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Professional furnace installation for Kentwood homes and businesses. Mazure's Heating & Air Conditioning is just 18 minutes from our Jenison shop — fast response when you need it most.
Kentwood has two stories when it comes to furnace replacement. In Cutlerville and the older west side, homes are running furnaces that should have been replaced years ago. In East Kentwood, newer homes are approaching the age where their original furnaces start showing wear. Both sides of the city need honest, properly sized furnace installations. Mazure's Heating & Air Conditioning has been installing furnaces across the Greater Grand Rapids area since 1987. Call Mike at (616) 669-8085 for a free estimate.
We regularly serve homes in Cutlerville, East Kentwood — near Woodland Mall and East Kentwood High School. Our Jenison headquarters puts us just 18 minutes from our Jenison shop, which means convenient scheduling for appointments and installations.
Cutlerville's neighborhoods along Division Avenue, 52nd Street, and 60th Street are full of well-built homes from the 1960s and 1970s. These houses have character and solid bones, but their heating systems have limits. Many Cutlerville homes are on furnaces installed in the 1990s or early 2000s. At 25 to 30 years old, these units are past their expected lifespan.
Replacing a furnace in a Cutlerville home requires attention to the existing infrastructure. The ductwork in a 1965 ranch was designed for the heating technology of that era. It may need sealing, resizing, or partial replacement to work well with a modern furnace. The flue system may need modification if you're upgrading from a standard-efficiency to a high-efficiency unit.
We handle all of this. Mike comes to your Cutlerville home, evaluates the ductwork, measures the heating load, and designs a system that fits the house. Not a quick swap that ignores the details. A proper installation that accounts for the home's specific characteristics.
Many Cutlerville homeowners tell us they've been patching their furnace together for years, paying for repairs that cost $200 or $300 each time. At some point, that money is better spent on a new unit that runs reliably, heats evenly, and costs less per month in gas. We'll help you figure out when that tipping point is.
East Kentwood's subdivisions near Kalamazoo Avenue, East Kentwood High School, and along 44th Street were largely built in the 2000s and 2010s. The original furnaces in these homes are now 10 to 20 years old. Some still have plenty of life. Others are starting to show their age.
When it's time for replacement, East Kentwood homeowners have good options. These homes were built with modern ductwork, properly sized returns, and layouts that work well with current furnace technology. The installation is often more straightforward than in Cutlerville's older homes because less ductwork modification is needed.
The main decision for East Kentwood homeowners is efficiency. If your home currently has an 80% AFUE furnace, stepping up to a 96% model will cut your gas consumption by about 20%. On a $150 monthly winter gas bill, that's $30 per month in savings. Over 15 to 20 years of furnace life, those savings are substantial.
Two-stage and modulating furnaces are worth considering for East Kentwood's newer two-story homes. These units adjust their output to match the heating demand rather than blasting at full power every time they kick on. The result is more even temperatures, less noise, and better humidity control. The second floor stays closer in temperature to the first floor, which is a real benefit in two-story homes.
We install Carrier, Lennox, and other major brands and will recommend what actually fits your situation.
A new furnace installation in Kentwood typically costs $3,500 to $7,500. The range depends on the furnace efficiency, the brand, and how much additional work the installation requires.
In Cutlerville's older homes, ductwork modifications or flue changes can add to the base price. In East Kentwood's newer homes, where the infrastructure is modern and in good condition, installations tend to fall in the middle of the range.
Every Kentwood installation starts with a Manual J load calculation. We measure your home's heating requirements based on its actual characteristics, not a rough estimate. An oversized furnace wastes energy and wears out faster. An undersized one can't keep up on the coldest days. We get the sizing right.
Installation day runs 6 to 8 hours for most Kentwood homes. We remove the old furnace, install the new one, connect it to your ductwork and gas supply, test it thoroughly, and walk you through the operation. We clean up and haul away the old equipment.
We provide free in-home estimates. Mike drives to your Kentwood home, whether it's in Cutlerville or East Kentwood, looks at everything, and gives you a written quote. No pressure. No sales gimmicks. Take the quote home and decide on your own timeline.
Financing options are available. Consumers Energy has offered rebates on qualifying high-efficiency gas furnaces. The federal tax credit for them ended after 2025.



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Mazure's is just 18 minutes from our Jenison shop. Call for fast, honest service from a company that's been trusted since 1987.