Hudson’s housing market looks very different from many communities across western Wisconsin. Near Historic Downtown Hudson, the Octagon House Museum, and the St. Croix River, you’ll find homes that have stood for generations. Travel toward County Road F, County Road A, Heritage Greens, or the Troy Burne area, and you’ll see neighborhoods built within the last two decades featuring advanced Air Conditioning and Heating systems, smart home technology, and increasingly sophisticated electrical infrastructure.
That variety creates very different service needs from one property to the next. On any given day, our technicians may be servicing a boiler in an older riverfront home, installing a whole-home generator in a newer subdivision, or helping a homeowner improve humidity control in a house overlooking the St. Croix Valley. Understanding how Hudson has grown allows us to make recommendations that fit the specific home rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution.
When homeowners in Hudson call about cooling problems, temperature is often only part of the story. Humidity plays a major role in how comfortable a home feels, particularly for properties located closer to the St. Croix River, North Hudson, and other lower river valley areas. Even when temperatures remain reasonable, excess moisture can leave a home feeling uncomfortable and force air conditioning systems to work harder than necessary.
Many homeowners assume they need a larger air conditioner when the real issue is humidity management, airflow design, or aging equipment that is no longer operating efficiently. We regularly help homeowners improve comfort while reducing energy usage by addressing the actual cause of the problem.
Whether your air conditioner struggles to keep up, certain rooms stay warmer than others, or humidity becomes a constant frustration, our team can help identify the right solution.
Hudson homeowners deal with two very different air quality challenges throughout the year. During the summer, humidity can make homes feel damp and uncomfortable. During the winter, months of furnace operation can leave indoor air excessively dry, affecting comfort throughout the home.
Many homeowners are surprised by how much indoor air quality impacts their day-to-day comfort. Dust buildup, inconsistent humidity levels, pet dander, and poor airflow often contribute to issues that homeowners mistakenly blame on their heating or cooling equipment.
The right combination of filtration and humidity control can improve comfort, protect furnishings, and help AC and Heating equipment perform more efficiently throughout the year.
Anyone who has spent a winter in Hudson understands how quickly conditions can change. One week may bring relatively mild temperatures, while the next delivers subzero wind chills and significant snowfall. Those rapid weather swings place tremendous stress on heating equipment and expose weaknesses that may have gone unnoticed earlier in the season.
For many Hudson residents, reliability is just as important as efficiency. A large percentage of local homeowners commute daily along Interstate 94 into Minneapolis or St. Paul. Nobody wants to return home after a long day to discover the furnace stopped working hours earlier. That is why preventative maintenance and proactive system upgrades remain such a priority throughout the area.
Whether you’re maintaining an existing system or evaluating replacement options before winter arrives, we can help you make a confident long-term decision.
Hudson’s continued growth has created increasing demand for electrical upgrades. Newer homes often include electric vehicles, home offices, smart home systems, advanced Heating and Air Conditioning equipment, and entertainment systems that place greater demands on electrical infrastructure than homes built decades ago.
We continue to see strong demand for panel upgrades, backup generators, surge protection, and EV charger installations throughout neighborhoods like Willow River, Troy Burne, Stone Pine, and newer developments along County Road F. Many homeowners are choosing to make these upgrades proactively rather than waiting for electrical limitations to become major problems.
Whether you’re planning future upgrades or dealing with an existing electrical concern, our team can help ensure your system is ready for today’s demands.
Many Hudson homes feature finished basements, updated living spaces, and valuable personal property that can be vulnerable to water damage. Between spring storms, heavy rainfall, frozen pipes, aging water heaters, and sump pump failures, plumbing issues can become expensive very quickly if not addressed promptly.
We regularly help homeowners protect their homes through preventative plumbing improvements, water quality upgrades, and fast repairs when problems occur. Whether you’re in a newer development or an older home near downtown, protecting your plumbing system helps protect the value of your property.
From water heater replacements and filtration systems to emergency leak repairs and sump pump installations, we help homeowners prevent small problems from becoming major repairs.
Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing has completed 20 jobs in Hudson, WI in May 2026.
The most recent job was on May 27, 2026.
Installed check valve on cold water supply line to support recirculating pump operation on residential heating system. Assessed plumbing configuration in basement mechanical room and provided quote for future water line extension to refrigerator location. HVAC technician also present on site for concurrent service evaluation.
Responded to no cooling complaint on 9-year-old system. Upon arrival, confirmed indoor blower and outdoor fan motor were operational, but compressor was failing to start. Performed diagnostic testing of electrical components and identified failed dual run capacitor preventing compressor engagement. Replaced defective capacitor with proper OEM replacement and installed hard start kit to assist with compressor startup and extend equipment longevity. Performed complete system tune-up including coil cleaning and operational checks. Verified proper system operation with 22-degree temperature split across evaporator coil. System restored to normal cooling operation.
Responded to no cooling complaint on 11-year-old residential air conditioning system. Upon arrival, confirmed condenser fan motor operating but no cool air delivery. Verified indoor blower operation and airflow throughout home with recently replaced air filter. Outdoor unit inspection revealed condenser fan running but compressor not engaging. Performed electrical diagnostics and tested dual run capacitor. Found compressor side of capacitor completely failed with no measurable capacitance. Provided repair options and pricing for capacitor replacement. Homeowner elected to source part independently and perform repair himself. Reassembled unit, secured all panels, and disconnected power at breaker per homeowner request to ensure safety during self-service repair.
Responded to no cooling complaint on 20-year-old residential air conditioning system. Upon arrival, confirmed indoor blower was operating normally with recently changed air filter and adequate airflow. Proceeded to outdoor condensing unit and observed condenser fan motor running but compressor not operating. Performed electrical diagnostics and tested dual run capacitor, which showed weak capacitance on both fan and compressor terminals. Discussed findings and repair options with homeowner, who elected to proceed with capacitor replacement to restore system operation. Replaced failed dual run capacitor with new unit. Started system and verified proper operation of both condenser fan motor and compressor. Confirmed adequate cooling performance with 19-degree temperature split across evaporator coil.
Responded to no cooling complaint on 20+ year old air conditioning system. Upon arrival, found evaporator coil frozen solid. Shut down system and allowed coil to completely thaw out. After thawing, performed diagnostics and confirmed system operating with low refrigerant charge. Unit utilizes R22 refrigerant. Given the age of the equipment, advanced refrigerant leak, and obsolete R22 refrigerant, recommended full system replacement rather than repair. Customer aware and will proceed with replacement.
Responded to a clogged kitchen sink with complete drainage blockage on the disposal side. Upon arrival, found standing water with brown discoloration and sediment in the right basin of a double-basin stainless steel sink. Diagnosed blockage as grease accumulation in the drain line. Set up drain cable machine beneath the sink and successfully cabled the line to clear the obstruction, restoring full drainage function to the disposal side of the sink.
Performed routine maintenance flush on tankless water heater unit. Upon inspection, discovered isolation valves were installed upside down, which was corrected prior to service. Successfully repositioned valves to proper orientation and completed full system flush according to manufacturer specifications.
Responded to customer complaint of inadequate water pressure throughout the home, particularly noticeable when running bath and faucets, with symptoms indicating air in the water lines. Upon inspection of the residential plumbing system, diagnosed a faulty pressure switch on the well water system. Replaced the defective pressure switch with new unit, restoring proper water pressure regulation to the home's plumbing system. System tested and verified operational with adequate pressure restored to all fixtures.
Responded to upstairs bathtub with slow drainage issue that had progressively worsened over time. Upon inspection, identified partial blockage in drain line restricting water flow. Utilized plunger to clear obstruction and restore proper drainage function. Applied chemical drain cleaner to remove remaining buildup and prevent future blockages. Tested drainage system to verify full water flow restoration. Bathtub now draining at normal rate with no additional plumbing issues detected in surrounding fixtures.
Responded to no cooling complaint on 19-year-old Lennox central air conditioning system. Upon inspection, diagnosed failed condenser fan motor causing loud squealing noise and preventing unit operation. Provided pricing for motor replacement and coordinated follow-up appointment for heat pump system replacement options per homeowner's request.
Completed comprehensive A/C maintenance tune-up on a 15-year-old air conditioning system. Performed full system inspection including evaporator coil, blower assembly, air filter, condenser unit, condenser coil, contactor, compressor, and all related components. Replaced air filter and verified refrigerant charge levels within specification. Noted evaporator coil displaying rust and corrosion consistent with system age, and compressor operating with elevated noise levels, though system remains functional and in normal operation at this time.
Completed comprehensive air conditioning maintenance and tune-up on a 2-year-old system under membership agreement. Performed thorough inspection of evaporator coil, blower assembly, condenser unit, condenser coil, contactor, compressor, and all related components. Verified refrigerant charge levels within manufacturer specifications. Cleaned condenser coil to ensure optimal heat transfer efficiency. Air filter inspection revealed moderate use; recommended replacement within 30 days for continued system efficiency. All components operating within normal parameters with no deficiencies noted. System returned to service in proper working condition.
Responded to a warranty repair on an outdoor heat pump unit with rodent-damaged wiring. Upon inspection, found compromised electrical wiring and thermal sensor on the compressor. Replaced the damaged thermal sensor and inspected all electrical connections throughout the unit for additional rodent damage. Re-insulated wiring to the reversing valve solenoid to restore proper protection. Cycled the system through heating and cooling modes to verify proper operation. Checked refrigerant charge and pressures, confirming levels within manufacturer specifications. Unit restored to normal operating condition with all components functioning properly.
Completed annual AC tune-up on 10-year-old system experiencing reduced cooling performance. Replaced heavily soiled air filter and verified evaporator coil was clean with proper drainage. Inspected blower assembly and confirmed proper airflow settings for cooling mode. Performed comprehensive outdoor unit inspection and found condenser fan motor bearing beginning to stiffen, indicating early wear. Verified all electrical connections and readings within manufacturer specifications. Removed top panel and thoroughly cleaned heavily soiled condenser coil to restore heat transfer efficiency. Discovered all basement supply vents fully open, causing improper air distribution. Closed downstairs vents to redirect airflow to upper levels, resulting in significantly improved airflow at all upstairs registers. Advised opening basement vents during heating season and closing during cooling season for optimal system performance. Conducted operational test with 15-minute runtime. System achieved
Responded to complaint of loud humming noise from furnace during operation. Diagnosed issue as humidifier solenoid running dry due to closed water supply valve. Opened water shut-off valve to humidifier, restoring water flow and eliminating excessive noise. Identified small leak at solenoid hose connection, disassembled fitting, replaced worn bushing, and reassembled connection. Verified leak repair, confirmed humidifier operating quietly with proper water flow, and ensured system functioning normally.
Completed annual AC maintenance tune-up on 10-year-old system. Removed panels and thoroughly rinsed heavily soiled condenser coil to restore proper airflow. Inspected electrical components with capacitor testing within specifications. Removed mouse nest from electrical compartment with no wire damage observed. Changed indoor air filter and verified UV light operation was functioning correctly, confirming thermostat notification was routine annual maintenance reminder. Checked evaporator drain line for proper drainage. System startup and operational testing confirmed proper function with 20-degree temperature split across the coil.
Performed preventative maintenance tune-up on 2011 residential AC unit. Inspected and replaced air filter, cleared condensate drain line, and power-washed outdoor condenser coil to remove accumulated debris. Performed visual inspection of electrical components and connections at condenser unit. Due to inclement weather conditions, refrigerant pressure testing was not performed. Verified system operation with temperature differential testing across evaporator coil, confirming proper cooling performance and airflow throughout the system.
Responded to service call for non-functioning garbage disposal in unit 12-4. Upon arrival, diagnosed that the disposal unit was simply unplugged from the electrical outlet. Plugged the garbage disposal back into the power source, restoring full functionality to the unit. No additional repairs or replacement were necessary as the customer-supplied disposal had not yet been installed and the existing unit operated properly once power was restored.
Responded to service call for leaking outdoor hose bibb. Upon inspection, determined existing hose bibb had failed and required replacement. Successfully removed old fixture and installed new hose bibb, restoring proper function and eliminating leak. Tested system for proper operation and verified no additional leaks present.
Responded to no cooling complaint on 9-year-old residential HVAC system. Upon arrival, customer was not home; accessed property using provided garage code. Diagnosed failed capacitor on outdoor condensing unit preventing compressor operation. Noted moderate debris accumulation on condenser coil and dirty air filter at indoor unit. Contacted customer for approval and proceeded with capacitor replacement, condenser coil cleaning, and air filter replacement. Verified proper system operation upon completion with normal cooling cycle, appropriate amperage draw, and correct temperature split across evaporator coil.
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