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Monthly Archives: September 2011

Indoor Air Quality Likely Compromised By An Attached Garage: 3 Steps To Boost Yours

3 Duct Efficiency Mistakes That Can Cost You–Big Time

3 Furnace Noises That Keep You On Your Toes — And On The Phone Calling An HVAC Pro

3 Tips To Boost Heat Pump Performance To Energy-Saving Levels

6 Tips for Saving Energy

7 Home Maintenance To-Do’s Before Spring Arrives

A Dirty Little Secret about Furnace Failure and How to Avoid It

A Dual Fuel System Boosts Efficiency By Offering Choice

A Heat Recovery Ventilator Ensures Fresh Air–When You Need It Most

A High Efficiency Furnace Can Save You Money This Winter

A How-To Guide For Hiring An HVAC Contractor

A Programmable Thermostat Is A Must-Have Feature: 2 Tips To Maximize Results

A Red-Tagged Furnace Means Problems — And You’ll Need An Expert To Help Figure Out Your Options

A/C Preventive Maintenance Time Is Now, Before The Heat Really Hits

According To Experts, What Is The Estimated Life Span Of A Heat-Pump System?

Air Cleaners Provide a Number of Benefits

Air Handlers Deliver Conditioned Air Throughout the Home

Air-Source Heat Pumps Are A Good Heating And Cooling Option For Indiana and Michigan Residents

Airflow Issues? Let Us Check Your Air Ducts

And the Prize for the Best Christmas Photo Goes to….

Are Heating And Cooling Needs Influenced By Degree Days? Find Out How To Assess Efficiency

Are Your Pipes Noisy? Our Plumbing Contractors Can Help

Avoid Frozen Pipes Next Winter By Taking Action Now

Be on the Lookout for Copper Thieves in your Neighborhood

Beat the Summer Heat with Easy A/C Maintenance

Before You Upgrade Air Conditioners, Have Your System Sized For Best Performance

Best of Christmas Facebook Photo Contest

Best Practices And Plumbing Tips From The Pros At Home Comfort Experts

Best Programmable Thermostat Tips To Drive Energy Savings

Boost Energy Savings By Installing A Boiler With A High AFUE Rating

Boost Heating Efficiency With A Dual-Fuel System

Bring In A Plumbing Expert Early If You’re Planning A Bathroom Or Kitchen Remodel This Summer

Budget-Friendly Ways To Drain Your Water Heater’s Energy Use

Buy a Furnace and Warm a Veteran’s Heart

Can Making Your Home More Energy Efficient Be Bad for Your Health?

Change Is in the Air – Important Furnace Information You Need to Know NOW.

Choosing A MERV Filter: How The Numbers Add Up

Choosing Programmable Thermostats

Clean Your Dryer Vent And Limit Lint Buildup To Help Prevent Fires

Cleaning And Caring For Your Humidifier

Clearing A Clogged Drain: What To Try Before You Call The Plumber

Control Air Leaks, And Stop Energy Losses In Your Home

Control Dust In Your Home In 5 Easy Steps

Correct Size Of Equipment Improves Comfort And Reduce Costs

Death In The HVAC Family? Follow Our Four-Step Process To Quickly Replace Cooling Equipment

Dehumidify This Summer For Increased Comfort

Do You Know Why Overall Energy Savings Impacts Lifetime Costs Of Your HVAC System?

Do You Really Need Air Conditioning Maintenance?

Don’t Lose Energy By Blocking Air Return Vents

Drain Cleaning Service By Home Comfort Experts Helps Get Your Drains In Good Working Order

Drain Problems? Need Drain Cleaning? When To Call A Pro

Drawing Up Your Strategic Energy-Savings Plan

Duct Cleaning For Good Indoor Air Quality

Duct Sealing Basics

Duct Sealing: Keep Your Home Energy Efficient And Safe

Ductwork Depends On Details: Here’s What You Need To Know About Its Design

Easy Ways To Button Up Your Home Before Chilly Weather Sets In

Electronic Air Cleaners: Are They Worth The Investment?

Energy Savings Ideas for Your Furnace or Boiler

Energy Tax Credits & Rebates For New Hvac Systems: Ends 12/31

Experience Counts When Choosing a Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor

Extended Tax Credits Make 2011 Another Good Year For HVAC Upgrades

Facts about Indoor Air Quality

Fall Is Just Around The Corner — Get Your Furnace Ready Now

Find Heating Defects with a Video Inspection Camera

Four Easy-to-Avoid Winter Home Maintenance Problems

Free Download Of Our Home Comfort Solutions Guide

Furnace Blower Maintenance: A Comprehensive Service Plan Should Include It–Here’s Why

Furnace Repair Or Replacement? 5 Signs That Mean A Replacement Is The Better Way To Go

Furnace Replacement Looking Inevitable: Some Signs

Furnace Upgrade On A Budget? Get Your Money’s Worth With These 3 Tips

Get A Tankless Water Heater, Get Increased Energy Savings

Get Fresher Air With Air Filtration Systems

Getting Tired Of The Same Four Walls? Foster Your Indoor Air With Ventilation

Going On Vacation? Tips For How To Address Your Home’s Equipment

Green HVAC Contractors Serve Environmentally Conscious Homeowners

Guaranteed Appointments Another Bonus of Preventive Maintenance Plans

Heat Pump Thermostats — When Used Correctly — Optimize Performance

Heat Pump Troubleshooting Tips

Heat Recovery Ventilators Do Double Duty

Heating & Cooling Systems: 3 Questions You Want Answered Before You Buy

Heating Tune-Up: Don’t Lose Heating This Winter

Heavy Rain & Humidity Can Cause Problems for Homeowners: Tips and Solutions to Keep You Comfortable

HEPA AIRE Duct Cleaning Provides Maximum Return On Your Investment

High Efficiency In The Bathroom Increases Savings

High Quality HVAC Products Make Being Green a Little Easier

High-Efficiency Furnaces: An Investment That Pays Off

Home Comfort Expert’s Preventive Maintenance Comfort Club Offers Homeowners Optimal Coverage

Home Comfort Experts Makes the News!

Home Comfort Experts Receives Two Outstanding Service Awards!

Home Comfort Experts’ Furnace Troubleshooting Tips

Home Energy-Saving Tips To Endure A Long Midwest Winter

Homeowners From Northern Indiana To Southwest Michigan: Energy-Saving Tips You Need To Know About

How Do You Know When To Replace Your Furnace System And When To Repair It? Home Comfort Experts’ Insider HVAC Tips

How to Choose a Heating & Cooling Company

How to Coach Your AC Unit Through the End of Summer

How To Keep Your Room The Right Temperature With Zoning Systems

How To Manage Your Home’s Heating Load For Increased Energy Savings

Humidity Control Eliminates Dryness In Your Home

HVAC Contractor Home Comfort Experts Dedicated To Green Solutions

HVAC Preventative Maintenance- Join the Club!

HVAC Zoning Systems – Ideal Comfort for Every Room

Improve Home Safety With A Carbon Monoxide Detector

In The Market for a New Air Conditioner? Give High Efficiency Consideration

Indoor Air Problems? Get An Indoor Air Analysis

Indoor Air Quality Solutions For Northern Indiana And Southwest Michigan Homeowners

Inefficient Crawl Spaces: Avoid Paying For Energy You Don’t Use With These Tips

Investigate Your Home’s Energy Efficiency To Make Changes That Impact Your Checking Account

Is it time to replace or upgrade your HVAC system?

Is it time to replace or upgrade your HVAC system?

Is Our Environment Going Down the Drain? Not if the Plumbing Industry Can Help It!

It’s Time To Get A Thorough Duct Cleaning When …

Keep Your Furnace Running Efficiently This Winter

Keep Your Home Warm And Comfortable This Winter

Landscaping Boosts Energy Savings: Don’t Let The Planting Season Pass You By

Late Winter: When Indoor Air Quality Sinks

Learn How Reading Your Meters Can Help You Get More Energy Savings

Learn How The Components of Your Home Heating System Can Combine To Produce An Energy-Saving Home

Load Calculation Matters: What You Need To Know

Load Calculations: Make Sure You Get The Right Size Heating and Air Conditioning System

Look At R-Values To Create An Efficient Heat Barrier For Your Home

Looking For A Water Saver? Aerating Showers Have Benefits

Looking For Better Energy Savings? Consider Variable Speed Air Conditioning

Make Sure You Change Your Air Filters On Time

Make Sure You Have Non-Stop Air Conditioning Service This Summer By Avoiding These Common Problems

Narrowing the Choices for Programmable Thermostats

NATE Certified Technicians Know How To Provide Expert Service

Need Better Efficiency And Lower Utility Bills? Ceiling Fans Can Enhance HVAC Equipment

Need Plumbing Service In Northern Indiana Or Southwest Michigan? Contact Home Comfort Experts

New Season, New Air Filters. And Keep Them Fresh

No Matter What Brand, Regular Air Filter Replacement Matters

Operating Programmable Thermostats

Programmable Thermostat Features That Let You Manage Comfort And Efficiency

Proven Energy Savings With Duct Sealing

Putting Together Your Fall To-Do List? Don’t Forget To Add Draining The Water Heater

Qualified and Trained Technicians Keep Your Equipment Reliable And Efficient

Questions to Ask When Hiring a Duct Cleaning Contractor

Questions to Ask When Replacing Your Water Heater

Repair or Replace Dilemma: Know Your Furnace’s Expected Lifespan

Repair or Replace, That is the Question

Safety Guides For Natural Gas Users

Save Energy With Strategies For Water Use

Save Money And Energy With A Tankless Hot Water Heater

Save With Home Comfort’s Annual Service Plan: Become A Comfort Club Member

Saving Energy With A High Efficiency Boiler

Smaller Space, More Efficiency: Tankless Water Heaters

Some Important HVAC ABCs

Spring Cleaning Should Include Duct Cleaning, If You Answer Yes To Any Of These 5 Questions

Springtime Indoor Air Quality Survival Tips

Stand-By Generators Provide Power To Your HVAC Systems Regardless Of Midwest Weather Patterns

Still Have Hard Water? How A Water Softener Will Help

Summer’s End Is Around The Corner: Use These Operational Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Air-Conditioning System

Take Advantage of Energy Tax Credits and Rebates

Tankless Water Heaters Save Energy, But How Much Maintenance Do They Require?

Technician Seal of Safety: Who Are You Letting into Your Home?

Tempted By Online Deals? Buying HVAC Equipment Requires Expert Help

The Cooling Season In Northern Indiana And Southwest Michigan May Be Near The End, But Preventive Maintenance Should Not Be Ignored

The Importance Of Afue Furnace Ratings

The Value of Hybrid Dual Fuel Systems

Thermostat Wars at Your House? Zoning Can Help

These Air Leak Problems Should Be Left To The Experts

These Ratings Show The True Efficiency Of A Furnace Filter

Tips For Choosing A Qualified HVAC Contractor

Tips For Improving Your Indoor Air Quality

Tips For Using Hot Water Heaters Efficiently

Top 5 Reasons for an Early Furnace Tune Up

Top 5 Reasons Your Home Needs A Humidifier Installed This Winter

Upgrade Water Heater Operations With Improved Insulation

Upgrading Your Cooling Equipment? Cooling Terms You Should Know

Upgrading? How To Read The Underlying Messages In An HVAC Service Contract

Use Our “Change Your Air Filter” Reminder Service To Keep Your Systems Operating Efficiently

Use These Tips To Know When To Repair Or Replace Air Conditioning

UV Light For Better Indoor Air

UV Light Is A Proven Air Quality Hero

UV-Light System: Hospital Technology That You Can Have In Your Own Home

Variable Speed Furnace Blower: If You’re Upgrading, Consider 5 Benefits Of This Feature

Welcome to the New Home Comfort Experts Blog!

What Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Air Filters

What Factors Should Influence Your Choice Of HVAC Companies? Take A Look At What Sets Home Comfort Apart From The Competition

What Is Going On with R-22 Refrigerant and the EPA?

What NATE Certification And The Technical Seal Of Safety Ensure When You Hire A Contractor

What To Do When Your Air Conditioner Freezes!

What Your HVAC Contractor Should Check During Annual Service

What’s MERV? All About A Rating System That Helps Consumers Select Air Filters

When Was The Last Time You Had An HVAC Check-Up?

When Your Ductwork Isn’t Sealed Tight, You’re Losing More Than Air

Whole House Humidifiers – A Key to Home Comfort

Whole House Humidifiers Have Whole-House Appeal, Portable Units Do Not

Whole-House Energy Savings Ideas For Northern Indiana/SW Michigan Homeowners

Why Hire a NATE Certified Technician?

Why Should You Choose Energy Star Products? Here Are Three Top Reasons

Will Your A/C Make It Through Summer? Some Advice

With Comfort Standards And Guarantees, Using Home Comfort Experts As Your HVAC Contractor Is A No-Brainer

With This Handy Buyer’s Guide, You Can Select A Heating System That Meets Your Home’s Unique Heating Demands

Worried About Summer Allergy Season? Here’s How To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Worried Frozen Pipes Might Be In Your Future? Avoid Problems In 3 Simple Steps

Yes, Even In Winter, Regular Air Filter Changes Ensure Top Performance

Your Home’s Ductwork Design Must Follow These 5 Guidelines To Maximize Comfort

Zoning Systems Help Bypass Hot And Cold Zones

‘Tis the Season – Home Comfort Gives Back