Did you know that in most Indiana area homes, half of the energy used comes from heating and cooling? In fact, it is by far the largest energy expense and the reason why energy efficient heating and cooling systems could have such a sizeable impact on your bills. With warmer weather in sight, Home Comfort Experts put together our answers …
Spring is just around the corner. So what does that mean for your home? It is time to get things spruced up and ready to go so you can enjoy spending time outdoors. The Home Comfort Experts Plumbing, Heating and Cooling team put together an easy spring maintenance checklist for you to follow. Change your furnace filter. It is …
Heat pumps are energy-efficient choices for year-round home comfort in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan, using less energy than many other systems to both heat and cool your living spaces.
Heat pumps offer efficient heating and cooling for homes in the South Bend area. The average life span of a heat-pump system varies a bit, depending on whom you ask. But you can usually expect your residential heat pump to last around 15 years or more — if it’s well maintained.
If you are looking for a way to lower your heating bills without sacrificing comfort, you may want to consider installing a dual-fuel system. These systems combine an electric heat pump with a gas- or oil-powered furnace to provide an energy-efficient heating solution.
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.
As a homeowner, you may assume that you need both a furnace and an air conditioner to maintain the comfort level in your home throughout the seasons. Heat pumps can do the work of both–so that you experience warm air in winter months and cool air in summer months–in one convenient system.
Heat pumps are efficient heating systems, but if yours stops functioning it can become a frustration rather than a comfort. Here are some tips to consider when troubleshooting heat pumps or deciding if it’s time to call a pro.
When you are upgrading your heating and cooling system you have a number of options to choose from. Hybrid dual fuel systems are among those options. There are many advantages to converting to this type of unit. However, the primary advantage to a hybrid fuel system is its efficiency.
Air handlers are the indoor units of an air conditioning or a heat pump system. What’s more, air handlers deliver conditioned air throughout the home.
