Winter is Coming: Don't Wait for the Chill to Ask, "Got Heat?"

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Local Expertise for Racine & Kenosha's Harshest Winters

As a homeowner in Racine or Kenosha, Wisconsin, you know the intense cold is not a matter of if, but when. DG Heating & Cooling, your locally owned and trusted HVAC solution provider, is here to ensure your home remains a warm, comfortable haven, living up to our motto: "NO PROBLEMS, ONLY SOLUTIONS."

The key to surviving winter comfortably starts right now. Waiting until the first major cold snap to ask, "Got Heat?" is often too late. Call DG Heating & Cooling today to schedule your essential furnace or boiler maintenance.

4 Essential Winter Checks Every Homeowner Must Do

Home maintenance is an unending cycle, and founder Dave Golik understands the challenge. Taking these four steps now can drastically reduce your risk of a mid-winter breakdown:

  1. Know Your Filter (The #1 Culprit): Airflow restriction due to a dirty filter is the number one cause of "no heat" calls in the dead of winter. Know where your filter is, how to check it, and how to replace it. A clean filter ensures maximum efficiency and safe operation.

  2. Maintain Your Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): If you have a humidifier or other air quality accessories, they require maintenance to keep your indoor air clean and comfortable. DG Heating & Cooling will gladly assist you in maintenance and education on your specific Indoor Air Quality systems.

  3. Keep the Air Flowing Freely: Ensure the area around your furnace, especially the air return ducts and registers, is completely clear. Debris or blockages can severely restrict airflow, forcing your furnace to work harder and risking a shutdown.

  4. Test Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors: Your furnace is a combustion unit. As a critical safety measure, verify that your CO detectors are functioning properly. This simple test helps protect your family from colorless, odorless CO leaks, one of a furnace's most serious potential safety risks.

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If you can't remember the last time you changed your filter, it probably looks like this. DG Heating & Cooling will check your filters during your scheduled maintenance and ensure your system is breathing easy all winter long.

What to Expect: DG’s Comprehensive Furnace Maintenance

When you call DG Heating & Cooling, you’re getting service backed by "old school values" and expertise. Our licensed and insured technicians perform a rigorous inspection to ensure efficiency, safety, and longevity.

Our complete furnace or boiler maintenance includes:

  • Test Overall Performance: We run a full diagnostic to ensure your system is performing to factory specifications, maximizing heat output and efficiency.

  • Component Inspection: This includes checking the blower assembly, burners, and the heat exchanger for any cracks, damage, or dangerous buildup and addressing issues as needed.

  • Safety System Checks: We inspect and rigorously test the furnace's safety shutoff controls to ensure the unit powers down immediately if a critical issue arises.

  • Condensate Line Service: For high-efficiency furnaces, we check and clear the condensate line to prevent water backup, which can cause system failures and water damage.

  • Thermostat Accuracy Check: We inspect your thermostat for proper function and accuracy to avoid inconsistent heating, cold spots, or wasted energy from unnecessary cycling.

Why DG Heating & Cooling? The "NO PROBLEMS, ONLY SOLUTIONS" Guarantee

Choosing DG Heating & Cooling means partnering with a locally owned company founded on principle. Our team, led by Dave Golik, treats every customer by the simple rule of “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

Here is why DG is the right choice for your Racine or Kenosha home:

  • Prevents Costly Breakdowns: Our checkups identify minor issues before they become major, expensive, mid-winter problems—delivering peace-of-mind.

  • Improves Energy Efficiency: A well-maintained unit operates more efficiently, which directly lowers your energy bills throughout the long Wisconsin winter.

  • Extends Equipment Lifespan: Proper upkeep ensures your system lasts longer, protecting the significant investment you have made in your home comfort.

  • Guarantees Safety: Our meticulous inspection reduces the risk of dangerous situations like carbon monoxide leaks and other catastrophic system failures.

We service all brands of heating and cooling equipment and are proud to be a Focus on Energy trade ally, delivering expertise and high-efficiency products like Ruud, a brand our own team trusts in their homes.

Call (262) 496-3824 today to schedule your pre-winter maintenance and confidently answer the question: "Got Heat?"

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