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 January 2026.
The most recent job was on January 13, 2026.
Performed comprehensive furnace tune-up on 20-year-old system. Tested operation, verified proper temperature rise, inspected heat exchanger noting some questionable areas but not condemnable. Identified weak blower motor capacitor and potential oil leakage from blower. Recommended replacement options for capacitor, blower motor, and discussed heat exchanger condition with customer.
Responded to service call for Lennox Elite Series furnace with intermittent ignition failures requiring daily resets. Diagnosed and cleaned corroded flame sensor, inspected heat exchanger, and verified all electrical components were within specifications. Furnace subsequently operated properly with normal heating function. Identified minor water leak from collector box and presented repair options to homeowner. Customer declined immediate collector box repair but may consider complete system replacement in summer due to unit's 20-year age.
Responded to customer report of a leaking humidifier after homeowner-attempted water panel replacement. Diagnosed issue at the humidifier solenoid hose connection, disassembled fitting, cleaned components, and reinstalled properly. Monitored system for 15 minutes to confirm successful leak resolution on the Aprilaire humidifier unit mounted to the Lennox furnace system.
Responded to no heat call for 11-year-old natural gas furnace with error code 13. Diagnostic inspection revealed blower motor struggling to start and severely dirty blower wheel. Identified direct drop motor replacement needed for proper system operation. Documented condition with photos of blower assembly and electrical connections. Customer was presented with repair options and will follow up after reviewing emailed quote.
Diagnosed Amana furnace showing 7 red blink code indicating gas valve malfunction. Gas valve was found to be sticking, causing intermittent operation failure. Replacement gas valve required and ordered as appropriate model was not available in stock.
Successfully installed customer-supplied lavatory faucet in bathroom sink. Removed old two-handle chrome fixture showing signs of tarnishing and water spots, and properly installed new fixture with clean connections. Verified proper operation with no leaks after installation.
Conducted inspection of client's water softener system due to concerns about diminished water softness. Upon assessment, determined no mechanical issues with the dual-tank filtration system. Adjusted hardness level settings on the softener control unit to increase water softness, while advising client this modification will increase salt consumption. Explained to homeowner that perceived reduction in softness likely resulted from acclimation to soft water rather than system malfunction.
Diagnosed and serviced 9-year-old gas water heater with no hot water due to pilot light failure. Troubleshooting revealed a faulty flammable vapor sensor causing pressure switch code (open >5 seconds). Replaced defective sensor and reset gas valve to restore proper operation.
Performed comprehensive maintenance on combi boiler system including thorough inspection of heat exchanger, ignitor, mixing valve, pumps and manifold. Cleaned heat exchanger and ignitor, verified proper operation of zone board and combustion air. Confirmed intake and exhaust flue clearance and checked all system settings. Completed requested domestic water heat exchanger flush and circulated system with purge of infloor components. System restored to normal operation with all parameters verified using diagnostic equipment.
Replaced toilet flushing mechanism in master bathroom due to non-functioning flusher. Corrected squealing noise in lower level toilet and addressed leakage issues by installing new tank internals. All toilets now operating properly with no leaks detected during final testing.
Responded to service call for continuously overflowing urinal in men's bathroom. Inspected existing plumbing system and documented current configuration. Customer requested estimate to remove adjacent shower and relocate urinal to that space due to previous assessment that current wall pipe diameter is insufficient for proper urinal drainage.
Responded to service callback to restore operation of non-functioning boilers. Successfully restored temporary operation of both units while awaiting replacement control board. During inspection, detected gas leaks at two unions which require replacement. Documented gas line conditions with photos. Customer advised of necessary future repairs.
Responded to service call for a clogged kitchen sink. Upon inspection of the double-basin black sink, water drainage issues were evident. Successfully cleared the blockage using drain snake technique on the kitchen sink drain line. Confirmed proper drainage functionality after service completion.
Identified and resolved kitchen sewer odor issue by discovering a dry P-trap. Cut off the deteriorated P-trap assembly and installed new PVC drain configuration with proper water seal to eliminate sewer gas infiltration.
Performed follow-up inspection on recently installed water softener after customer reported salt residue in refrigerator. Verified system is functioning properly; explained to homeowner that refrigerator and kitchen cold water are intentionally plumbed to bypass softener system, delivering hard water as designed.
Responded to a customer complaint of gas odor when operating the lower oven. Performed comprehensive leak detection along all gas connections to the appliance, finding no evidence of gas leaks. Upon testing the lower oven during operation, detected no gas odor, though customer noted a slight whiff. Determined smell was likely normal combustion during initial ignition rather than a leak. Advised customer that no immediate concerns were found but recommended contacting an appliance specialist if they wanted further investigation of the oven's internal components.
Responded to emergency service call for gas odor after a boiler installation. Identified and repaired a significant gas leak at the incoming line where the flare connection to regulator was damaged. Cut out compromised section, replaced flare fitting, and pressure tested all accessible connections to verify system integrity. Relit boiler, water heater, dryer, stove, and fireplace after confirming no additional leaks. Advised customer to continue ventilating the area to dissipate residual gas odor.
Performed site visit to identify replacement part needed for boiler system. Diagnosed issue and determined that a Tekmar 261 control unit requires replacement. Completed parts order form for the necessary component. Documented existing installation with photos of the control unit and electrical panel for reference.
Completed kitchen drain rerouting project which involved cutting a 2" drain in basement, removing sheetrock behind lazy susan cabinet, and installing new kitchen drain line through cabinet floor. Successfully tied vent into basement drain and installed an Air Admittance Valve (AAV) for proper venting. Connected kitchen sink drains as needed to complete the plumbing system.
Conducted annual plumbing inspection of bathroom fixtures. Examined multiple sinks including a white porcelain basin with dark metallic faucet and a beige composite sink with oil-rubbed bronze three-piece fixture set. All fixtures were functioning properly with no leaks or damage observed.
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