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Heating Archive

My Heat Pump Is Smoking, What Do I Do?

By: Brian Schutt  |  December 4, 2014

Updated December 2023 With heat pump efficiency increases, large rebates from the government, and more customers wanting quiet outdoor systems, Homesense is having more calls for new heat pump installations. We are getting more questions from home owners who’ve never dealt with one before. We’ve discussed a few questions already this fall about these systems...
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The Whole House Humidifier Story Every Parent Needs To Read

By: Brian Schutt  |  December 3, 2014
The Whole House Humidifier Story Every Parent Needs To ReadThe Whole House Humidifier Story Every Parent Needs To Read

As a parent, did you know a whole house humidifier can solve the frustration of room humidifiers, keep kids healthy, and protect your home? Read on for my personal story! As I stood there in the dark, bare feet on the cold wet carpet, holding in the normal screams of pain that should accompany such a jolt...
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Furnaces and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – Be Aware

By: Brian Schutt  |  October 20, 2014
Furnace and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Be AwareFurnace and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Be Aware

I think most homeowners are familiar with the “silent killer” carbon monoxide. We see the stories on TV. We buy the CO detectors. We hope we’re safe. Unfortunately, it seems most homeowners aren’t very familiar with what can cause this potentially life threatening issue to happen in their homes. Read on for more info on your furnace...
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Fall, The Best Season To Buy New Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment

By: Brian Schutt  |  September 24, 2014

As I write this, I’m envisioning you. You, the special person who proactively makes decisions based on research, rather than waiting for things to go awry in your life. It is said that an ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure. Running that cliche as an actual data set, you are around 6%...
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Second Opinion on Airtron HVAC Diagnosis

By: Brian Schutt  |  March 2, 2014

Have you called Airtron out to your home and are looking for a second opinion? While Homesense believes Airtron is a well run company, we know sometimes home owners like to have a second set of eyes when it comes to an expensive repair or replacement recommendation. If you’re looking for an objective second opinion, give us a...
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FAQ – Can I Replace My Furnace Without Replacing AC

By: Brian Schutt  |  February 10, 2014
Can I replace furnace without replacing AC?Can I replace furnace without replacing AC?

People often want to know:  “Can I replace my furnace without replacing my AC?” One of the must frustrating parts of being in the heating and cooling industry is having to overcome the impact bad contractors have on the overall perception of the industry. The question above is one such area where bad contractors give...
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What Are The Benefits of Whole House Humidifiers?

By: Brian Schutt  |  November 7, 2013

As winter quickly approaches and you start to spend all of your time indoors, we’re going to talk about some of the heating and cooling accessories that can make your home more comfortable. The most important accessory to consider because of its impact on health, home and comfort is a whole house humidifier. To start let’s...
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Furnace Phase Out Standards (October 2013 Update from ACCA)

By: Brian Schutt  |  October 15, 2013

The best update we can find to the pause by the Dept. of Energy in the implementation of the increase in furnace efficiency to 90% is this update from ACCA’s Charlie McCrudden. As of mid October 2013 the only news to report is that the case is still pending in the US Court of Appeals...
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New Furnace Replacement and Installation Specials in Indianapolis

By: Brian Schutt  |  October 2, 2013

As the weather starts to change, and furances get turned on for the first time this fall, homeowners across Indianapolis are going to consider replacement of their old furnaces. If you are among the unlucky ones that need to replace your furnace, we have put together a quick guide for furnace replacement specials this fall....
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Why Does My Furnace Need To Be Inspected To Give Me An Estimate?

By: Brian Schutt  |  January 7, 2013

Why Does My Furnace Need To Be Inspected To Give Me An Estimate? The question above is one we get a few dozen times per week during the winter. It’s a question as homeowners we can understand — not wanting to have more sales people in your home — but as a heating and cooling...
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