Dane County, Wisconsin
HVAC repair and installation in Madison, WI
Madison has long, cold winters and warm, humid summers, and its city-owned and cooperative energy programs have encouraged efficient heating. Most homes use gas furnaces with central AC.
Areas served include
Marquette · Vilas · Dudgeon-Monroe · Westmorland · Nakoma · Tenney-Lapham
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14 ZIP codes covered in Madison
Madison homes and their HVAC systems
Marquette (Willy Street) and Tenney-Lapham have early-1900s homes; Vilas and Dudgeon-Monroe have 1910s–30s homes; Westmorland and Nakoma have mid-century homes.
Local conditions that affect your system
Cold winters
Subzero nights test furnaces and block vents with snow.
Heat pumps
Cold-climate heat pumps are growing with gas backup.
Seasons and peak demand in Madison
Madison winters average in the teens and 20s with snow and subzero nights. Summers are warm and humid, with highs in the low 80s. Heating runs from October into April. Many isthmus homes in Marquette and Tenney-Lapham are older rentals with aging furnaces, and upstairs rooms often run warm in summer. Cold-climate heat pumps paired with gas furnaces are a growing option. Book furnace service in early fall, before the first cold snap in October or November.
Common HVAC calls in Madison
Also available: emergency HVAC and every other HVAC service.
Madison at a glance
- County
- Dane County
- Utilities
- Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) supplies electricity and natural gas.
- Permits & licensing
- The City of Madison Building Inspection division issues permits; Wisconsin requires registered HVAC contractors.
- ZIP codes covered
- 53701, 53703, 53704, 53705, 53706, 53711, 53713, 53714, 53715, 53716, 53717, 53718, 53719, 53726
Madison HVAC FAQ
Who supplies utilities in Madison?
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) supplies electricity and natural gas.
When should I service my furnace?
In September or October, before the first cold snap.
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