Air Conditioning
“Is there anything I, as a homeowner, can do to maintain or fix my AC?”
A common question that homeowners ask us is “How can I maintain or fix my AC on my own?” Well, here are a few measures you can take as a homeowner to maintain and/or fix your home’s AC. Measures you can take as a homeowner to maintain or fix your home’s AC Replace…
Read MoreThe Summer Heat vs. Your AC Unit: Who’s Winning?
We often hear of folks waiting until the last minute to check their AC unit and by then, they’re calling us while dripping in sweat… Let’s not let it come to that! There are things you can do to make sure your AC unit will function properly this summer. Checklist for AC Season: – Check/Change…
Read MoreAre you prepared to beat the heat this summer?
It’s no secret it’s been a long, cold winter. With snow (still) falling in April, you probably aren’t ready to crank the cool air yet. But believe it or not, summer will be here before you know it. It’s important to get an air conditioning tune-up to ensure your AC unit is in tip top…
Read MoreIt’s a complex business now
Choose the smartest people. It seems like every year, the automobile industry introduces a new series of cars and trucks that is more technologically advanced. These improvements bring challenges for the backyard mechanic who wants to work on their car in their own garage. The complexity of new cars requires a highly trained mechanic to…
Read MoreStop choking your air conditioner!
Signs of Choking AC Problem It’s very common for your air conditioner air flow to feel weak. This can be the very first sign of AC choking issues. It’s amazing how much junk can collect around the base of an outdoor air conditioning unit. Grass clippings, leaves, flowers – you name it – all seem…
Read MoreIs there a swimming pool forming under your A/C unit?
Every so often you may see water pooling under your air conditioner&ellip; and thats ok. Small amounts of water collecting underneath your A/C unit are typical. You’re likely to see puddles when it is very warm outside and the unit is working hard to keep your home cool. BUT… if you see a larger ‘swimming…
Read MoreStay cool as a cucumber this summer…
It’s easy to say that winter never leaves Wisconsin, but in reality there will be some hot days in store for us this summer. Though your air conditioning will keep your home cool, it can also run-up your electric bill during the warm months. Here are a few ideas for maximizing the impact of your…
Read MoreSmarter thermostats keep you more comfortable
More and more people are turning down their home thermostats during the work day in order to save on their energy bill. The problem is that they often come home to a cold house in the winter and a hot house in the summer and have to adjust the temperature and wait until the furnace…
Read MoreTime to line up your ducts!
Part of maintaining your home’s heating and air conditioning system includes making sure your air ducts are clean. Over time they collect dust, dead bugs, animal hair, and even mold, which can all be detrimental to your home’s climate health. The EPA recommends you clean your ducts if you think there’s mold in them, you…
Read MoreTechnology helps lower HVAC repair costs
When it comes to heating and air conditioning in the home, advancements in technology are helping to lower operation costs and the service calls on furnace and air conditioning units. Not only is new equipment becoming more efficient, but the servicing of older, existing equipment has gone high tech too! HVAC companies, like Stramowski, have…
Read MoreThe cutest kid’s Table at the Bar-B-Que
It was a warm 82 degrees outside – the perfect day for a family reunion cookout. The family had two grills fired-up outside in the backyard and the oven in the kitchen inside the house was heating two side dishes. It would be a day of great food, conversation and company, so they thought. Problem…
Read More“My AC Unit is Sweating and so am I”
My AC Unit is Sweating & So Am I Air Conditioning units don’t last forever and if yours is blowing hot air when it should be cooling, investigate your system by checking these five things. Your house may be as hot as Africa, but it may be a quick fix. Here are the things to…
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