Indianapolis Heating and Cooling Blog
iWave Air Purifier Review: indoor air quality made easy
We’re officially into September and entering fall in Indianapolis. As a result, that means cooler temperatures and the start of fall allergies for many homeowners. As we’ve all spent more time indoors the past year and a half, indoor air quality has become a more important subject for many people. The EPA says indoor air...
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September Deal: $49 Tune-Up
This monthly deal has expired as of 10/1/21. Consider joining our Maintenance Plan for two seasonal tune-ups and additional discounts for only $99. One of the most important things you can do to keep your system running smoothly and efficiently is to get regular, seasonal tune-ups. It’s like changing the oil in your...
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HVAC lingo: top 10 terms you should know
Have you ever talked to an HVAC technician and felt like they were speaking a different language? We get it. Heating and cooling is full of technical (and sometimes insider) terms that can be confusing to the average homeowner. But it is actually easier to understand than it might seem at first! We’ve compiled our...
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August Deal: we’ll beat competitor’s estimate or give you a Visa gift card
*THIS DEAL CONCLUDED AS OF 8/31/21. PLEASE REFER TO OUR CURRENT MONTHLY DEAL* During the month of August, trust Homesense to be your second opinion experts. Not only will we provide you with an honest and clear estimate, we’ll also beat any competitor’s estimate on a combo system install (both AC and furnace)...
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How to Clean Your Air Conditioner of Cottonwood and Dirt
Overtime, your outdoor air conditioning unit will get covered in dirt and possibly cottonwood. Eastern cottonwood trees grow throughout the eastern US and leave behind small cotton-like balls as they shed. These are of particular interest as you go to clean your AC. However, be aware that dirt, leaves, and other outdoor items can cause...
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Why our technicians aren’t incentivized to sell
“It’s time to replace your AC (or furnace).” Maybe you’ve had an HVAC technician say this to you before with utmost certainty. Seems harmless enough, right? Sometimes it’s true, but would you trust a cardiologist who only gave you the option to have a heart transplant? Similarly, would you trust a technician that’s incentivized to...
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Homesense Celebrates National Air Conditioning Day July 17th
AC Day History On a warm summer day July 17, 1902, the world got a whole lot cooler. It was this day that inspiration struck Willis Carrier, and modern air conditioning was invented. His concept would evolve to enlarge the climates humans could functionally live and work in. In honor of the miracle of air...
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Understanding the Price of R22 and Why It’s So High
During the heat of the summer, current and prospective customers should be aware of the continued skyrocketing price of R22 refrigerant (commonly called Freon). This is a result of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates. R22: Phase-Out Such has been the case since especially 2010, but all the way back to 2004. This is when the...
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How Many Degrees Can an Air Conditioner Cool?
“How many degrees can an air conditioner cool?” We get this question a lot! During the summer, crazy hot temperatures can put stress on you and stress on your air conditioner. We’ve received a litany of phone calls from homeowners frustrated with their air conditioning system’s limited capacity to keep up with the heat outside....
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July Deal: $500 off full system install
THIS DEAL CLOSED ON JULY 31ST, 2021, AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. During the month of July, we’re offering an incredible deal if you install a full combo system with us. If you have us replace both your AC and furnace this month, we’ll knock $500 off the total price. If you are looking...
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