Energy Efficient Articles

How to Save Money on Your Heating Bill: 7 Proven Strategies for Wisconsin Winters

November 18, 2025

When the temperatures plummet in places like Waukesha, Franklin, and Mukwonago, your heating system goes into overdrive, and so does your energy bill. If you’re like most Southeastern Wisconsin homeowners, you’ve felt that sting when your January heating bills hit. Here’s the good news: you don’t have to choose between comfort and cost. At Midwest…

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How Do You Know If You Need a New Thermostat? An Expert Guide from Midwest Heating & Cooling

November 4, 2025
Customize Comfort in Mukwonago with HVAC Zone Controls

Your furnace or AC isn’t kicking on. But is it really the system, or is your thermostat to blame?   It’s a frigid January morning in Waukesha. You wake up, expecting the cozy warmth of your furnace to take the edge off the cold. But instead, your house feels like an icebox. You check the…

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How a Fall Furnace Tune-Up Saves You Money All Winter Long

October 7, 2025
Common AC Problems and Solutions. HVAC tech at unit.

It’s a crisp fall morning in Milwaukee. You reach for the thermostat… but nothing happens. Your furnace won’t turn on. Suddenly, you’re stuck scrambling for a repair tech right when everyone else is calling too, and you can bet emergency fees and wait times are through the roof. This is exactly what a fall furnace…

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What are the Benefits of Upgrading to a High-Efficiency Furnace in Milwaukee’s Climate?

September 15, 2025
Upgrade to a High Efficiency Furnace

If you’ve lived through a Milwaukee winter, you know they’re no joke. Between subzero cold snaps, heavy snow, and icy winds, our heating systems put in long hours keeping us comfortable. For most homeowners, that means high heating bills and constant worries about whether the furnace will make it through the season. That’s where upgrading…

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5 Ways to Save Money on Your AC and Summer Energy Bill

August 25, 2025

As summer is in full force in Waterford, most residents are all looking to save some pennies wherever possible. So why not start with your costly energy bill? After all, the US Department of Energy says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill. High energy bills are sometimes unavoidable…

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A Guide to Indoor Humidity Control

August 18, 2025

Here in Mukwonago, we enjoy beautiful scenery, a strong sense of community, and delicious barbecues. What don’t we enjoy? The humidity. If you’ve lived here for any length of time, you’re well aware of the battle we wage against moisture in the air, especially during those brutal months from July to September. We call this…

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Is My Home Energy Efficient?

September 8, 2024
Is My Home Energy Efficient? Couple at thermostat.

You hear it all the time—buy energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to lower your Wisconsin utility bills!  But what about creating an energy efficient home?

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