At Rudy Uttke & Sons we specialize in keeping our clients comfortable. That means we do everything from regular heating & cooling equipment check-ups to emergency service to recommending and installing new equipment. If you have any heating or cooling questions or problems, you can rely on our trained service staff for prompt answers and service.
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Rudy Uttke & Sons (or Uttke Heating) is a full service heating and cooling company who has been providing exceptional service to the Milwaukee area for over 70 years. At Uttke Heating, we are proud to say that our technicians have the expertise to service all makes and models of air conditioning and gas / hot water heat and ductless and Mini-split systems.
Rudy Uttke & Sons (or Uttke Heating) is a full service heating and cooling contractor who has been providing exceptional service to the Milwaukee area for 60 years. At Uttke Heating, we are proud to say that our technicians have the expertise to service all makes and models of air conditioning and gas/hydronic heat.
Think your indoor air is safe and healthy? Think again! The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that indoor air quality can be up to 100 times worse than the air outside. The American College of Allergists says that 50% of illnesses are caused or aggravated by poor indoor air quality.
Every house is different but a good rule of thumb is if your filter is 1 wide, check or replace monthly. If your filter is 4 wide, check or replace every 9 to 12 months. Again, every house is different. However, most people are comfortable in the winter setting their house between 68 and 72 degrees.
Inside Armstrong Air air conditioners, you'll find a wealth of smart ideas including efficiency-boosting MHT Technology, swept-wing fan blades and advanced sound reduction. SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rates the energy efficiency of your cooling equipment. The higher the SEER rating, the more efficiently your unit operates, saving you money on utility bills.
Reviews (17)
Donna Heisel
Jun 13, 2022
Our sons AC unit was not working properly on one of the hottest days of the year. He called and asked us for a recommendation. We heard such great things of Rudy Uttke & Sons, Inc. so we gave them a call. So happy we did! I spoke with Jen about the issue and the concerns, she was so on top of everything not to mention knowledgeable and friendly. Jen was able to schedule a technician to come out the same day. Damon came out and save the day not to mention the AC unit.
He explained everything and really did a fantastic job! We are so please with everything and will be using them in the future for a new HVAC system and any future repairs and service. Thank you team at Rudy Uttke & Sons, Inc. job well done. Donna Heisel
He explained everything and really did a fantastic job! We are so please with everything and will be using them in the future for a new HVAC system and any future repairs and service. Thank you team at Rudy Uttke & Sons, Inc. job well done. Donna Heisel
Andrew O.
May 16, 2022
About a month ago, the heating system at my mother's place went out. It's an older house, so we called Rudy Uttke & Sons in part due to their many years of experience. Their service technician Damon came out at no charge to assess the problem. The initial estimate from Damon and formal quote that we later received for the repairs were both reasonable.
Although the age of the house presented a number of challenges to them, they were able to complete the work on time and left us with minimal cleanup. My mother now sleeps easier at night knowing that she'll have heat during the winter months for years to come. Our many thanks to Damon, Jason, and everyone else for their work. We hope to use Rudy Uttke & Sons for all of our future heating and air conditioning needs.
Although the age of the house presented a number of challenges to them, they were able to complete the work on time and left us with minimal cleanup. My mother now sleeps easier at night knowing that she'll have heat during the winter months for years to come. Our many thanks to Damon, Jason, and everyone else for their work. We hope to use Rudy Uttke & Sons for all of our future heating and air conditioning needs.
Jason Hennen
Mar 29, 2022
After a referral from a friend, I have used Uttke for my second furnace installation, first at a rental property and second at my personal residence. I've been very satisfied with service and installation. I had no issues reaching them on the weekend when I needed initial service and they promptly quoted and installed at a reasonable price. This is a local family owned small business I'm happy to support.
Spencer Coats
Mar 09, 2022
Joyeaux N.
Feb 01, 2022
Sent out a tech named Damon--very friendly and genuinely concerned with the service for furnace tuneup-- he pointed out dirty and mis connected drainage tubes from the system and humidifier and replaced them correctly, noted that the humidifier was not wired properly and corrected that too-- thank God they are just down the street from this property and close to where I live-- will for sure throw more business their way// thank you Damon for making my renters happy!
Nikola M.
Jul 19, 2021
Since we purchased our house in 1994, Uttke has installed both furnace, a/c and serviced them. Both Patty and Tom were always quick to respond with answers to maintenance questions, new product availability to replace 25-28 year old equipment and prompt installation appointments by professional and personable techs. Thank you.
Alice F.
May 19, 2021
Steve Hawthorne
May 05, 2021
Lindsay Rush
Mar 07, 2021
Our heater stopped working on a chilly Fall Saturday early morning. A service tech was able to come by early afternoon and diagnose the problem. They laid out options for repair or replacement. We decided to replace our hard-working 30-year old furnace, and they were able to do the replacement in 3 days. We are so pleased with our warm, cozy home and how fast Uttke's were able to respond and they gave us fair, honest, and reasonable quotes and service. We recommend them to anyone!
Sarah Young
Feb 05, 2021
I foster kittens and my house was starting to smell a bit too much like cats, so I had an air filtration system put in. Damon was the one to install it, and not only did he call to consult with me on it, but he was right on time, really a funny guy and was in and out in less than 20 minutes! And the price was at least $100 less than a friend's unit that was installed by someone else. I will highly recommend Rudy Uttke & Sons to everyone.
John Mayer
Jan 06, 2021
Make sure to ask for pricing before you confirm appointment. Price just to come out during normal business hours is higher than most any other AC repair shop. $90 (typically) vs $130 (Rudy Uttke). Fix took minutes during normal business hours, but was charged $160. No issue with service or timeliness, but price was high for services rendered.
Carl Perez
Dec 27, 2020
Natalie Collins
Nov 24, 2020
Rudy Uttke & Sons is responsive and professional. I have used them for AC repair as well as the installation of a new furnace. The prices are reasonable and the response time to complete work exceeded my expectations. I'm glad to have them and will use this company for all future HVAC needs! Services: Heating system installation, A/C system maintenance
Joel K.
Jul 23, 2016
Andy N.
Aug 05, 2014
My A/C stopped working on Sunday evening. I called them Monday based on a favorable recommendation from a coworker. They came out the same day and it turned out that a rodent ate through one of the wires in the A/C unit. It also needed a small amount or R12 refrigerant. They only charged me the cost of the service call and $25 for the R12. They came right on time and were finished in about 45 minutes. I will use them for my next furnace tuneup/inspection.
Carlos D.
Feb 24, 2014
I called this place because a coworker referred them although I didn't ask why since I trusted my coworker enough. My furnace was making some noises and cutting out at times. They initially sent out a tech but during his visit everything worked fine on my furnace which was frustrating so the tech did an initial look inspection, cleaned the burners and flame sensor, I was charged a service call fee and cleaning.
I was disappointed initially because I knew this problem would rear it's ugly face again. About a week later the noises and furnace outages had returned. I called Uttke again and this time two techs showed up on the same day, an hour earlier then I was scheduled for but regardless they spent about 2 hours troubleshooting and finding a few issues that they were able to solve while walking me through everything they were doing which was very helpful.
They both sat there till they were sure they had solved my furnace issues and wrote me up a receipt but didn't charge me for this second visit since I had already paid for an initial visit a week prior. I felt this was a pretty honest and awesome policy that will keep customers coming back like I will the next time something comes up. Home owner issues like this one involving a house with no heat are stressful so I'm glad I'm all fixed up without having to pay a ton of money which was my initial fear before calling a heating/cooking place. Thanks again
I was disappointed initially because I knew this problem would rear it's ugly face again. About a week later the noises and furnace outages had returned. I called Uttke again and this time two techs showed up on the same day, an hour earlier then I was scheduled for but regardless they spent about 2 hours troubleshooting and finding a few issues that they were able to solve while walking me through everything they were doing which was very helpful.
They both sat there till they were sure they had solved my furnace issues and wrote me up a receipt but didn't charge me for this second visit since I had already paid for an initial visit a week prior. I felt this was a pretty honest and awesome policy that will keep customers coming back like I will the next time something comes up. Home owner issues like this one involving a house with no heat are stressful so I'm glad I'm all fixed up without having to pay a ton of money which was my initial fear before calling a heating/cooking place. Thanks again
Ron D.
May 08, 2013
Worst customer service I have ever encountered. Upon completion of out install I went to office to schedule an appt. and bring a concern to the Owner. Upon trying to explain my concern I was cut off abruptly as he became very angry and said "You weren't happy from the start" "I dont' need to explain this" I tried to finish what I was concerned with but he then started YELLING and twice dropping Fbombs before storming in back and leaving me.
My concerns come from my brothers 28 years in HVAC and my short time. He yelled it doesn't matter, "your whole family is F$*&&# experts, more than once he said that and left. Our house was a program house through the airport, and thus I wasn't able to choose my own contractor. However I can decide how I will accept being treated, and never in my life have I been treated so bad. Not worth it at ANY price.
My concerns come from my brothers 28 years in HVAC and my short time. He yelled it doesn't matter, "your whole family is F$*&&# experts, more than once he said that and left. Our house was a program house through the airport, and thus I wasn't able to choose my own contractor. However I can decide how I will accept being treated, and never in my life have I been treated so bad. Not worth it at ANY price.
