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Here's How to Understand the EnergyGuide LabelCreated in the 1970s, the EnergyGuide label program was established to help consumers make more informed decisions regarding home appliance purchases. The label displays important energy efficiency information and how a specific appliance, such as your next air conditioner, compares to similar models. Keep reading so you can make heads or tails of the label information and use it to your advantage.

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New Haven , energy efficiency , indiana , EnergyGuide label , HVAC , home's energy usage

HVAC Replacements and Maintenance TimelineOf all of the appliances in a home, the HVAC system is usually the hardest worker. It takes a lot of energy to keep a home feeling comfortable. This means that the HVAC system needs regular care and that it will eventually need to be replaced. Many factors influence the lifespan of a heating and cooling system, but here is the typical HVAC maintenance timeline and when you should consider replacing the system.

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HVAC system , HVAC , a/c maintenance , seasonal maintenance , Yuma , Arizona , maintenance

Get Rid of Mold and Bacteria in Your HouseFinding mold growth in your home can be a shock. Mold spores are present naturally in the air, though are usually found is such low concentrations that they don't bother anyone. However, when they find a place to spread and grow, they can release much larger amounts of spores, which can trigger allergies, exacerbate respiratory illnesses, clog HVAC air filters, and even damage or disfigure your home.

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New Haven , indoor air quality , mold , indiana , IAQ , bacteria

To Repair or Replace? Start the Conversation | Hartman Bros.When you're facing the possibility of replacing your heating or cooling system, it makes sense that you should be as sure as possible that the equipment actually needs to be replaced. It's always possible that a repair might be enough to let you get another season or two of use. Here are some factors you can use as a starting point to help figure out whether you should repair or replace your HVAC system.

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New Haven , HVAC system , hvac maintenance , HVAC replacement , indiana , repair or replace

New Home Addition? Try a Ductless System | Hartman Bros.When your home was built, odds are that a lot of careful through went into the ductwork design. A central HVAC system needs to carefully regulate the pressure in the ducts to deliver the right amount of air to every part of your home. If you're adding onto your home, amending this careful balancing can become a challenge — but you don't want to exclude your new addition from your heating and cooling considerations. In this case, a ductless system may be the answer.

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New Haven , indiana , Heat Pump , ductless system , home addition , mini split

Keep Your Air Conditioner From Freezing This Summer | Hartman Bros.No, a frozen air conditioner won’t make your home even cooler this summer. In fact, ice formation on the A/C indoor evaporator coil will cause cooling performance to decline steadily and rapidly. It may eventually damage expensive components like the compressor and even cause water damage inside the house (when the system shuts down and all that ice melts).

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New Haven , indiana , a/c maintenance , frozen a/c , frozen air conditioner , air conditioner problems , summer

Ways to Increase Air Conditioner Efficiency | Hartman BrothersIt seems as if we hardly get a break from the costs of heating our homes in winter before it's time to turn on the air conditioner and watch our cooling bills soar higher again. But the savviest homeowners in the Fort Wayne area know there are ways to keep those bills at a reasonable rate by practicing air conditioner efficiency. Here are some ways you can run your A/C more efficiently and save on your utility bills.

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New Haven , energy efficiency , programmable thermostat , air filter , indiana , ceiling fan , duct leaks , air conditioner efficiency , a/c efficiency

Is It Time to Consider a Whole-Home Dehumidifier? | Hartman BrothersSummertime discomfort in the home isn't just about high temperatures outside. High humidity inside the home also plays a part. Even when the air conditioner is on, it may seem as if your home is just way too humid, leaving you and your family feeling sticky and the home damp and uncomfortable. A whole-home dehumidifier could be the remedy for your household.

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Bathroom Ventilation 101 | Hartman BrothersA lot of humidity gets added to your indoor air from daily activities like showering and bathing. If you don't have adequate bathroom ventilation, that excess moisture creates a hospitable environment for mold and mildew, degrades your air quality, overworks your cooling equipment and increases your energy bills. Here are some helpful tips on how to use ventilation to avoid these problems.

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New Haven , Fort Wayne , indiana , home humidity , bathroom ventilation , bathroom fan , duct fan , fan installation

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