Common problems
- System short-cycling
- High energy bills without explanation
- AC blowing warm air
Services
- Furnace and boiler repair
- Central AC repair
- Thermostat installation
Safety first: If you smell gas or your carbon monoxide alarm goes off, get everyone outside and call 911 or your gas utility.
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Know your Milwaukee house
Milwaukee Water Works treats Lake Michigan water at the Linnwood and Howard Avenue plants. Many older homes heat with boilers or older furnaces. A tune-up before the heating season can catch problems early.
Duplexes with one flat stacked above another are common in older neighborhoods. Shared systems mean a problem in one flat can affect the other. Older homes often have radiators or boilers rather than ducts, so adding central air may mean ductless units or a high-velocity system.
Snow and ice can block exhaust and intake vents on high-efficiency furnaces. Keeping them clear prevents shutdowns and keeps exhaust out of the house. Building permits run through the Department of Neighborhood Services' online system. A licensed contractor can usually handle the filing for the work they do.
Permits, licenses and your utility
Wisconsin requires HVAC businesses to have a state-credentialed HVAC qualifier. Replacing a furnace, boiler or condenser usually needs a permit from the Department of Neighborhood Services, and the contractor normally handles it.
Signs you should call
Here is what Milwaukee callers mention most:
- Boiler making banging or gurgling noises
- System short-cycling
- High energy bills without explanation
A little prep helps
Clear a path to the equipment and the outdoor unit so the tech can get to work right away.
From call to visit
- Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
- We look for an available heating and cooling company near Milwaukee and connect you.
- Nothing is booked until you and the pro agree on the visit and the cost.
What people ask us
Do you cover Third Ward and Sherman Park?
Our network reaches Third Ward, Layton Park, Bay View and Riverwest and the rest of Milwaukee (53202, 53203, 53204, 53205, 53206 and others). Whether a pro can come depends on their schedule, and we will let you know quickly either way.
My thermostat is blank. Is the system broken?
Not always. Dead batteries, a tripped breaker or a blown fuse at the unit can blank the screen. Check those first.
Why is one room always hotter or colder?
Closed or blocked vents, leaky ducts, poor insulation or a system sized wrong for the house are common reasons. A tech can measure airflow room by room.
What does a tune-up include?
Typically a check of burners or coils, electrical connections, refrigerant levels, safety controls and the condensate drain. Ask for a written list of what was checked.
Whatever the job, the more detail you share up front, the smoother the first visit tends to go.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Milwaukee, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 53202, 53203, 53204, 53205, 53206, 53207, 53208, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53214, 53215, 53216, 53218, 53219, 53220, 53221, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53233, 53295
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