What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat to in the Summer and Winter?

Thermostat Settings

Throughout the year in Indianapolis and across Central Indiana, the temperature will fluctuate from hot and humid in the summer to frigid and below-freezing in the winter. If you’re constantly adjusting and cranking the temperature on your thermostat, it will lead to higher-than-expected utility bills and overall frustration and discomfort. Finding ways to keep your house cool in the summer … Read More

Furnace Not Lighting? Here Are the Signs of an Ignitor Problem

Furnace ignitor

When temperatures dip below freezing in Indianapolis and across the Central Indiana area, homeowners rely on their furnace or other heating system to keep them warm and comfortable. But like all appliances, furnaces will break down over time. Unfortunately, this can sometimes happen during the worst possible time, such as the middle of the night when it’s freezing outside. Sometimes, … Read More

Common Causes For Furnace Troubles

Furnace repair

We don’t have to remind you of how cold winters can be in Central Indiana. To combat the frigid air from November through March, you need a reliable heating system that can operate efficiently even on the coldest days of the year. But furnaces – especially those that have been poorly maintained or are older – do tend to break … Read More

Why Ductless Mini Splits are Perfect for a Three-Season Room

Outside Patio

With a “3-season room,” you have the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors with your loved ones.  In the spring and summer, you can sit out with a book or open up a few of the windows to enjoy the breeze. You can watch the beauty of a thunderstorm while staying safe and dry. Then, in … Read More

Not Your Grandfather’s Oil Furnace

Many people think of an oil furnace as old fashioned or outdated technology, but that just isn’t true. Bryant heating and cooling has a full line of oil furnaces. These products range in efficiency from 80 – 90% AFUE.

Glossary of Heating Terms

Soup

. Instead of trying to unscramble this alphabet soup yourself, use our handy heating term glossary. These terms and definitions will help you select efficient units, explain where your unit might need repair or a tune-up and make some sense out of the letters and abbreviations that come with understanding your heating unit.

Employee Spotlight: Andy Gibson

It’s May and that means the weather is finally warming up. It’s not quite time to crank on the air conditioner, but when it is, your unit needs to be ready.  If you didn’t already get a spring clean for your heating system, you still have time. There are a few things you need to know to make sure your … Read More

The Evolution of the Heat Pump

You may have heard about highly efficient heat pumps and how they are great money savers but only in temperate climates. A lot of people think that these systems won’t be able to stand up to a cold, frozen Indiana night.

Is It Time For Tankless?

So what is a tankless water heater? Hear it straight from the source in this interview with Jeff Chapman.

Reduce Your Heating Bill Without Reducing Comfort

Sometimes keeping your home toasty warm during the winter can become expensive. Your heating bill can become astronomically high while the temperatures continue to drop. Don’t panic. It’s easy to bring those sky-high energy bills down without sacrificing comfort one bit. So don’t break out that Snuggie to stay warm just yet. Start with these simple tips for a cozy … Read More