Furnace Articles

Your furnace has been idle for six months. Give it a little TLC before you fire it up to work non-stop for the next six months. 

As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Mukwonago you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance.

On a frosty winter’s day here in Wisconsin, your gas furnace is hard at work, keeping your Germantown home warm and cozy. Feeling grateful? You’re not alone—it’s one of the most popular forms of heating, as American as apple pie. In 1919, New Jersey inventor Alice H. Parker filed a patent for the first gas-fueled furnace.…

While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Wisconsin home and how much fuel is wasted. 

Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.

Our experienced team are always on hand to answer any filter questions you may have as well as to replace or clean your air filter for you.

If you’ve had your furnace for 15 years or longer, ask our Midwest Heating and Cooling specialist to assess its condition. You’ll be pleased to know that furnaces have gotten much more efficient in recent years.

If your HVAC system stops working, it might be from a broken thermostat. Here are some expert tips and some basic troubleshooting ideas.

Our team wants you to understand the concept of short cycling, why it can be harmful and costly, the cause, and what you can do about it.

Is your energy bill too high in the winter? To help, our team would like to share a number of simple things you can do at home to save money.

We want to help you keep your home comfortable in these very low temperatures. Follow our tips for keeping your heating system in operation.

If you’re struggling with the question of whether or not to buy a new furnace, our professionals are here to help.