Furnace Articles

How to Keep Warm During Extreme Cold Weather

March 15, 2026

We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in encounter problems with their home’s heating system. With the record-low temperatures and extreme conditions most of the country is currently experiencing, our professionals want to share some insights and tips with you to keep your indoors cozy while Old…

How to Extend the Service Life of Your Furnace

February 15, 2026

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? For many homeowners, a furnace is something you only think about when it stops working. Yet this hardworking system quietly keeps your family warm and comfortable through long winters, often running for months…

What Is Your Furnace Saying When It Pops, Booms, and Rattles

January 27, 2026

Every time your furnace kicks on, your Wisconsin home fills with familiar, mechanical sounds. There’s the gentle whoosh of air through ductwork, and the quiet hum of a blower motor.

Furnace Maintenance and Winter Energy Saving Tips

January 23, 2026

It’s understandable that home maintenance tasks can fall by the wayside. Many homeowners in Brookfield, follow the old saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Life gets busy, and other priorities tend to creep in each month, eating away at your time and budget.

6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe in Elm Grove

December 30, 2025

From our team here at Gross Heating & Air Conditioning in Waukesha County, here are six ways your furnace is working to ensure your safety:

Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

October 15, 2025

What’s at the top of your fall to-do list in Wauwatosa? Make sure it is your furnace.

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

February 28, 2025

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Brookfield home.

How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

December 30, 2024

Gross Heating & Air Conditioning wishes more of our Wisconsin customers knew about the simple ways to cut heating costs during the winter.

7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

December 18, 2024

Our team at Gross Heating & Air Conditioning wants to help you be prepared by providing the following furnace maintenance tips.

How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

November 15, 2024

We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Brookfield encounter problems with their home’s heating system.

Furnace Flue Tips

March 15, 2024

Even though our Gross Heating & Air Conditioning ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) experts are always here for you, as a Brookfield homeowner, you should know at least a little something about your heating and cooling system. Knowledge is power after all. It Is Always Flue Season Understanding some basics about your furnace flue can…

How Do I Know If I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

January 17, 2024

Your helpful neighbor suggested the issue you are having with your gas furnace sounds like it could be due to a cracked heat exchanger.

Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

October 16, 2023

You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water? 

How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

September 13, 2023

On a frosty winter’s day here in Gross Heating & Air Conditioning, your gas furnace is hard at work, keeping your Brookfield home warm and cozy. Feeling grateful? You’re not alone—it’s one of the most popular forms of heating, as American as apple pie.