor unit, indoor coil and furnace.
Air-source heat pumps (electric customers): $300 for SEER2 15.2 or higher, when replacing an existing heat pump.
Ductless mini-split heat pumps (electric customers): $350 for qualifying equipment that replaces an existing primary electric heating system.
Furnace tune-ups (natural gas customers): $65 for a comprehensive tune-up with combustion analysis, limited to one per furnace or boiler every two years.
Central AC tune-ups (electric customers): $65 for a comprehensive tune-up done between April 1 and September 30, limited to one rebate every five years.
Program-wide conditions: the work must be done by a participating Consumers Energy contractor, who submits the application within 30 days of completion. The home must be in Consumers Energy’s service territory and be a separately metered single-family home or a multifamily building with fewer than three units. New construction and commercial properties are excluded. Qualifying work runs from January 1 through December 31, 2026. Funds are limited and first-come, first-served, and terms can change without notice.
Learn more: Consumers Energy 2026 rebate sheet (PDF) | Heating and cooling rebates page | HVAC program terms
Heat pump incentives beyond the utilities
These programs are separate from the DTE Energy and Consumers Energy rebates above. Eligibility, income limits and funding change, so check each official page before you buy.

City of Ann Arbor A²ZERO Home Energy Rebates:

for owners or renters of residential property within the City of Ann Arbor. The City lists cold-climate heat pumps at up to $5,500, with higher amounts for income-eligible households, and states that dual-fuel heat pumps are not eligible. A²ZERO rebates (City of Ann Arbor)

Michigan Home Energy Rebates (MiHER):

run by Michigan EGLE and based on household income. The process starts with an application and a participating MiHER contractor. Electrification rebates (HEAR) are for households at or below 150% of area median income, and amounts depend on income and scope of work. MiHER (Michigan EGLE)

DTE heat pump rebates:

DTE’s page limits its air-source, ground-source and mini-split heat pump rebates to electric customers replacing existing electric heating or an existing heat pump. See DTE’s air conditioner and heat pump page for current tiers.
Rebate eligibility is decided by each utility, and program terms can change. Confirm eligibility with DTE Energy or Consumers Energy before you buy. Installation costs vary by home and equipment. When you are ready to compare options, you can check quote availability.
Licensing and permits

Licensing and Permits in Ann Arbor

LARA

Mechanical contractor licence

Michigan generally requires a mechanical contractor licence with the appropriate classification to install, alter or service HVAC equipment and ductwork. Limited exceptions exist, such as for homeowners working on their own residence. Verify a contractor’s licence with LARA before work starts.
LARA

Permits

Mechanical work generally needs a permit before it starts, except for replacement of minor parts. Contractors are responsible for permits on work they perform for an owner, and a homeowner doing their own work must secure the permit.
LARA mechanical permit information
Local fee

Local permit office and fee

Within the City of Ann Arbor, trade permits including mechanical are handled by the City’s building department through its online STREAM permit portal. Properties in surrounding townships, such as Ann Arbor Charter Township, use that township’s permit office. Confirm the permit and fee for your address.
City of Ann Arbor building permits
LARA Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule
Costs and quotes

Understand Costs and Compare Quotes

What affects your installed cost

Equipment size and efficiency rating
Whether the indoor coil, furnace or air handler must be replaced to match
Condition and layout of your existing ductwork
Gas piping, venting and condensate drainage
Electrical work such as circuits, breakers and disconnects
Permits, inspections and required code updates
Access to the installation location
Installation costs vary by home and equipment. Use the HVAC calculators for an estimate, then compare written quotes.

What to compare in contractor quotes

A written heat-load calculation rather than a rule-of-thumb size
The exact make, model and efficiency rating (AFUE or SEER2)
Whether permits, removal of the old equipment and any electrical or duct changes are included
Warranty terms, with parts and labour listed separately
A current mechanical contractor licence, checked with LARA
Who submits the utility rebate paperwork, if you plan to apply
Payment terms and any financing, including the rate, fees and total cost
FAQ

Ann Arbor HVAC Questions

Does DTE’s furnace rebate apply in Ann Arbor?
It applies if DTE is your gas provider for the address. Confirm your utility first.
How do I get a quote?
Use the Check Quote Availability button to see whether contractor matching is offered for your address and service. Have your address, the service you need and your equipment details ready.
Do I need a licensed installer?
HVAC work may require an appropriately licensed mechanical contractor, depending on the work involved. Verify the contractor’s licence and applicable requirements before work begins.
How soon can someone come out?
Ask any installer for written terms and a response time before you book.
Is contractor matching guaranteed?
No. Availability depends on your location and project requirements. Check Quote Availability to see whether matching is offered for your address and service.
Does FurnacePrices.com install or repair HVAC equipment?
No. FurnacePrices.com is an HVAC research and comparison platform. Any installation or repair is carried out by a contractor.
Should I replace my furnace and AC together?
Not always. The furnace blower and indoor coil affect cooling performance, so ask the contractor to assess both systems and explain whether existing equipment can stay. Compare written quotes for your home.
How can I finance an HVAC project?
Some contractors offer financing, but terms vary and approval is not guaranteed. Compare the rate, repayment term, fees and total cost, and ask whether any promotion has separate conditions.
Does this page apply outside the city of Ann Arbor?
The rebate, licensing and permit information is relevant to Ann Arbor-area addresses and nearby Washtenaw County communities. Utility service and the permit office depend on your property’s address, so confirm both.
Is a heat pump worth considering in Ann Arbor winters?
It depends on your home, current heating fuel and utility rates. Ask for a cold-climate heat pump’s rated output at low outdoor temperatures, ask whether gas backup makes sense, and use the heat pump calculators to compare operating costs.
Why us

Why Use FurnacePrices.com for Your Ann Arbor HVAC Research?

FurnacePrices.com provides information and comparison tools for Ann Arbor homeowners. Any HVAC work is carried out by a contractor.

Understand HVAC Costs

Explore furnace, AC and heat pump calculators to estimate costs and understand the factors that influence your budget.

Compare Equipment Options

Learn about efficiency ratings, system types and features to make a more informed HVAC purchasing decision.

Explore Local Rebates and Requirements

Review relevant utility rebate information and installation considerations, then verify eligibility with the official provider.

Explore Quote Opportunities

Check whether contractor matching is available for your address and service requirements before proceeding with a quote request.
Simple process

Plan Your HVAC Project in 3 Easy Steps

Step 01

Research Your HVAC Needs

Start with the furnace, AC or heat pump calculators to estimate system size, installed cost and running cost for your home.
Step 02

Compare Your Options

Match equipment types and efficiency ratings against the rebate tiers of your own utility before making a decision.
Step 03

Explore Quote Availability

Open the quote request and enter your name, phone, email, location and the service you need. If contractor matching is available for your area, contractor partners may follow up with options. Availability and response times are not guaranteed.
Matching depends on your location and project requirements and is not guaranteed. Installation costs vary by home and equipment, and rebate eligibility should be confirmed with your utility.
Tools

All HVAC Calculators

Free online calculators to help you size, budget and plan your HVAC system with confidence.

Furnace Calculators

Cost Calculator
Estimate the installed cost of a new furnace by efficiency, home size and location.
Size & BTU Calculator
Estimate the furnace output (BTU/hr) your home may need from its type, size, age, insulation and region. A professional heat-load calculation is still needed for final sizing.
Recommendation Quiz
Answer a few questions and get an entry-level, mid-range or high-efficiency recommendation.
Operating Cost Calculator
Estimate monthly and annual running cost from AFUE rating and local gas rates.
Savings Calculator
See yearly savings from replacing an old furnace with a high-efficiency model.
Repair or Replace Quiz
Get a scored recommendation on whether to repair or replace your furnace.
Troubleshooting Wizard
Describe furnace symptoms and get a diagnosis before calling a technician.

AC Calculators

AC Cost Calculator
Estimate the installed cost of a new AC, including equipment, labour, permits and disposal.
AC Size & Tonnage
Find the right AC tonnage to avoid oversizing or undersizing.
AC Recommendation Wizard
Get a system recommendation: central AC, ductless mini-split, heat pump or window unit.
AC Repair Cost Calculator
Estimate what an AC repair should cost.
AC Troubleshooting Wizard
Walk through common AC problems and suggested next steps.
AC Operating Cost
Estimate running cost from SEER rating, usage hours and electricity rates.
AC Savings Calculator
Estimate yearly savings from replacing an old AC with a SEER2-rated model.

Heat Pump Calculators

Heat Pump Cost Calculator
Estimate heat pump cost, including equipment, labour, permits and electrical upgrades.
Heat Pump Size & BTU
Find the right heat pump size based on square footage, insulation and climate zone.
Operating Cost Calculator
Compare the electricity cost of a heat pump with your current heating system.
Recommendation Wizard
Get an entry, mid-range or high-end heat pump recommendation.
Savings Calculator
Estimate yearly savings from switching from a gas furnace or electric baseboard.
Is a Heat Pump Worth It?
Check whether a heat pump makes financial and practical sense for your home.
Troubleshooting Wizard
Describe heat pump symptoms and get a diagnosis before calling a technician.

Plan Your Ann Arbor HVAC Project

Explore HVAC costs, compare system options, and review local installation considerations before making your decision. Check quote availability for your address and service requirements where contractor matching is offered.