Indianapolis Heating and Cooling Blog
How to Clean Your Air Conditioner of Cottonwood and Dirt
Overtime, your outdoor air conditioning unit will get covered in dirt and possibly cottonwood. Eastern cottonwood trees grow throughout the eastern US and leave behind small cotton-like balls as they shed. These are of particular interest as you go to clean your AC. However, be aware that dirt, leaves, and other outdoor items can cause...
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Why our technicians aren’t incentivized to sell
“It’s time to replace your AC (or furnace).” Maybe you’ve had an HVAC technician say this to you before with utmost certainty. Seems harmless enough, right? Sometimes it’s true, but would you trust a cardiologist who only gave you the option to have a heart transplant? Similarly, would you trust a technician that’s incentivized to...
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Homesense Celebrates National Air Conditioning Day July 17th
AC Day History On a warm summer day July 17, 1902, the world got a whole lot cooler. It was this day that inspiration struck Willis Carrier, and modern air conditioning was invented. His concept would evolve to enlarge the climates humans could functionally live and work in. In honor of the miracle of air...
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Understanding the Price of R22 and Why It’s So High
During the heat of the summer, current and prospective customers should be aware of the continued skyrocketing price of R22 refrigerant (commonly called Freon). This is a result of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates. R22: Phase-Out Such has been the case since especially 2010, but all the way back to 2004. This is when the...
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How Many Degrees Can an Air Conditioner Cool?
“How many degrees can an air conditioner cool?” We get this question a lot! During the summer, crazy hot temperatures can put stress on you and stress on your air conditioner. We’ve received a litany of phone calls from homeowners frustrated with their air conditioning system’s limited capacity to keep up with the heat outside....
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July Deal: $500 off full system install
During the month of July, we’re offering an incredible deal if you install a full combo system with us. If you have us replace both your AC and furnace this month, we’ll knock $500 off the total price. If you are looking to replace your AC this summer (or run into unexpected problems), consider replacing...
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National HVAC Tech Day 2021
Today we are celebrating National HVAC Tech Day and showing appreciation for the technicians who work hard day in and day out with Homesense. June 22nd is the perfect day every year to celebrate HVAC technicians as summer gets fully underway. The important role HVAC technicians play in our modern life It’s important to take...
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Homesense & Hamilton County: a discussion on our roots
Here at Homesense we love greater Indianapolis and being part of the growth and flourishing of this city. Our team represents various parts of Indy and I (Griff, Homesense Marketing Manager) recently sat down with Brian Schutt, Homesense co-owner, to talk about our shared connection with Hamilton County specifically as well as some of our...
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Dehumidifiers 101: What do they do and why do I need one?
Humidity Problem Living in the midwest means we’re all familiar with humidity, but many homeowners aren’t familiar with how to control humidity through dehumidifiers. Few things are worse than stepping outside on a July day and feeling the hot wall of humidity hit you. While the summer especially comes to mind, the outside air is...
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June Deal: 25% off Dehumidifiers
*THIS MONTHLY DEAL HAS EXPIRED During the Indianapolis summer, reducing moisture in your house can make a significant difference to your home’s comfort. For the month of June, get 25% off our whole-home dehumidifiers and feel the difference. Learn more about our dehumidifier products and their benefits here. Want to take control of your...
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