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An Extra Space Down Below: A Finished Basement and HVAC Systems

You might be one of those homeowners wondering about the unfinished basement below the house. Although it’s an extra room you can use, if it is nothing but a dank and dark space lurking below the floors, the very thought of it may make you uncomfortable. If you look past the “abandoned” quality of your basement, however, you’ll see it …

The One Thing You Need for Your Home Right Now: Battery Backup Sump Pump

As fall rapidly approaches, the heavy thunderstorms that accompany it are not far behind. That means your home needs to be prepared for possible flooding. One thing your home must have this season is a battery backup sump pump. Here’s why: Avoid a Soggy Basement Your sump pump runs on electricity. If a strong thunderstorm rolls through, knocking out power, …

3 Common Scenarios for Homeowners without a Battery Backup Sump Pump

In the Mishawaka, Columbia City, and Fort Wayne, Indiana areas, we have seen our fair share of heavy rains this summer. So how can you ensure that your home is protected from flooding? One extremely helpful way is through a battery backup sump pump. Check out three common scenarios Home Comfort Experts sees on a regular basis that will leave …

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

One of the easiest parts of your home heating and cooling system to ignore is the ductwork. This simple but important part of your system conveys the heated and cooled air from your air-handling unit to the various rooms of your house. Tucked away in walls, attics and basements, it’s a part of the system that few people really think …