Air Conditioning

Close up of a residential air conditioner.

Summers here in Michigan can be breathtaking. They can also take your breath away with the high humidity we experience. Having an air conditioner in your home goes a long way in keeping your home comfortable throughout the hot season.

Why Great Dane?

At Great Dane Heating, Cooling, Electrical, & Plumbing we offer incomparable service and equipment in Clinton Township and its surrounds. Our company philosophy—Experience the Service You Deserve!—is the cornerstone of our customer service, meaning you will get our best in everything we do.

Whether you are looking for repairs or maintenance on your current home air conditioner or you are looking for a replacement or even delving into a first-time installation, our expert heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) team will be sure you have exactly what you need. Our team of professionals has the training, education, and experience to handle whatever your air conditioning needs may be.

When You Need an Air Conditioner Repair

Having your air conditioner break down or not working as it should is exasperating—especially during those really hot and humid days. No matter what the issue may be, our North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certified professionals can remedy it for you effectively and efficiently.

Our goal is to be sure your home-comfort needs are met. We want your air conditioner working at its optimal performance, giving you the energy savings you expect. Not staying on top of your system’s regular maintenance can negatively affect your unit’s parts, wearing them down prematurely or even causing them to break.

This stresses your air conditioner, causing it to work harder to compensate for weak parts. When your system is not running at full efficiency, it is working harder to reach your thermostat-set temperatures, thereby utilizing more energy. This is a common factor in high energy bills. And it usually also plays a hand in repair situations.

If one of your repair situations occurs at an inopportune time, we are available 24 hours a day/7 days week for emergency service. We are always here for you and will send one of our professionals out to get your air conditioner up and working again quickly and proficiently.

Time for a New Air Conditioner?

Unfortunately, there are times when your air conditioner needs more than a repair. Sometimes it requires a replacement. Or maybe your system has reached the point where its efficiency is so low, due to your unit’s age, it is costing you more and more each month in energy bills. Purchasing a new air conditioner will actually end up paying for itself over time in energy savings due to its high energy efficiency.

When you decide you are ready for a new air conditioning system, our NATE-certified experts will work with you to design the best-matched system for your comfort needs, home, and finances. We continually stay educated and trained on the top heating and cooling equipment in the industry, so we can bring every option to the table when we are working with you. Since we work with most HVAC makes and models, you can rest assured we can recommend exactly what you need.

And while we are installing your air conditioner, we will treat your home with the respect it deserves. Then after our experienced installers complete your installation, we will always leave your home as we found it. Our team’s professionalism carries through to all aspects of what we do. Your satisfaction is paramount to us.

How Much Money Can a New Air Conditioner Save You?

Our SEER2 energy savings calculator can help determine how much you could save on your utility bills. Simply enter your current unit's SEER value and compare it to a newer, more efficient SEER2 unit. You can even customize it to better match your home's system for a more accurate calculation.

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You Need Regular Air Conditioner Maintenance

Ideally, you want to keep your air conditioner in optimum condition to avoid unexpected and costly repairs and breakdowns. The most efficient way to do that is to schedule regular maintenance on your air conditioner.

Regular maintenance keeps your air conditioner working reliably and efficiently, saving you money on energy costs. It also extends the life span of your system. Keeping all its parts clean and tweaked counterbalances the normal wear and tear your air conditioner experiences and helps alleviate emergencies.

We recommend having us come out to clean and check your system at least once a year. The perfect time for this maintenance is in the spring, prior to using your system the first time in the season. Our NATE-certified and factory-trained experts will prep your air conditioner, so it will give you consistent and energy-efficient cooling all summer long.

Worried about forgetting to schedule our spring visit? Don’t be. When you become a member of our Customer Care Program, we will remind you. It’s inherent with our member benefits. Depending on the plan you choose, your air conditioner tune-up and/or inspection are included in the program. Call and speak with one of our educated and friendly team members about our program today.

Contact Great Dane Today

Whatever air conditioning needs you may have, at Great Dane Heating, Cooling, Electrical, & Plumbing we will meet them with professionalism and quality. Our knowledgeable and experienced team members are certified and trained to address everything from repairs to installations to maintenance. Call us at 586.790.2604 here in Metro Detroit, or request service online. We would love the opportunity to serve you.

Need Air Conditioner Service?

Contact the experts at Great Dane Heating, Cooling, Electrical, & Plumbing.

Call us at 586.790.2604!

Customer Reviews

“We are so greatful that Dominic O was the repair guy that was selected by Great Dane to come to our home. Talk about a man that knows his stuff, he walked in asked what the issue was with our A/C. I tried my best to explain what it was doing but I don't think I did a very good job of it. He went right to work, found the issue and then told us what had to be done to fix it, I know that wasn't fun because I looked a deer in head lights but he took his time and I think he did a great job of explaining it with show and tell and where I understood what he was saying. (Thank Dominic) I gave him 5 stars because that's all it shows I can give him.” – Allan L.

“I got an appointment the same day i called. Repairman was on time and explained the problem and quickly fixed it. Very professional. Great service. Great Dane is truly great!”

– Julie E.

“Josh,
I just wanted to tell you how happy we are with your team! We have asked for Great Dane when we need repair on the furnace and AC from the DTE Protection plan. Eric came to check the AC that wasn't working and found that the motor in the furnace had failed. He was thorough and wrote up the claim with DTE! Couldn't have had a nicer guy! Your parts people located a motor and Dominic was here today, installed it and now we have AC again! Dominic and Eric were both exceptional! Thank You and thank Dawn for her tip several years ago! I will never forget she said " if you ever need anything related to heating and cooling, give Josh a call" best tip we have ever gotten! Your team is the BEST!!

Frank D”

– Frank D.

“Austin came out for an inspection under the customer care program. He was very thorough and described everything he was doing and checking. He did a great job. I highly recommend.”

– Margaret T.

“I just had Dominic Orow out for a service call yesterday. My AC unit was not turning on. He was very personable and professional from the minute he arrived to the time he left. He was very thorough in the search for the problem while also keeping me in the loop and explaining the things he was seeing. My issue was not to bad so he had my AC unit up and running within an hour.”

– Pamela J.

“Our technician, Jeffrey Stith, was absolutely fantastic today. Our air conditioning unit is 30 years old and the fan quit working. Jeff explained the possible issues and costs, and was very knowledgeable and up-front with our options. We were almost sure we would need a new unit, but Jeff got us up and running with a new capacitor. We were so relieved! We know we will need a new HVAC system soon, and we’ll definitely be calling Great Dane!!”

– Michele D.

“Very pleased with the service I received from Conor Kilpatrick and his partner. Did a very good job and found a leaky capacitor on my furnace system. Also did the required steps to make sure I get my rebate from Consumers Energy and DTE. I will be using Great Dane from now on.”

Gary K.

“Ryan Miller came out with a new technician, Clay. Both wore shoe protectors. They inspected the furnace and a/c system. The a/c fluids and condition is alright. We have set our next appoint in September. On a scale of 1-5 with five being excellent, everyone is a 10. They are professional, courteous, and polite.”

– Joanne J.

“I would like to thank Nick and Jeremy for their great service today! The A/C was repaired, part replaced and this was done the day after the first service call. They were professional, polite and very good at their job. Good service is usually hard to come by, but the people at Great Dane are amazing! Thank you!”

– Carol A.