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 and warm in the winter will help you deal with the extremes, but it’s still important to know the best temperature for your home.

There is a lot of conflicting information out there about the best thermostat setting for winter and summer that will keep you comfortable and lower your electricity bill. One of the best and most trusted sources of information regarding the proper thermostat settings is the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Keep reading to learn more about what temperature to set the thermostat at for every season.

Recommended Thermostat Settings in the Winter

Although the wind chill might make it frigid outside, it should not be cold inside your house. Even if the temperature drops to single digits, you can rely on your furnace or other heating system to keep your home comfortable.

In the winter, the DOE recommends keeping your thermostat at 68 degrees Fahrenheit while you are awake and at your house. This temperature not only keeps your house warm but should also help prevent your pipes from freezing.

However, to help save money and be more energy efficient, it’s an option to adjust the temperature depending on where you are and what you’re doing. Specifically, the DOE suggests turning the temperature on the thermostat down while you’re sleeping or out of the house.

Even by lowering the thermostat by seven to ten degrees for eight hours a day, you can see up to a ten percent decrease in your annual heating expenses. This figures out to be as much as one percent for each degree lowered.

It’s important to remember that percentage change goes both ways. If you’re freezing in your house when the thermostat is set to 68 degrees Fahrenheit, you can expect a one percent increase in your heating bill.

Recommended Thermostat Temperatures for the Summer

Summers in Indiana can be brutally hot. But, like your heat, you should hesitate before cranking your air conditioner to try to cool your house down faster. This will only waste energy and put extra stress on your appliances, which over time, can decrease its operational efficiency. Plus, it’s not proven to be effective in cooling your home down any faster.

During the summer, the biggest challenge is finding the right temperature that balances your comfort with saving money and energy.

That is why the DOE recommends setting your thermostat to 78 degrees Fahrenheit when you are home during the summer. While this might make your house a little warmer than you’re used to, it does help reduce the cost of your energy bill significantly.

When you leave during the summer, do not be afraid to crank up your thermostat setting between 85 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit. The DOE estimates this can help you save as much as ten percent on cooling costs annually.

Recommended Thermostat Settings for Spring and Fall

During the fall and spring, you’re less likely to experience the extreme temperatures and conditions associated with winter and summer. However, the weather can still be unpredictable, which can make setting your thermostat a little tricky.

If you have a programmable thermostat, we recommend the following thermostat settings during the spring and fall:

• During warmer periods, set the thermostat to 78 degrees during the day, and 86 degrees if you leave the house.
• During cooler times, set the thermostat to 68 degrees while you’re at home and awake, but lower it to 65 degrees when you’re asleep. You can even lower it further to 60 degrees when you leave the house.

Even with a programmable thermostat, it is best to place the device on “auto” mode during the spring and fall. This allows you to set the desired temperature as the weather changes and makes it easier to lower your energy bill.

Why You Should Adjust the Temperature When You Leave the House

One of the keys to maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home while saving money and being energy efficient is to lower the temperature on the thermostat when you leave the house.

Our team of HVAC professionals recommends the “8 is Great” rule, which states:

Adjust your temperature by eight degrees when you know you’re leaving the house for at least two hours. For example, if your thermostat is set at 68 degrees Fahrenheit while at home during the winter, turn it down to 60 degrees Fahrenheit before heading out to work, school, or running errands.

Some people find it difficult to remember to adjust the thermostat as they’re running out the door. Others forget to turn it back once they arrive home and soon find themselves freezing or sweating.

This is where a programmable thermostat comes in handy. It allows you to automate the process. With a programmable thermostat, you have the ability to just set the times and temperature settings you want without having to think about it ever again. This is especially helpful if you have a set schedule.

For example, you leave the house for work every day at 8:00 a.m. and return by 5:00 p.m. You can program the thermostat to adjust during the hours you are away while ensuring it’s back to your preferred temperature before you get back home.

Whether it’s learning the best temperature settings, or which programmable thermostat is right for you, Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about your home’s heating and cooling system so you can stay comfortable no matter the season.

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, your furnace only requires a quick and simple fix. However, there are other times when the problem is a little more serious, such as a faulty furnace ignitor.

What Is a Furnace Ignitor?

Without the ignitor, your heater won’t blow hot air. It’s a critical part of the furnace system since it is responsible for lighting the burner that starts the combustion process that turns fuel into heat. In older units, the furnace ignitor is a traditional pilot light. Most newer furnaces are instead equipped with an electronic ignition system for safety reasons.

Once the thermostat kicks on, you might hear a “click” from the furnace. This is the sound of the spark that “ignites” the gas connected to your heater.

A faulty ignitor is one of the most common furnace problems homeowners encounter, with a typical lifespan of about seven years for a furnace ignitor. Fortunately, when it is time, you can replace the ignitor without replacing the whole appliance.

5 Signs That Your Furnace Ignitor Is Bad

The sooner you address an issue with your furnace, the better. Here are a few indications that you have a faulty ignitor.

1. The Furnace Won’t Turn On

As the temperature starts to drop and you notice that your furnace doesn’t kick on despite how cold it is in your house, there could be a problem with your ignitor.

Before calling in an HVAC expert, you can try the following to rule out other causes:

• Make sure the thermostat setting is on “heat” instead of “cool.”
• Adjust the temperature so that it is set high enough to tell the furnace to blow hot air.
• Go to your breaker box to make sure the switch connected to your furnace hasn’t tripped to “off.”

If all of this is correct, you might have an issue with the ignitor and will need to call a furnace repair company to come assess the unit for you.

2. No Cold Air

If your furnace is running, but all you feel is cold air coming from the vents in your home, that’s another major warning sign of an issue with the furnace’s ignition. Remember that without a functioning ignitor, it’s impossible to create heat with no spark to start the combustion process.

Double-check your air handler and your furnace. If the air handler is on and your thermostat is set to heat, but the furnace isn’t kicking on, your ignitor failing to light the fuel is most likely to blame.

3. Your Furnace Turns On and Off

When a furnace turns on and off repeatedly without staying on long enough to adequately heat your entire home, it’s referred to as short cycling. It is a safety feature that is triggered when the furnace senses a potential problem.

Short cycling can be caused by a number of factors, including a faulty ignitor. As the ignitor wears down, it can’t hold a charge long enough to heat the furnace air, so it turns off. After a brief period of time, the unit tries to start again.

Over time, short cycling can negatively impact your furnace as a whole, which is why it’s critical to get it looked at by an HVAC professional immediately.

4. Tripped Circuit Breaker (More Than Once)

If you’re experiencing continuous trips in the circuit breaker after the furnace turns on, this is a sign of a voltage issue with your ignitor. Specifically, it means that the ignitor might be pulling too much electricity, which causes the breaker to trip over and over again.

Not only is repeatedly tripping the breaker dangerous for your furnace, it can have a long-term impact on the electrical system in your house as a whole. It’s best to leave the breaker set to “off” until the furnace issue is assessed and repaired. This is a situation that deals with high-voltage electricity, so it’s safest to leave it in the hands of a professional.

5. Ignitor Isn’t Glowing

When the furnace turns on to start a cycle, the electric ignitor should glow. If there isn’t a glow, that’s a major indicator that there is likely a problem with the ignitor. In this case, it is best to call a trusted HVAC company for help because a problem with the electronic ignition means there isn’t power to turn on the furnace.

Common Reasons a Furnace Ignitor Fails

There are many things that can cause your furnace ignitor to stop working. It is a complex component with a few safety features in place to prevent major issues. Here are some of the most common causes of problems with your furnace ignitor:

• Loose electrical connections that heat the ignitor
• Damage to the ignitor or electrical connections from a power surge
• Improperly sized ignitor
• A build-up of carbon monoxide near your boiler (this triggers a safety feature that prevents your ignitor from heating up)
• Detection of a gas leak (again, this triggers the safety feature to prevent your ignitor from lighting)
• Damage and loss of continuity from constant use and old age

No matter the reason, the best thing to do if you suspect an issue with your furnace ignitor is to call in a professional, like the Indianapolis furnace experts at Chapman.

Don’t suffer in your cold home any longer than necessary. Contact Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing for help repairing your furnace ignitor.

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 down over time. What should you do when your electric or gas furnace doesn’t turn on, starts making weird noises or isn’t producing enough heat?

Before you panic or jump to conclusions, call the professional heating and air conditioner technicians at Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing. Problems brought on by a noisy furnace, lack of power to the furnace (if it’s electric), or a furnace blower not functioning can usually be easily repaired. Your home’s furnace problems might be more common than you think. Chapman has proudly provided HVAC services to the great people of Central Indiana for more than four decades and looks forward to you becoming a customer.

What Causes Furnaces to Stop Working Properly?

Here are some common causes for furnace trouble and how you can avoid them in the future.

1. Faulty Thermostat

The furnace’s thermostat controls and programs when heat is supposed to be produced. If your thermostat is set to your desired room temperature, but it isn’t working properly, it probably isn’t sending the message to your furnace. Try changing the batteries to eliminate the problem. If that doesn’t work, it’s time to call Chapman to repair or replace your thermostat.

If your thermostat is set to heat, but it’s not releasing much warm air, it’s likely that your thermostat is faulty and is relaying the wrong temperature to your home’s furnace.

We have a wide selection of thermostats to choose from that will fit your lifestyle perfectly, including programmable and smart thermostats that allow you to set the desired temperature from your smartphone even while you’re away from home. We’ll check the thermostat for you and figure out what your furnace’s problem is.

2. Dirty Air Filter

When your HVAC system’s furnace filter becomes dirty or clogged, it doesn’t allow the right amount of airflow to the furnace system. A dirty filter will make it harder for your furnace to heat your home. The extra build-up in the air filter makes your furnace system work harder than necessary, which puts a strain on the machine. Some filters need to be replaced every month; some once a year. If you are not sure when to replace the filter, contact Chapman for help. Replacing the dirty and clogged filter will greatly extend the life of your furnace system, and you will have a much warmer home.

3. Lack of Maintenance

Your home heating system is very important, so you want to make sure you get your money’s worth. Regularly scheduled maintenance is vital. Your furnace is made up of complex parts that all work together to keep the machine running smoothly. If you forget to schedule regular maintenance, you might experience breakdowns, an increase in your energy bill and a lot of frustration.

We recommend annual maintenance in the fall before you turn the system on for the first time. But even if you’ve already turned your system on, you should still have the system tuned up to help it provide quality heating on the coldest days of winter.

4. Pilot/Ignition Control Troubles

Some other issues you might be experiencing are problems with your furnace’s ignition control. Don’t attempt to repair this problem yourself. It’s a good idea to have a professional HVAC technician evaluate the situation before it turns into a bigger problem. Our service technicians are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

5. Blocked or Leaking Ducts

If your air ducts are blocked or are leaking, hot air won’t be able to reach its end destination. Check that areas near the furnace are clear of any potential debris. A professional may need to pay your home a visit to check on the ducts. If they’re blocked or leaking, they might be the source of your home’s heating problems.

Contact Chapman for Furnace Maintenance and Furnace Repairs

Though we’ve mentioned common furnace problems that your system might be dealing with, your home might be dealing with a separate problem entirely. Your home’s electric or gas furnace should be able to produce heat at the set temperature of your house. If it’s not creating enough heat to completely heat the home, you may need furnace services performed.

Not sure if your furnace needs to be repaired or replaced? Tried all the furnace troubleshooting suggestions that you can find? Contact Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing for your heating and cooling needs. Chapman carries a full line of high-efficiency furnaces.

No matter the problem with your home’s furnace, the experts at Chapman can help. Contact us today so we can recommend the best services for your home.

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 the fall, you can sit with a sweater and a cup of coffee and watch the leaves change colors.

However, one of the most challenging parts of maintaining your three-season room is controlling the temperature.

Without insulation, your room is just about useless in the winter. The cold may be too intense for you to stand without bundling up too much. In the summer, you may not want to open the windows because of allergies or the extreme heat. Even in the spring and fall, the fluctuating temperatures can make it difficult to maintain comfort.

Enter a ductless mini-split system. Sometimes called a ductless heating and cooling system, mini splits are the perfect answer for maintaining the temperature and comfort of your three-season room. You can almost turn your three-season room into a four-season room.

What Is a Ductless Mini Split System?

These versatile systems offer flexible heating and cooling options for individual rooms in your home, including your three-season room. 

A ductless mini-split is made up of two main pieces:

1. The outdoor compressor, which includes a condensing coil.
2. An indoor air-handling unit, which is typically mounted on a wall.

Other than a three-season room, you’ll also find mini splits are common in garages, master bedrooms, and room additions. Like regular AC and heating systems, ductless systems need regular maintenance and service.

What Are the Benefits of a Ductless Mini Split?

There are a few benefits to having mini-splits installed in your home. A few of these are outlined below. 

They Always Keep the Perfect Temperature

As the name implies, mini splits are completely independent heating and cooling systems from the rest of your home. This unique setup allows for total control and finding the perfect temperature. 

A little hot in the summer? Crank up the cooling. Chilly fall evening, but still want to enjoy the outdoors? Turn on the heater. This control even gives you the ability to spend some comfortable winter afternoons in your three-season room.

They Are Cost-Effective and Energy-Efficient 

Since the mini-split is controlled separately and only when you want it, you don’t have to worry about the mini-split driving up your energy bill.

Instead of cranking the central AC in hopes of cooling off the room and draining the cool air in the house, just fire up the mini-split as you need it.

They Are Quiet While in Use

A mini-split is not like a normal fan that is constantly whirring. After all, you want to enjoy your three-season room in peace and quiet without the constant, loud buzzing of a fan. 

A ductless mini-split is relatively quiet and will provide that sense of tranquility you want. It is also small, compact, and on the wall. That means no maneuvering around a bulky box fan or tripping over cords.

They Are Easy to Install

Another benefit of using a mini-split in your three-season room is how easy the installation process is. With traditional heating and cooling systems, extensive ductwork and space-consuming central units are required. 

Ductless mini-split systems, on the other hand, only have a few components (outdoor unit, indoor unit, and conduit that connects them). Overall, this saves homeowners time, money, and hassle during installation. 

They Improve Air Quality 

Not only do these systems provide cost-effective temperature control, but they also help improve the air quality in your Indianapolis home. Since there is no ductwork that can become clogged and dirty over time, there is a smaller chance of dust, allergens, or other debris accumulating inside the ducts and causing respiratory issues.

Plus, many ductless mini-split systems have air filtration systems that can trap and remove harmful particles from the air, such as dust, mold, and bacteria.

Ready to upgrade your three-season room or thinking about putting one in in time for summer? Take advantage of the temperature comfort and control that only a ductless mini split can provide.

Call your friends at Chapman to help get the installation process started. We carry top-of-the-line heating and cooling products built to battle the extreme and spastic Indiana heat and cold.

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.

AFUE is the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. Essentially, for every unit of oil you put into the system, you get between 80 and 90% of it back in heat to your home. This is a vast improvement over the units installed in the last century With more efficient blowers and insulated cabinets, today’s Bryant Oil Furnace will keep you warm throughout the long Indiana winter.

Let’s take a closer look at the furnace line up.

The Bryant Legacy Line Oil Furnaces

Legacy Line oil furnaces deliver dependable efficiency and years of trouble-free heating to your home. These reliable products are available in both low boy and standard size furnaces.

If your furnace is installed in an attic or other area with a low ceiling, our low boy units deliver full size comfort in a compact package. With multispeed and variable speed motors, the furnace will automatically adjust when the temperatures drop warming your home evenly and efficiently.

Bryant® Preferred Series oil furnaces

There’s an old saying that children should be seen and not heard. Well we think furnaces should not be seen or heard. Tucked in a closet, attic, basement or garage, the Bryant preferred series is a hard working super quite oil furnace. With quieting flue silencer baffles and fully insulated cabinet walls you will hardly know when It is running

All the products in the Preferred Series will efficiently convert oil to heat so you will stay warm and save money too.

If you are looking for an even more efficient way to heat your home, these furnaces can be combined with a Bryant heat pump to create a HYBRID HEAT dual fuel system. This state of the art combination relies on the heat pump on mild days when there is some warmth in the air and switches to oil only when you need the extra boost of heat.

All of these products are durable and built to last. They are covered by a 10 year parts warranty and a lifetime warranty on the heat exchanger, so you will be warm and comfortable winter after winter regardless of which product you choose.

Not sure which oil furnace is right for your Indianapolis home? Contact the professional heating team at Chapman today.

Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing, carries a full line of high efficiency furnaces. Contact us to recommend the best services to your home

AFUE, BTU, BTUh, CAE and CFM. What do all of these assortment of letters have in common?

When unscrambled and explained, these letters represent terms and measurements for heaters and heating units. 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.

A – F

AFUE , Annualized Fuel Utilization Efficiency is the measure of a furnace’s heating efficiency. The amount of natural gas or propane a furnace uses to heat a home versus how much is wasted is calculated to determine your AFUE.

BTU , The British Thermal Unit is the measurement of heat energy. One BTU is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree.

Carbon Monoxide , Hopefully by now this term is known and understood by all homeowners. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas produced when carbon burns with insufficient air. Carbon monoxide is very dangerous; every home should have a detector. Find out more here.

CAE , Combined annual efficiency is the measure of the amount of heat produced per dollar of fuel consumed.

CFM , The cubic feet per minute measures how many cubic feet of air pass by one point in a minute. The higher the number, the more air is being moved through the ductwork.

DOE , Department of Energy. Most people are familiar with this one, but in case you didn’t know, this is the federal agency responsible for standards of energy consumption.

Energy Star , This designation of the Energy Protection Agency recognizes products that meet or exceed federal guidelines for energy-efficient performance.

EPA – The United States Environmental Protection Agency protects human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.

Flue – The flue is the structure through which heated air, or combustion air, moves before they are released from indoors to outdoors.

G – J

Heating Coil , The heating coil is the part of the system that conducts heat and creates electricity that acts as fire.

Heat Exchanger , The furnace heat exchanger is responsible for the transfer of heat from inside to the air outside the furnace. Once out, the duct system transfers the air to other rooms.

Heat Pump , A heat pump heats or cools an area by moving the heat. In the winter a heat pump draws warm air inside then circulates it through air ducts. In the summer, the heat pumps pulls warm air out of the home and releases it outside.

HEPA , High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance is a type of air filter, good for increased efficiency.

HERS , The Home Energy Rating System is an energy rating program used to measure a homes’ energy quality. This rating system is typically used by homeowners, mortgage lenders and builders to measure energy losing deficiencies.

HSPF , Heating Seasonal Performance Factor is the efficiency rating for heat pumps. The higher the rating, the more efficient the pump.

IAQ , Indoor Air Quality refers to the amount of pollution in the air within a building.

K – Z

MERV Rating , Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value describes the size of the holes in the filter that allow air to pass through. High MERV means the smaller the holes in the filter and the higher the efficiency.

R-Value , The R-value is the capacity of insulating material to resist heat flow. High R-value means greater insulating power.

SEER , Seasonal Energy Efficiency Raito is the energy efficiency rating used by HVAC professionals in order to rate the efficiency of a system.

Therm , A unit of heat equal to 100,000 BTU’s.

Variable Speed Motor , A system that offers two-stage operations with a range of speeds to precisely control the distribution of warm and cool air through the home.

There you have it, our glossary for heating terms. Hopefully, this helps you navigate the sea of alphabet soup that comes with energy terms and measurement acronyms. If you want to learn more about your equipment or any problems you have been experiencing, please contact our certified technicians.

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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 system is in tip-top shape for when the heat gets to be too much and it’s time turn up the cool air.

To learn more about air conditioners and what typically causes them to stop working, we went straight to the source. For our May employee spotlight, we got to know Andy Gibson a little better and learned all about air conditioning units, what makes them break down and how we can prevent that from happening.

Andy Gibson is our production manager, which means he oversees our installation department. Andy started at Chapman is 2000 as a warehouse helper, from there he moved his way through the company to his current manager position.

With so much skill and knowledge, we’re lucky to have Andy as a part of the Chapman team. When asked what his favorite thing about working at Chapman was, he had this to say:

Biggest thing is the family atmosphere. You really feel like you’re working with a family from the top to the bottom of the totem pole, everyone has a role in the family. That makes it a fun place to work.

Andy’s role in the Chapman family is a supportive one. He oversees installations outside of the office on a daily basis and keeps things running smoothly out in the field. Originally from Indianapolis, one of Andy’s favorite thing about his work at Chapman is interacting with clients.

I get a tremendous amount of enjoyment interacting with homeowners and clients , hearing their stories. Every once in a while, you get a story that knocks you back on your heels. Every day when I come to work I want to learn something about someone.

Outside of his work at Chapman, Andy spends time with his two children. Both of his daughters have a passion for playing soccer and Andy spends a lot of his time at the soccer fields or helping out at school events. When Andy gets some time to himself he takes his motorcycle out for a ride.

While we’re talking to Andy, we had to ask a few questions about air conditioners and how to keep them running normally.

The biggest thing that typically leads to an air conditioning unit failing is lack of regular maintenance. Routine maintenance really goes a long way. Not getting a yearly clean and check is a lot like buying a new car, not changing the oil for 15 years and expecting it to last 20 years.

We still have a few months before the heat really sets in, call Chapman today and schedule your spring clean and check to make sure you’re ready for summer!

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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. The truth is that with advances in technology, most people living in cold places can enjoy reduced energy costs and a warm house thanks to improved heat pump system technology.

The first heat pumps were not much more than fans and copper piping. Their growth and technological advancements have made them the most efficient option for heating the home. Like your refrigerator, heat pumps use fans and electricity to move heat from a cool spot to a warm spot, making both the cold spot colder, and the warm spot warmer. They don’t actually produce heat; they are highly efficient at moving air and maintaining the right temperature for your home.

Not only are heat pumps good for warming the home, they do a much better job at controlling the humidity which helps keep the home at a comfortable temperature. Advances in air-source heat pumps have made it possible for homes even in cold areas to use heat pumps. The air source fans slow down when not in use, instead of shutting off, to keep from using more energy to kick on from start.

Kent Odom, our Sales Representative, works hard to match the right products to the right people. When we asked for his professional opinion of heat pumps, he said The technology in these pumps keeps advancing, the new models are getting smaller and the technology is making them 2-5 times more efficient than other heating options. If it’s time to consider a new heating system, it would be worth your money to invest in a heat pump, they last longer and save a ton on energy costs.

When you’re ready to switch to a less expensive, more efficient heating system consider the best in heat pumps, the Evolution V Series. Give us a call and schedule an appointment at 317-291-4909.

Looking for home heating system installation contact Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing, today

So what is a tankless water heater? Hear it straight from the source in this interview with Jeff Chapman. We talk about what a tankless is, how it works and the benefit of using a tankless water heater. Is it time to upgrade to a more energy efficient option for your homes’ water heater? If you’re ready to make the switch to save money and energy, give us a call at 317-291-4909.

Listen to this interview with Jeff to clear up some misconceptions about tankless water heaters and find out how tankless units are more efficient. These units don’t hold water until you need it, they warm water as you need it for a more efficient home and a lower energy bill. If you’re ready to make the switch to save money and energy, give us a call at 3317-291-4909.

Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing, carries a full line of high efficiency furnaces and ac units. Contact us to recommend the best services for your home today

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 and cost-effective winter.

The first and most important step you need to take is to make sure your furnace is running at peak performance. If you have any doubt that something might be wrong, call a professional. Chapman can install the world’s most energy efficient HVAC system. If you have drafty rooms or a cold bedroom, our installation team can address these trouble spots for you. Regular maintenance helps extend the life of your furnace, while saving you money. Give Chapman a call for more information about preventative maintenance.

For whole-house comfort, consider installing a programmable thermostat. Programmable thermostats allow you to tell the thermostat to keep the temperature low during the day while no one is home, and at night while everyone is asleep. At pre-set times, like when you return home or when you wake up, the temperatures will automatically return to more comfortable levels. By saving your furnace while you’re away or asleep, you can shave dollars off of your annual energy bill. Best of all? This will also save you cash during the summer cooling season.

Colder temperatures mean it’s time to become more aware of how often your exhaust fans are running. The fans in your kitchen and bathroom are actually expelling the warm air inside your home when they are on. If you absolutely have to have a fan on, keep it on only for as long as you need it (like to suck the steam out after a shower or while cooking) then turn it off. This is a money saving habit everyone in the house can easily adapt.

Finally, make sure you’re actually getting that warmth you’re paying for. If air isn’t circulating around your house properly, your furniture or rugs might be blocking the vent. Consider moving your furniture around so that it doesn’t block the vents in your home. This will keep your home warmer and also leaves you with a fresh, new living space.

Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing, carries a full line of high efficiency furnaces. Contact us to recommend the best services to your home