Spring Rain Brings Basement Flooding

Flooded basement

If you’ve lived in Indiana for any length of time, you know the month of April is full of pop-up rain showers and thunderstorms. All of that rain tends to lead to flooding and, if your basement is prone to flooding, you’ll want to take precautions in order to keep your home and possessions safe and dry. Why Does My … Read More

Who Do You Call for a Garbage Disposal Issue?

Garbage disposal repair

Garbage disposals are a great kitchen appliance. They help us clean plates and bakeware without making trips back and forth to the trash can. But like all appliances, garbage disposals can break down or stop working suddenly. When that happens, who do you call to fix your Garbage Disposal Issues? Garbage disposals are a mix of electrical and plumbing that … Read More

5 Reasons to Go with a Tankless Water Heater

Tankless water heater

You’ve probably heard plenty of people talk about tankless water heaters and how great they are. Tankless hot water heaters have skyrocketed in popularity among homeowners in the Indianapolis area and across the country for a variety of different reasons. Although some water heater traditionalists aren’t sold on the superiority of tankless water heaters yet, the truth is clear as … Read More

HOW TO PREVENT FROZEN PIPES

Frozen pipes

The residents of Indianapolis are used to braving the harsh winter conditions in Central Indiana, so we know how to protect ourselves from winter’s frigid temperatures. We bundle up in sweaters, gloves and scarves before we head outside. Indoors, we adjust the thermostat, drink warm beverages, and maybe snuggle up in a blanket. Unfortunately, too many of our customers here … Read More

How Does a Tankless Water Heater Work?

Tankless water heater

Did you know that heating water accounts for 30% of the average homes’ energy budget? You do have options when it comes to picking a water heater and tankless heaters are 20% more efficient when compared to tank heaters.

How To Prevent Basement Flooding

Summer downpours can wreak havoc on basements. Whether you live in a new house or an old one, no house is completely safe from a flooding basement. And trust us, no one wants a wet basement! Just one to four inches of water in your basement can cost up to $10,000 to repair and dry. That doesn’t even enter the … Read More

Sump Pump: What You Need to Know

During the rainy Indiana spring, summer and fall, one of the most important pieces of equipment you can have in your home is a sump pump. Although important, sump pumps are an underappreciated part of essential home plumbing. We get a lot of common questions about sump pumps regularly, so we wanted to share with you Chapman Heating | Air … Read More

How to Spot Leaky Pipes

When pipes leak, bad things happen. Water leaks can cause an unnecessary and drastic spike in your monthly water bill, forcing you to pay much, much more than you need to. Obviously, water leaking from pipes can also cause water damage and flooding if left unaddressed and unattended, costing you hundreds, possibly thousands, in repairs to your home. For these … Read More

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Water Heater

It’s easy to take your water heater for granted. It’s easy until you wake up one morning to nothing but cold water hitting you in the shower. But by then it could be too late and time to replace your water heater. Thankfully, there are a couple telltale signs you can keep an eye out for to help you determine … Read More

The History of Home Automation

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