Furnace Repair West Bend | Horsch and Miller

Experienced HVAC, Plumbing & Remodeling Professionals Horsch & Miller Serves West Bend for all your Heating Contractor, Furnace Repair, and Plumbing Needs!
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Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating serves Slinger, Jackson, Milwaukee And surrounding areas with full service Heating, air conditioning and Plumbing Emergency repairs and Replacements. Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.

West Bend Heating, Plumbing and Furnace Repair | Horsch Miller

Horsch Miller Also Services the West Bend area!  If your furnace is in need of repair or you need a Plumber in West Bend, Give us a call!!

Reputation, Service, Experience & Convenience. Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.

5 Reasons to call us today!

1. Our clients love us – Read what they have to say about us.
2. Upfront Pricing – We offer firm fair and honest pricing. We don’t charge by the hour, we charge by the job so you know exactly what to expect BEFORE we begin the work.
3. Your Peace of Mind – 24-Hour Emergency Service, 7 days a week with knowledgeable in-house dispatching. Your emergency will be our top priority.
4. Our staff – We only hire the best. From the time we answer the phone to the time we complete the service call, you will discover what courteous and highly-trained personnel sign on with us. Try us and you will see.
5. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! – The job isn’t complete until you are completely satisfied.
   

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   An owner, master plumber or heating specialist will return all emergency calls within 15 minutes or your service call is FREE!

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Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating serves Cederburg, West Bend, Slinger, Jackson, Milwaukee And surrounding areas with full service Heating, air conditioning and Plumbing Emergency repairs and Replacements. Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.

Heating Contractors Cedarburg | Horsch and Miller Plumbing and Heating

What to check if you have a problem with your Furnace.  Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating serves Slinger, Cedarburg, and Milwaukee with full service Heating, air conditioning and Plumbing Emergency repairs and Replacements

Thermostat

The first thing to check is the battery. Most digital thermostats have a battery indicator on the display. If you see an icon in the display asking for a battery, follow the manufacturer's instructions and replace the battery with an appropriate size.

If you see no display at all, check the power to the furnace. This particular thermostat has a sealed battery in it, and it isn't replaceable.

If you've checked the battery, you've checked the power supply, and your thermostat is still not operating properly, it's likely that you're going to have to replace your thermostat. It's important to know how your thermostat works when it's normal. If you're familiar with the proper operation of your equipment, then it's going to be easier if you notice something acting unusual and you can call an HVAC Technition for a proper diagnosis.

Electronic Ignition Furnace Problems

To determine what type of ignition system you have, open the front of the furnace and turn up your furnace. Observe what happens in the burner area. If there's a very small flame that starts first, and then ignites all of the main burners, that's an intermittent pilot type of ignition. If the ignition happens and the main burners come on immediately, then that's a direct ignition.

Once you figure out which type of ignition system you have, if you see it operating in a way that's not correct, it's best to call a service technician as soon as possible. It's important that you are aware of how the system is supposed to operate when everything is normal. So that way when things do change, you can be aware of it and call for service before it becomes a bigger problem. It's going to help maintain the equipment, keep it lasting longer, and also reduce energy costs.

Furnace Is Noisy

Squeaks, rattles, and rumbles are some of the things that we hear from furnaces. In the case of a squeak, it can be related to a motor failing or just making noise. Rumbling and rattling can be caused by an out of balance blower wheel caused by debris, age, or just being dirty. Early gas furnaces used a motor with a belt to drive the wheel. That's the blower that moves the air into the house. All modern furnaces use a direct drive blower that's permanently lubricated. It doesn't require any lubrication or maintenance.

Squeaks and squeals can also happen from air leaks. There can be a leak in the duct work or around the furnace somewhere that's allowing a small amount of air to leak in or out causing a whistling or squeaking sound. If you suspect that a high-pitched squealing or whistling noise could be coming from the air flow, what you can do is check some of the gaps or joints where the sheet metal is connected. Those are the likely sources where that can happen and it can be simply sealed up with tape or a piece of putty. Sometimes as little as a door being out of alignment can cause a squeal or a squeak and you can just move it a little bit or just make sure it's firmly placed where it should be.

So when you look at the burners on a furnace, you can kind of judge the condition. If you see any kind of dust, lint or other kind of dirt in the furnace, that could be clogging one of the burners and causing excess noise in a furnace. In that case, it's important to get a professional out to do a proper cleaning on the furnace for you. Knowing a little bit about your system and being educated about it is the best way to stay on top of it and avoid breakdowns. A lot of times when homeowners hear the system operating in an unusual way, they can have us come out and take care of it before it becomes a bigger issue.

Furnace Blower Doesn't Turn Off

The first thing to check is the fan switch on the thermostat. "Auto" means that the fan should only be running to try to heat or cool the home to try to match the thermostat setting. If you see the thermostat fan switch set to "on," or "low," "medium," or "high," then you're going to have continuous fan operation.

The next thing to look at is your filter. If you find a clogged filter, it may have caused damage to the limit switch. What the limit switch does is it senses the temperature inside the furnace. If it sees a temperature that's too high, then it shuts off the fire as a safety and only will allow it to come back on once it's cooled. If the filter has been clogged too long, then it may have damaged that switch to the point where it needs to be replaced. In this case, the furnace high limit is a small button type device that's got two wires connected to it. Every furnace is a little bit different. Some of them have more than one limit, and some of the limits look very different. If that limit switch is failed, it's very important to find the source of why it failed and not just replace the switch. It's a very important safety issue.

Furnace Cycles On and Off Too Frequently

If you notice the frequency of the heat cycles becoming too short, that's an indication of a problem with your system. The first thing you want to check is the fan switch on the thermostat. In this case, it's up here in the display and it says "auto." Now, "auto" means that the fan should only be running to try to heat or cool the home to try to match the thermostat setting. If you see the thermostat fan switch set to "on," or in this case "low," "medium," or "high," then you're going to have continuous fan operation.

If your filter has been in the furnace for a long time and its gotten very clogged, it can cause the furnace to what we call cycle on limit. That means that instead of heating continuously, the flames turn on and off because the unit is overheating due to that clogged filter.

The important thing with filters is watching the air flow direction. There's always an arrow that tells us which way the air should flow through the furnace. On most furnaces, people have drawn arrows that tells you which way the air flow direction should be.

Furnace Does Not Produce Enough Heat

One of the most common sources of this kind of problem is a clogged filter. It's very important that you check your filters regularly and change them frequently for good furnace operation and best efficiency. The second possibility is that the furnace was not sized properly, meaning that it doesn't have enough capacity to keep the home warm. It's important that a heating and air company size the equipment for the capacity needed to keep your home warm. Another possibility, though it's pretty rare, could be that your burners could be clogged to the point where it's not allowing the furnace to create enough heat and meet its full capacity.

Furnace Does Not Heat

Some possible causes of that are: thermostat not adjusted properly, the power going to the furnace could be shut off, the gas going to the furnace could be shut off, or the pilot light could be out. A couple things to check with the thermostat: The first thing to remember is that everybody's thermostat is going to be different. In this case, when the red light is on, that means that it's in heat mode, so it's ready to heat the house. The next thing to check is to make sure the set point is higher than the room temperature. So if we raise that set point above the room temperature, that's going to turn the heat on.

Furnace Pilot is Out

Some of common sources of a lost pilot light are a failed thermocouple, a strong draft, or a clogged orifice to the gas supply to the pilot light. A thermocouple is a device on a standing pilot system that proves the flame to the gas valve and allows gas to keep flowing as long as there's a flame sensed. It's probably best if you have a professional check it out, clean it and verify that it's working properly. Now, the thing to keep in mind is most modern furnaces don't use a standing pilot light anymore.

 

Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating serves Slinger, Cedarburg, and Milwaukee with full service Heating, air conditioning and Plumbing Emergency repairs and Replacements. Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.

Frozen Pipe Service and Repair Slinger | Call Horsch and Miller

Frozen Pipes?  Call Horsch And Miller Plumbing and Heating of Slinger and we will get your water flowing again.  Serving Slinger, Jackson, Cedarburg and Brookfield Wi

Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes

Being prepared and informed may help you to avoid the messy and often expensive issue of frozen pipes. The American Red Cross provides information and suggestions around how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze.

Why Pipe Freezing is a Problem

Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the "strength" of a container, expanding water can cause pipes to break. Pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets. Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation are also subject to freezing.

Preventing Frozen Pipes

Before the onset of cold weather, prevent freezing of these water supply lines and pipes by following these recommendations:

• Drain water from swimming pool and water sprinkler supply lines following manufacturer's or installer's directions. Do not put antifreeze in these lines unless directed. Antifreeze is environmentally harmful, and is dangerous to humans, pets, wildlife, and landscaping.
• Remove, drain, and store hoses used outdoors. Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs. Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain. Keep the outside valve open so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break.
• Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas. Look in the basement, crawl space, attic, garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.
• Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a "pipe sleeve" or installing UL-listed "heat tape," "heat cable," or similar materials on exposed water pipes. Newspaper can provide some degree of insulation and protection to exposed pipes – even ¼” of newspaper can provide significant protection in areas that usually do not have frequent or prolonged temperatures below freezing.

During Cold Weather, Take Preventative Action

• Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
• Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.
• When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing.
• Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.
• If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.

To Thaw Frozen Pipes

• If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation.
• Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen area begins to melt, water will begin to flow through the frozen area. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe.
• Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials), or by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water. Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove, or other open flame device.
• Apply heat until full water pressure is restored. If you are unable to locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you can not thaw the pipe, call a licensed plumber.
• Check all other faucets in your home to find out if you have additional frozen pipes. If one pipe freezes, others may freeze, too.

Future Protection

• Consider relocating exposed pipes to provide increased protection from freezing.
• Pipes can be relocated by a professional if the home is remodeled.
• Add insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.
• For more information, please contact a licensed plumber like Horsch and Miller Plumbing and Heating at (262) 644-5466.

Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating serves Slinger, Jackson, Milwaukee And surrounding areas with full service Heating, air conditioning and Plumbing Emergency repairs and Replacements. Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.

Cedarburg Heating Contractors | Horsch & Miller

Horsch & Miller can service your Cedarburg furnace Repairs when you need a heating contractor.   24 hours a day we are there for you. 

 

Why Should you choose Horsch & Miller Heating and Air Conditioning?

1. Our clients love us – Read what they have to say about us.
2. Upfront Pricing – We offer firm fair and honest pricing. We don’t charge by the hour, we charge by the job so you know exactly what to expect BEFORE we begin the work.
3. Your Peace of Mind – 24-Hour Emergency Service, 7 days a week with knowledgeable in-house dispatching. Your emergency will be our top priority.
4. Our staff – We only hire the best. From the time we answer the phone to the time we complete the service call, you will discover what courteous and highly-trained personnel sign on with us. Try us and you will see.
5. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! – The job isn’t complete until you are completely satisfied.

Before you call for an emergency Furnace Repair.  Here are a few things you can check.  If you still need a Heating Contractor for Furnace Repair in Cedarburg Wi.  Feel free to call Horsch & Miller.  We are available 24 hours a day.

• Confirm that the furnace cycles through start-up to shut-down via your thermostat.
• Check the supply (small grates in each room) and return air (large grate, usually in a hallway) temperature to make sure your thermostat is accurate.
• Clean and level your thermostat. For older thermostats this ensures proper function since many of them have liquid mercury switches. And always, this is more eye pleasing.
• There is a safety switch on all furnace doors that “pops out” when the door is removed. Make sure this is unobstructed and clean
• Look at all the visible wiring and electrical connections for burns or unraveling/loose wire nuts or tape.
• Check the condition of your vent connection pipe and chimney for rust or gaps. Venting system parts can deteriorate over time.

Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating serves Slinger, Cedarburg, Milwaukee And surrounding areas with full service Heating, air conditioning and Plumbing Emergency repairs and Replacements. Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.

Slinger Wi Furnace Repair | Heating Contractors Horsch & Miller

Slinger Wi Furnace Repair | Heating Contractor Horsch & Miller of Slinger, will help keep your home warm this winter.

Keeping your Slinger Wi home warm during the winter keeps you and your family comfortable, as being in cold temperature areas like Milwaukee makes you susceptible to health problems. When your heating system stops working, you need professional home heating repair services quickly.

Home heating systems are complex, Professional technicians are trained to troubleshoot and repair a variety of home heating systems. Knowing when to call us can help keep your repair and utility costs more manageable. If you smell natural gas in your home, you and your family need to leave the house immediately and contact the fire department or gas company.

You may notice other signs that your home heating system needs our repair services. Like:

* Your furnace turns on, but only blows cold air
* Your furnace does not provide enough heat to your home
* Your furnace frequently turns on and off
* You hear the blower of the furnace running, but no air is coming out of the registers
* The blower continues to run after the furnace turns off
* Your home has uneven heating
* You hear rattling around your furnace
* You have a large amount of dust and pollen in your home
* You have unusually high utility bills

If you have one of these problems with your home heating system, or if you notice other signs that your heating system is not operating efficiently, call  to schedule an appointment. Professional technicians will conduct a thorough evaluation of your home heating system, and let you know of any necessary repairs.

Some of the most common types of home heating systems are forced air or hot water systems. Regardless of the type of system you have in your home, our service technicians are trained to repair your system. In some cases, such as when units that are more than seven years old, your unit may need replacement. In the event that your home heating repairs become too costly, we can help you choose an economical, high-efficiency system that will help you save on your future utility costs, and provide your family with reliable heating throughout the winter.

 Is it time for a new Furnace?
An old furnace, even in good condition, may use only 60% percent of the available heat to warm
the house. That means 40¢ of every heating dollar goes out the chimney. The best high-efficiency
furnaces waste less than 5¢ of every heating dollar.

Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating serves Slinger, Jackson, Milwaukee And surrounding areas with full service Heating, air conditioning and Plumbing Emergency repairs and Replacements. Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.

Cedarburg Heating Contractors | Horsch & Miller Heating & Cooling

Cedarburg heating Contractors  Horsch & Miller knows how important  your home heating is.

Both financially and emotionally, your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. You should enjoy many years of happiness in it. However, like almost everything else, a home needs regular maintenance and home repair. Horsch & Miller offers you the following services:

• Heating & Air Conditioning Service – maintenance & repairs with “Upfront Pricing”
• Indoor Air Quality Products – installation and repair
• Remodeling or New Construction – from a starter home to your custom dream home
• Residential & Commercial Work

Energy Saving Agreements

Home comfort systems need to be regularly maintained to optimize their efficiency and safety. A regular checkup and adjustment will keep the system operating longer and save you money on your utility bills. Horsch & Miller can tailor a maintenance program for you with anywhere from one- to three-year plans to keep your equipment running efficiently and virtually trouble-free.
When you sign up for an Energy Savings Agreement, you will have peace of mind knowing your comfort system is running smoothly and will be operating when it is needed most. As an ESA customer, you will receive discounts on repairs and NO OVERTIME charges on after hours emergency repairs. You will be considered a preferred customer and get priority status for scheduling. These agreements are a wise investment in preventive maintenance to avoid “surprise” problems.
If you would like to find out how you can save money on your heating & air conditioning repairs & become one of our top priority customers, please give us a call today. 262-644-5466


Horsch & Miller Inc., is committed to providing our customers with top quality products, installations and service. Our commitment extends to providing employees with apprenticeship programs and continuing education classes. We provide our customers with the most complete, efficient job: excellent workmanship and warranty, followed by spotless clean-up, from the most experienced, knowledgeable, and fully-trained team of professional technicians in the area.

An owner, master plumber or heating specialist will return all emergency calls within 15 minutes or your service call is FREE! Call us today at (262) 644-5466.

Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating serves Slinger, Jackson, Cedarbug and surrounding areas with full service Heating, air conditioning and Plumbing Emergency repairs and Replacements. Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.

Cedarburg Furnace Repair | Horsch & Miller

Experienced HVAC, Plumbing & Remodeling Professionals in Serving Cedarburg.  24 Hour Emergency Service.

Reputation, Service, Experience & Convenience.
Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.

5 Reasons to call us today!

1. Our clients love us – Read what they have to say about us.
2. Upfront Pricing – We offer firm fair and honest pricing. We don’t charge by the hour, we charge by the job so you know exactly what to expect BEFORE we begin the work.
3. Your Peace of Mind – 24-Hour Emergency Service, 7 days a week with knowledgeable in-house dispatching. Your emergency will be our top priority.
4. Our staff – We only hire the best. From the time we answer the phone to the time we complete the service call, you will discover what courteous and highly-trained personnel sign on with us. Try us and you will see.
5. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! – The job isn’t complete until you are completely satisfied.

Our commitment

Horsch & Miller Inc., is committed to providing our customers with top quality products, installations and service. Our commitment extends to providing employees with apprenticeship programs and continuing education classes. We provide our customers with the most complete, efficient job: excellent workmanship and warranty, followed by spotless clean-up, from the most experienced, knowledgeable, and fully-trained team of professional technicians in the area.

Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating

136 Kettle Moraine Drive North
Slinger, WI 53086

Phone: 262-644-5466

Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating serves Slinger, Jackson, Milwaukee And surrounding areas with full service Heating, air conditioning and Plumbing Emergency repairs and Replacements. Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.

Slinger Furnace Repair | 24 hour furnace repair

 24 hour Heating and Furnace repairs.  Slinger HVAC  technicians at Horsch & Miller will be there!

 Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time.  Whatever and whenever you need us.

Horsch & Miller of Slinger Wi

 5 Reasons to call us today!

1. Our clients love us – Read what they have to say about us.
2. Upfront Pricing – We offer firm fair and honest pricing. We don’t charge by the hour, we charge by the job so you know exactly what to expect BEFORE we begin the work.
3. Your Peace of Mind – 24-Hour Emergency Service, 7 days a week with knowledgeable in-house dispatching. Your emergency will be our top priority.
4. Our staff – We only hire the best. From the time we answer the phone to the time we complete the service call, you will discover what courteous and highly-trained personnel sign on with us. Try us and you will see.
5. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! – The job isn’t complete until you are completely satisfied.

 Our commitment

Horsch & Miller Inc., is committed to providing our customers with top quality products, installations and service. Our commitment extends to providing employees with apprenticeship programs and continuing education classes. We provide our customers with the most complete, efficient job: excellent workmanship and warranty, followed by spotless clean-up, from the most experienced, knowledgeable, and fully-trained team of professional technicians in the area.

Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating serves Slinger, Jackson, Milwaukee And surrounding areas with full service Heating, air conditioning and Plumbing Emergency repairs and Replacements. Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.

Furnace Making Loud Noises? | Furnace Repair Slinger

Have you noticed a noise coming from your furnace?

   As the cold weather creeps back into Milwaukee and Slinger, people are turning on their furnaces for the first time this season and sometimes hearing some non familiar sounds.

Your Furnace can make a range of sounds depending on whether they are oil, gas or electric and depending on the manufacturer. Most annoying sounds are harmless and easily fixed. Other sounds suggest serious problems, some of which can cause dangerous carbon monoxide to leak into your house.

 

Proper maintenance is essential in keeping your furnace running in top condition.  It is always recommended to have your furnace maintained regularly and it is best to call an HVAC professional to have the furnace maintained. There are many specifications unique to each unit and it is not the easiest to perform for DIY homeowners.

 

 

Start-Up Sounds

 

If your furnace starts with a loud "whomp or Bang," the air to fuel mixture is likely wrong or your ignition is delayed. If your furnace hums or roars loudly when it starts, the inducer motor is probably bad. If your gas furnace clicks when you start it, the flame condenser might be dirty. If your furnace howls loudly when it kicks on, your heat exchanger might be cracked. You should get that fixed immediately because it can leak dangerous carbon monoxide. 

Explosions & Roaring

When you hear a loud sound like an explosion when you turn on your oil furnace, you likely have a weak transformer, a clogged nozzle or you need to reset the electrodes. If your furnace roars, your burner might be dirty. A dirty burner will not light correctly and when it does light, the gas makes a torch sound as it shoots back to the hole where the gas mixes with air. If the pilot light of your natural gas furnace gets hit by the draft of air from the roof vent, it can flare up, making a roaring sound.

Rumbles

If your furnace rumbles, unburned oil from a dripping or dirty nozzle may be collecting on the floor. When the furnace shuts off, the oil on the floor continues burning, making the rumbling sound. You need to get this fixed because it can cause a build-up of carbon monoxide. If the blower of your furnace makes a low, loud sound like a train, its bearings are probably bad, and you may have to replace it.

Rattles

If your furnace rattles or bangs loudly for about 30 seconds before the blower kicks in, your heat exchanger may have developed a crack. A cracked heat exchanger can cause carbon monoxide to enter your ductwork, and you should get it fixed immediately. Children's toys and other small objects can make their way into the recirculation system and get sucked into the fan box where they bounce and rattle around.

Other Sounds

If the blower on your furnace moans and groans, its bearings could be shot. If your oil furnace whines loudly, you may have bad bearings in your draft inducer motor, which will eventually lock up and have to be replaced. If your electric forced air furnace hums loudly, something might be loose and transmitting the noise through the duct-work. A bad gas valve can cause buzzing that is transmitted through the gas line.

Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating serves Slinger, Jackson, Milwaukee And surrounding areas with full service Emergency repairs and Furnace Replacements. Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.

Plumbing Emergency tips | Emergency Plumbing Milwaukee

It's nice to have these things handy when an emergecy plumbing situation occures.   Don't forget that we are available 24 hours to help with your Emergecy Plumbing in Milwaukee.  Call us at 262-644-5466.

• Use a five gallon bucket as a tool holder. And if a leak springs mid-project, it'll catch the water. A tool caddy can also be attached to the bucket providing a place for everything.
  
• Keep a forced cup and a regular plunger handy. Each plunger has its own specific use and provides extra unclogging power.
  
• Wrenches are essential in plumbing. A pair of medium sized slip joint pliers and an adjustable wrench should cover most jobs, along with various sized wrenches.
  
• A multi-bit screwdriver can reduce the number of tools that need to be carried around on the job.
  
• An assortment of Allen keys is very handy and has many uses.
  
• Duct tape and leak sealing tape can help out in a plumbing emergency until a permanent fix can be made. Teflon tape will seal up leaks from around threaded connections.
  
• A variety of blind caps can help you see your way through repairing a broken valve.
  
• Heavy duty paper towels or rags will help clean up water from small leaks.

Emergency Tips

• Always know where the main water shut-off valve is located in case of a leak.
  
• Know how to turn off the water heater. If it's a gas water heater, turn the switch to the "pilot" position.
  
• Isolation valves located at each fixture will stop the flow of water to that location. This allows water to continue to service the remainder of the house while the leak is being repaired. It's a good idea to turn on and off each isolation valve in the house at least once a year to keep them in good working condition.
  
• Using two wrenches at once turning in opposite directions is called "backing off" and allows the wrench to absorb the stress and not the plumbing.
  
• Slip joint pliers can be used to loosen the collar nuts on a drain line.
  
• If a supply tube break off is causing a leak, screw in a blind cap to seal off the leak until it can be fixed.
  
• Occasionally, the ferrules in a supply tube can get scratched or dented causing water to leak. Use Teflon tape around the ferrule until a permanent repair can be made.
  
• Use duct tape or pipe sealing tape to pull together a crack in a pipe, reducing the leak as a temporary solution.
  
• A cup plunger can be used for small drains like bath tubs, showers and lavatory sinks. Forced cup plungers have a funnel that can apply extra force down the drain, which is good for sinks or toilets.
  
• When unclogging a kitchen sink, use a second plunger to cover the other drain to get the most force to remove the clog.
  
• To unclog a toilet, use a forced cup plunger.
  
• For bathtub clogs, unscrew the chrome cap — this exposes the entire drain. Once the mechanism is removed, you'll be able to see the clog. Put the plunger on the drain, and then use the second plunger to plug up the tub's overflow. Plunge the drain to remove the clog.
  
• Allen wrenches are useful for working on a faucet and garbage disposals.

Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating serves Slinger, Jackson, Milwaukee And surrounding areas with full service Emergency repairs and Furnace Replacements. Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.

Furnace Repair Slinger Wi | Horsch & Miller Heating

Furnace Repair and proper maintenance can save you from needing a Furnace Replacement in the near future. Slinger has 4 seasons. It is important to make sure that your Furnace is working properly all year round.

Heating systems are usually trouble-free and easy to maintain. Efficient operation is a function of good regular maintenance. No matter what type of furnace you have, there are several things you can do to keep your heating system in top condition. In this article, we will tell you how to service and troubleshoot your furnace, regardless of the type.
When a heating or cooling system malfunctions, any one of its three components -- heat/cold source, distribution system, or thermostat -- may be causing the problem. If the furnace or air conditioner doesn't run, the malfunction is probably at the source. The furnace or air conditioner may have lost power. Fuel may not be reaching the unit. If the fuel is gas or oil, it may not be igniting. If the furnace or air conditioner turns on but the warm or cool air isn't reaching the rooms of your home, the problem is likely to be the blower or distribution system. And a faulty control, or thermostat, could keep the system from turning on or could cause it to turn on and off repeatedly. Whatever the problem, start with the simplest procedures. In most cases, all it takes is patience and common sense.
Before you start work on a heating or cooling system, take these preliminary steps:

• Make sure the unit is receiving power. Look for blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers at the main entrance panel. Some furnaces have a separate power entrance, usually located at a different panel near the main entrance panel. Some furnaces have fuses mounted in or on the unit.
• If the unit has a reset button, marked RESET and near the motor housing, wait 30 minutes to let the motor cool, then press the button. If the unit still doesn't start, wait 30 minutes and press the reset button again. Repeat at least once more.
• If the unit has a separate power switch, make sure the switch is turned on.
• Check to make sure the thermostat is properly set. If necessary, raise (or, for an air conditioner, lower) the setting 5º.
• If the unit uses gas, check to make sure the gas supply is turned on and the pilot light is lit. If it uses oil, check to make sure there is an adequate supply of oil.
  

There are also several important safety factors to remember:

• Before doing any work on any type of heating or cooling system, make sure all power to the system is turned off. At the main electrical entrance panel, trip the circuit breaker or remove the fuse that controls the power to the unit. If you're not sure which circuit the system is on, remove the main fuse or trip the main circuit breaker to cut off all power to the house. Some furnaces have a separate power entrance, usually at a different panel near the main entrance panel. If a separate panel is present, remove the fuse or trip the breaker there.
• If the fuse blows or the circuit trips repeatedly when the furnace or air conditioner turns on, there is a problem in the electrical system. In this case, do not try to fix the furnace. Call a professional service person.
• If the unit uses gas and there is a smell of gas in your home, do not try to shut off the gas or turn any lights on or off. Get out of the house, leaving the door open, and immediately call the gas company or the fire department to report a leak. Do not reenter your home.
• To keep your heating and cooling systems in top shape, have them professionally serviced once a year. The best time to have a furnace serviced is at the end of the heating season. Because this is the off-season, you can often get a discount, and service is likely to be prompt. Have your air conditioner checked at the same time.

The heat/cold source is the most complicated part of the heating and cooling system, and it's the part most likely to suffer from neglect. Problems in this area may also lead to distribution problems. Whatever heat/cold source your system uses, give it regular attention to prevent problems.
Dirt is the biggest enemy of your home's heating and cooling system. It can waste fuel and drastically lower efficiency. Dirt affects all three basic components of the system, so cleaning is the most important part of regular maintenance. Lubrication and belt adjustment at the furnace are also important.

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Horsch & Miller Plumbing and Heating serves Slinger, Jackson, Milwaukee And surrounding areas with full service Emergency repairs and Furnace Replacements.  Service when you need it, with competitive pricing. We will send you a qualified technician, not a salesman, who knows how to complete his task within a minimum amount of time. Whatever and whenever you need us, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair and Service, or Plumbing Repair and services. We are here to serve you, our loyal customers.
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