Air Conditioning Archive
National Air Conditioning Day – July 17
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 honor of the miracle of air conditioning, we celebrate July 17...
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Managing Comfort With Record Setting Rainfall in Indianapolis
Increased Rainfall in Indianapolis Impacts the Comfort Inside Your Home I can’t remember a summer with more rain since I’ve lived in Indianapolis. With the exception of college in West Lafayette and a few years in Cabo, I’ve been here since 1979. According to the National Weather Service, it was officially the 7th wettest June on...
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Air Conditioner Not Working? Check Your Filter
Air Filters Are Not Just for Your Furnace We hear it again and again by the Indianapolis homeowners we serve. It’s the misconception that your HVAC filter only needs to be changed in winter. Unfortunately, this is not accurate. The air filter cleans air and protects the mechanical components of your HVAC system year round, and...
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Frozen Evaporator Coil in Carmel, Indiana Air Conditioner
If you’ve ever come home to an air conditioner not cooling, you may be familiar with the situation that a Homesense client in Carmel, Indiana, dealt with this week — a frozen evaporator coil in their air conditioner. The home was a few degrees higher than usual, but they were unsure when exactly the temperature started to rise....
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3 Ways Indianapolis HVAC Contractors Are Not Created Equal
Finding a high quality Indianapolis HVAC contractor is difficult. Read on for more information on finding the best heating and cooling supplier in Indy. Since starting our HVAC firm in Indianapolis about six years ago, I’ve learned minutia I never thought I’d care about in my life. As a strategist, I’m tempted to stay in the big...
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Little Details Matter With Indianapolis HVAC Systems
It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen. – John Wooden Heating and cooling, like life, is made up of many small details and decisions. A detail missed here and there in many industries might only cause a small concern. In heating and cooling, though, a missed detail can lead...
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3 Simple Tips for How to Make Your Air Conditioner Last Longer
Last updated 07/01/19 Hot Indianapolis temperatures can put stress on old air conditioners. Follow these steps to keep your old AC system lasting longer. In my experience, most Indianapolis area homeowners know when their air conditioner is on its last legs—either an HVAC technician has told them so, they’ve experienced a host of issues, or...
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The Top 3 Questions to Ask Your HVAC Company
As summer quickly approaches and air conditioners all across Indianapolis get turned on for the first time in months, homeowners will be faced with tough decisions on major repairs and replacements. While sites like Yelp, Google Local, and Angie’s List provide a great filter on which HVAC company in Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, Westfield, Broad Ripple, etc., are...
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Indianapolis HVAC FAQ: How to Add r22 to Central Air Conditioner?
With the price of freon refrigerant so high, Indianapolis homeowners understandably look for ways to reduce the price of repair. After we diagnose a system for being low on freon, we often get the question: How to add r22 to Central Air Conditioner? The better question, though, is: Can I just have you add one pound...
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The Best Stand Up Air Conditioners in Indianapolis
Every hot summer we get phone calls from customers all over the Indianapolis area interested in finding some kind of air conditioning system that addresses a specific room or area of the home that just can’t get comfortable. If that’s you, here are two stand up air conditioners to consider. Portable Air Conditioners Many homeowners opt for...
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