What You Need to Know About Mini Split Systems

mini split systems

When it comes to keeping your Indianapolis home comfortable all year, some homeowners are turning to mini split systems for the perfect solution. These systems are energy-efficient, flexible and great for homes that need extra heating or cooling in specific rooms. Whether you have spaces that don’t heat and cool well or are finishing a…

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How Often Should You Schedule HVAC Maintenance and Why It Matters

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When it comes to keeping your home comfortable in Indiana’s changing seasons (and ever-changing weather patterns), your HVAC system does the heavy lifting. From frigid winter nights to sweltering summer afternoons, your heating and cooling system keeps your family cool and cozy. Just like a car, an HVAC system needs regular attention to keep it…

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Is It Time to Repair or Replace Your HVAC System?

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Shewy! It’s sure been a hot one this summer. We hope your AC system has been able to keep up with Mother Nature’s furnace. When Indiana summer temperatures stay locked in the 90s (with corn sweat humidity), your heating and air conditioning system is put to the test. If you’ve been calling for AC repair…

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Buying a new AC, Bigger is not better

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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…

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Be cool tips: AC tune ups, equipment, ideas

AC Tips

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…

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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…

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Easy AC tips and fixes

Howald Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing

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…

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Easy AC fixes

Howald Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing

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…

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New air conditioner? Be cool

New AC

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…

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