Your Chapman Air Conditioner: Allergy Fighter

Dirty Air Filter

Can Your Air Conditioner Help Fight Allergies? Your air conditioner helps keep your home cool and comfortable during the harsh spring and summer months. Everybody knows that and, especially here in Indiana, is extremely grateful for it. But, did you know that your air conditioner does more than just keep you cool? As if fighting the heat wasn’t reason enough … Read More

Getting Your Property Rent Ready

For Rent Sign

Renting season is fast approaching! If you are a landlord or property manager, the incoming warm weather will lead to new renters starting to make their rounds and stopping by to check out your property. First impressions are huge, especially when it comes to renting. When you are showing off your property to prospective renters, you want it looking in … Read More

Get Your Home Allergy Proof Just in Time For Spring

Dirty Air Filter

There are a lot of things to love about spring, and allergies are not one of them. A big reason for them is pollen, which many people are allergic to. Pollen is released by trees, flowers, grass and weeds as they start to fertilize and grow once the temperature increases. But there are many more different causes of allergies. In … Read More

The History of Home Automation

Home Smart Control

Technology creating smarter homes is nothing new. Sure, more recent advances may be more impressive to us. However, the concept has been around for a very long time. This concept, called home automation, often makes people think about being able to perform tasks around the house from miles away of a phone or tablet. This, while true, is just one … Read More

Explore a Career as a Service Industry Professional

Chapman Team

In today’s world, there is a lot of pressure to pursue a 4-year education. Many say it is the only way to find a successful and rewarding career. But, did you know 53% of college grads are under or unemployed? A 4-year education is not the only path to a strong career. Pursuing an education at a vocational or trade … Read More

Home Automation Smart Thermostat: Take Control of Your Home

House temperature controls

The boom in smart, mobile devices over the last several years has changed the way homeowners control and monitor their home in some pretty amazing ways. Synchronizing home security systems with smart phones and tablets allows people to watch cameras, arm alarms and even lock doors from afar to give them piece of mind. Even more recently, new refrigerators let … Read More

Chapman Wins 2017 Bryant Medal of Excellence

Medal of Excellence

We are proud to announce that Chapman has won The 2017 Bryant® Medal of Excellence award. The Bryant® Medal of Excellence (MOE) program rewards Bryant Factory Authorized Dealers who do ‘Whatever It Takes’ to ensure customer satisfaction while improving their overall business and excelling in their marketplace. In describing the award Bryant says it is presented “In recognition of unwavering customer service … Read More

Chapman Champion: Janine Frainier

Janine Frainier has spent 22 years devoted to bettering the education of students with the Follet Higher Education group, including two stints on staff at the Butler Campus Store. In 2009, Janine, a native of Amherst, NY, earned the achievement of Follett Store Manager of the Year for her work at Butler University. In her 8 years as store manager … Read More

How Water Softeners Protect Your Water and Pipes

You may not have heard it called “hard water” before, but trust us: you hate it. Water that contains high amounts of foreign minerals – primarily calcium and magnesium – is considered hard. Hard water is the reason you find those crusty stains on your dishes after you get done washing them or the film on your shower door for … Read More

Long Live the Garbage Disposal

What (and What Not) to Feed Your Disposal Garbage disposals are awesome. They are an extremely convenient method of doing away with scraps and waste from cooking and eating. It’s basically like having another garbage can! Well, not really. Although there are plenty of things that are perfectly okay to feed the growling, whirling blades that live at the bottom … Read More