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Avatar for Droegkamp Furnace Co
Droegkamp Furnace Co
4.8(
574
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Serving Wales, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1877

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Droegkamp. I usually shop around for big purchases like this but since it was in the middle a heat wave and the pandemic, Droegkamp was the first company that could come to the house. They were very professional, gave me a few options for a new air conditioner, and filled the freon in my broken air conditioner so that I could have cold air until they could come and replace it. It was a few weeks before they could come and the freon ran out before they were able to replace the air conditioner, so they came and refilled the freon to tide me over. The gentleman who installed my air conditioner worked efficiently and completed the job very neatly. When I called the office on numerous occasions someone always answered. They were always courteous and if they couldn't answer my question, someone always called me back in a timely manner."
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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KETTLE MORAINE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING LLC
4.8(
188
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Serving Wales, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job. Very nice and professional team. Worked consistently all day to install a new furnace, water heater and water softener. Space was cleaner than it was in the beginning Made sure I understood how equipment worked and walked me through the new technology"
Radiant In floor Heating
Furnace Replacement with Humidifier
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Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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1st Choice Heating & Cooling
4.6(
48
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Serving Wales, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They replaced both my furnace and air conditioner (coil and outside unit), removed and disposed of my old units, installed a whole house humidifier, and cleaned my ductwork. They were very professional and personable, and completed everything but the ductwork cleaning in one day. I wasn't able to be home for the entire project, but they raised and leveled the new air conditioning unit as I requested, and explained the functioning of the wi-fi thermostat before I left, and all the installation areas were clean when I came home. They completed the ductwork cleaning on a different date, and this service was also done very well. My only concerns or "complaints" would be that they used clean rounded stone beneath the air conditioning unit and I'm not convinced that it won't shift or settle over time; and they removed a vent that supplied heat to the basement so now the basement is very cold."
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Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Nordic Air Heating and Cooling
5.0(
9
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Serving Wales, WI and surrounding areas

We are a growing fast paced southeastern WI locally owned HVAC company that provides skilled and professional work with over 20 years experience in the Heating and Cooling industry we do it all from Furnace and AC tune ups to complete new home HVAC system designs! Not only is the quality of work guaranteed to exceed expectations but the cost of our work is also guaranteed to be the best in the industry with our unique pricing structure that under cuts the competition!\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Sparky's Electical Service
4.7(
200
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Serving Wales, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Politely said, Sparky is the boss.  
We needed electricity and HDMI ran from a cabinet in our great room up above our fireplace so we could mount a TV.  Also needed cable and electricity ran to a wall in our master bedroom so we could mount our TV on the wall. 
Sparky showed up on a Friday afternoon, five minutes early.  Assessed the situation, and before he left, said he would look into how much parts/etc would cost, and he would call me with a bid.  Sunday night I received a text from him with a bid, we set up a time for him to come for the install on 8/22 at 9am.  
Sparky showed up at 8:59, and got to work.  I came home from lunch to outlets installed where I had asked, cable ran, everything was great.  He could not find the specific outlet cover for AC / Cable, but it will not be visible once the TV is mounted, so it is not of real concern.  
I was a little uncomfortable mounting the brackets for our TV on the walls, as the studs were located in odd places - and I didn't trust myself to mount a $1,000 60" plasma anywhere that wasn't on a small stand.  ha!  
I asked if he would mind installing the mounts if I kicked him some extra $$, and he gladly obliged to stay longer than he had originally intended.  He even went so far as to use his own screws/mounting bolts that were FAR superior to the ones that were provided in the kit.
Couldn't be happier.  Should we plan on doing any other electrical work / lighting in the future, Sparky will be our first call.  
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Arctic Air Heating, Cooling, & Refrigeration
Arctic Air Heating, Cooling, & Refrigeration
4.9(
10
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Serving Wales, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team at Kelchner's Arctic Air is amazing. They do a great job, are timely, and go above and beyond with their services. Whenever I need professional work done on my home, Brian is my first call."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Horizon Electric Company
Horizon Electric Company
4.6(
23
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Serving Wales, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There is no air conditioning on the first floor of the non-profit house for which I am Property Director.  With the donation of and installation of a window AC unit, it was suggested that a ceiling fan in the living room (where the AC unit was installed) would help circulate the cool air.  I had worked w/Horizon Electric previously for electrical repairs, but not for an installation requiring new wiring, etc.  The owner, Lee, met me at the house within a few days and almost immediately found a way to wire in a new ceiling fan in the living room.  With further discussion we decided a ceiling fan w/lights would also be worthwhile in the dining area.  In that case he had to extend wiring to this adjacent room and, again, came up with a solution.   He quoted me a price for the installation of the living room fan only and another for the installation of both fans.  
With Board of Directors approval I was able to get back to him within the week and the following week both fans were installed. Even though Lee had told me that his workload was out 2-3 weeks, he understood the importance of getting these fans installed 
and that was done in record time.  The House Manager reported to me that the workman finished the installation of the fans we provided in one day, as promised, and, even with the house residents present (including young children), left nothing lying about that could be hazardous to anyone, was efficient and cleaned up the work area thoroughly after he was done.
We were billed the amount quoted.
I would definitely use this company again and highly recommend it.


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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Wales, WI

Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, eastern, or western coastal regions.

To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.

The cost to repair your swamp cooler ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.

The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of the unit. Smaller evaporative units may use one gallon per hour, while much larger units could use up to 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners can expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water per hour of usage.

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