Posts by Howald Team
Let’s hear it for Indy Plumbers!
I write a lot on this blog about our HVAC services and give tips about heating and air conditioning. Today I’m recognizing our Indy plumbers. They are the best. They are “mighty men!” I mean, they are really tough! To be a plumber, it means school five nights a week for five years. That sounds…
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…
Read MoreConfessions and promises from an Indy HVAC company owner
I’m Larry owner of Howald Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, an Indy HVAC company with plumbing services, too. I have a confession. I really love my job! I swear I don’t have blood type A, B or O. I have blood type HVAC. I can’t imagine going to work every day in Indy, counting the…
Read MoreThe language of HVAC companies in Indianapolis
Nope, it’s not French…oui, oui. Nor is it Spanish… senor. The language of HVAC companies in Indianapolis just isn’t romantic. We don’t speak like Italians who can romance an alligator out of an alley. It’s true. Homeowners don’t always love us when we show up at their door because there’s probably a problem with their…
Read MoreIndianapolis furnace company explains furnace efficiency: What’s it all about?
If you’re shopping for an Indianapolis furnace company to help you with a new furnace this winter, you’re probably reading about high-efficiency furnaces. Today furnaces are rated by AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency). Units on the market range from 80 to 90 to 98 percent efficiency. So how do you know what works for your…
Read MoreNeed an HVAC repair Indianapolis? Check out these comments.
It’s cold and we’re busy with HVAC repairs and maintenance in Indianapolis. We like that! And we love some of the recent comments we’ve gotten via Angie’s List from our loyal HVAC Indianapolis customers. Keep ‘em coming! This Indianapolis homeowner lives in a 1906 built house. We made a visit in September for a second…
Read MoreWord of Mouth marketing is the best marketing for this Indianapolis HVAC business
I’ve been in the HVAC business since the 1970s as owner and operator of Broad Ripple Heating and Air. Back then, print and broadcasting advertising was THE marketing game. We had a great time doing crazy commercials, sharing duck bucks in print and more. We still do! Decades later, marketing options seem endless—radio, TV, print,…
Read MoreRemember the round one? Times have changed at heating and cooling companies!
I’ve been in the heating and cooling business for decades. That means I have some great memories of how things were. Years ago, Honeywell cornered the market with their thermostats. They called it the “round one.” It was in more homes than any other thermostat in the world. As a matter of fact, if you…
Read MoreHVAC tune up: What’s it really all about?
Many furnace manufacturers require regular maintenance of HVAC systems as part of their parts and/or labor warranty. Some homeowners think if the system is working ok, they’re good to go for the next season. It is important to have your system inspected every six months (once for the furnace and once for the AC). Our…
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