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Two-Stage Furnace? Here's Why It Makes Sense in Our ClimateShopping around for a new furnace this season? When you want to increase home comfort and decrease energy bills, consider a two-stage furnace. The gas valve inside such a furnace has two settings, one for high and one for low. When weather is milder, it sends less gas into the burner. 

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Heat Pump and A/C Thieves Can Ruin Your Day, and Your PocketbookHeat pump and A/C thieves have become more prevalent across the country as the price of copper goes up. For Indiana homeowners, theft of outside HVAC condensing units can easily ruin your day and cost you thousands of dollars in unit replacement. But homeowners who are aware of the threat of heat pump and A/C thieves can take the proper measures necessary to protect                                            their homes and prevent copper theft from occurring on their property.

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New Haven , Fort Wayne , indiana , air conditioners , Heat Pump , preventative maintenance , NATE-certified , HVAC condensing units

Sizing a Furnace Requires Some Careful CalculationsIf you are like most homeowners, you don't have a lot of experience purchasing a home furnace. You know it's important to choose the correct furnace size, one that matches your needs, but you don't know how to do it. When you're sizing a furnace for your home, keep these important ideas in mind, and definitely take advantage of the expertise of a qualified HVAC technician.

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Fall: Perfect Time for an Energy Evaluation in Your Fort Wayne HomeWhile you can have an energy evaluation performed any time of year, fall is a particularly good time because the bitter Indiana winter is on its way. If you implement the points brought up in an energy evaluation, you could put 5 to 30 percent of your energy bills back in your pocket.

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New Haven , HVAC system , indoor air quality , indiana , energy evaluation , Leaky ducts , sealing air leaks , home insulation , improving home airflow

Don't Let Fall Allergies Get You Down; Filter The AllergensHome air quality is a big issue among homeowners. For people with allergies, having clean air in the home is even more important. Putting an effective air filtering system to work in your home – either as part of a dedicated air cleaner or high-efficiency HVAC filter – can pull irritants out of indoor air and help to reduce symptoms suffered from fall allergies.

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New Haven , indoor air quality , indiana , airborne contaminants , HEPA filters , sealing air leaks , MERV rating , allergies , home allergens , HVAC air filters , air cleaning

Sorting Out Those Contractor Quotes: Which Should You Choose?Taking the time to hire the right HVAC contractor for your Fort Wayne area home can save you both time and money. After narrowing down the search field, the final step is to take all the contractor quotes you’ve obtained and pick the one best suited to do the job, but how? Here are some great tips to help you make the right decision the first time.

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New Haven , indiana , preventative maintenance , contractor quotes , hvac warranty , HVAC savings

Hartman 10.3.13Energy-conscious consumers know that having quality insulation and double-paned storm windows can reduce heating and cooling costs. However, it's easy to forget that keeping energy costs down requires you to regularly review your home for air leaks and any places where air sealing is necessary. 

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New Haven , Fort Wayne , energy savings , indiana , Leaky ducts , Home Energy Audit , sealing air leaks , optimal air flow

Hartman 9.26.13With indoor air pollution listed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as one of today's top five environmental health risks, this is a problem that homeowners should not ignore. Air filters for your cooling and heating systems are a popular solution but not all air filters are created equal. What should you look for in an air filter, and how can it boost air quality in your home?

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