Indianapolis Heating and Cooling Blog
Ductless Mini Splits Offer Great Solution to Hot Master Bedrooms
Last Updated 07/01/2019 One of the questions our HVAC experts get asked all the time is, “why is my master bedroom so hot.” Q. My master bedroom is so hot. How can I make the temperature more comfortable? It’s a super important question. Between sleeping, reading, and getting ready for our days, we spend a...
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Homesense Participates in Lemonade Day “Double Dare”
Homesense supports entrepreneurship by supporting Lemonade Day of Indianapolis Lemonade Day of Indianapolis helps teach youth across central Indiana the principles of business through creative and engaging technology, all leading to the construction of a Lemonade stand on Lemonade Day. To help promote Lemonade Day, local entrepreneurs and celebrities participated in a recreation of old...
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New Efficiency Standards for Heat Pumps could make replacement more expensive
Beginning on January 1, 2015 the Department of Energy in their attempt to reduce energy consumption has enacted new minimum efficiency standards for single phase split system air conditioners and heat pumps. Since that is all in HVAC speak, I’ll break it down by saying residential A/C’s and heat pumps are being mandated to be...
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Spring HVAC Tips – Remove Your A/C Condenser Cover
It’s Indiana, so I may be getting ahead of myself. But as homeowners across Indianapolis start emerging from hibernation and temperatures start to shoot up, we want to get your heating and cooling system prepared. Tip #1 – Make sure you remove your air conditioning condenser cover. While we’re not big supporters of AC covers,...
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Converting Your Furnace from Standard Efficiency to High Efficiency
What Homeowners Need to Know About Converting to a High-Efficiency Furnace While admittedly a hot button environment issue, fracking has enabled domestic energy companies like Duke & IPL access to previously untapped energy resources. So what does this mean for me converting to a high-efficiency furnace? This translates into lower energy costs for you, the...
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5 Tips To Make Buying A Furnace Less Expensive
If you’re shopping for a new furnace, or any type of system that keeps your home comfortable, I’ve put together five tips to help you get through it. 1. Consider what it costs to operate. Furnaces and other HVAC systems come in different efficiencies, for different costs. Investing in an Energy Star labeled appliance almost...
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FAQ – Why are my windows foggy some mornings?
A common question we get during the winters, especially on cold days is “why are my windows fogging up?” While I think most of us have some intuition that is has to do with humidity in the air, it’s not always clear of when it might happen and what we can do to avoid it....
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Comparing the High Efficiency Furnace and Standard Efficiency Furnace
When you’re at the place of comparing the high efficiency furnace and standard efficiency furnace, you’re likely about to make an important decision for your home. It’s not exactly paper vs. plastic, where the ramifications are limited. We could be talking thousands of dollars on equipment, and even more on the operation of that equipment....
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HVAC Acronyms and Other Topics With Girls Pint Out
Last week, I had the privilege to host an event at Laurel Hall for a fun and engaging group of women in the organization Girls Pint Out. If you’re unfamiliar, it is a national craft beer organization for women, whose mission is to build a community of women who love craft beer and who are an...
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The Best Thermostat Replacement for Your Home
Read on to find out more about the best thermostat replacement in your home. Smart thermostats app activation up to 4,500/day $100 rebate available from some Indianapolis area utilities Thermostats can alert phone when issues arise with heating/cooling system There’s been a lot of buzz the last few years about smart thermostats. So, what is...
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