Give your skin the humidity it needs during dry winters in Wisconsin

Remember the portable humidifier your parents used to set up in your room when you were sick as a kid? You had no control over the humidity level compared to the technology available today with a whole house humidifier from Robinson Heating & Cooling.

The multiple benefits of a whole house humidifier make this a popular investment for homeowners who want to enhance interior comfort during the long, dry winters of northeastern Wisconsin. Robinson Heating & Cooling can add a whole house humidifier to your home’s existing HVAC system or when completing a furnace replacement project.

As opposed to a portable unit that focuses on one room, a whole house humidifier installs directly into your home’s heating and cooling system and improves the air quality throughout your house. The system adds water vapor through the ductwork and allows you to control humidity levels with your thermostat.

Health benefits make the case for a whole house humidifier

Dry air inside your home affects your health in more ways than just giving you dry skin. Your body works hard to compensate for the lack of moisture, fighting against dry nasal passages, sore throats and scratchy coughs.

When nasal passages are dry they are more susceptible to infection. Controlling humidity with a whole house humidifier can reduce your chances of catching a cold or flu.

Your health isn’t the only beneficiary of humidity from a whole house humidifier. Dry air can quickly age wood furniture and floors, electronics and even musical instruments. Eliminating those static electricity shocks common with dry air is a bonus.

Reap the benefits of installing a whole house humidifier in your home.

Robinson Heating & Cooling, Inc.; 45 years of HVAC experience

Robinson Heating & Cooling, Inc. has been serving the Green Bay, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas since 1975. As the region’s trusted source for residential, commercial and industrial HVAC services, Robinson Heating & Cooling repairs most makes and models of heating and cooling equipment in addition to installing new equipment from leading brands.

Visit https://www.robinsonheatingcooling.com/ or call (920) 490-3394 for a consultation or to schedule an appointment.

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Beat the winter rush by planning early for furnace replacement

Furnace replacement is an inevitable investment that comes with home ownership in northeastern Wisconsin. The professionals at Robinson Heating & Cooling are already gearing up for the heating season ahead with the central air repair season now mostly in the rearview mirror.

You can get out in front of any furnace maintenance and furnace replacement issues in your home by making an appointment with our team now. As you can imagine, open appointments are more difficult to come by the later we go into the fall and early winter.

We will make every effort to repair your existing furnace if your fall furnace maintenance visit reveals a performance issue. However, since manufacturers have made significant technology advances since your furnace was installed, the best course of action may be furnace replacement rather than a short-term fix. Either way, our technicians will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision.

Furnace replacement becomes an issue after 15-20 years

Most furnaces today have a life expectancy of 15-20 years, but that can vary depending on the severity of winters and the specifics of your home. While your furnace still may be operating reasonably well beyond that point, the economics of energy consumption and other issues may make furnace replacement worth considering prior to a complete unit failure.

After all, the last thing you want is for your aging furnace to kick the bucket in the middle of the night during the dead of winter. Murphy’s Law says an emergency will happen on a weekend, and certainly outside of regular business hours.

Our home heating experts will discuss furnace replacement options available to you through our industry-leading brands, including Lennox, Armstrong Air, and Aire-Flo. Plus, we’ll complete any paperwork needed for rebates and warranties to make things easier for you.

Call us today for a free consultation regarding furnace replacement for your home.

Robinson Heating & Cooling, Inc.; 45 years of HVAC experience

Robinson Heating & Cooling, Inc. has been serving the Green Bay, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas since 1975. As the region’s trusted source for residential, commercial and industrial HVAC services, Robinson Heating & Cooling repairs most makes and models of heating and cooling equipment in addition to installing new equipment from leading brands.

Visit https://www.robinsonheatingcooling.com or call (920) 490-3394 for a consultation or to schedule an appointment.

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Robinson Heating & Cooling can keep you comfortable in the summer heat

Central air repair in Green Bay, Wisconsin, may sound costly, but our customers will tell you this service is nothing short of a lifesaver during hot and humid summer stretches. Robinson Heating & Cooling specializes in central air repair for homes and businesses throughout northeast Wisconsin.

Your central air conditioner likely has been a workhorse for you for many years. However, even the highest-quality units don’t last forever, which is why our professional technicians are busy all summer long performing central air repair services.

Just because your central air conditioner isn’t working properly doesn’t necessarily mean you need a new one. In fact, we have seen where central air repair can add many years to the life of a unit. Our technicians can tell you quickly whether your unit is worth investing in repair or if it has come to the end of its useful life.

There are health benefits to investing in central air repair

Central air repair for your home brings with it a variety of health benefits as well as the obvious comfort advantages over a poorly operating unit. In addition, make sure you regularly change your air filters.

Minimize mold – If your central air conditioner is operating correctly, it will remove humidity from your home making it difficult for mold to grow. Mold thrives in damp environments, which your home should not be.

Eliminate odors – Your central air conditioner paired with a UV filter should cycle out unpleasant smells caused by chemicals, pets and dirt in the course of normal operation.

Improve sleep and concentration – Sleep plays an important role in your health. There is also a proven connection between sleep and concentration levels. Working at home requires its own level of concentration compared to a workplace. You will get a better night’s sleep and find it easier to concentrate in a comfortable environment compared to being in a hot, humid house.

Relieve allergy and asthma sufferers – Central air repair will ensure your unit is filtering out dirty air that can contain particles such as dust mites, allergens and humidity that can promote mold growth. All of these can contribute to asthma attacks when left unchecked.

Call us today for a free consultation about central air repair or central air conditioner installation options for your home.

Robinson Heating & Cooling, Inc.; 45 years of HVAC experience

Robinson Heating & Cooling, Inc. has been serving the Green Bay, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas since 1975. As the region’s trusted source for residential, commercial and industrial HVAC services, Robinson Heating & Cooling repairs most makes and models of heating and cooling equipment in addition to installing new equipment from leading brands.

Visit https://www.robinsonheatingcooling.com or call (920) 490-3394 for a consultation or to schedule an appointment.

Robinson Heating & Cooling installs central air conditioners in Green Bay

Your central air conditioner has been working hard since May, and now in the heat of summer, it suddenly decides to take a most unwelcome break. You’re not alone in this betrayal of technology. The Robinson Heating & Cooling, Inc.team is prepared to get your home back to its comfortable self with central air conditioner installation in Green Bay and northeastern Wisconsin.

There are many variables that play into the life expectancy of a central air conditioner, but most units last about 15 years with proper maintenance. When it’s time to update your unit, our expert technicians will verify the appropriate size for your home.

This is important because an undersized unit won’t be powerful enough to cool your home on the hottest days. In addition, it will run longer and use more energy than a correctly sized unit.

A central air conditioner that is too large for your home also will use more energy than necessary, while potentially cooling the air so quickly that your system won’t have the opportunity to extract moisture and lower the inside humidity. A whole home dehumidifier can help remove moisture from the air and reduce the demands on your central air conditioning system in any situation.

Central air conditioner installation on an older home is possible

It’s not just newer homes that are capable of having central air conditioning. Our teams complete central air conditioner installation projects on older homes on a regular basis. Is this the year you bring your older home into the modern era?

There are several factors that play a role in determining just how big of a project this will be. The project is much less involved for homes with an existing forced-air heating system because the ductwork largely is already in place.

A house that needs ducts to distribute air will require considerably more time and materials to get the job done. Our teams are experienced in retrofitting older homes to minimize the visual impact of new ductwork.

Contact us today for a free consultation about central air conditioner installation options for your home.

Robinson Heating & Cooling, Inc.; 45 years of HVAC experience

Robinson Heating & Cooling, Inc. has been serving the Green Bay, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas since 1975. As the region’s trusted source for residential, commercial and industrial HVAC services, Robinson Heating & Cooling repairs most makes and models of heating and cooling equipment in addition to installing new equipment from leading brands.

Visit https://www.robinsonheatingcooling.com/ or call (920) 490-3394 for a consultation or to schedule an appointment.

Robinson Heating & Cooling removes the muggy from summer’s heat

Muggy, summer weather is right around the corner, and with it comes an increase in homeowner requests for a whole home dehumidifier in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Robinson Heating & Cooling can help you control the humidity level in your home with high-quality systems from the leading brands.

Whole home dehumidifiers remove moisture from the air and enhance the comfort level inside your home. Many homeowners find that using one reduces the demands on their air conditioning system and results in a net decrease in energy usage.

A whole home dehumidifier from Robinson Heating & Cooling has the ability to add consistency to the humidity levels in your home year-round. That includes increasing humidity levels in the winter, when dry air generates cracked skin, static electricity, and accelerates aging of wooden items.

A whole home dehumidifier in Green Bay can help you sleep better

The frustration that comes with struggling to find your comfort zone on a humid summer night can contribute to sleep deprivation issues that affect your overall health. A whole home dehumidifier can help you zero-in on the ideal environment you need to enjoy a solid night’s rest.

There are additional health benefits to controlling the humidity in your home along with the obvious improvements to comfort. High humidity levels make it easier for mold and mildew to develop decreasing your indoor air quality. Mold sensitivity is one of the most common issues our customers mention when deciding to purchase a whole home dehumidifier.

Add a whole home dehumidifier to your current HVAC system from Robinson Heating & Cooling for a noticeable improvement to the overall comfort level of your home.

Robinson Heating & Cooling; 45 years of HVAC experience

Robinson Heating & Cooling has been serving the Green Bay, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas since 1975. As the region’s trusted source for residential, commercial and industrial HVAC services, Robinson Heating & Cooling repairs most makes and models of heating and cooling equipment in addition to installing new equipment from leading brands.

Visit https://www.robinsonheatingcooling.com/ or call (920) 490-3394 for a consultation or to schedule an appointment.

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Robinson Heating & Cooling offers a variety of indoor air quality solutions

Indoor air quality in Green Bay is a concern among homeowners every spring as allergy season, pet dander and other impurities can affect sleep and overall health. Robinson Heating & Cooling offers a variety of indoor air quality solutions that deliver cleaner air for everyone in your house.

Filters that fit into your home’s heating and air conditioning system are the most common method for removing larger particles from the air in your home. These relatively inexpensive products carry different ratings depending how effective they are in capturing increasingly small particles.

HEPA filters – High-efficiency particle arrestor (HEPA) filters trap and hold particles as small as .03 microns. Most of the particles in your home’s air are smaller than 1 micron, making HEPA filters much more effective than the paper filters sold by retail stores. Typical paper filters collect particles as small as 10 microns in size, missing out on about 98 percent of the particulates in the air.

UV air purifiers – Ultraviolet (UV) filters use short-wave light to inactivate pathogens and airborne microorganisms such as bacteria, mold and viruses. Air is forced through a UV air purifier and past a UV lamp, which cleans the air before releasing it back into your home.

Carbon air filters – Lennox offers a Carbon Clean 16™ air filter under its Healthy Climate® Solutions brand that fits into your home’s standard disposable air filter slot. These filters use activated, carbon-coated fibers to remove particles and germs from your home’s air. The Carbon Clean 16™ reaches an industry-leading MERV 16 rating on the 1-16 Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value scale.

Lennox’s indoor air quality systems improve air throughout your home

The Lennox line of Healthy Climate® Solutions air purification systems are among the best on the market for indoor air quality. Our expert technicians meet with homeowners to determine the appropriate systems or filters for each situation.

These products work with your central heating and cooling system to improve the air quality throughout your home. They deliver a more effective indoor air quality solution than portable air quality products.

Customers looking for a premium indoor air quality system choose the PureAir™ S Air Purification System from Lennox. This system uses three types of technology to control every type of indoor air pollution, including bacteria, mold, viruses, fungi, and even smells and chemical vapors.

The PureAir™ S Air Purification System removes or destroys 90 percent of flu and cold viruses, bacteria and other living microorganisms down to 0.01 micron. Unlike most other indoor air quality products on the market, the PureAir™ S Air Purification System does not produce any ozone and actually works to reduce this lung irritant.

Robinson Heating & Cooling; 45 years of HVAC experience

Robinson Heating & Cooling has been serving the Green Bay, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas since 1975. As the region’s trusted source for residential, commercial and industrial HVAC services, Robinson Heating & Cooling repairs most makes and models of heating and cooling equipment in addition to installing new equipment from leading brands.

Visit https://www.robinsonheatingcooling.com/ or call (920) 490-3394 for a consultation or to schedule an appointment.

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Robinson Heating & Cooling takes the worry out of WiFi thermostat installation

If the thought of removing your home’s old thermostat and wiring in a new wireless thermostat makes you break out in a cold sweat, you’re not alone. WiFi thermostat installation in Green Bay is one of the most common requests Robinson Heating & Cooling receives outside of emergencies.

It’s not uncommon for a homeowner to call us in the middle of trying to complete a WiFi thermostat installation themselves, only to realize this task takes a certain level of electrical expertise. WiFi thermostat installation is becoming a popular choice because these smart devices offer you more control over the temperature inside your home.

WiFi thermostat installation provides direct access to the controls of your home’s comfort systems. It allows you to set up programmable routines for daytime or nighttime temperatures, and you can even get your house warmed up in advance of returning home from vacation.

WiFi thermostat installation requires an understanding of electrical wiring

As simple as manufacturers would like you to believe the process of WiFi thermostat installation is, it is not easy for everyone. In fact, it can be downright dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Learning this the hard way is something to be avoided.

After confirming your heating and cooling systems are even compatible with a WiFi thermostat, you will need to determine if you have enough wires at the thermostat location. Most systems require a wire to plug into the C-terminal to provide continuous power to the thermostat. There may or may not be a C-wire present with your older thermostat.

We recommend you don’t do it yourself, trust a professional. A Robinson Heating & Cooling technician can safely take care of WiFi thermostat installation for you.

Robinson Heating & Cooling; 45 years of HVAC experience

Robinson Heating & Cooling has been serving the Green Bay, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas since 1975. As the region’s trusted source for residential, commercial and industrial HVAC services, Robinson Heating & Cooling repairs most makes and models of heating and cooling equipment in addition to installing new equipment from leading brands. Call (920) 490-3394 for a consultation or to schedule an appointment.

Robinson Heating & Cooling specializes in boiler replacement and repair

Boiler replacement in Green Bay is an investment most homeowners and building owners try to put off as long as possible. While it’s only natural to avoid a major expense, the fact is that looking into boiler replacement sooner than later has its benefits.

Boilers provide clues that indicate they are nearing the end of efficient operation. Understanding these warning signs enables you to plan for boiler replacement rather than getting hit with an unexpected expense. Robinson Heating & Cooling technicians can let you know if boiler repair or replacement is your best option.

Boiler replacement warning signs

1. Your boiler’s warranty has expired
   Cast iron boilers can last 20 years or more with regular maintenance, while condensing boilers can last 15 years or longer. Boiler technology has evolved to the point where boiler replacement can make sense from an energy efficiency standpoint even if the unit itself still has some life in it. Check the warranty on your unit to see if it has expired, especially with regard to the heat exchanger.
2. Inconsistent heating
   It could be a sign that the controls on your boiler are no longer working effectively if you notice a significant difference in temperature between different rooms in your house or during different times of the day.
3. Water leaks from your boiler
   This seems simple enough, but your boiler should not leak or require additional water. Contact a boiler specialist immediately to determine if boiler replacement may be necessary.
4. Your energy bills are higher than usual
   Keep an eye on your energy bills to get an idea whether your boiler is working harder than it did a year ago in similar weather conditions. A significant change could indicate your boiler is not performing well and is losing efficiency.</li
5. Discoloration of flame or more soot
   Your carbon monoxide detector may alert you to the fact your boiler is not burning fuel properly. Also, the existence of black soot on oil boilers or yellow flames on gas burners are potential signs your boiler is creating carbon monoxide.

Contact Robinson Heating & Cooling to schedule your regular boiler maintenance visit, and ensure your home remains safe and energy efficient before a boiler replacement is needed.

Robinson Heating & Cooling; 45 years of HVAC experience

Robinson Heating & Cooling has been serving the Green Bay, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas since 1975. As the region’s trusted source for residential, commercial and industrial HVAC services, Robinson Heating & Cooling repairs all makes and models of heating and cooling equipment in addition to installing new equipment from leading brands. Call (920) 490-3394 for a consultation or to schedule an appointment for boiler or furnace maintenance.

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