If you’ve purchased anything from a retailer or equipment dealer in recent months, you’ve likely been sticker shocked by rising prices on everything from gallons of milk to home appliances. Inflation is causing belts to tighten all across the country, and it’s likely to impact major purchases for your home, such as a new HVAC...
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If your air conditioner or heat pump is nearing the end of its life, you may want to consider replacing it soon as the price of these units is about to increase. The reason is that the U.S. Department of Energy is raising the minimum energy-efficiency standards for all central air conditioners and heat pumps...
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Just like any other type of mechanical system, your home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system need regular care and attention to function properly. And as the weather begins to cool and the leaves start to change color, it’s time to start thinking about fall HVAC maintenance. While many homeowners think that they can get...
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Here at Homesense, we started as homeowners first. That’s why we’re all about reducing confusion and simplifying the complicated parts of HVAC. We try to put everything we do into language that we could have understood as homeowners. One of the things we’ve noticed is that a lot of people don’t know how the...
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As spring begins to approach, it’s a great time to consider getting a duct cleaning. For the month of February, we’re reducing our duct cleaning price down to $350 and cutting additional vent costs in half. Reset your indoor air quality this month! Reach out at 317-203-8149 or through our online scheduler.
The heat exchangers are an incredibly important part of your furnace, but unfortunately also a part that many HVAC companies will take advantage of to get more money out of you. Learn more about them and when you should actually be concerned here. The heat exchangers are where the heat is actually produced in...
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We believe it’s just good sense to understand the basics of your furnace. In this video, Homesense co-owner Brian Schutt talks about the igniter and its important role in the process of your furnace working. The igniter is a small cylinder found in front of your heat exchangers, much like the flame sensor is....
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Understanding the parts of your furnace is the first step toward a worry-free winter. The flame sensor plays a very important role in the functioning of your furnace and in keeping you safe. After your system kicks on, the igniter gets the flames going. Gas will then move across your heat exchangers, which in...
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Understanding the various parts of your furnace is the first step toward taking care of your system well. The blower motor is the heart of your furnace and works to pump warm air throughout your house in the winter. In an upflow furnace, it’s on the bottom half and is located behind your control...
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Winter is here and it’s time to begin considering how to best manage your heating system. By understanding your furnace and following through on a few things you can do as a homeowner, you can ensure a safe and worry-free winter. For more helpful content, follow us on Instagram for our weekly #tuesdaytip and...
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