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Different Kinds of Indoor Air Quality Solutions

Many people, particularly those who are suffering from allergies, want to keep their homes clean and improve the quality of indoor air. Because of this, a lot of them opt to have air purifying systems. But how do they really work? They are designed to reduce indoor air pollution by removing impurities like smoke, dust, odors, and other particles. However, …

Common Air Flow Questions From Customers

On average, our technicians are in 150 Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan homes every day. We’ve noticed, some of the same homeowner questions keep coming up. Here’s our expert answers from Operations Manager James Olesen: 1. Should I open or close my basement registers? Open them in the winter so you can heat the basement, but, since basements are typically …

Your Life Runs on Schedules, Your Thermostat Should Too

A programmable thermostat is a easy and effective way to control your home’s heating and cooling system. Not only will it maintain your family’s comfort throughout the day and night: it will reduce your energy usage, shrink your carbon footprint, and save you money. Programmable thermostats can be set to automatically increase and reduce the temperature in a home on …

5 Summer Energy Saving Tips for Lowering Your Bill

You just opened up your newest energy bill and you think to yourself, “Ouch! There must be a way to pay less.” Thankfully, the team at Home Comfort Experts has some summer energy saving tips to share. Here are five sure ways to bring your bill down during these scorching summer months. 1. Programmable Thermostat Settings Install or make use …

Vacationing? Set Your Thermostat For Savings and Comfort

If you’re going on a vacation, save money by adjusting your thermostat before you leave. You might think turning off your air conditioner is the best idea-but your home can suffer. A better plan is to turn the temperature up a few degrees. Keeping Your Home Safe If you have pets in the home and they won’t be traveling with …

Make Sure Your Air Conditioner is Blowing Cold Air, Not Cash

Want to get the most out of your home’s air conditioner? Home Comfort Experts put together our best money and energy-saving tips for homeowners. Whether you live in the greater South Bend area or Niles, Michigan, keep your home cool and comfortable this summer by following these steps. Schedule a Tune-Up for Your HVAC System Have you had an AC …

Back to School: 3 Assignments for Homeowners

With summer coming to an end and the kids heading back to school, it is time to get your home back in gear. In order to do just that, Home Comfort Experts is giving homeowners a few homework assignments. Assignment #1: Make Adjustments to Your Programmable Thermostat Your family’s schedule has probably changed now that school is back in …