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Indoor Air Quality Archive

How to Purify Your Home Air Quality With Houseplants

By: Brian Schutt  |  March 13, 2018
How to Purify Your Home Air Quality With HouseplantsHow to Purify Your Home Air Quality With Houseplants

Did you know that the air inside your home can be up to 100 times more polluted than the air outdoors? And poor air quality can have a negative impact on our health, including allergies, respiratory issues, and even heart disease. (Of course, all of this becomes an even bigger issue if your home is locked...
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Six Ways to Check Your Air Pollution at Home

By: Brian Schutt  |  March 8, 2018
Six Ways to Check Your Air Pollution at HomeSix Ways to Check Your Air Pollution at Home

Brian Shutt:  Hey, this is Brian Schutt with Homesense Heating and Cooling. We are back on Facebook Live again, I’m sure you’re excited. Here with Matt Patrick, our comfort consultant and indoor air pollution at home specialist, among other things. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the issues related to humidification and what...
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The Effect of Candles on Your Furnace Air Filters

By: Brian Schutt  |  February 19, 2018
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Did you know that candles and furnace filters are connected? Continue reading for my personal experience of how I first discovered this to be true! If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you know there’s no shortage of reminders to change your home HVAC filters on a regular basis: How to Select a Furnace...
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Honeywell Whole House Humidifier Special

By: Brian Schutt  |  January 13, 2018
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$200 Off Honeywell Whole House Humidifiers. Starting at $550. Offer ends 1/31/18. Call 317-203-8149 and ask for Brady to get this special pricing.  EDIT: WE ARE SOLD OUT. LITERALLY, NO MORE HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIERS AT OUR SUPPLIER. MORE NEWS TO COME ABOUT ANOTHER HUMIDIFIER PROMOTION.

How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

By: Brian Schutt  |  December 18, 2017
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide PoisoningHow to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Frigid temps mean our heating systems are working overtime. This also means homeowners should be aware of potential dangers with their heating system — including carbon monoxide leaks, which are hard to detect without special alarms. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is produced any time gas is being used, and it...
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4 Benefits of a Whole House Humidifier

By: Brian Schutt  |  October 12, 2017
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Balancing the humidity levels in your home is a very simple and important thing to do. Having too much moisture in the air can cause mold and mildew to grow in wet areas and attract unwanted insects and other creatures into your home. Not enough moisture in the air can cause health issues, damage your...
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HVAC Tips for Summer

By: Brian Schutt  |  September 19, 2017
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The changing of the seasons brings a new list of home maintenance tasks. As we near the end of summer, a little bit of cleaning and some minor repairs around the house will go a long way. Prepare for the upcoming cooler temps and winter weather by following this HVAC Tips for Summer checklist. The...
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What’s the Best Air Filter for Indoor Air Quality?

By: Brian Schutt  |  August 14, 2017
5 Furnace Tips for Extreme Cold in Central Indiana5 Furnace Tips for Extreme Cold in Central Indiana

Updated on 07/01/2019 Air pollutants are rated in the top five environmental health risks, and many of these pollutants exist inside your home. Mold, mildew, dust and other odors that live in your house cause itchy eyes, scratchy throats, headaches and asthma. While airtight construction and home installation stop drafts and can save on energy...
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Energy Saving Tips for Your A/C System on Earth Day

By: Brian Schutt  |  April 22, 2017
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Since its creation in 1969, Earth Day has served as a global reminder to take a look at what you do on a daily basis to make the world a better place. Something many of us might not think about is how to save energy via your air conditioner. But did you know this system...
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How to Reduce Electric Bill With These 10 Spring Cleaning Tips

By: Brian Schutt  |  April 20, 2017
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The weather is getting warmer. Trees, shrubs, and lawns are coming to life again. As homeowners, this means spring cleaning is just around the corner. For us, this time of year is also an opportunity to evaluate our environmental impact and clean out the things in our home that no longer serve us. Sound appealing? The...
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