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What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? Photo of a carbon monoxide detector in home.

What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

May 5, 2023

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your New Berlin home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.

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Video – Are Wi-Fi Thermostats Cost-Effective?

April 30, 2023

Why are you heating and cooling your home when you are not there? Being able to control your thermostat when you are away is one of the most cost effective energy improvements you can make in your home. Contact us today to learn more!

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Image of someone working on AC unit. When and Why to Schedule an AC Tune-Up.

When and Why to Schedule an AC Tune-Up

April 17, 2023

Nothing will spoil the joy of your summer more than your air conditioning (AC) unit breaking down on a hot afternoon.

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Image of family sitting in front of fans. 3 Telltale Signs It's Time for a New AC.

3 Telltale Signs It’s Time for a New AC

April 14, 2023

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC). Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality. Image is a photograph of a small humidifier and a plant on a white windowsill.

5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

March 24, 2023

What do you think of when you hear about air pollution? You might immediately imagine a giant cloud of smoke, cars spewing exhaust, or a trash incinerator––but have you ever thought about your own home in Waterford?

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Video - Does Indoor Air Quality Affect My Pet? Small puppy inside home.

Video – Does Indoor Air Quality Affect My Pet?

March 17, 2023

Protect your pets from indoor air pollution by changing your air filters regularly.

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Inflation Reduction Act. Couple looking at their finances together.

How to Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act

March 10, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is here to help Mukwonago area homeowners like you. The act offers substantial tax credits that can cut your costs on the purchase and installation of high-efficiency air conditioners (AC), furnaces, heat pumps, boilers, and more. 

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When Do I Need to Replace the Batteries in My Smoke Detector? Man changing the batteries in a smoke detector.

Video – When Do I Need to Replace the Batteries in My Smoke Detector?

February 27, 2023

Change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors when you change your clocks for daylight savings. It’s an easy reminder to replace them and is very important for your safety!

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How Does My Gas Furnace Work? HVAC worker repairing furnace.

How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

February 13, 2023

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.…

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What Does AFUE Mean?

February 6, 2023

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. 

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