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Winter weather can make one freeze. With polar vortexes and snowfall, one might feel the need to turn up the thermostat a few degrees. But cranking up the heat will raise the utility bill, even if it’s only by a few degrees Fahrenheit. Chapman, the man for all seasons has advice regarding the right thermostat setting for every season so the bills stay low and the house stays comfortable. Recommended Thermostat Settings In The Winter Although the wind chill might make it frigid outside, i...

There is often a lot of emphasis on purchasing heating and cooling equipment that is energy-efficient – and why not? Who doesn’t want to save some of their hard-earned money by lowering their monthly energy bills? But what does energy efficiency actually mean when it comes to HVAC systems? The technicians at Chapman shed some light on efficiency ratings for all of the heating and air conditioning needs in Indianapolis. Energy-efficiency ratings play an important role in determining...

A lot of homeowners think that heat pumps are no match for the cold winter nights in Indianapolis and across Central Indiana but that isn’t true. Not only are heat pumps able to stand up to Indiana winters, but heat pumps are also an extremely cost-effective and energy-efficient HVAC solution.  If one is interested in changing the heating system to an energy-efficient heat pump, Chapman offers professional heat pump maintenance, repair, and installation services in Indianapolis and t...

When temperatures dip below freezing in Indianapolis and across the Central Indiana area, homeowners rely on their furnace or heating system to keep them warm and comfortable. But like all appliances, furnaces tend to break down over time, typically during the worst possible time such as the middle of the night when it’s frigid outside. Furnaces are important to homes during the winter months. One needs the furnace to work just as well at the end of the season as it does the first time wh...

The heating water accounts for about 30% of the average home’s energy budget. Many homeowners who are looking to save money by lowering their energy bills are turning to tankless water heaters, which are 20% more efficient than traditional tank heaters. A tankless water heater will heat water right when one needs it, saving more water as one doesn’t have to keep the water flowing while they wait for it to get hot. So, what’s the big difference between the two, and why does it...

When it comes to an efficient and environmentally friendly HVAC unit, nothing compares to a geothermal heat pump system. Although geothermal heat pumps, which are also referred to as ground-source heat pumps, are more expensive upfront than traditional heating and cooling systems, they can increase the value of the home and lower energy bills dramatically for years to come. Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing highlights the advantages of having a geothermal system installed by thei...

There’s a good chance that, for the past few years, users have been hearing HVAC contractors talk about the R-22 phase-out or the ‘Freon’ phase-out, especially if they own an AC system that still relies on it. But what even is the phase-out? And how does it impact users? Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here to clue everybody in on it. What Is R-22 Refrigerant? Nearly all modern cooling systems rely on a refrigerant loop, in order to cool homes Nearly all...

For the third consecutive year, Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems hosted more than 150 Indiana members of the military at its Indianapolis Motor Speedway suite. This year, they teamed up with local Bryant Dealer, Chapman Heating and Air Conditioning, to honor Army National Guard First Sgt. Steven Allman as a Bryant True Hero. Allman, an Indiana national guardsman currently deployed in the Middle East, was selected as a True Hero because of his multiple overseas deployments and long military s...