by Chip | Mar 14, 2019 | HVAC
Under certain circumstances, renting HVAC equipment provides a viable temporary option to maintain comfortable temperatures as well as a healthy indoor environment. While we usually think of furnaces and air conditioning units as permanent installations, in fact,...
by Chip | Mar 12, 2019 | Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Dust is a mix of pollen, dead skin, lint, fibers, hair and fur, along with dirt, which makes effective dusting techniques important for minimizing the harm dust can do. Some homes produce more dust than others, especially if there are carpets, draperies and...
by Chip | Mar 7, 2019 | Ventilation
Humans learned that their dwellings needed ventilation millennia ago, when they began using open fires for heating their abodes. Nowadays, home ventilation requirements are part of our Indianapolis building code, but this is a relatively recent development. Our modern...
by Chip | Mar 5, 2019 | HVAC
Have you ever thought about adding climate control to your garage? There are many benefits to finishing the garage so that you can add some type of heating and cooling system that it may be worth looking into. Benefits of a Climate-Controlled Garage An add-on to your...
by Chip | Feb 28, 2019 | HVAC
There are a number of factors that affect how your HVAC system works, many of which you probably don’t even think about. One of those factors is your roof. The materials it’s made of and how it’s installed can raise or lower your energy efficiency....
by Chip | Feb 26, 2019 | Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Tracking down the source of a musty smell in a home can be challenging. Musty smells are usually connected with high humidity in the home. Sometimes there is a specific, easily fixed solution such as a leaking pipe. But there can also be extensive water damage leading...
by Chip | Feb 21, 2019 | Water Heater
A fully functional water heater should deliver the specified volume of water it’s designed to provide at the desired temperature setting—no matter what season of the year it happens to be. However, some homeowners report that their water heater under-performs,...
by Chip | Feb 19, 2019 | Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are bound to make some low-level noises during normal operation — such as clicking, whooshing, humming and squeaking sounds. If loud and unusual noises develop, though, it’s a cause for concern. Here are some of the reasons your heat pump might...
by Chip | Feb 14, 2019 | Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Valentine’s Day is the day we celebrate romantic love with cards, special dinners and gifts. Many of those gifts, not surprisingly, are associated with pleasant fragrances — such as flowers, potted plants, scented candles, perfumes, bath oils and...
by Chip | Feb 12, 2019 | Air Filters
Checking your HVAC system’s air filter is an important monthly chore, so you can replace it when there’s any visible dirt accumulation, or at least every three months. Clean air filters are better able to trap debris so airflow doesn’t get restricted...
