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Confessions 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…
The 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…
Indianapolis 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…
Need 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…
Word 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,…
Remember 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…
Buying a new AC, Bigger is not better
By Larry Howald Spring has finally arrived after a long, bitter winter. 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…
HVAC 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…
AC 101: Buy smart
If you need a new air conditioner this summer, educate yourself to make a smart purchase. Don’t let an AC salesman talk you into buying an over-sized cooling unit. Sometimes all that jargon about efficiency sounds good, but more isn’t always better. Most of our customers are looking for central AC units for their home….