One call is all it takes to get things moving. You describe what the system is doing, we ask a few questions about the equipment and the property, and we get somebody out to take a proper look. From there, the diagnosis is explained and the repair is confirmed before any work goes ahead. That is how every job starts, whether it is a furnace that stopped working overnight or a cooling system that has been struggling for weeks.
Harrison is a town where most homes run on forced-air heating, and the regional winters are long enough that a heating problem is never just an inconvenience. We handle the full range of heating and cooling work here, from a single-component repair to a complete system replacement, for homeowners, rental properties, and commercial spaces alike.
Call (920) 691-5628 for a quote, and we can talk through what the system needs before anything is scheduled.
Not every HVAC call is a straightforward repair. Some jobs start with a symptom that points one way and turn out to be something else entirely. The sections below cover the situations that come up most often, and what each one actually involves.
A burning smell when a furnace first kicks on in the fall is often dust burning off the heat exchanger after months of sitting idle. That clears quickly and is usually nothing to worry about. A smell that comes back, or a musty odor that follows the air through the house, is a different matter. Musty smells typically point to moisture in the duct system or on the evaporator coil, and they do not go away on their own. Both situations are worth a call.
When a furnace stops producing heat, the cause is almost always one of a short list: the igniter, the gas valve, the limit switch, or the blower motor. Each fails differently, and the repair depends on which one is the problem. We work through the system methodically rather than replacing parts on a guess. If a no-heat call comes in during a cold stretch, it gets treated as the emergency it is, at any hour.
A cracked heat exchanger is one of the more serious findings on a furnace call. It separates the combustion gases from the air moving through the home, and when it fails, those gases can enter the living space. Inspection is part of any thorough furnace diagnostic, and it is especially relevant on older equipment that has been running hard through long heating seasons. If the heat exchanger is cracked, the options are replacement of the component or replacement of the unit, and we explain both.
Cold-climate heat pumps have changed what is practical in this region. Modern variable-speed units are rated to operate efficiently at temperatures well below zero, which makes them a realistic option for homes that previously had no good alternative to a gas furnace. Installation can tie into existing ductwork or go in as a ductless mini-split for spaces that do not have it. For homes that want to keep a furnace as a backup, a hybrid setup is worth considering, and we walk through what that involves on the call.
The evaporator coil sits inside the air handler and is responsible for pulling heat out of the air during a cooling cycle. When it gets dirty, airflow drops, efficiency falls, and the system works harder than it should. A coil that has been neglected long enough can ice over, which stops cooling entirely. Cleaning it is part of a thorough AC tune-up, and if the coil is damaged or leaking, repair or replacement is the next step.
A single thermostat running a whole house works well when every room has similar needs. When they do not, a zoning system gives each area its own control. This comes up often in homes with additions, finished basements, or upper floors that run significantly hotter than the main level. Zoning involves dampers in the duct system and a control panel that coordinates them, and it can make a real difference in both comfort and energy use.
When a property has no heat or no cooling, the call goes to the front of the line. We take emergency no-heat and no-cool calls at any hour, any day of the week, including weekends and holidays. There are no after-hours restrictions and no separate line to navigate.
Call (920) 691-5628 and the job gets scoped on that call.
For scheduled work, the appointment is arranged on the phone. The price for the service call is confirmed before it is booked, and the scope of the visit is explained so you know what is covered. For rental properties and commercial spaces that need to stay operational, we talk through the situation when you call and work around what the property requires.
Air handler and blower service, ductwork repair and sealing, and mini-split installation are all jobs we handle in Harrison alongside the more common furnace and AC calls. If the symptom points to the duct system rather than the equipment, that is where the diagnostic goes.
A thermostat that is reading incorrectly, failing to call for heat or cool at the right time, or losing its settings is worth replacing on its own, independent of anything else going on with the system. Older mechanical thermostats are not precise enough to work well with modern variable-speed equipment, and the mismatch costs efficiency.
A smart control or programmable thermostat gives the system something to work with. It can vary output based on the time of day, adjust for occupancy, and give a clearer picture of what the system is actually doing. Installation involves confirming compatibility with the existing equipment before anything is ordered, and the controls are calibrated before the job is complete.
If a thermostat replacement is part of a larger repair visit, it gets discussed at the same time. If it is the only job, the call works the same way: price confirmed, scope explained, work agreed before it starts.
A seasonal tune-up is not a formality. It is the most reliable way to find a problem before it becomes a no-heat call on the coldest night of the year. For a furnace, that means checking the heat exchanger, the igniter, the burner, the blower motor, and the flue. For an air conditioner, it covers the refrigerant charge, the coil condition, and airflow through the system.
What a tune-up covers gets spelled out before it is booked. That way you know what the visit includes and what it costs before anyone comes out.
Preventive maintenance is available for single-family homes, rental properties, and commercial buildings. A documented service visit before a tenant moves in or a season changes covers both the practical need and the record-keeping. The right time to schedule a furnace tune-up in this region is before the heating season starts, not after the first cold snap has already arrived.
The price for the service call is confirmed on the phone, before anything is scheduled. Once the technician who comes out has assessed the system, the repair scope and cost are confirmed before any work proceeds. Nothing moves forward without your approval.
What changes a quote from one job to the next is the nature of the fault, the equipment involved, and whether a repair or a replacement is the better answer. A straightforward igniter swap on a common furnace is a different job from a heat exchanger replacement on an older unit. The parts required, how accessible the component is, and whether the system is worth repairing at all are all things that affect the final number.
If the diagnostic turns up something that changes the picture, that gets explained and re-quoted before the scope changes. You are not committed to a repair until you have heard what it involves and what it costs. Call us and we'll walk you through your options.
Heating season in this region is long, and forced-air systems move a lot of air through a home over the course of a winter. What comes with that air matters. Dust, allergens, and fine particles that a standard filter passes through accumulate in ways that affect both comfort and air quality.
A whole-home filtration system works through the existing HVAC equipment to catch particles a standard one-inch filter misses. The difference is most noticeable for households where someone has respiratory sensitivities, but the equipment benefits too. A cleaner air stream means less buildup on the coil and the blower, which affects how long those components last.
Forced-air heating pulls moisture out of indoor air, and the regional winters are long enough that the cumulative effect is significant. Dry air causes static electricity, cracked woodwork, and the kind of low-level discomfort that is easy to attribute to something else. A whole-home humidifier integrates directly with the furnace and the duct system, controlled by a humidistat that works alongside the thermostat. It treats the whole house rather than one room at a time, and installation ties into the supply plenum and an existing drain connection. We'll confirm the repair with you before it goes ahead, and the same applies to any installation job. Take a look at the full list of HVAC services to see what else is covered.
We serve Harrison and the surrounding communities throughout the area. That includes Sherwood, Combined Locks, Kimberly, Kaukauna, and Menasha, as well as other addresses in Calumet County. If your property is in this part of the region, the call works the same way regardless of which town you are in.
Residential and commercial properties are both covered.
Call (920) 691-5628 and we can confirm coverage for your address before anything is scheduled.
When you call, we confirm the rate for the service visit and what that visit covers before anything is scheduled. We also go through the symptoms you are describing so the technician who comes out has a clear picture of what to look at when they arrive.
Most homes in this area run on gas forced-air furnaces, though older properties sometimes have equipment that has not been updated in many years. We work on the full range of residential heating equipment, including older units that are no longer commonly installed. If you are not sure what you have, describing the system on the call is enough to get the visit scoped correctly.
Yes, meaningfully. A system that is correctly sized, properly charged with refrigerant, and connected to ductwork that is sealed and balanced will run more efficiently and last longer than one that was installed without attention to those details. We cover all of those steps as part of an installation job.
Yes. A ductless mini-split handles both heating and cooling without requiring a duct system, which makes it a practical answer for older homes, additions, or any space that was never connected to the main system. Cold-climate models are rated to operate efficiently well below freezing, which matters in this region. We assess the space and the existing setup before recommending a configuration, and the installation is scoped on the call before anything is booked.
The call works the same way it does for any other property. You call, the job is scoped on the phone, and the price for the service visit is confirmed before anything is scheduled. If the tenant needs to be present or the property needs to stay livable during the work, mention that when you call and we will work around it. Emergency no-heat calls on rental properties are treated with the same urgency as any other no-heat situation.
A property with no heating in a regional winter cannot wait.
Call (920) 691-5628 at any hour and the job gets scoped on that call. We are available around the clock, every day of the year.
Call Howard HVAC Company at (920) 691-5628 for a quote.
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View our full area list. We also take heating and cooling work in: Kimberly, Kaukauna, Menasha.
Below is a plain-language look at the heating and cooling work we handle for homes and commercial properties in Harrison and across Calumet County. Each row covers what the service involves, who it fits best, and one practical thing worth knowing before you call. Read through, find what matches your situation, and give us a call for a quote.
| Service | What the Service Includes | Best Suited For | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC System Installation & ReplacementMost Popular | Equipment sizing and selection, Full system removal and installation, Ductwork compatibility check | Homeowners and property managers replacing aging or failing equipment | Sizing matters as much as brand. An oversized system short-cycles and an undersized one runs constantly. We assess the space before recommending equipment. |
| Emergency HVAC Service | No-heat and no-cool calls any hour, Priority diagnostic scheduling for system-down situations, Phone scoping before the visit | Any property where the heating or cooling system has stopped working entirely | We take emergency calls around the clock, every day of the year. The job is scoped on the phone so you know what the visit covers before anyone comes out. |
| AC Repair & Service | Refrigerant charge check, Coil and airflow inspection, Electrical controls diagnosis | Homes or businesses where the AC is running but not cooling properly | Short cycling and warm air are two different problems with two different causes. A diagnostic call covers both before any repair is quoted. |
Call us at (920) 691-5628 and we will walk you through your options, explain what the visit covers, and get the work scheduled.
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