July 2011 - Home Comfort Experts

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

Here 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 …

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

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.

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

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 …

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

By insulating and sealing your crawl space, you can make your home more comfortable and reduce your energy costs. How you go about doing that depends on whether your crawl space is ventilated. In Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan, older homes typically have ventilated crawl spaces. New houses are often built with unventilated crawl spaces.

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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.

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

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 …