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Milwaukee HVAC Heating and Cooling Tips

Quality Heating and Sheet Metal offers HVAC heating and cooling tips to help keep your Wisconsin home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. View our Heating and Cooling Tips Below.

For more heating and cooling tips,  Call Quality Heating at 262-786-4450 and schedule a free in home estimate.

Zone first temperature control

Zoned Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Help Solve Consistent Room to Room Temperature Control Issues

We get the calls every cooling season from homeowners, "I have to set my thermostat downstairs so cold I have to wear a sweater, just to get it cool enough upstairs to sleep".  Its a common problem in homes.  Its also a problem that for most homes can be fixed with zoning installed on the existing heating and air conditioning system.

Today more cars are offering individual driver and passenger temperature controls or multi-zone climate control for each row of seats. Why not climate control your home?

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Homes with only one central thermostat cannot properly control the temperature throughout all rooms of the building.  A thermostat located in on the first floor, cannot ensure comfort for a room on another floor. This is why zoning is needed in every home and every office. If you have a light switch for every room, why not a thermostat? Zoning makes perfect sense!

Zoning gives a homeowner seperate thermostats in each unique heating and cooling zone throughout a home.  When a zone reaches its desired temperature the airflow is shut off to that zone and the airflow to that zone is redirected to the zone that still needs heating or cooling.  Besides keeping you comfortable, zoning saves energy dollars. 

To find out how zoning can help make your home comfortable and save you money,  Call Quality Heating at 262-786-4450 and schedule a free in home estimate.

Prepare for Winter with Milwaukee Furnace Cleaning Tips

With ice, snow, and frosty temperatures close on the horizon, now’s the time to ensure your furnace is ready to face another Wisconsin winter with some helpful Milwaukee furnace maintenance tips.  The first step in ensuring your Milwaukee furnace is operating efficiently and safely is a thorough Milwaukee furnace cleaning. Cleaning your furnace’s blower, coils, and filter will provide the warm clean air your family deserves and improve your furnace’s efficiency resulting in increased monthly energy savings.

Milwaukee Furnace Cleaning

Shutting off the gas and electrical power to your Milwaukee HVAC system is critical before performing any Milwaukee furnace maintenance or furnace cleaning work. Take the following steps to safely turn off the gas and electrical feed to your HVAC system.

  • TURN THE HVAC SYSTEM OFF.  Cut the power by tripping the circuit breaker or removing your HVAC unit’s fuse.  If you’re unsure which circuit the HVAC system is on, remove the main power fuse or trip the main breakers to shut down power to the entire facility. 
  • CUT THE HVAC SYSTEM’S GAS SUPPLY. Your Milwaukee HVAC system should have a gas shutoff valve located inside the furnace. Rotate the valve a quarter turn to the OFF position.  If your HVAC system does not have its own gas shutoff valve, you’ll have to cut the gas supply to the entire property by turning off the main gas shutoff valve (usually located near the gas meter).  Please note, only a certified Milwaukee heating contractor or other utility professional can safely and successfully restore your property’s gas supply.

If you encounter any problems shutting off your home’s electricity or gas, contact a Milwaukee heating contractor from Quality Heating and Sheet Metal at 262.786.4450 before performing any furnace maintenance cleaning.

For professional Milwaukee furnace cleaning, contact your Milwaukee heating specialists at Quality Heating 262.786.4450.

Cleaning your Milwaukee furnaces blower

Dirt is your furnace’s worst enemy.  Dirt drastically decreases your furnace’s efficiency and your home’s air quality, resulting in costly energy bills and safety risks to your family. The following Milwaukee furnace cleaning steps will keep your furnace operating efficiently and safely all winter long.

  • Remove the furnace’s front panel to access the blower compartment. Access to the blower requires unscrewing and removing the fan unit on most furnace systems.
  • Use a small brush to clean the blower motor’s fins.
  • Vacuum the blower motor’s belts, pulleys, and motor housing to reduce heat buildup in the motor for increased furnace efficiency.
For professional Milwaukee furnace blower cleaning, contact your Milwaukee HVAC specialists at Quality Heating 262.786.4450.

Cleaning Your Waukesha Furnaces Condensation Tray and Evaporator Coils

Cleaning the condensation tray and evaporator coils of your HVAC system’s motor are the next Milwaukee furnace maintenance steps ensuring your furnace blows clean, warm air efficiently all winter. 

  • A dirty condensation tray will have a moldy water pool or other residue easily detectable by running your finger along the condensation tray’s bottom. Apply HVAC cleaner with a brush to remove residue. Gloves should be worn at all times when using HVAC cleaning products.
  • Remove the evaporator coil from the furnace careful not to spill the water inside. Hose down the entire evaporator coil with water before applying HVAC cleaner.
  • Apply HVAC coil cleaner to the evaporator coil’s fins. Let the HVAC cleaner loosen any grime or grease until it can simply be hosed off. Clean your evaporator coils and exterior condenser coils using any variety of air conditioner foam cleaners for easy, rinse-free cleaning.
  • Rinse off the HVAC cleaner until the water runs clean.
  • Vacuum the inside of the coil box with a Shop-Vac and wipe it down before returning the evaporator coil. 

For additional assistance locating or identifying any furnace parts or performing any Milwaukee furnace maintenance task, please contact Quality Heating and Sheet Metal. Our Milwaukee heating contractors will gladly assist you.

For professional Milwaukee furnace repairs and mainenance, contact your Milwaukee furnace repair specialists at Quality Heating 262.786.4450.

Milwaukee Furnace Filter Replacement & Cleaning

Cleaning or replacing your furnace filter is a critical Milwaukee furnace maintenance task ensuring your furnace operates optimally. The majority of today’s furnaces utilize disposable fiber mesh filters, electronic air filters or reusable filters. The following steps will help you clean your furnace filter based on the filter type your furnace uses.

How to Clean Your Disposable Furnace Filters

  • Disposable furnace filters should be replaced or cleaned in fall and once a month throughout continual winter use.
  • Remove the furnace filter and hold it in front of a light.  Replace the filter if it looks clogged regardless of its age or length of service life.

How to Clean Your Reusable Furnace Filters

Reusable furnace filters can be rinsed, cleaned, and reused ongoing for numerous seasons.  Reusable furnace filters clog less frequently than disposable filters, making your furnace operate more efficiently than throwaway filters, saving you the cost of increased energy bills and multiple throwaway furnace filters.  Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when cleaning a reusable furnace filter.

How to Clean Your Electronic Air Filters

Electronic air filtration systems have a pre-screen filter and an electronic cell.  While cleaning the pre-screen and electronic cell with warm water is the preferred electronic air filtration system cleaning method, always check the manufacturer’s recommendations before taking the following steps. 

  • TURN THE HVAC SYSTEM OFF when replacing or cleaning an electronic air filter.
  • The pre-screen filter, a simple mesh screen with a metal frame, should be removed first and washed often with warm water.
  • Clean the electronic cell with warm water to prevent dust particles from entering your furnace and spreading throughout your home.
  • Let the pre-screen and electronic cell completely air dry before returning to the furnace.

Once your Milwaukee furnace repairs and furnace maintenance tasks are complete, reconnect and turn on the electricity to your HVAC system.  Turn the gas back on, re-lighting the pilot-light if necessary and replace the furnace cover.

Keeping your furnace’s blower, coils, and filter clean are the first steps in preparing your furnace for the Wisconsin winter.  You and your family will breathe easier and live more comfortably after taking the time and effort to perform a quality Milwaukee furnace cleaning.  If you need additional assistance with Milwaukee furnace maintenance or help with a Milwaukee furnace cleaning project, call the Milwaukee heating contractors from Quality Heating and Sheet Metal at 262.786.4450 or contact the Milwaukee HVAC contractors online.

For professional Milwaukee furnace repairs and maintenance, contact your Milwaukee heating contractors at Quality Heating 262.786.4450.

Prepare for Winter with Carbon Monoxide Prevention Tips

With cold weather on the horizon, here are a couple carbon monoxide prevention tips to safeguard your home for the Milwaukee heating season.  You’ll be able to accomplish a few of the carbon monoxide prevention steps yourself, while others will require the professional services of a certified Milwaukee furnace technician from Quality Heating and Sheet Metal.

Do-It-Yourself Milwaukee Carbon Monoxide Prevention Tips

  • Install a carbon monoxide detector on each level of your home and in every bedroom.  This is your best line of defense against carbon monoxide poisoning.  While 93% of U.S. homes have smoke detectors, the fact only 15% have carbon monoxide detectors means many peoples’ carbon monoxide poisoning could have been easily preventable.  Carbon monoxide detectors work like a smoke alarm, beeping loudly when the sensors detect carbon monoxide.
  • Test your carbon monoxide detector bi-monthly to ensure it works properly.  Replace batteries if necessary.
  • NEVER burn charcoal inside your home (even in the fireplace).  Gas fireplaces MUST be inspected by a Milwaukee heating professional to ensure the pilot light burns safely.
  • NEVER operate gasoline-powered engines in confined areas with poor ventilation like garages or basements.  NEVER leave your car, lawn mower or other vehicle running in an attached garage, even with the door open.
  • NEVER block or seal shut exhaust ducts or flues on appliances like water heaters, ranges and clothes dryers.
  • Familiarize yourself with the hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Milwaukee Carbon Monoxide Prevention Services

  • Have your Milwaukee heating system, chimney and flue inspected and cleaned by a qualified Milwaukee heating contractor from Quality Heating and Sheet Metal annually.
  • Have a qualified Milwaukee heating professional inspect your Milwaukee heating system and other gas appliances like ovens, ranges and cooktops for adequate ventilation.

Installing carbon monoxide detectors is the first step you can take to safeguard your family from carbon monoxide poisoning.  Prepare for winter early this year by scheduling your annual Milwaukee heating inspection with Quality Heating and Sheet Metal today!

For professional Milwaukee heating system inspection, contact your Milwaukee heating contractors at Quality Heating 262.786.4450.