Air Conditioning
Reading an HVAC Equipment Quote 101
When it comes to upgrading your HVAC system, getting a HVAC equipment quote is a crucial step to making a decision. How much will it cost? What am I buying? Are there any perks? Remember, not all HVAC equipment quotes are created equal. Companies quote furnaces and ACs differently, but it all comes down to…
Read MoreEasy AC tips and fixes
The kids are back in school in Central Indiana, but that doesn’t mean summer is over. The meteorologist is forecasting record heat this week! It is going to be H-O-T! Homeowners are flipping the AC switch to stay cool on these hot days and control indoor air quality. But what happens when you hit O-N…
Read MoreBuying a new AC, Bigger is not better
By Larry Howald Summer has finally arrived. If your household is in need of a new air conditioner, remember bigger is not better. I always prepare myself and my techs for typical consumer questions and comments when this investment is being researched by a homeowner. A common request is to ask for an oversized air…
Read MoreBe cool tips: AC tune ups, equipment, ideas
There’ve been a lot of cool dudes through the decades… Cool Hand Luke (great movie from the 60s), Joe Cool (that’s Snoopy for the younger generation) and Rapper LL Cool J (that one is for my kids). Point is, being cool is being laid-back, relaxed and stress-free. It’s what we all want this summer after…
Read MoreEasy AC fixes
It’s finally here—S-U-M-M-E-R! While it’s been pleasant and cooler than normal, homeowners are flipping the AC switch to stay cool on those warmer days and control indoor air quality. But what happens when you hit O-N and N-O-T-H-I-N-G happens? Don’t panic! Here are a few things to check first. If these don’t work, then panic…
Read MoreNew air conditioner? Be cool
How ever you want to look at it, buying an air conditioner is a tough job. Homeowners often know what they want … it’s simple, they say, “I want to be cool when it’s hot.” If their AC is broken down, they do not want to wait until tomorrow morning. I hear you, “Me want…
Read MoreEarn credit for HVAC service. Refer someone you know.
Our customers are our heart and soul. Without you, there would be no Howald Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing. Thank you for your support and feedback. It makes us better at what we do–serving you. Business owners know and understand new customers are important. That’s why we’re inviting our current customers to refer someone you…
Read MoreHVAC Indianapolis–Our guys work to create the relationship
Ok. Time to be honest. I’m a relationship guy. Anyone who knows me knows that’s no mystery in my HVAC Indianapolis business. I love it when customers call me up and ask for Larry. Yep that’s me. I love feeling connected to my customers. I love knowing who you are and what you want. And…
Read MoreAir Conditioners Don’t Make Cold Air-Information from an Indianapolis HVAC company
Did you know air conditioners don’t make cold air? That’s right, your air conditioner (soon to be humming away this summer) does not make cold air. Instead, it takes heat off the air. It’s a simple principle that was developed way back in 1902 by Willis Haviland Carrier (yep, that’s the founding father of our…
Read MoreBuying a new air conditioner tips
So I’m writing this on tax day. Who wants to even think about spending money if you have to pay Uncle Sam?! On the other hand, maybe you’re getting a nice refund. Either way–if you need a new air conditioner this season, spend wisely by researching and understanding the purchase. Don’t let an AC salesman…
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