Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters, Air Duct Cleaning
About us
For over 40 years Doty Mechanical has been providing quality heating and cooling installation, maintenance and repair service to the Lansing area. As Lansing's only locally owned and operated Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, Doty Mechanical is committed to Lansing and the people that live here. We are dedicated to offering the exceptional service our customers deserve. That is why our technicians are NATE Certified (which goes way beyond being factory trained). We can repair your furnace or air conditioner regardless of brand, or if you are ready to purchase a new one, we will happily provide you with a FREE ESTIMATE! Our customers are a huge part of our past and, more importantly, our future success. If you are new to Doty Mechanical again we say welcome, if you are a current customer we thank you for your continued patronage.
Business highlights
41 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Repair & replacement- furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, humidifiers, air cleaners & geo-thermal systems.
Because of the summer they were pretty quick. A young man came out and checked the ac. He did not even have to go inside the house because he put the fuse back for the ac. He checked everything and seemed to have parts in his truck.
Description of Work: He fixed a part in the heating and ac.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Chelsea T.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Having worked with Doty Mechanical as a customer in both corporate and residential settings, it is clear that they do things the right way and put their customers first no matter the size of the project. Most recently, Doty fully replaced the HVAC system at our home. The installers, Daren and Clinton, were exceptional - very friendly, knowledgeable, and respectful of us and our home at all times. The first thing that they did when they arrived, after introducing themselves, was to lay down canvas tarps from the front door all the way to the furnace and put booties on their feet to protect our wood floors and carpet. They worked quietly and efficiently and kept their workspace neat. At the end of the installation they took the time to walk us through the entire system and answer any questions that we had. As someone who considers themselves OCD, I was beyond impressed by the end result of their work! Everything they installed was level/straight and clean - true craftsmanship! They really did a great job! Likewise, leading up to and after the installation, interactions with the office staff were equally as wonderful. The project was quoted with a very precise level of detail and Lori completely took care of us by handling all of the "heavy lifting" on paperwork for the rebates we qualified for. She simply asked us a few questions and took care of the rest for us! By far, this has been my best experience ever with any contractor - I would recommend Doty Mechanical to anyone needing HVAC services, whether in a corporate setting or at home, in a heartbeat!
Description of Work: Complete replacement of residential HVAC system (furnace, compressor, humidifier, etc.)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
John W.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Excellent. Service tech here within an hour of my call. Clayton diagnosed the problem and took care of it. In addition, he performed our "Comfort Plus" check (which had been scheduled for next week). Net result was that total cost was only for the part (labor covered by the Comfort Plus check), and that at a discount due to Comfort Plus membership. Very happy doing business with Doty.
Description of Work: AC not working.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Robert M.
04/2016
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Appointment scheduling is less convenient because they only give you an appointment window of "morning" or "afternoon" unless you can book far enough out to be first job, which is why I rate lower for responsiveness, but the office staff are very polite and the service technician was professional. However, I cannot recommend this company. At best, the technician was unable to answer some of our basic questions about his work, and at worst, he was attempting to use scare tactics to pressure us into buying a new furnace. As an example, his first CO reading came back 4-5 ppm, after which he warned that any reading above 9 ppm would force him to "shut it down." When we pressed him on the reasoning for this, he could not explain the supposed policy other than pulling out a chart that said as such. As far as I can tell, there doesn't appear to be any government ordinance that would require him to do so. Moreover, the 9 ppm limit is a bit odd because the United States Consumer Protection Bureau's guidelines state that "Most people will not experience any symptoms from prolonged exposure to CO levels of approximately 1 to 70 ppm..." I suppose that a reading of 9 ppm might just be indicative of problems like a cracked heat exchanger that might have the potential go get worse in the future, but our technician did not offer this explanation. In fact, when we asked him to take another reading, it came back 0-1 ppm. He could not offer any explanation for why the reading came back different. If the CO reader is subject to that much random error, the company should not claim to have a policy that forces technicians to "shut it down" at 9 ppm, unless it is designed to drive sales. Bottom line: it's a trust issue.
Description of Work: Furnace tune-up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0
$100
Response from Doty Mechanical Inc
Thank you for taking the time to post a review on Doty Mechanical. I have noted that you are a new customer to Doty Mechanical, so I can understand you being skeptical. As to our responsiveness, your call was for maintenance to your furnace. Our first call appointments book up quickly for maintenance, and unfortunately, in February, no heat calls take precedence over maintenance. However, we do call our customers to let them know when the technician is on his way to your home. I can assure you that Doty Mechanical does not use scare tactics to sell furnaces. In any situation where carbon monoxide is detected we are obligated to inform the customer of a potentially dangerous situation. I note the work order suggested you purchase another carbon monoxide detector. After servicing the Greater Lansing area for 33 years, our reputation for trustworthiness and quality service has been our mainstay for growth. I will speak with the technician who was at your home and contact you to discuss our conversation.
Matt G.
03/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Technicians arrived promptly at stated time and got right to work. They removed old furnace and installed new 2 stage high efficiency furnace and humidifier. They also tossed in a new thermostat due to us being current customers. The install went smoothly, though the tight space made it an all day process. Even though they spent the entire day at our residence they remained professional and courteous throughout. We will continue to be Doty customers in the future due to their quality standards and work.
Description of Work: New furnace, humidifier and thermostat install
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Response from Doty Mechanical Inc
Thank you, Mr. [Member Name Removed], for taking the time to review the service Doty Mechanical provided in your home. Referrals from a happy customer are the best advertisement we can ask for. We hope to service the HVAC equipment in your home for many years to come!
Elise L.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Doty Mechanical is great. Best price. Work was promptly performed. They addressed issues I had with my current system and found a solution that fixed the problem. They were excellent. I will never go to another mechanical contractor.
Description of Work: They replaced my furnace and air conditioning unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,600
Donald C.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Pete was my sales person. Sean and Jason were the installation techs. All three were great guys, easy to work with. On the day of install Pete introduced me to Sean and Jason, we reviewed the project, there were no surprises. The work was done in a timely fashion and the site cleaned by the techs after project was finished. I have used Doty for heating/cooling for over 20 yrs, in the 90's when the company was a different DBA. I have always been pleased with the techs that Doty sends out for service. Very professional employees and explain what they are doing and answer any questions I may have.
Description of Work: Install new HE gas water htr and HE gas furnace and humidifier.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Response from Doty Mechanical Inc
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. Long time customers like you are the lifeblood of our company, and believe me, I notice how long we have serviced your HVAC needs. I appreciate your kind thoughts about our staff, they certainly make us look good. Please let us know if we can do anything further to help.
John W.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Arrived on time and worked efficiently. Detected minor leak in system. Explained the situation and corrected the problem. We've done business with Doty for many years and always been satisfied.
Description of Work: Check AC as part of yearly maintenance plan.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Response from Doty Mechanical Inc
Thank you for taking the time to post this review. Doty Mechanical has been servicing your home for many years, and it is gratifying that customers, like yourself, take the time to let us know you value the service we provide. Your loyalty is appreciated.
Breezy S.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I purchased the deal for $94.They didn't respond within the time period requested by Angieslist, but when they did they were able to schedule me in promptly. The guy who showed up was polite and professional. I'm happy with their work.
Description of Work: AC Tune-up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$94
Response from Doty Mechanical Inc
Thank you for taking the time to review our service. The failure to respond within the timeframe required was due to the fact that the notification went to our spam filter. We are not perfect, but we do take our customer service very seriously. We appreciate the opportunity to service your home.
freddie T.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
showed up on time- very professional-did job quickly,no wasted motions.
Description of Work: furnace tune-up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$94
Response from Doty Mechanical Inc
Thank you for taking the time to post this review. We appreciate the opportunity to service the HVAC equipment in your home.
Dawn H.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They were excellent and were the cheapest. They were knowledgeable.
Description of Work: I got a new a/c and furnace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
Kevin O.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
After a small glitch in startup (not getting a call back after my initial inquiry to their company), Doty performed admirably. They visited in a timely manner and were on time. They asked numerous questions regarding my heating cooling needs/wants as well as problems I was experiencing. They provided a proposal in a timely manner. They put up with several questions regarding retrofitting issues as well as breaking the quote down into just single component pricing (e.g., furnace only). They provided guidance in ultimate choice of units to install. They scheduled immediately and came on time. They worked magic with exhaust piping which was a challenge based on current duct configuration. They were all business on installation day, and left the area cleaner than when it started.
Description of Work: Furnace/air conditioner replacement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Response from Doty Mechanical Inc
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. I apologize that you had to call twice, but I am very happy you are pleased with the outcome. You are a very new customer to Doty Mechanical, and we look forward to serving your HVAC needs for many years to come.
Glen A.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I like the company. I think that they are professional and do their work well. Unfortunately, the company that made the air conditioner would not warrant it so I had to pay the repairs out of my pocket. The price, I checked with another company and they were $2300 so I think $800 beats that. For having them replaced the evaporator coil, I think that was okay. I have a service contract with them.
Description of Work: They repaired my air conditioning unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Response from Doty Mechanical Inc
Thank you for being such a loyal customer of Doty Mechanical. Unfortunately, the evaporator coil had a five year warranty, and the unit was almost ten years old, so we were not able to seek warranty reimbursement. We appreciate your business.
Evelyn T.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Mark and Arnie, the salesmen, were very thorough and answered all of our questions. The installers, Shawn and Cal, were neat and professional. I appreciated the tarps they used to keep the flooring clean while they worked. They did a great job and according to the building inspector, that is typical of Doty Mechanical's standards. I would recommend them to anybody. One of my nosy condo neighbors stopped by to ask what they were doing when they were working outdoors and they were even kind and polite to the old geezer.
Description of Work: Doty installed a new furnace, humidifier, and air conditioner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
Response from Doty Mechanical Inc
Your kind words are appreciated [member name removed]. I will pass them along to our sales and installation staff who installed your system. Thank you for taking the time to post this review.
Carol S.
04/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
 + 0 more
We'll use them in the future. Fair pricing. Friendly. Professional. Willing to work with you. Trustworthy.
Description of Work: We used Doty Mechanical Inc for heating and A/C and duct cleaning services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Response from Doty Mechanical Inc
Thank you for you Angie's List review. All of us at Doty Mechanical appreciate your business and the trust you have placed in our company.
brian S.
04/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The provider arrived on time and was very friendly and professional. I am not sure if he was an expert in mini-split ductless air conditioning (he did not say he was) but he seemed familiar with the product and installation. We received the quote the next day via email which was nice, however, the quote was approximately $1500 more than a quote we received from a competitor.
Description of Work: We met the provider at the home show and scheduled an appointment to get an estimate for ductless AC.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Doty Mechanical Inc
I have reviewed all appointments scheduled from the home show, and spoken with everyone in our sales department. Doty Mechanical has no record of quoting a mini-split system at this address in Eagle. Could you please contact me to discuss the issue?
Lauren B.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
 + 0 more
I can't recommend Doty enough. I know it was hard to work with our extremely limited options for locating the ductwork, but our guy (Jason) was great. He confirmed locations for everything and our building inspector said it was the best workmanship he'd ever seen. Despite being very busy right now, Gary shuffled things around to get our finish done in time for our occupancy inspection. They showed up every time they were expected to, on time, and cleaned up when they were done. When they had trouble getting our control board working with the furnace (manufacturer's issue), they got a replacement and installed it the same day, staying until 7pm to get it done for me. Because the system is geothermal, I qualify for a 30% rebate from the federal government on the entire price (via tax refund), which effectively makes the cost ~$23,000. Oh, and my electric bill is $32/month to heat the entire house (4100 ft2 of conditioned space, including the basement) to 70 degrees; 80 during the two weeks our drywaller was mudding.
Description of Work: Doty mechanical installed my whole HVAC system in new construction. It's a geothermal furnace, including the directional bore closed loop field, with top of the line air filter and ERV, and a desuperheater connected to a hot water tank (preheats water for primary water heater); three zones; all sealed duct work; four bathroom fans; range hood ducting with make-up air. The price was $11000 less than another bid we got that didn't include any zoning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$32,500
Response from Doty Mechanical Inc
Thank you for taking the time to review our services. It is always good to hear from customers who are happy with the system they have chosen and the service we have provided. We look forward to servicing your HVAC services for many years to come.
Robert Z.
10/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Experience was good. I finally selected another company for service based on price and alternative options.
Description of Work: Provided a prompt, detailed estimate to replace my current furnace/air conditioner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
David B.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They helped me pick out the best unit for my needs and were very efficient and clean in installing. I am very satisfied.
Description of Work: New high efficiency 2 stage furnace and air conditioner. Am receiving $1,125 back in credits and rebates, which brought the net cost down to below $5,700.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,800
Jane G.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Very professional and punctual. Higher priced than the other estimates we received. We are still reviewing all estimates and we will let you know what happens next.
Description of Work: Provided us with an estimate for a new HVAC system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,601
Patricia Q.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They checked the unit inside and out.
Description of Work: Seasonal check of air conditioning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Richard B.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Josh was early for the appointment, greet me cordially and slipped on his shoe covers. He asked about any concerns with the system as he began the checkup. He explained what he was doing and why and gave advice on maintaining the system during the year. He covered the checklist he prepared with all the specifics of the checkup and wished me a good day upon his departure.
Description of Work: Annual maintenance on Heating System.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$69
Mary B.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
.Will was quick and effecient.(see above)
Description of Work: The A/C wasn't working when I got up in the mornig, and it was slightly humid. I checked the thermostat, also the circuit breaker which were working, and realized I would have to call someone to check the unit. I had read some of the reviews on Angie's List, and decided to call Doty's which was less than 5 miles from my condo. A young man named Will came to my door in uniform with ID and his tool box. He proceeded to check the same things I had, and then went outside to the unit. He checked the motor, and then the fuses. I don't recall that they hadn't been changed before. He went to his truck, brougt two fuses back, and put them in It The unit started up as soon as he finished, and he was here less than an hour. I was impressed how quickly he found and fixed the problem, and I would call them again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$127
Donald C.
07/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Appt was 8 a.m., tech was prompt. Doty's tech's are very courteous and explain what they find and the services performed. I would recommend Doty to anyone and often do.
Description of Work: This was our spring/summer maint service as part of yearly service contract. We also had a air filter replaced on whole house air cleaner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$38
susan S.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
My overall experience with them was wonderful. They were really good.
Description of Work: I got a furnace and air-conditioner from Doty Mechanical, Inc.
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Air Duct Cleaning
FAQ
Doty Mechanical Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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