After a day exploring the majestic Fort Custer Recreational Area, comprised of 3,033 acres of lakes and the Kalamazoo River, in Battle Creek, MI, the comforts of home in the heart of Calhoun County await you. To ensure your home is your castle, count on family-owned and -operated Vredevoogd for all your HVAC, plumbing, and generator needs.
With over 60 years of experience, warm summers and winters with multiple days of freezing temperatures are no surprise to Vredevoogd. Our experienced, licensed technicians are ready to provide same-day, 24/7 emergency services to restore your peace of mind.
Don’t wait until something drastic happens — contact the Vredevoogd team today for your home maintenance needs.
24/7 Emergency HVAC Services
There’s never a dull moment with Battle Creek weather. The wear and tear this takes on your home HVAC system means having reliable maintenance services in your back pocket. At Vredevoogd, we’re your one-stop 24/7 emergency shop for:
Heating Services
Don’t let the cold winter winds of Battle Creek sneak up on you — schedule your furnace maintenance before the rush. Our highly trained, trustworthy technicians clean and lubricate your heating system while quickly diagnosing needed heating repairs. If replacement and installation are the next steps, we take the mystery out of choosing the suitable gas or electric furnace, offering a price you can afford.
Air Conditioning Services
No matter the AC brand, our background-checked technicians provide routine AC maintenance to protect the life of your air conditioner, repair coils or cracked hoses for optimal energy efficiency, and, when it’s time to upgrade your cooling system, we’ll provide the best installation and replacement solutions. Ask us about the benefits of a ductless mini-split to keep every room in your home at the perfect temperature.
Air Quality Services
Trust our team to install advanced HVAC filtration technology to combat the spread of allergies, asthma, mold, viruses, and bacteria. In our most brutal winter months, our top-of-the-line Aprilaire humidifiers will help you avoid stagnant, dry, and allergen-filled air.
Join Our Comfort Club Today
With routine preventative maintenance, your HVAC system lasts longer and saves money. That’s why Vredevoogd offers our Comfort Club membership. Join today for biannual tune-ups, discounted service repairs, priority appointment scheduling, and much more!
Quality Plumbing Services
Vredevoogd’s insured, customer-focused professionals will explain every step of the repair, maintenance, or installation process, including replacing and updating pipes and fixtures, installing water heaters, cleaning drain and sewer lines, and ensuring your home is flood-free with superior sump pump servicing.
Professional Generator Services
As a community partner in Battle Creek, we know the challenges an ever-changing climate throws at us during months of volatile weather. Having a generator in top-notch shape provides unprecedented peace of mind for your health and the safety of your home. At Vredevoogd, we offer generator repair, ensuring you won’t be caught with a generator that doesn’t start.
Choose Vredevoogd for HVAC, Plumbing & Generator Services in Battle Creek
Our certified technicians have served Battle Creek and Western Michigan for decades and provide reliable, friendly, customer-centered solutions. Whether you’re ready to update your historic home with new plumbing fixtures or preparing for another wild West Michigan winter with the peace of mind a generator can bring, we look forward to providing innovative, 100% guaranteed service.
For fast, affordable service that’s catered to your home maintenance needs, book your appointment with Vredevoogd today.
Recent Jobs and Reviews in Battle Creek, MI
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Completed QUOTR-quoted repair involving control board replacement in utility area. Assessed and photographed existing plumbing infrastructure showing aged copper piping with mineral deposits and corroded valve fixtures. Successfully replaced faulty control board, restoring system functionality within the estimated one-hour timeframe.
Responded to no cooling complaint on 4-year-old Goodman system with condenser unit not running. Upon arrival, found condenser fan motor failed and debris accumulation in outdoor unit restricting airflow. Removed leaves and organic material from condenser cabinet, tested electrical components, and confirmed fan motor failure. Replaced condenser fan motor, cleared all debris from unit, verified proper amperage draw and capacitor operation. System restored to normal cooling operation with proper airflow and refrigerant pressures. Enrolled customer in annual maintenance program and collected voided check for automatic payment setup as requested.
Responded to service call for Lochinvar water heater not operating following power outage. Upon arrival, inspected unit and verified power supply had been restored to the building. Checked electrical connections and control board, finding the unit had not automatically reset after power interruption. Reset control system and verified proper ignition sequence, burner operation, and flame sensing. Tested water heater through complete heating cycle, confirming unit returned to normal operation with proper temperature control and safety functions operational.
Completed annual cooling maintenance on EnergiAir system under active warranty coverage through June 2033. Performed comprehensive tune-up including inspection of blower motor assembly, verified proper operation of all mechanical components, checked refrigerant lines and condensate drainage system, and documented equipment condition with photographs. All systems operating within manufacturer specifications with no deficiencies noted.
Completed annual cooling maintenance on 5-year-old Amana system installed in 2023. Performed standard tune-up procedures including inspection of refrigerant lines, electrical connections, and mechanical components. Documented existing water damage on ceiling near drainage lines and noted copper tubing routing in attic space, as well as gas line connections and water heater assembly in mechanical area for reference.
Completed annual cooling system tune-up and maintenance inspection on EnergiAir unit. Performed standard preventive maintenance procedures, verified system operation, and documented equipment condition with photos including condensate pump assembly and associated drainage components. All systems operating within normal parameters upon completion.
# Furnace Super Tune-Up Completed Performed comprehensive tune-up service on furnace system over 10 years old. Conducted full system inspection, cleaned and tested all components, verified proper operation of safety controls, and checked combustion efficiency. During inspection, documented significant corrosion and rust deterioration on gas piping connections and elbows, particularly around threaded joints where moisture exposure has caused metal degradation. Noted galvanized piping showing advanced surface corrosion with flaking material present. System operational at time of service completion, though corroded gas piping will require future attention and replacement to prevent potential safety concerns.
Responded to service call for furnace not cycling properly, requiring manual breaker reset to operate. Accessed property using lockbox per instructions and entered through rear entrance. Diagnosed and repaired cycling issue on 2-year-old furnace unit. Verified proper operation through multiple heating cycles. Reset thermostat to 55 degrees per customer request and secured property upon completion.
Completed full system replacement including installation of new high-efficiency furnace in basement utility area and matching outdoor condensing unit. Furnace installed on protective mat with proper venting via white PVC piping and connected to existing ductwork system. Outdoor unit positioned on concrete pad against exterior wall with electrical disconnect box mounted, refrigerant lines run through black flexible conduit, and all connections properly secured. All required documentation processed through Michigan Saves financing program and loan paperwork submitted electronically for approval.
Responded to service call for two non-functioning overhead light fixtures in older residential property. Upon arrival, verified both fixtures in question were inoperative while remaining electrical circuits functioned normally. Inspected flush-mount ceiling fixture with multi-bulb grid configuration in recreation room area and associated three-gang switch control. Troubleshot circuit, identified failed lamp components, and replaced defective bulbs in both overhead fixtures. Verified proper switch operation and restored full functionality to both lighting circuits. All fixtures tested and confirmed operational upon completion.
Responded to no-heat call where both furnace and water heater were non-operational due to water damage in utility area. Upon arrival, found significant moisture accumulation on HVAC ductwork and standing water on concrete floor surrounding both 12-year-old units. Performed visual inspection of furnace control board and wiring harness, documenting extensive water exposure to electrical components. Photographed condensation damage on metal surfaces, pooling water at equipment base, and internal control circuitry showing signs of moisture intrusion. Provided repair estimate for water-damaged heating system and water heater replacement as requested.
Completed full air conditioning system replacement including outdoor condensing unit and indoor air handler components. Installed new outdoor unit on concrete pad with proper refrigerant line routing along exterior wall, secured with mounting brackets. Replaced indoor ductwork assembly in basement utility area, including vertical rectangular duct section and transition pieces with proper sealing at all metal joints and connections.
Conducted on-site evaluation for standby generator installation at residential property. Assessed existing electrical service panel configuration, photographed 200-amp main breaker panel with dual-column circuit breaker arrangement to determine load capacity and transfer switch integration requirements. Documented basement utility area conditions including available space for generator transfer switch installation, concrete block wall structure, and existing electrical conduit pathways. Evaluated panel accessibility and determined optimal routing for generator feed cables from exterior pad location to transfer equipment. Prepared comprehensive estimate for automatic standby generator system including equipment specifications, transfer switch requirements, and installation scope.
Responded to no heat call on 4-year-old Lennox furnace that stopped operating following a storm. Customer reported sensor blinking and suspected system may have tripped due to weather event affecting chimney with newly installed roof. Upon inspection, identified flame sensor as cause of system lockout. Removed and inspected flame sensor, which showed carbon buildup and contamination preventing proper flame detection. Cleaned flame sensor rod thoroughly to restore proper conductivity and reinstalled component. Cycled system through multiple heating cycles to verify proper ignition sequence and flame sensing operation. Confirmed furnace returned to normal operation with no fault codes present. System now heating properly with all safety controls functioning as designed.
Completed annual AC tune-up on 7-year-old York system under Guardian maintenance plan. Inspected HVAC ductwork, verified proper airflow through 12x24x1 filter location, and serviced condensate pump in basement utility area. All components operating within normal parameters; system ready for cooling season.
Conducted on-site assessment for water heater replacement of existing 35-year-old unit. Inspected electrical panel to verify circuit capacity and breaker configuration for new installation, documented existing electrical infrastructure and access points within wall cavity near installation area. Provided estimate for complete water heater replacement with customer-supplied equipment.
Responded to service call for garbage disposal malfunction caused by seed obstruction preventing unit operation. Accessed disposal unit, removed lodged seed material from grinding chamber, and verified proper motor function and blade rotation. Tested disposal under running water to confirm full operational restoration and proper drainage flow through system.
Responded to no-cooling call on 9-year-old KlimaIRE mini-split system with reported compressor failure and suspected refrigerant leak following end-of-season freeze-up issues from previous year. Performed system diagnostics and utilized refrigerant scale to measure and verify refrigerant charge levels. Connected manifold gauge set to service ports and assessed system pressures to determine extent of refrigerant loss and confirm compressor operational status.
Installed new sump pump system in basement utility area with vertical PVC discharge line secured by metal brackets along corner wall junction. Reworked laundry drain line in crawl space, replacing deteriorated horizontal piping with new white PVC components including elbow fittings and proper mounting hardware to wooden structural supports.
Completed AC startup and tuneup on 6-month-old EnergiAir WT 11-2035 system that was installed during winter months. Performed comprehensive cooling season commissioning including refrigerant charge verification, airflow measurements, electrical component testing, and condensate drain system inspection. Verified proper operation of condensate safety switch and drainage trap configuration in mechanical room, confirmed all system parameters are within manufacturer specifications for optimal cooling performance.