
Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing has completed 20 jobs in Ellsworth, WI between May 2026 and June 2026.
The most recent job was on June 29, 2026.
Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing has completed 108 jobs in Ellsworth, WI in the last 12 months. The first job there was in October 2015.
Responded to a no cooling call on a 24-year-old American Standard air conditioning system. Upon arrival, attempted to diagnose the AC unit but discovered the indoor furnace blower motor was completely seized and inoperative. Without airflow from the blower motor, unable to properly test or evaluate the air conditioning system's cooling performance or refrigerant circuit operation. Conducted visual inspection of the furnace heat exchanger and identified significant corrosion present on the heat exchanger tubes at their connection points to the front panel of the furnace. The corrosion pattern indicates potential separation of the tubes, which presents a safety concern for future heating operation. Documented findings with photographs of both the outdoor condensing unit and the seized indoor blower motor assembly. Explained to the customer that the seized blower motor must be addressed before any AC diagnostics can be completed, as the system requires proper airflow to safely operate a
Responded to a water leak underneath the bathroom sink caused by a faulty supply line on the existing faucet. Upon inspection, determined the supply line leak was not repairable. Removed the old faucet assembly and installed a customer-supplied bathroom faucet with a metallic vessel sink design. Connected new supply lines using compression fittings, secured plumbing connections, and performed a thorough leak check of all connections. No leaks were detected upon completion of the installation.
Responded to clogged kitchen sink drain where homeowner had previously attempted to clear blockage with snake approximately four feet down. Located and cleared food debris obstruction in drain line using cable equipment. Verified proper drainage and water flow restored to kitchen sink upon completion.
Completed comprehensive maintenance service on two air conditioning systems and one IBC boiler as part of annual membership agreement. Performed boiler maintenance including heat exchanger access and cleaning, flame sensor cleaning, condensate flush, and operational verification. Serviced primary residential AC unit with evaporator pan condensate flush, blower capacitor inspection, outdoor coil washing, and component verification, achieving 22° temperature split across the coil. Serviced secondary AC unit located in shed with condensate system flush, outdoor coil washing, and full component inspection, recording 21° temperature split. All equipment operating within normal parameters with no deficiencies identified.
Responded to active water leak penetrating ceiling tiles in commercial salon space located below apartment unit. Upon investigation, identified source as failed bathtub drain assembly and defective shower cartridge in apartment above, causing continuous water infiltration through floor structure into business below. Temporarily capped all affected plumbing fixtures to stop immediate water damage and provided repair estimate for permanent fixture replacement.
Completed comprehensive air conditioning tune-up and maintenance on 6-year-old Goodman HVAC system. Inspected and verified all filters and AprilAire humidifier pad were clean and in serviceable condition, requiring no replacement at this time. Cleaned outdoor condensing unit, verified all electrical connections were secure and properly torqued, and confirmed system operational readiness for cooling season.
Met with prospective homeowner and realtor at property being sold to provide consultation on geothermal heating system. Explained system operation, components, and functionality of the geo unit in response to questions from potential buyer. Provided overview of mechanical room equipment including water heaters, copper piping distribution manifolds, and associated plumbing infrastructure to familiarize new owner with the system layout and basic operation.
Responded to service call for non-functioning bathroom sink stopper. Upon inspection, diagnosed failed pop-up drain linkage assembly preventing stopper operation. Documented existing chrome cross-handle faucet and drain configuration with photos. Provided estimate for complete lavatory faucet replacement to resolve linkage failure.
Installed customer-supplied tub/shower valve, lavatory faucet, and oil rubbed bronze tub drain trim kit in bathroom. Successfully completed installation of tub drain assembly and verified all fixtures for proper operation and leak-free connections. All customer-provided components were installed according to manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
Installed freeze-proof hose bibb with up to 15 feet of PEX tubing routed through crawlspace to replace existing exterior hose bib. Medium access installation required two technicians to navigate crawlspace conditions and properly secure plumbing connections to prevent freezing in harsh weather conditions.
Responded to no-cool complaint on residential air conditioning system. Homeowner reported outdoor unit had been icing up prior to shutdown. Upon arrival, activated system and observed all components operational but heard gurgling in refrigerant lines indicating potential low charge. Connected manifold gauges and confirmed system was low on refrigerant. Identified unit as older R-22 system. Advised homeowner that R-22 recharge is no longer a serviceable option and recommended system replacement. Shut down unit to prevent further icing and compressor damage until new equipment can be installed.
Installed customer-supplied waterfall-style lavatory faucet with glass spout and oil-rubbed bronze finish on bathroom vanity with granite countertop. Addressed clogged drain issue and completed minor drain repairs, including work on P-trap assembly and PVC drainage system beneath sink. Resolved slight leak in existing plumbing connections and ensured proper water flow through new faucet installation.
Responded to no-cooling complaint on Fujitsu mini-split system. Upon arrival, unit displayed communication error between indoor and outdoor units. Prior to replacing control boards as initially planned, checked refrigerant levels due to history of annual refrigerant additions. Found system completely depressurized with zero pressure. Pressurized system for leak detection and discovered severely loose fitting on outdoor unit. Tightened fitting, evacuated system, and opened service valves to allow factory refrigerant charge to reach indoor unit. Powered up system after refrigerant repair, but unit failed to start with same communication error code. Contacted Fujitsu technical support for diagnostic assistance. Technical support confirmed outdoor unit is designed as multi-zone system requiring minimum of two indoor heads for proper operation. Current installation has only single indoor head, creating incompatibility that prevents system operation and triggers communication faults. Disc
Completed comprehensive air conditioning tuneup as part of recurring maintenance agreement. Tested system operation and confirmed proper cooling with good temperature drop across evaporator coil. Replaced air filter, cleared condensate drain line, performed condenser coil cleaning, and inspected all exterior components. All equipment operating within normal parameters.
Responded to service call for water heater producing excessively hot water. Performed diagnostic inspection of tanked water heater system in basement utility area, examining temperature and pressure relief valve, thermostat settings, and overall unit condition. Assessed aging water heater installation with deteriorating infrastructure including corroded piping and gas shutoff valve. Inspected exterior hose bibb for potential replacement needs. Provided comprehensive estimate for new water heater installation and hose bibb replacement to address safety concerns and prevent scalding water issues.
Responded to a shower valve leak that required the main water supply to be shut off. Upon inspection, identified a faulty cartridge as the source of the leak. Successfully replaced the defective shower cartridge and removed old trim components, restoring proper function to the shower valve assembly.
Responded to maintenance request for two mini-split systems. Upon arrival, determined one unit was a Mr. Cool brand which is outside our service scope. Inspected the second unit, a Fujitsu Airstage mini-split system, which was displaying an indoor capacity fault code indicating communication failure between the indoor and outdoor units due to perceived size mismatch. Performed comprehensive diagnostic testing of all system components and verified proper voltage levels at both indoor and outdoor units. All electrical components tested within normal parameters, isolating the issue to a faulty control board. Consulted with homeowner regarding findings and recommended control board replacement. Submitted parts request to obtain pricing and availability for replacement control board. Unit was left in off position pending parts arrival and authorization for repair. Subsequently returned to site and successfully replaced the defective control board, restoring full system functionality and com
Responded to commercial facility for failed water heater with active leak. Removed existing defective unit and installed new 100-gallon commercial-grade tanked water heater. Completed all copper piping connections with proper soldering techniques, installed brass ball valves for system isolation, and integrated PVC venting per manufacturer specifications. Connected hot and cold water supply lines, installed expansion tank, and verified all connections for leaks. Mounted temperature and pressure relief valve with appropriate discharge piping. System tested, pressurized, and confirmed operational with no leaks detected.
Responded to kitchen plumbing issues involving water leak beneath sink and slow drainage. Removed and replaced deteriorated kitchen faucet with new Moen unit to eliminate leak source. Addressed drainage problem by running mechanical drain snake through kitchen sink drain line to clear blockage and restore proper flow. All plumbing connections tested and verified leak-free upon completion.
Responded to no heat call on 1994 Lennox propane furnace. Upon arrival, found pilot would ignite but main burner would not light, with igniter sparking continuously for approximately 30 seconds before system shutdown. Removed pilot assembly and thoroughly cleaned spark rod, flame sensor, and verified pilot tube was clear of obstructions. Reinstalled pilot assembly and tested system operation—unit now igniting properly and heating as designed. Performed visual inspection of heat exchanger with no condemnable cracks observed.
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