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Preparing Your Home for Flooding Conditions

09/25/2025

When heavy rains, rising rivers, or storm surges threaten to bring flooding, a little preparation can go a long way toward protecting your home, comfort systems, and sanity. As experts in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work, we at Mr. Holland’s Home Services want to share proactive steps you can take to reduce damage and minimize downtime if flooding impacts your property. Why It Matters Flood water can damage walls, floors, insulation, wiring, appliances, and mechanical systems. It’s not just about water coming through doors or windows — moisture creeping up from basements or saturating wa...
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AC Inspection: How Mr. Holland’s Finds What Others Don’t

You may not have “schedule air conditioning inspection” on your to-do list. Trust us, when that summer heat rises to sweltering triple digits and your air conditioner suddenly fails, you’re going to wish you had. So, why pay for regular maintenance on your home cooling system?  We always say that air conditioners are much like cars. They require tune-ups to ensure optimal performance. If you don’t keep on top of it, one small problem might lead to another! The technicians at Mr. Holland’s Home Services work with every brand of AC unit. We are just a phone call away to
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Avoid Air Conditioner Failure This Summer

02/22/2025

We’ve fallen into a pattern of “hot” and “hotter” during the long summers here in Wisconsin. While air conditioners were once optional, it’s almost impossible to thrive in the heat without a functioning air conditioner to help cool you down.  Heat isn’t the only thing your air conditioner is designed to control. As afternoon thunderstorms roll across the state, fluctuations change right along with it. Air conditioners are designed to manage the heat and humidity levels, providing a cool, comfortable place to live. To avoid air conditioner failure this summer, it’s important to ensure your e...
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Protect Your Home From Power Surges | 4 Reasons Why Power Surges Occur

06/05/2023

Protect Your Home from Power Surges | 4 Reasons Why Power Surges Happen  It’s storm season! With summer on its way, power outages are likely to occur here in Wisconsin with the thunderstorms that we experience. With that, power surges can be a serious problem for homeowners. Power surges can damage electronics, cause home fires, and can be a safety hazard.   Here are five causes of power surges:   Power outages: When the power returns back on, there can be a surge of electricity that is sent into the electrical wires of your home. This sometimes can cause damage
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Navigating the R-22 Refrigerant Phase-Out in Wisconsin: What Homeowners Should Know

As the phase-out of R-22 continues, Wisconsin homeowners with older air conditioning units may find themselves facing a choice. R-22, once the standard refrigerant for residential cooling systems, was phased out as of January 1, 2020, due to environmental concerns. This means that no new R-22 can be manufactured or imported, a shift that significantly impacts homeowners with older systems. Only reclaimed R-22 can be used today, making repairs and maintenance increasingly costly and challenging. Why Was R-22 Phased Out? R-22 is classified as a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), meaning it conta...
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What You Should Not Put Down The Drain This Thanksgiving

11/21/2023

  We’re here to tell you…we’ve seen it ALL! From eggshells to grease, these are just a few things you should NOT put down your drain this Thanksgiving, or in fact, any time of year. It’s not a myth that the day after Thanksgiving can be the busiest plumbing day of the year in America. With large gatherings, meal preparation, and post-feast cleanup, these can overload sinks and disposals which can lead to plumbing issues. It’s important to not avoid calling a plumber if you think there might be a plumbing issue. To be sure your home’s plumbing system runs
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