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Winters in Wausau put a lot of strain on your heating system. If your home feels chilly, your furnace runs nonstop, or energy bills keep rising, Southport Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is here to help with dependable heating services in Wausau.

Our NATE-certified team services furnaces, boiler systems, and heat pumps, providing accurate diagnostics and reliable repairs from fully equipped service vehicles. We proudly serve Wausau and nearby communities like Schofield.

Schedule heating service in Wausau today and restore comfort to your home.

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Signs You Need Heating Services

Heating issues do not always start with a complete breakdown. In many homes, the warning signs show up slowly before your system stops working altogether. If you notice changes in comfort, performance, or energy use, professional heating services in Wausau can help identify the problem and restore reliable heat before it gets worse.

  • Uneven heating throughout the home can mean your system is struggling to distribute warm air or maintain the temperature you set.
  • Higher energy bills may point to a heating system that is working harder than it should because of wear, airflow issues, or failing components.
  • Strange noises or unusual smells are often signs that something is wrong inside the system and should be checked before damage spreads.
  • Frequent cycling or constant running can signal thermostat problems, restricted airflow, or a unit that is no longer operating efficiently.
  • Cool air or weak airflow is a common sign that your heater needs repair, adjustment, or a more in-depth system evaluation.

Heating Repair

When your home is not staying warm, quick and accurate diagnosis matters. Southport Plumbing, Heating & Cooling provides heating services in Wausau for systems that are blowing cool air, making unusual sounds, short cycling, or failing to keep up during colder weather. Our NATE-certified team works on forced-air furnaces, boilers, and heat pump systems, with fully equipped mobile units that allow us to handle many repairs in one visit.

We focus on finding the real cause of the problem, not just treating the symptom. Whether the issue is a worn part, ignition problem, airflow restriction, or thermostat concern, we explain your options clearly so you can make the right decision for your home and budget.

Heating Installation & Replacement

Sometimes a repair is no longer the best long-term answer. If your heating system is older, unreliable, or becoming too expensive to run, we can help you compare replacement options that fit your home and comfort goals. A properly selected and installed system can improve efficiency, provide steadier warmth, and reduce the frustration of repeated repair calls.

Our team helps homeowners choose practical solutions based on the size of the home, existing equipment, and overall comfort needs. Whether you are replacing an aging furnace, considering a boiler upgrade, or exploring a heat pump for year-round performance, we provide recommendations that make sense for your space. Financing options are also available for qualifying projects.

Heating Maintenance & Tune-Ups

Routine maintenance is one of the best ways to protect your heating system before winter demand puts it to the test. Seasonal tune-ups help catch small issues early, support energy efficiency, and improve overall system reliability when temperatures drop in Wausau.

During a maintenance visit, we inspect key components, check system performance, and look for signs of wear that could lead to future problems. Regular service can help extend equipment life, improve comfort, and give you greater confidence that your heating system will be ready when you need it most. If you are also thinking about full-home comfort, we can help you plan how your heating system works alongside your air conditioning equipment.

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Why Choose Southport Plumbing, Heating & Cooling for Heating Services?

When winter temperatures drop, you need a team you can trust to restore and protect your comfort. Southport Plumbing, Heating & Cooling delivers dependable heating services in Wausau with skilled technicians, responsive support, and solutions tailored to your home.

  • NATE-certified technicians trained to diagnose heating issues accurately and recommend the right solution
  • Fully loaded warehouse on wheels so many repairs can be completed in a single visit
  • Comprehensive heating support for emergency repairs, routine maintenance, and full system replacement
  • 24/7 service availability for unexpected heating problems when you need help most
  • Financing options available to make larger heating investments more manageable
  • Maintenance plans that help reduce wear and tear and keep your system ready for winter
  • A+ BBB Rating for added confidence in the quality and professionalism of our service

Schedule your heating services in Wausau with Southport Plumbing, Heating & Cooling today.

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Craig Willett
2 days ago
Tyler and Dakota installed our new A/C unit today. Right form the time they arrived (on time!) until they departed their professionalism, skills and gentlemanly manners never swayed. They are excellent representatives of Southport. More reasons why we use Southport exclusively! A job well done, Tyler and Dakota!

Andrew performed the annual plumbing inspection 2/20/2025. He is very knowledgeable and skilled in his work. He discovered a couple of situations that needed immediate attention. Those situations were promptly addressed and corrected. Like Tyler and Dakota Andrew is a stellar example of the excellent service from Southport!

On 10/22/2026, Tyler did the annual inspection on our furnace and found a couple concerns. He explained the situation and gave fair estimates. A great representative of Southport!

Also on 10/22/2026, Caleb stopped by abd presented estimates for replacing the furnace. He is very knowledgeable and presents all options very well. Another excellent representative of Southport!

On 10/23/2026 Service Technician Jacob performed the necessary repairs and cleaning of our furnace. Jacob is not extremely knowledgeable, he is personable and efficient. Definitely another outstanding representative of a great company. Well done, thank you!
Lynda Behringer
2 days ago
Southport was exceptional from beginning to end. We had an unfortunate incident last week Wednesday that lead us to having to replace our Furnace.

After an emergency call to our local Fire Department in Caledonia and WE Energies, we reached out to Southport Home Services. They had a Technician out early the next morning to evaluate the issue, within minutes Nathan Simons called and was in our home explaining the many options that best fit our needs. He was very detailed, thorough, knowledgeable and displayed outstanding customer service.

The Technicians installed our new Furnace that next day. We are beyond pleased and thank you Southport for the fabulous Customer Service and explaining our options.

We highly recommend Southport to any and everyone looking for Five Star service!!

Many Thanks!

Sincerely Lynda & Mark Behringer
Maria Tuttle
2 days ago
We just replaced our entire HVAC system and Hot Water Heater this week with Southport...and we could not be happier!! Our previous system was working but was old...and Southport was able to come out IMMEDIATELY...even during this severe cold snap!! Starting with Nate, who came out to inspect, estimate the job and oversee it...to out technicians, Ryan, Casey and Jackson, these guys ROCKED!!! They were super polite...super efficient...super informative and they left the work area amazingly cleaned up! They were creative in accomplishing an off the beaten road request that we made and everything is in order. When you need HVAC work done...LOOK NO FURTHER!!!

10/22/26: So due Operator error, (or as I say, owner stupidity…LOL…😜), I called regarding a stuck button on my 8 year old electronic thermostat. We scheduled an appointment with SOUTHPORT and Tyler S. was just here and I was told something I probably already knew, (apparently). The button on the thermostat is ALWAYS-that way because the entire thing runs on a TOUCH SCREEN!!!! DUH!!!!
The visit was awesome and Tyler and his mentor giggled with me and DID NOT make me feel stupid at all!! Excellent customer service, from scheduling the appointment (same day) through the end of the appointment. Thank you Tyler and alllof the Southport staff!!!
Gregory Toff
2 days ago
Travis did an excellent job. Very nice work.
Robin Ingrouille
2 days ago
Good company with great people. They did a great job of installing our new furnace and Ac and their price was very reasonable
Conn Huffaker
2 days ago
I want to give a shout out to HVAC technician Vincent Beyer who provided much more than a simple routine check of my furnace. For example, he went through a list of suggestions to make my unit last longer, operate safer, and improve its efficiency. He explained technical items in ways that I could understand their need and how they operated within the whole system. We finished his visit by sitting down and covering every point we had discussed to make sure I understood and was comfortable with all the options and details.

In my opinion, you couldn't have a finer representative for your company.
Richard Gage
3 days ago
I had my annual furnace/heat pump checkup this morning. Abraham Celis was the HVAC technician. He comleted a very thorough inspection and went over the results completely with me. Abraham took the time to insure the checkup was done in a quality manner, not just rushing to complete the job and to get to his next stop. I was impressed with Abraham's friendliness and professionalism. Another job well done by Southport.
I had my annual Heat Pump AC checkup today (8/26/26) by Southport. As always, their technician Zach Birkholrz did a thorough and excellent job. Zach is very pleasant and professional and explains the checkup process and results very clearly. And, as a bonus, he gets along with our dog.

Joe Suchla replaced our two outside faucets and main water shut-off today. The rear faucet was only accessible from a basement crawl space, so he installed a secondary shut-off valve in the baseme t so I did not have to enter the crawl space to shut off the faucet in the winter months. He also bought the main water shut-off up to code with a shut-off valve on each side of the meter. Joe arrived on time, performed all plumbing upgrades professionally, kept me informed of the upgrade progress, and cleaned up at the end of the job. We are very pleased with the job Joe did and have always been pleased with the work Southport has done for our plumbing and HVAC needs. We highly recommend Southport.

Jackson did an excellent job of system check of our AC. He explained everything he checked and the meaning of all test results. A very friendly and professional service tech. Highly recommend SouthPort and Jackson.
Alan Skripsky
3 days ago
Mat did great work.
On 10/21/26 Luke did great work.
Craig Willett
3 days ago
Tyler and Dakota installed our new A/C unit today. Right form the time they arrived (on time!) until they departed their professionalism, skills and gentlemanly manners never swayed. They are excellent representatives of Southport. More reasons why we use Southport exclusively! A job well done, Tyler and Dakota!

Andrew performed the annual plumbing inspection 2/20/2025. He is very knowledgeable and skilled in his work. He discovered a couple of situations that needed immediate attention. Those situations were promptly addressed and corrected. Like Tyler and Dakota Andrew is a stellar example of the excellent service from Southport!

On 10/22/2026, Tyler did the annual inspection on our furnace and found a couple concerns. He explained the situation and gave fair estimates. A great representative of Southport!

Also on 10/22/2026, Caleb stopped by abd presented estimates for replacing the furnace. He is very knowledgeable and presents all options very well. Another excellent representative of Southport!
Ned C
3 days ago
My service provider was outstanding!! Answering my questions and providing me with useful information and advice.
Debbra Thorne
3 days ago
They gave a fair price for the work and they showed up on time. Very thorough and explain all they did. Good quality work
Carla Resch
4 days ago
Max and Noel replaced my furnace, and I'm very pleased with the work that was done. Thank you to Anthony for initiallyidentifying the problem and attempting to repair it. Thanks also to Justin for meeting with me late on a Friday afternoon to select a furnace, schedule an install and work through financing with me.
Patrick Stiennon
5 days ago
Look at ever issue I was interested in and explained options we could go from there. Was fine about sending me the option so I could think it over now or in the future.
Patti P
5 days ago
Travis and Luke did a thorough job inspecting our water heater, plumbing and furnace. We have a maintenance agreement and it seems worthwhile for our house heating, air conditioning and plumbing needs.
Wendy Zwolenski Lambert
5 days ago
The technician, Abe, was very helpful and efficient.
Laurie Poznanski
6 days ago
Needed my tub drain cleaned out. Very prompt and efficient, even did a full check of my entire system at no additional charge!! I don't want to jinx myself but i will definitely call them again in the future!!!
Stephen Bantz
6 days ago
Jake did a very through job checking out my furnace. Was able to answer any questions I had. Being part of shield program is great!
Ned Kramer
1 week ago
Andrew was very polite & went right to work. He found the problem in s few minutes. Pick up what he needed & installed it quickly & then made sure everything worked properly. 10+
Patti & Ned Kramer

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