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Summer Thermostat Tips That Will Actually Save You Money

HVAC technician talking to a couple about their wifi thermostat

Summer Thermostat Tips That Will Actually Save You Money

Summer is a welcome break from Wisconsin’s legendary cold temps and high heating bills—until a hot streak has you blasting your air conditioner and paying huge and equally unwelcome energy bills. With a little advice and a few thermostat tips from the award-winning team at Tom’s Heating Service, you can stop sweating the cost of comfort and start saving more this season.

Make Programmable and Wi-Fi Thermostats a Priority

Reducing energy costs starts with your thermostat—it’s the command center for […]

5 Signs You Probably Need a New Air Conditioner

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5 Signs You Probably Need a New Air Conditioner

It’s easy to forget about your air conditioner when it’s working well. Regular maintenance can keep it running better for longer, but as summer goes on and each day seems hotter than the last, the constant strain on your cooling system can take its toll. Watch for the following signs that your air conditioner is about to give in to heat exhaustion. The last thing you want is to be caught off guard and without any relief when things get really hot. The cooling experts at Tom […]

Spring Clean Your Air Conditioner to Beat the Heat (and Costly Repairs)

It's time to clean and check your air conditioner before any issues becomes a summer emergency

Spring Clean Your Air Conditioner to Beat the Heat (and Costly Repairs)

The Importance of Spring Cleaning Your Air Conditioner

Every year, when Spring finally arrives, it’s time for some cleaning. When making your to-do list, don’t forget to add air conditioner cleaning. Maintaining your system before summer begins not only makes sure your system is operating at its best when you need it, but it also helps you catch minor issues before they require more expensive repairs.

Your Spring Cleaning Checklist

While it’s a good idea to call the […]

Cracking the Code: The HVAC Basics You Need to Know

Cracking the Code: The HVAC Basics You Need to Know

We started this blog to help keep our customers up-to-date on home comfort options. It makes sense that we start off with a few basics you should know—straight from our experts.

With So Many System Options, How Do You Pick?

At Tom’s Heating, our pros are here to help. We’ll find a Carrier® heating and cooling system that fits your needs, the square footage of your house, and your budget. Here are the most common types:

Furnace—this forced […]

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