by Chip | Oct 24, 2023 | Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Do you tend to suffer respiratory problems during winter? Do you worry about contaminants in your air? The cold air can actually impact your indoor air quality (IAQ), leading to increased allergens and contaminants, sore throats, and more. Here’s how winter...
by Chip | Oct 19, 2023 | Furnace
Your furnace can burn itself out quickly while working hard to keep you comfortable during the winter. That could leave you without heat when you need it the most, meaning you’ll have to schedule emergency repairs. You can avoid such scenarios by getting your...
by Chip | Oct 17, 2023 | Energy Savings
If you’re like many homeowners, you may be unintentionally making your heating system use more energy than necessary during the long Indianapolis winters. Excess energy usage costs you valuable space in your budget. Here are the top HVAC energy wasters that can...
by Chip | Oct 13, 2023 | Thermostats
Don’t you wish you could still sleep the way you did when you were young? Actually, there are a couple of tricks to getting good sleep that you may not know about — and that don’t involve taking sleep aids. Here’s how to set a good sleep...
by Chip | Oct 10, 2023 | HVAC
It’s surprising how many homeowners avoid scheduling regular HVAC service for their heating and cooling equipment. All too many homeowners wait until there is something wrong with their HVAC unit to call for help. They view preventative maintenance as an extra...
by Chip | Oct 5, 2023 | Plumbing
The cold winter temperatures in Indianapolis can cause your water pipes to freeze. Water expands while it freezes, which could cause both plastic and metal pipes to burst and spew hundreds or thousands of gallons of water throughout your home, resulting in expensive...
by Chip | Oct 3, 2023 | Air Ducts
Over time, the dust in your home builds up on your vent covers, as well as in the vents themselves. As air passes through the vents, that dust then gets circulated through your home, lowering your indoor air quality. You can minimize this buildup by dusting and...
by Chip | Sep 28, 2023 | Thermostats
Have you ever looked at your thermostat and seen the words Recovery Mode on the display? It can seem ominous if you don’t know what it means. Is there a problem? What does your thermostat need to recover from? Here’s how thermostat recovery mode works and...
by Chip | Sep 26, 2023 | Air Conditioner
A dripping AC can be a source of water damage in your home. A central air conditioner naturally produces condensation as it cools the air. In fact, a typical central unit may produce as much as 20 gallons of condensate per day in hot, humid weather. A dripping air...
by Chip | Sep 21, 2023 | Thermostats
A thermostat upgrade can significantly improve both your home comfort and your energy usage. If you really want to take control of your home’s climate, though, your best option is a thermostat that connects to the Internet and can be controlled via your phone or...