The federal government is offering attractive tax credits for home improvements that contribute to energy savings through the end of 2016. If you’ve considered investing in your home to increase its comfort and value, this fall could be an opportune time to make qualifying upgrades.
Fort Wayne , tax credits , save money , tax rebates , credits and rebates , HVAC discounts
Your home may not have ghosts, ghouls, and werewolves, but it probably has vampires — energy vampires, that is. These energy-wasters are very common in modern households. Here are ways to identify energy vampires and what to do about them.
New Haven , Fort Wayne , energy savings , indiana , Energy , Boost Energy Efficiency , energy evaluations
Houseplants don't just add natural beauty and a sense of serenity to your home — numerous studies show that certain plants also absorb dangerous volatile organic compounds (VOC) and clean the air. To see the greatest air quality improvement, add two of the following beneficial houseplants per 100 square feet of living space.
New Haven , Fort Wayne , indoor air quality , indiana , houseplants , IAQ , VOCs
One thing created during home remodeling is dust, and there can be a lot of it. This will cause problems for your HVAC system if you don’t take protective steps beforehand. Here is what you should do.
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , home remodel , hvac protection , plastic tarps , cover air vents , change hvac filter
A 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.
New Haven , Fort Wayne , indiana , home humidity , bathroom ventilation , bathroom fan , duct fan , fan installation
Without good ventilation, the Fort Wayne area's humid springs and summers can get a little stifling. While your air conditioner can help, there's a more budget-friendly way to get fresh air: your windows.
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , HVAC , ventilation , ventilate , opening windows
That big, clunky air conditioner condenser/compressor sitting in your backyard certainly can be at odds with your landscaping plans. Chances are, though, it's located in the optimum place to do its job so don't even think about moving it.
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , HVAC , A/C unit , landscape , xeriscaping
Many homeowners consider purchasing an entire HVAC system to be less economical than replacing just the part of the system that's giving them the most problems. On the contrary, replacing the whole system may help you save money and give you several other benefits. Here's what you stand to gain by buying an HVAC system rather than just a single unit.
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , HVAC , buying the system , matching system , matched system , replacement
When the number on your thermostat display doesn't match up to the "feels like" temperature inside your home, it's frustrating and worrisome. A difference between the actual and displayed temperature is often due to humidity, or the amount of moisture in the indoor air. Here's a look at why this inconsistency happens, along with some suggestions on to make your home more comfortable.
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , HVAC , home comfort , "feels like" temperature , indoor temperature
With spring in full bloom here in the Midwest, it's important to add your HVAC system to spring cleaning tasks. A clean, properly maintained central cooling and heating system will operate more efficiently, provide greater comfort and be less prone to breakdowns. Try these HVAC spring cleaning steps:
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , HVAC , hvac system spring cleaning , spring clean , spring clean your hvac system
If your central heating and cooling system makes a lot of racket when it's running, particularly from the ducts that are carrying the air, don't assume you can't do anything about it. In most homes with this problem, there are specific reasons why you have noisy air vents and ducts, and specific ways to reduce the racket.
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , HVAC , noisy air vents , air vent
Eventually, if your home has an accessible attic, you're probably going to end up climbing up to perform maintenance, repairs, or to store or retrieve belongings. And if not you, technicians likely will venture into your attic to work on ventilation, ducts, insulation, air sealing, electrical issues, etc. Either way, you should consider attic safety before you or a professional technician goes into the attic. Following are some attic safety tips that will minimize the risk of injury and other mishaps in your attic.
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , Tips , HVAC , attic , attic safety
Here in Indiana, once spring arrives, so does the season of tornadoes and other strong storms. While you're probably familiar with the first rule of protecting you and your family from a bad storm (get inside fast!), other rules and guidelines should be followed as well. Some of them are intended to protect your home's HVAC system. Following are some tried-and-true tips for spring storm preparation.
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , Tips , HVAC , safety , storm season preparation , severe weather , storm preparation , hvac system storm preparation
If your home has a central cooling system or heat pump, you may want to protect your HVAC system from copper theft. The outdoor condenser contains copper tubing that can be recycled for cash. It takes just a few minutes for thieves to remove the outer cover from the condenser and rip the coils from the unit.
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , HVAC , hvac system components , safeguarding , protect , thieves , hvac theft
Whether you're replacing an old HVAC system in your current home or installing a new system in the home you're building, you've probably encountered the terms Manual S, Manual D, and Manual J. These are important components in finding the best system for your home. They're also frequently confusing terms to understand, so here's what you need to know:
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , HVAC , Manual J , Manual D , manual s
Buying a new air conditioner can be a daunting task for the homeowner, but if your A/C is getting on in years, losing efficiency, racking up repair bills, or simply not performing as well as you'd like it to, it can be a major improvement. Follow these tips to make sure that your new A/C will serve you well:
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , air conditioner , indiana , A/C , HVAC , New Air Conditioner
Home safety is one element of protecting your family, guests, and property from potential hazards and preventable disasters. Include the following items on your home safety checklist routinely to stay on top of things.
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , HVAC , home safety , home safety checklist
If you're like most homeowners, you have only a vague understanding of how your central air conditioner works. As long as it's keeping your home cool during a hot Indiana summer, it might as well be magic. But realistically, having a basic understanding of the refrigeration process at the heart of air conditioning will help you troubleshoot problems with your A/C and make you a better informed consumer when shopping for a new cooling system.
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , refrigerant , HVAC , what is refrigerant
Your home HVAC system can seem extremely complicated: after all, you may have an air conditioner, a furnace, a thermostat, a network of ducts, air filters, and even auxiliary systems like air cleaners or ventilation solutions. But all of these HVAC system components come together into one larger picture that keeps your home comfortable. Here's how:
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , HVAC , hvac system components
If you're looking to upgrade an HVAC system in your Fort Wayne area home, you might be surprised at the many rebates and incentives that are available in our part of Indiana. Most are intended to promote energy efficiency. Following are a few of the many HVAC rebates and other incentives you might be able to take advantage of:
New Haven , HVAC system , Fort Wayne , indiana , HVAC , save money , hvac rebates , rebate
© 2026 Hartman Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. All Rights Reserved ®
Website Powered by Skagga Inc. Marketing | Terms of Use
