If you’re concerned about indoor air quality, it’s wise to take measures to reduce pollution inside your home, but you should also consider how pollutants in your attached garage degrade the quality of your home’s air. The garage is an oft-missed source of pollution. And you’re right to be concerned about indoor air quality, as the federal EPA has listed it as one of the top five areas of pollution concern for Americans. Read the rest of this entry »

Maintaining a healthy home must include measures to take care of dust — and dust mites that live off of dust — but while getting rid of dust entirely isn’t possible, it is realistic to use some of the tips listed below to keep your home as dust- and dust-mite-free as possible. Read the rest of this entry »

Indiana homeowners are familiar with harsh winter weather and surprise snow storms. Unfortunately, extended sub-freezing weather can mean frozen pipes, if homeowners aren’t prepared. To prevent pipes from freezing in your home this year, use the tips provided below to prepare your pipes — and know what to do the next time winter’s wrath is directed at your Indianapolis area home. Read the rest of this entry »

To ensure furnace efficiency, it’s often critical to look at the little things you do for your furnace that will add up over the long run. Three factors that significantly impact furnace efficiency include thermostat settings, annual maintenance and maintaining the ductwork. Take care of these three factors, and you’ll see results on your energy bills and in your home comfort. Read the rest of this entry »

If your furnace system shuts down during a cold Indiana winter, you need to know the steps to take to get it back up and running — quickly — and when to call the pros for bigger problems. You can use a few simple furnace troubleshooting tips to cover the basics, and when these don’t work, go ahead and make the service call. Read the rest of this entry »

Upgrading your furnace system can be an overwhelming, often intimidating task. After all, your furnace is one of the primary components in your home that will determine your home’s overall comfort, and the return on your initial investment in the system. The experts at Mowery Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing are pleased to provide homeowners with our top tips for maximizing your investment when upgrading your furnace system. Read the rest of this entry »

The arrival of winter in Indianapolis can often leave homeowners in a state of anxiety over increased energy bills, but you can help keep those bills in check with a few simple steps that will decrease energy costs. Read the rest of this entry »

Annual maintenance is a service that HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) professionals provide for your home’s heating and cooling systems. Typically, if you have an annual-maintenance plan with an HVAC contractor, such as Mowery’s Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, their service professionals will perform annual maintenance on your heating system in the fall and on your cooling system in the spring. And it’s generally a low-cost investment that allows you to reap benefits that extend far beyond that initial cost. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are looking for a simple, affordable way to curb your energy usage, a programmable thermostat may be just the ticket. By setting the thermostat to adjust the temperature according to your schedule, you can lower your annual heating costs dramatically, while simultaneously reducing your carbon footprint. Read the rest of this entry »

Heat pumps are an efficient, inexpensive way to heat your home.  Using a heat pump to heat your home can save you as much as 40 percent on your heating bill.  The problem in northern areas, like Indianapolis, is that the outside air is so cold in the winter that a heat pump can’t work hard enough to keep your home’s temperature consistent. That’s where a dual fuel system is ideal. Read the rest of this entry »