Est. 1912 · Battle Creek

Furnace Repair and Tune-Ups in Battle Creek, MI

No heat, cold vents, or a furnace that short-cycles? A.W. Crooks Plumbing, Heating and Cooling repairs furnaces and does tune-ups for homes in Battle Creek and the surrounding areas, with 24/7 no-heat service, same shop since 1912.

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Gas furnace in a basement with its vent pipe, gas line and condensate pump — A gas furnace in a basement with its vent pipe, gas line and condensate pump.

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Install Care Included

FREE

Every furnace, AC, water heater, boiler and generator we’ve installed since January 1, 2026, and every one we install going forward, gets a free inspection every year for the life of the unit. No membership. No catch.

Furnace: we fire it up and put in a new filter.
AC: we check levels, clean it and fire it up.
Water Heater: we flush it and check for leaks.
Boiler: we fire it up and check for leaks.
Generator: we check the fluids, test the battery and transfer switch, and check for gas leaks.

*Water softeners are not covered.

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Terms and Conditions

Install Care covers only the listed checks for the specific unit we installed. One complimentary visit per calendar year per eligible unit. Appointment required. If the unit needs other work, repairs, refrigerant, parts, additional filters beyond the one included with a furnace visit, or service on equipment we did not install, that work is billed separately (service charge, parts, and materials as applicable). Covers every furnace, AC, water heater, boiler and generator we’ve installed since January 1, 2026, and every one we install going forward, for the life of that unit while it stays in the home. The free yearly generator inspection covers a fluids check (oil and coolant levels), a battery test with terminal cleaning, a transfer switch test, a controller/firmware update and error log check, and a gas line and connection leak check. Not a membership, warranty, or insurance product. Subject to scheduling availability.

Heat

No Heat? We Fix Furnaces.

A.W. Crooks is Battle Creek’s HVAC and plumbing company for furnace repair, no-heat emergencies, tune-ups, and high-efficiency installs, same location since 1912. When your home goes cold overnight, call us, 24/7.

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Tune-ups

Furnace Tune-Ups Before Winter in Battle Creek and the Surrounding Areas

A furnace that sat all summer should get a check before the first hard cold night. A.W. Crooks Plumbing, Heating and Cooling tunes up furnaces, and has since 1912. Call to book.

Before your tune-up

Before Your Tune-Up

Replace the filter.
Make sure the vents and returns are open and not blocked.
Test the thermostat by turning it to Heat before the first cold night.
Call to book a tune-up.

A.W. Crooks Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, Battle Creek. Established 1912. Serving Battle Creek and the surrounding areas. 24/7 emergency service. Financing on qualifying jobs.

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See Protection Plans for priority scheduling, a waived diagnostic fee on covered visits and 10% off labor. Furnace not firing? See First Heat of the Season. Boiler home? See Boiler Repair and Installation.

No heat

Cold House? We Repair Furnaces.

A.W. Crooks Plumbing, Heating and Cooling repairs furnaces for homes in Battle Creek and the surrounding areas, and has since 1912. We come with shoe covers on, the diagnosis explained and no mess left behind. We answer nights and weekends.

First heat of the season

Furnace Won’t Start or Smells Like Burning? First Heat of the Season in Battle Creek and the Surrounding Areas

The first cold nights are when a furnace that sat all summer shows its problems. A.W. Crooks Plumbing, Heating and Cooling diagnoses and repairs furnaces, and has since 1912, with 24/7 no-heat service. We explain what failed and give you a clear price before work starts.

Before we arrive

What to Do Before We Arrive

Set the thermostat to Heat and above room temperature, and replace its batteries if it uses them.
Check the furnace power switch and its breaker.
Replace the filter if it is dirty. A packed filter can cause short cycling and lockouts.
A light burning dust smell on the first startup of the season is common and should clear soon. If it keeps going, or smells electrical or like melting plastic, turn the furnace off and call.
If you smell gas, leave the house now and call your gas utility from outside.
Stop resetting the furnace and call us.

A.W. Crooks Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, Battle Creek. Established 1912. Serving Battle Creek and the surrounding areas. 24/7 emergency service. Financing on qualifying jobs.

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Tonight

No-Heat Emergencies, 24/7

Michigan cold snaps do not wait for business hours. If your furnace dies at night, cold air is blowing from every vent, or the house is already dropping toward freezing, call us now. We run 24/7 no-heat service for homes in Battle Creek and the surrounding areas. A dead furnace on a hard freeze risks frozen pipes, water damage, and a much bigger bill than a repair call.

Before you call, check the thermostat (heat mode, fresh batteries), the furnace switch, and the filter. If the filter is packed solid, swap it if you can, then still call if heat does not return. Do not keep resetting a furnace that locks out; that usually means ignition, flame sense, or a safety switch needs a tech.

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No Heat Tonight: Steps Before We Arrive

Michigan cold snaps freeze pipes fast. If your furnace dies overnight, work through these steps, then call us: 24/7 no-heat.

Smell gas? Leave your home. Do not flip switches or use phones inside. Call your gas utility or 911 from outside. After they clear it, call us to restore heat safely.
Check the thermostat: Heat mode, setpoint above room temperature, fresh batteries if it is battery-powered.
Check power and switch: Furnace switch on (often looks like a light switch near the unit), breaker on, cabinet door seated so the door switch is closed.
Check the filter: A packed filter can lock the furnace out. Replace a dirty filter if you can; if heat still fails, stop resetting and call.
Protect pipes: Open cabinet doors under sinks on exterior walls. Drip a faucet if the house is already cold. Call us before pipes freeze, and if you also lost hot water, see Water Heaters.

Cold air from every vent usually means ignition, flame sense, inducer, or a furnace stuck in fan-only, not “just a filter.” We repair when it makes sense and replace when the heat exchanger or age says otherwise. Free second opinion on HVAC projects.

What we repair

Ignition, Flame Sensor, Blower, Limit Switch & More

Most Battle Creek no-heat calls are ignition or pilot issues, a dirty or failed flame sensor, a blower that will not move air, a limit switch trip, a thermostat fault, or a packed filter that locked the furnace out. We also check heat exchangers when age or cracks are a concern, and we tell you honestly when repair still makes sense versus replace.

How we work

Diagnose On Site → Explain Options → Repair or Schedule Replace

We diagnose in your home, explain what failed, and give you a clear price before work starts. Repair when it makes sense. If the unit needs a high-efficiency replace, see Furnace Replacement and Installation: same crew, same shop.

Current offers: $99 Furnace Tune-Up, free second opinion, and Boiler Tune-Up for boiler homes. Protection plans: See the Plan.

What we do

Furnace Repair, Replace & Tune-Ups

Need the full no-heat repair rundown (ignition, flame sensor, blower, and more)? See First Heat of the Season and What We Repair on this page.

We repair when it makes sense: ignition, flame sensor, inducer, blower, limit switch, and control boards. High-efficiency replacement when the heat exchanger is cracked, the unit is past its years, or repair costs stack up. Seasonal tune-ups so your furnace starts clean on the first cold night. Free second opinion on HVAC projects if someone else already quoted your home.

Replacing a furnace? See Furnace Replacement and Installation.

Book the $99 Furnace Tune-Up before the first hard freeze. Boilers: Boiler Tune-Up. Free second opinion on HVAC projects. See also our Heating & Cooling hub, Air Conditioning, and Water Heaters for related winter calls.

Tune-Ups, Boilers, Full Install & Season Flip

Preventive tune-ups: see Furnace Tune-Ups Before Winter above. Broader HVAC: Heating & Cooling. Summer no-cool: Air Conditioning or AC Repair. Got a quote elsewhere? Free second opinion.

Also heat

Boilers Too

Need boiler service, repair, or an install? That lives on our Heating & Cooling hub, same crew, same number.

Tune-ups, repair and first heat-on checks: see Boiler Repair and Installation.

Furnace Tune-Up Second Opinion Heating and Cooling See the Plan

FAQs

Questions We Get on Furnace Repair and Tune-Up Calls

What If Your Furnace Dies at Night?

24/7 no-heat, 365 days a year. We dispatch for homes in Battle Creek and the surrounding areas when your house is cold, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What If You Smell Gas?

Leave your home immediately. Do not flip switches or use phones inside. Call your gas utility or 911 from outside. After the utility clears the leak, call us to restore heat safely.

Why Is Cold Air Coming From the Vents?

Often a failed ignition, flame sensor, inducer, or a furnace stuck in fan-only. Check the filter and thermostat first, then call: running a failing furnace can freeze pipes in your home.

My Furnace Won't Start. What Should I Check?

Thermostat on Heat, furnace switch and breaker on, and a clean filter. If it still won't fire, call us.

Is a Burning Smell Normal When I First Turn on the Heat?

A light burning dust smell on the first startup of the season is common and should clear soon. If it lingers, comes back every cycle, or smells electrical, turn the furnace off and call us.

Why Does My Furnace Keep Turning on and Off?

That is short cycling. Common causes are a dirty filter, a limit switch, a flame sensor or a thermostat issue. Replace the filter first, then call us to diagnose.

Ignition, Flame Sensor, or Blower: How Do You Tell?

Ignition and flame-sense faults usually stop heat after a few tries. A failed blower or limit switch can push cold air or shut the unit down for safety. We test each piece; we do not guess from the thermostat.

Can You Fix It the Same Day?

Often yes for common parts we stock: ignition, flame sensor, capacitors, filters, and many control issues. If a specialty part has to be ordered, we stabilize what we can and schedule the finish.

Repair vs Replace: When Do You Say Replace?

Repair when parts and age make sense. Replace when the heat exchanger is cracked, repair costs stack up, or the unit is past its years. We walk you through both options and price before any work.

Do You Still Do Boilers and Full Installs?

Yes. For a new furnace or a high-efficiency replace, see Furnace Replacement and Installation. Boiler tune-ups when offered: Boiler Tune-Up. Same shop since 1912.

What Does a Tune-Up Cover?

One system check. If it needs a repair, we tell you before we do it. Repairs are not included. See Furnace Tune-Up for the current $99 offer.

When Should I Get a Furnace Tune-up?

In the fall, before the first hard cold night.

Do You Have a Maintenance Plan?

Yes. Our Protection Plans include priority scheduling, a waived diagnostic fee on covered visits and 10% off labor. Call for a quote.

Can I Get a Second Opinion?

Yes. Free second opinion on HVAC projects. Call or Contact us before you approve a big replace quote.

Is My New Furnace Covered After Install?

Yes. Install Care gives every furnace we install a free yearly inspection for the life of the unit: we fire it up and put in a new filter.

What Areas Do You Serve?

Battle Creek and the surrounding areas.

★★★★★

“We had a leaky pipe that meant we had to shut off water to the whole house. Within the hour they came to evaluate. Within the next hour the repair was made. Impressive.”

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