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Why We Want You to Think About Your Furnace While It’s Still 80 Degrees Outside

We know what you’re thinking. It’s August. The air conditioner is running. You’re grilling dinner, enjoying long evenings outside and trying to squeeze every last bit out of summer. And your HVAC company wants to talk about your furnace? Yes, we do. At Badger Heating & Air Conditioning, we’ve been working on heating and cooling…

Your AC Has Been Running All Summer: 7 Problems We Often Find in August

By the time August arrives in Central Wisconsin, your air conditioner has already put in a lot of hours. Through hot afternoons, humid nights and stretches when the temperature barely seems to drop, your AC has been quietly doing its job. And if your house is comfortable, you probably aren’t giving your air conditioning system…

Summer Storm Season in Central Wisconsin: 8 Ways Thunderstorms Can Affect Your HVAC System

If you’ve lived in Central Wisconsin for any length of time, you know summer weather can change in a matter of minutes. A sunny afternoon can quickly turn into dark skies, heavy rain, high winds, and lightning. While these storms may cool things off temporarily, they can also create unexpected problems for your home’s HVAC…

Why Your Air Conditioner Struggles During Wisconsin’s Most Humid Summer Days (And What You Can Do About It)

If you’ve lived in Central Wisconsin for any length of time, you know our summers can be unpredictable. One week we’re enjoying comfortable temperatures in the 70s, and the next we’re dealing with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and 90s—along with the kind of humidity that makes it feel even hotter. Every July, we…

10 Summer Cooling Mistakes That Could Be Costing Homeowners Hundreds

As temperatures rise across Wisconsin, most homeowners start relying heavily on their air conditioning systems to stay comfortable. Unfortunately, many people unknowingly make simple mistakes that force their HVAC systems to work harder, increase energy bills, and shorten the lifespan of their equipment. At Badger Heating & Air Conditioning, we see these issues every summer.…

Vacation-Proof Your HVAC System: A Homeowner’s Guide to Saving Energy and Avoiding Summer Surprises

Summer is vacation season. Whether you’re heading north to a cabin, taking a road trip with the family, or escaping to the beach for a week, preparing your home before you leave can help prevent unexpected problems and keep your energy bills under control while you’re away. One of the most overlooked items on a…