Preparing for Power Outages During Oshkosh, WI, Winters

October 13, 2025

When frigid winds knock out power in the dead of winter, you need a plan to keep your family safe and warm. Prepping backup heat, lighting, and food supplies takes a little effort but prevents last-minute panic. Assessing Your Home’s Vulnerability When winter storms knock out power, your home’s weak points become obvious. You might notice that certain rooms feel colder faster than others once the lights go off. That happens when insulation gaps or older single-pane windows let cold seep in under a blackout scenario. You also face risks if your main electrical panel

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What to Expect When Upgrading Your Heating System

October 6, 2025

Choosing a new heating system isn’t just about selecting the most or least expensive model. There’s a huge variety of system types, sizes, and features. At Black-Haak in Greenville, WI, we guide you through the entire process. It begins with a consultation and load calculation, followed by our assistance in selecting the system with the features and efficiency you want. The detailed estimate will include the anticipated duration of the installation. Next, we schedule the swap, and then we can guide you on how to prepare to minimize disruption to your household. After the installation, we

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How To Transition Your HVAC System for Fall Weather

September 19, 2025

Whether you have a traditional heating system and AC or a heat pump in your Greenville, WI, home, it’s important to prepare properly for the colder weather to ensure that your comfort isn’t compromised. In this article, the HVAC experts at Black-Haak discuss home heating prep that gets your system ready for lower temperatures and prioritizes effective and energy-efficient performance. 1. Schedule Seasonal HVAC Maintenance When fall arrives, it’s likely that your heat has been sitting unused for several months. Before you rely on it for daily warmth, we recommend scheduling professional HVAC maintenance in Fox Valley. A

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Fall Plumbing Maintenance for Wisconsin Homes

September 18, 2025

Plumbing maintenance is an essential task that can protect your home while ensuring you have convenient and reliable use of this system. At Black-Haak, we help homeowners tackle seasonal changes with clarity and care. Let’s walk through what your plumbing system needs this fall to stay ready, responsive, and clean through the colder months. Check Outdoor Spigots Before the First Freeze Most people stop using their hose long before the first frost hits, but that doesn’t mean the hose bib is safe. If you leave a garden hose connected as the weather becomes cold, water trapped

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How Today’s Appliances Could Overload Yesterday’s Panel

September 10, 2025

You rely on electricity for more than lights and phone chargers. With air fryers, electric vehicles, smart thermostats, and backup battery systems, the load on your panel may be heavier than it looks. Most of these devices run quietly in the background, but they still need the correct setup behind the walls. If your panel is stuck in the past, it might not handle that load as safely or smoothly as you think. Black-Haak in Greenville, WI works with homeowners who want to update electrical panels before something shorts, stalls, or sparks. Old Panels Weren’t Built for

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Fall Plumbing Maintenance Checklist for Wisconsin Homes

September 8, 2025

Fall is here, which means dropping temperatures for Wisconsin homeowners. To help you prevent winter plumbing emergencies like frozen pipes, our team at Black-Haak is going over our fall plumbing maintenance checklist. These tasks help ensure that you’re safe from plumbing disasters. However, if the worst occurs, our team is here for you with a full range of plumbing services, including expert pipe repair in Greenville, WI, and throughout Fox Valley. The Importance of Preparing Your Plumbing System for Fall & Winter Fall plumbing maintenance in Greenville, WI, is critical to prepare your system from the area’s dramatic

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Is Your Electrical Panel Ready for Modern Appliances?

September 3, 2025

As homeowners update their homes, it’s important to ensure that their electrical panel is powerful and reliable. To ensure that you have modern appliance electrical capacity in your home, Black-Haak provides electrical panel upgrades as part of our comprehensive electrical services in Greenville, WI, and throughout Fox Valley. Read on to hear from our professional electricians on the role of your electrical panel and the signs it may be time for a replacement. The Role of Your Electrical Panel Your electrical panel is responsible for distributing power throughout your home. To ensure total home electrical safety, it’s important

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From Sweltering to Sweater Weather: Adjusting Your HVAC for Fall

September 1, 2025

As warm days start to turn crisp, your home’s comfort system needs to shift gears. That transition doesn’t happen on its own. It takes a little planning, a few tweaks, and some attention to the parts of your HVAC setup that often get overlooked. If you’ve been running your cooling system hard all summer, now’s the moment to give it a rest and get your home ready for what’s next. Fall doesn’t wait. It arrives quickly, and you’ll want your system ready before the first cold front rolls in. That’s why Black-Haak in Greenville, WI, recommends

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Top 3 Causes of Drain Clogs & How To Prevent Them

August 29, 2025

A clogged drain is one of the most common and frustrating problems homeowners face. Slow-draining sinks, standing water in the shower, or gurgling sounds from the pipes are more than just annoyances. They can signal buildup that, if ignored, may lead to costly plumbing repairs. Fortunately, most clogs are preventable with the right habits. By understanding the top culprits behind blockages, you can take steps to keep your drains clear and your plumbing system in top shape. Grease, Oil & Food Waste Kitchen sinks are notorious for clogs, and grease is the number one offender. When you pour

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Electrical Safety Tips for Home Renovation Projects

August 27, 2025

Home renovation projects are exciting opportunities to update your home and create a more functional, comfortable space. Whether you’re remodeling a kitchen, finishing a basement, or upgrading lighting, many of these projects involve working near or directly with electricity. While electrical work may not always be the first thing you think about when planning a renovation, it’s one of the most important aspects to keep in mind. Ignoring electrical safety can lead to severe injuries, fires, or expensive repairs. That’s why knowing the risks and taking proper precautions is essential before you pick up your tools.

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