• Use a ceiling fan. They might seem old-fashioned, but using a ceiling fan to complement your air conditioning can be a great way to stay cool in our muggy Indiana summers. It lets you keep your thermostat set just a little higher, meaning big rewards on your electricity bill.
• Motion detector light switches. It can be tough getting kids to remember to turn the lights off. So make it easy on them with motion activated light switches. The lights will only turn on if there’s someone moving in the room, so when the room’s empty, the lights are off.
• Use compact fluorescent light bulbs. CFLs last 6-10 times longer than old-fashioned incandescent bulbs, and use less energy. Switching your house to CFLs can save you $40-$60/year or more.
• Outlet insulators. Who would have thought air could enter through your outlet covers? It’s true! Use a simple outlet insulator to keep cold air from sneaking in.
• Low flow shower heads. Using a low flow shower head can save on your water bill and your hot water heating bill. Don’t worry, most people can’t even tell the difference between regular shower heads and the low flow models.

Don’t feel the need to implement all of these changes all at once. Take your time, take it slow, and you’ll be amazed in the difference it can make to your heating bill and how you interact with the environment. If we can help you implement any of the HVAC-related changes, give us a call today!

• Upgrade old appliances. Dishwashers, ovens, water heaters, furnaces, boilers and most any other household appliance you can name all run up energy costs if they aren’t upgraded. Appliances are getting more and more energy efficient all the time. If your appliances are more than 10+ years old, you may be able to save money in the long run by upgrading.
• Fix refrigerant leaks. Refrigerant is expensive, and when it leaks, it can cause huge harm to the environment. Additionally, if moisture reacts with the refrigerant, it can cause damage to your compressor and other parts of your air conditioner. If you notice any refrigerant leaks, get them fixed right away!
• Seal your home. Up to 30% of your heating bill can be attributed to tiny leaks and drafts that leave your home chilly no matter how high you crank the heat. Use caulk or insulation to fill small gaps and cracks in your windows, walls or floor. You may also want to consider having a home energy audit to determine the most cost-effective ways to reduce your footprint.
• Seal outside ducts. If you have ducts in your garage, attic, basement or crawlspace, they may be subject to extreme temperature variations. Seal and insulate your ducts for a more constant, consistent temperature.

Stay tuned for more easy ways to help the environment and lower your home energy bills!

And it isn’t just moisture you have to worry about: dry air can cause just as many problems as wet air. Dry air causes static electricity to build up, which causes those shocks you sometimes feel when touching a piece of metal. But those shocks are actually tiny sparks of electricity, and it can cause major problems when they’re combined with a piece of electronic equipment. A shock at the wrong time in the wrong place can lead to a damaged piece of equipment.

So how can you protect the things that mean most to you? Use a humidifier to keep your home’s humidity at 30-50%. This is the range for maximum comfort, while limiting mold growth and damaging dryness. At York’s Quality Air, we’re always happy to help you choose the humidifier that’s right for you and your family. Or, stay tuned to our blog for your chance to win a free humidifier! Details coming soon.

Whether you choose a Preferred Customer Agreement with us or someone else, here are a few things you should always make sure are included in any maintenance agreement:

• Cleaning of furnace blower motor
• Cleaning or replacement of furnace filters
• Examination of blower bearings, sheaves and belts
• Lubrication of all bearings and motors
• Check refrigerant filter, driers and valves for problems
• Verify the system operating pressures and temperatures
• Check airflow
• Tighten all electrical connections
• Check and clean heat exchanger
• Check gas valve and adjust as needed
• Clean the flame sensor and verify proper operation of all safety controls

Before entering a service agreement, make sure you’re going to get the kind of attention and quality you deserve. For more information about how we can help, call us at 1-800-AIR REPAIR.

Over time, your HVAC system starts to slow down. It doesn’t run as efficiently anymore. Maybe it’s because the filter hasn’t been changed, or there’s some small mechanical problem with a quick fix. Whatever the reason, a licensed HVAC tech can identify the problem and fix it in a jiffy. You’ll be able to benefit from lower heating and cooling bills.

Besides being great for your wallet, regular maintenance can help to catch small issues before they become large issues and prevent a total system failure.

Typically, we recommend that you have maintenance performed on your heating and cooling system twice a year: once in the fall and once in the spring. This ensures that before your system starts working overtime in the heat of an Indiana summer or the cold of an Indiana winter that everything’s in ship-shape. We can even make it easy for you to remember and stay on track with one of our easy maintenance plans. We’ll make sure your furnace or air conditioner is always in the best condition. Call 1-800-AIR-REPAIR to find out more!

Born just eleven minutes after his twin sister Karen—he claims he was a gentleman who let his sister go first—Aaron started working at York’s Quality Air in 1977 when he was just 14 years old. He’s never left since. Aaron’s held nearly every job in the company, from installer/service technician to residential and commercial salesman to management. In 2009, when the elder Aaron York sold the company to his daughter Karen and her husband Kris, Aaron stayed on to continue supporting the family business he loves.
“I stay with the business because I want to see our company be highly successful,” Aaron said. “Working with Karen and Kris, I know where their hearts are and know they’re in this for the right reason. I want them to be successful.”
When you call the office, you might just hear him answer the phone. He loves being involved in unusual or complex problems, and the tricky problem-solving skills they require. “When a customer has a challenge or problem that’s not the norm, that falls to me, and that’s what I enjoy the most.”

Most importantly for Aaron, the success of the business allows York’s Quality Air to give back to the community, through their charitable giving foundation Shared Blessings and in other, everyday ways.

And Aaron continues to be committed to being an example of honesty and integrity in the Indianapolis HVAC industry. “As I get older, the values of leaving a legacy of caring about others more than oneself becomes more important to me,” Aaron said. “It’s important not only for the success of our organization, but it’s important to share our values with others.”

Here are a few of our most popular services during the winter months:
• Furnace Tune-Up and Repair
• Heat Pump Tune-Up and Repair
• Installation and Testing of Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Filtration System Installation and Tune-Up
• Air Cleaner Installation and Tune-Up
• Humidification System Installation and Tune-Up
• Thermostat Installation and Replacement

If your home is too warm, too cold, or different rooms in your home are different temperatures we can fix it! Imagine every room in your house comfortable at the same time. A tune up, by itself, may or may not solve these issues, but it will definitely make your system more efficient and save you money on your utility bills. In fact, you will save more in utilities than you will spend with us. Save even more with a programmable thermostat.

Are you suffering from skin irritation or static electricity, or finding it difficult to breath during the winter months? Are you prone to respiratory infections? Your home could actually be the cause. A little known fact is that the quality of the air in our homes is generally much worse than the air outdoors. Installing a filtration system or an air cleaner could minimize the effects of indoor contaminants. Also, installing a whole house humidifier will help keep the relative humidity in your home at a comfortable level and protect your family from the effects of dry air.
Whatever your new year’s resolution is, Aaron York’s Quality Air is here to help you uphold it. Call us today at 1-800-AIR-REPAIR for more information. We’ll see that your year gets off to a great start!

Heat pumps are a little confusingly named. They actually don’t produce heat at all. Instead, heat pumps use the energy present in the air all around us. To heat your home, it compresses the air and uses the heat produced in the process to keep you warm. Some describe this process as a “reverse air conditioning,” taking cool air and turning it into warm. Heat pumps can also be used to cool your home in the summer by absorbing energy through refrigerant-fueled coils. Heat pumps tend to be more energy efficient and better at regulating your home’s temperature in extremely hot or cold weather.

In contrast, a furnace can only heat your home, not cool it. It uses a fuel, often natural gas, to produce energy which warms your home. Heat pumps often cost more initially, but the savings in energy bills over time can be dramatic. With a heat pump, you also never have to worry about carbon monoxide poisoning, since there’s no fuel being burned to produce the harmful gas.

Still not sure whether a furnace or a heat pump is right for you? Let the experienced professionals at Aaron York’s Quality Air help. We want to make sure you find the heating system that’s right for your home and your comfort needs. Call us today at 1-800-AIR-REPAIR and let’s find the system that’s best for you.

Low humidity in your home can be uncomfortable. Those static shocks you get when you touch a doorknob are caused in part by dry air. The lack of moisture can also cause cracked lips and dry skin. But besides these minor irritants, dry air can negatively affect your health. Dry air can irritate your throat and nasal passages and can make colds and upper respiratory infections worse.

One simple way to alleviate the worst of winter’s dry air is with a humidifier. Humidifiers add moisture to the air which makes it more comfortable for everyone in your home. For most people, ideal humidity levels are between 30-50%.

Not sure which humidifier is right for your home? Let the experts at Aaron York’s Quality Air help. Our NATE certified technicians can help choose the humidifier that best meets your needs, the layout of your home and other crucial factors. Don’t spend another winter being uncomfortable. Call us today to discuss home comfort systems and breathe easy.

First, don’t panic. It could only take a quick fix until your heat is humming along again. Make sure that the power in the rest of your house is working—it could be that an outage or a tripped circuit has temporarily stopped your heat. If all seems normal there, proceed to the scene of the crime.

If your furnace has one, check the pilot light. In older models, relighting a pilot light can be as simple as lighting a match. If you don’t have any luck with that, turn off the power to the furnace. Wait five minutes and let the system restart. Still nothing? Then it’s time to call a professional.

At Aaron York’s Quality Air, we offer emergency service. That means you’ll have a technician out to your house in record time working on getting you warm again. In the meantime, take your family to stay with friends or neighbors to keep them safe from the cold. If that’s not an option, light a fire in the fireplace and keep warm with plenty of blankets. Never try to use your gas oven for warmth—the carbon monoxide from the oven can put your family in serious danger.

A broken furnace isn’t cause for despair. Just keep calm, use some common sense and call the best folks in the industry to get your furnace up and running again. Questions? Give us a call at 1-800-AIR-REPAIR.