Heating and Cooling FAQs Archive

Yesterday we looked at a few areas that can help save money heating your home in the Indianapolis area this winter.  Today we’ll continue that theme by talking about how to better use the heat you have, and using technology to add efficiency.  There’s no silver bullet out there, but if you combine these ideas...
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In case the last few days weren’t a clear message, it’s winter in Indianapolis.  I love this city, don’t get me wrong.  But central Indiana is not blessed with a climate that eases in, it comes like a swift smack to the face.  Coupled with the Colts injuries, this could end up being a long,...
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Since the invention of air conditioning this question’s been around. What will save me more, to leave my air conditioning on when I’m away, turn up the thermostat, or turn off air conditioner completely? A conundrum indeed.  And, one you’ve likely heard different people give different answers to.  Here are some of the variables and...
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If you’re a homeowner and you’re anything like me, you have no clue what a heat pump is.  You might think something called a heat pump solely pumps heat.  If you think that, you’d be wrong.  Homesense’s Operations Manager, Jesse Cross, explains: A Heat Pump looks exactly like an outdoor A/C condenser. The difference is...
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Home Heating & Cooling Equipment What are the incentives for home heating & cooling equipment? Please note that these incentives have changed as of February 17, 2009. If you installed home envelope components between January 1 and February 16, 2009. Purchasers of highly efficient heating, cooling, and water heating equipment can take tax credits of...
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So you’re looking at buying a new furnace (mind that it’s probably about 30 degrees in your house, because your old furnace just died). You didn’t budget the $3 Grand to replace it, you’re looking a the economy and wondering if you’ll still have a paycheck in 2010, and every story on TV is about...
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