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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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What is a sewer jetting?

10/01/2023

Whether it’s grease, waste, debris, roots, or sludge, at some point your sewer pipes are going to get clogged up and not drain as well as they used to. Drains that just won’t drain, can cause all sorts of nasty smells! If you have had a drain-clearing service but the drain keeps backing up or won’t drain, it may be time to consider a high-pressure water jetting service. (Read more about signs your sewer may need a hydro jetting: https://www.mrhollandsheatingandair.com/plumbing/hydrojetting/) What is a sewer jetting? A sewer jetting is when a plumber uses powerful blasts of water to blast away
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Why You Need A Generator Here In Wisconsin | Power Outages & Cold Weather

10/17/2023

Remember last winter? A winter storm back in March (2023) left thousands without power! Maybe your home was one that was not only left without power but also without heat. It can be scary here in Wisconsin to lose power because that not only means no power to your refrigerator and the ability to charge your devices, but also means no power to your furnace to keep your home warm. If your home is left without heat for too long, there is an increased risk of pipes freezing. While we do not like to predict the worst, we also like
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Is there a burning smell from turning on your furnace the first time this fall? Here could be why! | Fall HVAC

10/03/2023

Fall is almost here, and we want to be sure your home is ready for the change of season! If you haven’t already, be sure to turn on and check over your furnace to ensure it is working properly before the cold weather hits. When you turn on your furnace the first time each year, you may notice an unusual burning smell. There are a few reasons this might be.   Dust in the heater: If you turn off your furnace during the warmer months, it will collect dust. When this dust builds up on components like the heat exchanger
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Why You Should Schedule The World’s Greatest Tune-Up™ This Fall | Maintain Your Furnace

09/24/2023

  Fall is here which means cooler temps are on the way. And before you know it, beautiful 60 degree days we have here in Wisconsin will eventually turn to cool 20 degree temperatures. Turning on your furnace is something you want to be sure to have checked over to make sure everything is working properly for this upcoming heating season! Here are benefits on why you should schedule The World’s Greatest Tune-Up™ with one of Mr. Holland’s experienced HVAC technicians: Take care of any problems Maintaining your furnace will help avoid any major issues in the future. If one
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