"EXCELLENT. Needed this done ASAP with cold weather (and while we were out of town). Keith was super responsive - I trusted him with this install and defining the right equipment for us. VERY knowledgeable!! Team did GREAT work. Were super responsive to the one small complaint I had (didn't fill small hole in outside wall where AC piping went in, bummer for mice entry....). They offered to fix right away, but I had already. So far, very happy with American furnace that was installed!! Easy master controller to operate. Keith came over and reviewed equipment, install and operation as well as optimization points with us. VERY useful!!!!"
"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!"
At Southport Plumbing, Heating & Cooling we're A+ rated by the BBB. Our technicians are NATE certified to meet national standards of excellence, and we're a Carrier® Factory Authorized Dealer, recently cited as the #1 medium-sized business to work for by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. We treat our team well and hold them to high professional standards. Our up front, transparent pricing, great customer service, and honesty in our business practices make us the plumbing and HVAC company that you'll feel good working with on a regular basis, with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
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!
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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.
"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."
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.
"I hired them on short notice to do some wiring in our kitchen, and they did it in a very short amount of time. The work was excellent, and the price was competitive."
Heating and Air Conditioning FAQs, answered by experts
Air conditioners and dehumidifiers are actually quite similar, though they perform different jobs. Dehumidifiers reduce moisture in the air, while air conditioners work to cool the home. A good central AC unit will naturally perform a certain level of dehumidification due to its design, but it will not be able to handle excessive levels of moisture.
The cost of R32 refrigerant is about the same as the cost of R410A refrigerant, the most widely available type of refrigerant today. However, R32 systems use about 20% less refrigerant than R410A systems, making the refrigerant less expensive overall.
Not if you have a standard unit. Because portable AC units actually work to dehumidify the room, you’ll likely need to drain the unit from time to time—but you won’t have to put water into it. There is, however, another type of air conditioner called a swamp cooler that requires water to operate. If you have a swamp cooler, you may need to fill a reservoir with water and potentially ice. But a swamp cooler is different from a standard portable AC unit.
A 3-ton AC unit is probably too big for a home that’s 1,200 square feet. If you have a 1,200-square-foot home, you likely need a unit that’s somewhere around 1.9 and 2 tons. An AC unit that’s too large will be really inefficient and cost you a lot of extra money on your bills.
No. Your furnace does not run your air conditioner. Both units use the same system of ductwork to move conditioned air throughout your home, but you can have a furnace without having an air conditioner and vice versa. Furnaces are only for heating your home. You can buy a system that does both, however, like a split system or a heat pump (yes, heat pumps cool, too).
The Marshall, WI homeowners’ guide to heating and air conditioning services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
A central air system is great for someone looking to cool and heat their home all year round. Even if your home uses baseboard heating, you can still make the switch. Read on to learn more about adding central air to a baseboard-heated house.
Try these 12 top tips to keep your air conditioner working at maximum efficiency. Stay cool, and minimize energy costs with this expert air conditioning advice.
