Furnace service?

[Mark Forest]

Well its already cold here in Michigan.  I always cringe when the phone rings hoping it is not a tenant saying their furnace won't start.  I get mail from furnace companies offering one time payments for a certain number of inspections and/or cleanings.  Do any of you use this service? How do any of you in the cold climates handle this?  I would like to have a connection to an HVAC service that will come when I call and possibly clean the furnace when needed. 

[Ron S.]

@Robert Farris@Joe Villeneuve

Joe is exactly right  DTE appliance repair is great!  I have 4 homes on it currently. Its $13.95 monthly which covers  Furnace/Boiler and Water Heater.  Some other hints when calling- If you are a AAA member you get a 10% discount of the $13.95 fee. Bringing your total to $12.55 monthly. Also ask them for the landlord discount if you sign up 3 or more homes you get a month free for multiple home discount. That's one you need to ask for they wont tell you! It will cover pretty much everything on the furnace except a bad heat exchanger. If that's the case your buying a new furnace. They have a 24-7 live operator for your tenant to call and usually service within a day. Its a great peace of mind! You can also add on air conditioner for $6.95 monthly.