When your air conditioner breaks down during a Fox Point summer, you need a technician who can diagnose the problem and get your home cool again — today. Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric has served Fox Point homeowners for more than 60 years, and our NATE-certified technicians are available 24/7 for emergency AC repairs.
Fox Point's mid-century ranch homes, brick colonials, and split-levels on larger wooded lots, primarily built 1940s–1970s along Lake Drive and N. Port Washington Road present a wide range of AC challenges. The lake michigan shoreline elevates humidity and accelerates condenser corrosion, particularly for lakefront homes on calumet road and lake drive. Whether your system is blowing warm air, short-cycling, or refusing to start, our techs arrive stocked with parts for same-day repairs.
A quiet north shore village of ravines, wooded streets, and lake michigan vistas, Burkhardt has built its reputation one repair at a time. We work on all major brands — Lennox, Carrier, Trane, Rheem, and Mitsubishi — and carry parts for current models and older units throughout Fox Point's wooded North Shore neighborhoods. Upfront pricing before we start, always.
Common repairs: refrigerant leaks and recharges, failed capacitors or contactors, frozen evaporator coils, condenser fan motor failures, thermostat faults, and restricted airflow from dirty coils. Homes built in the 1940s–70s that have never had system replacements are now 50–80 years old — well past the 15–20 year life expectancy for furnaces and AC equipment.
For systems over 12–15 years old, we provide an honest repair-vs.-replacement comparison. GreenSky financing is available for larger repairs or full replacements. Call 414-206-3049 anytime.
Thermostat and Controls
If your AC isn't cooling properly, the issue may be your thermostat rather than the unit itself. We diagnose and repair all thermostat types — programmable, smart (Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell), and standard models. Incorrect thermostat settings, dead batteries, faulty wiring, or a thermostat placed in direct sunlight can all cause cooling problems. We'll pinpoint the issue and get your system running right.
How quickly can Burkhardt respond to an AC repair call in Fox Point?
We offer 24/7 emergency service and aim for same-day response throughout Fox Point. For non-emergency calls, we typically schedule within 24–48 hours. Our trucks leave from Brown Deer each morning, keeping drive times to Fox Point short.
What are the most common reasons an AC stops cooling properly?
The most frequent causes are low refrigerant due to a leak, a failed capacitor or contactor in the outdoor unit, a dirty evaporator coil restricting airflow, or a faulty thermostat. Our NATE-certified technicians diagnose all of these on the first visit and carry the most common parts for same-day repair.
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