"I had been unhappy with another firm in Madison that has worked on both our furnace and central air conditioner, so I contacted Clark, based on a recommendation from Dan of Jenko's garage doors, and checking on Angie's list, where Clark was highly rated. They sent a serviceman (I think it was Kevin) last Tuesday, who inspected our system, which had been installed in 1992, and determined it was leaking Freon. He indicated that repair was not a smart option on an old system and recommended a new air conditioner. Andy came came out on Thursday to give us an estimate. I asked if he could have it installed on Friday, as it was very hot and humid and we were having guests over for dinner. He said he could make it work. On Friday his crew (Jeff and his partner) spent about 5 hours removing the old unit and installing the new one. They were completely professional and thorough. By 5:00 the house was cooling down. I highly recommend Clark Heating and Cooling."
"I've also used Cardinal for electrical and HVAC service. Cardinal has the best service and technicians of any HVAC, plumbing and electrical service I've ever used. Very well run, customer focused business, with prompt service and very fair pricing."
"Doug has serviced my HVAC system 3 times. He has been consistently prompt, courteous, and professional. Additionally , I always learn something about taking care of my system. Thanks!"
"Justin took care to not over sell me. Only what I needed and understood. The install team were tidy, efficient, and educated me about the safety approaches when changing the humidifier filter. That filter and the furnace filter are the same that was used on my old system. They were professional and personable."
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! \nBook with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n
"We had a furnace replaced by Shane. He was very professional about everything, was willing to do what he could to get our heat back on and gave us a good price for the work done. I definitely recommend JDC contracting for HVAC repair and replacement."
When your pipes freeze or furnace quits, our work begins. Hooper’s service technicians arrive equipped with fully stocked service vans and are ready to roll at a moment’s notice. We’ve been caring for customers in the Madison area since 1913 and offer 24-hour residential and commercial service. You can rely on Hooper for all your plumbing, heating and cooling, and fire protection needs. When you need a trusted service partner, Hooper is here.
All Comfort Services is a 50+ year old employee-owned heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical contractor serving residential and commercial customers in Dane and parts of Rock, Columbia, and Jefferson counties. We may need to confirm a specific zip code that we service. Our team understands that when you call a local electrician, you need a trained, certified, and insured professional who will arrive on time and be ready to provide the solutions you need. Our repair dispatch fee is $149.
Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts
No. HVAC, which stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, includes all of the systems that work together to regulate a building’s temperature and humidity levels. In comparison, air conditioners only provide cooling. You can have an air conditioner as part of your HVAC system, but not all HVAC systems include air conditioners.
A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.
No, it’s not normal for AC vents to drip condensation. A sweating AC vent is a sign of something wrong and can lead to issues like air duct rust or mold growth. Your HVAC unit might not be working efficiently because of a dirty filter or clogged ducts. Alternatively, your ductwork might not have adequate insulation, which allows the cool air in the ducts to meet the humid air outside, causing condensation.
Your AC might not cool after a power outage because of a tripped circuit breaker, blown fuse, or damage to the compressor or capacitor. If you notice your AC not working after a power outage, in most cases, the breaker has tripped or the system has built-in brownout and blackout protection. Reboot the AC by turning it off at the thermostat, resetting the circuit breaker, and waiting 30 minutes to turn the AC on again.
The length of an AC cycle depends on the settings in your thermostat and the unit you have. Central AC doesn't constantly run at full blast the way that a window unit does. A cooling cycle in most homes is 15 to 20 minutes. Then, the unit stays off for seven to 10 minutes to circulate the cold air in the house before the cycle repeats. It should repeat two or three times per hour. A short cycle lasts less than 10 minutes and then turns off.
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