Standby GeneratorHere in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan, we can experience  unsettled and violent weather during the summer and fall. Severe thunderstorms strike with enough regularity that you may be wondering what you can do to protect your home in the event of an extended power outage. Weather patterns have become increasingly erratic in recent years, and sole reliance on the traditional power grid is making less and less sense to many homeowners. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, the current electricity infrastructure will be unable to meet consumer demands over the next 20 years.

Stand-by generators offer an effective solution. These are permanently installed units that are tied into your home’s liquid propane or natural gas lines, unlike traditional portable generators. When a power outage hits the power grid your home is connected to, stand-by generators automatically turn on, providing you with an uninterrupted supply of electricity. If you have a larger model, it will keep all of your home appliances and uses, including your HVAC system, running strong. However, you also have the option of purchasing a smaller model that runs select circuits or appliances in your home.

Not only will this ensure your comfort during the power outage, it will also help you avoid costly food spoilage and prevent your home from being targeted by looters and thieves.

What’s more is that stand-by generators will increase the resale value of your home. As mentioned, the current power grid structure is expected to fail to meet consumer demands over the coming decades. More and more, home buyers will be looking for houses that have built-in fail-safes against power outages, and stand-by generators are the very best solution to this potential problem.

Here at Home Comfort Experts, we’re happy to walk you through the benefits and drawbacks of the various stand-by generators on the market and help you choose the unit that’s right for your needs. Simply contact us if you want to arrange a consultation, either on this issue or on any other home heating, cooling, plumbing or indoor air quality dilemma you may be facing. Our customer service staff and professional technicians have the skills to tackle any problem.

Schedule an appointment for more information and an in home estimate!

The popularity of tankless water heaters has a lot to do with their ability to save energy. But they also have other features that make them such a popular alternative to the tanked or storage water heaters that have been the standard for years.

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When you’re researching accountable HVAC companies, you want certain assurances. You want to know that, if there’s a problem, you have recourse. You want to be certain that their technicians are trained professionals (and weren’t fast-food employees, flipping hamburgers, the week before). And you want to know that the HVAC companies you’re considering are responsible stewards of both your home comfort costs and the environment.

 

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If you had a choice between purchasing two identical cars whose only difference was their maintenance history, which car would you choose? The car that had received regular maintenance, of course. Why? Because you know that the better-maintained car will run better and longer than a vehicle that hadn’t received at least annual services.

Your heating and cooling systems need the same sort of regular care. In fact, they require it: They are designed to function efficiently only under certain conditions–and those conditions don’t include dirt buildup, blocked airflow or leaky refrigerant lines.

Home Comfort Experts  offers its customers a “Comfort Club Member” plan that includes comprehensive annual service to keep your heating and cooling systems in the best condition possible, thereby ensuring the best results. Each plan includes perks for the customer, such as one yearly tune-up for your heating system and one for your cooling system; members are also given first consideration for scheduling service, special prices and discounts, and a satisfaction guarantee that Home Comfort backs up.

Beyond the basic perks, you can choose from the platinum or gold plans.

The platinum plan offers:

The gold plan offers:

We want to help you effectively care for your heating and cooling systems, and we have a plan that fits your needs. Call Home Comfort Experts today.

Home Comfort services west from LaPorte east to Fort Wayne Indiana and north from St. Joseph and Niles, Michigan, to Rochester, Indiana, in the south.

If your home’s air conditioner has reached the end of its life span, you may be dreading the complicated process of selecting and purchasing replacement cooling equipment. You’ll have to do plenty of research, to be sure, but the process doesn’t need to be as daunting as it may seem if you approach it systematically and follow a few helpful and proven pieces of advice.

 

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Getting a piece of complex equipment serviced, repaired or replaced can be a frustrating experience, especially if you’re dealing with unfamiliar terminology. You might feel at risk of being charged for unnecessary work or parts. Knowing a few basic terms can help put you back in charge.

 

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Have you ever looked at your electric bill or fuel statement and wished you could make it go down instead of up? If you’re serious about getting in on some energy savings, there’s a great website you should visit. It’s totally anonymous; you don’t give your name, and no one will call. But it’s designed for your specific area. It’s the Energy Star Home Advisor, and it offers suggestions for energy savings for your particular home and neighborhood.

 

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