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Happy First Day of Summer: 5 Ways to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning

By: Brian Schutt  |  June 21, 2017
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If your A/C breaks down this summer, here are 5 ways to stay cool without air conditioning while you wait for us to arrive! Although it may seem like summer is nearly halfway over, today is the official first day of the season. And with it comes days spent at the lake, family outings to Indianapolis...
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What To Do When Your Air Conditioner Goes Out

By: Brian Schutt  |  June 14, 2017
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Updated on 07/01/2019 With the first day of summer approaching, our beloved Indiana heat and humidity is in full force. This means your air conditioning units have to work even harder to maintain a cool temperature throughout the house. But what if the worst happens and your air conditioner breaks down? We’ve put together our...
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Does Your Basement Feel Humid? Try a Whole House Dehumidifier for Free.

By: Brian Schutt  |  May 2, 2017
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Basements and crawl spaces in midtown Indianapolis have a hard time keeping moisture out, a whole house dehumidifier can be a great solution As the rainy season is upon us, and basements and crawlspaces become ripe with moisture, Homesense is pleased to offer our clients in Broad Ripple, Meridian-Kessler and Butler-Tarkington a “test drive” of...
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What If I’m Told I Have Mold in Air Conditioner or Furnace?

By: Brian Schutt  |  May 1, 2017
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Updated on 07/02/2019 Mold in your air conditioner is very prevalent in homes, but diagnosing it and determining if its harmful can only be done by experts. It’s common to find mold in your air conditioner or furnace. Your furnace and evaporator coil have all the components necessary for things like mold to develop. Primarily...
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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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What’s the Best Time to Get My Air Conditioner Serviced?

By: Brian Schutt  |  March 23, 2017
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Proactive Homeowners Get Their A/C Serviced to Prevent Failures on the Hottest Days of Summer, But What’s the Best Time to Have Preventative Maintenance Done? At Homesense we believe an Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure. If you came to us by our homepage, you saw that front and center. Once someone...
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3 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Whole House Humidifier Filter

By: Brian Schutt  |  March 22, 2017
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Continue reading to see why not changing your Whole House Humidifier Filter can be more detrimental to your furnace than not changing out your air filter. We talk a lot here about the importance of changing out your furnace air filter. But did you know it’s just as important—if not more important—to replace the pad in...
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Homesense Hires Brady Wilson at General Manager to Continue Growth

By: Brian Schutt  |  March 21, 2017
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Homesense Heating and Cooling Announces Hiring of Growth Focused General Manager After 7 straight years of growing, Homesense is excited to take the next step by hiring Indiana native Brady Wilson as General Manager. Brady brings to Homesense a wealth of experience inside and outside the industry. The Indiana University graduate is stepping into a...
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How Long Do Furnaces Last?

By: Brian Schutt  |  March 15, 2017
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It’s time for a quick history lesson on furnaces in Indianapolis homes. When I was young, my grandpa would tell me stories about installing a gravity furnace—called that because it did not include a fan. Rather, they just relied on the fact that hot air rises to work. The number of parts making up gravity furnaces could be...
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