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Easy Ways to Save Energy & Money This Spring

Springtime is on its way to Indianapolis. That means longer days and warmer weather. But just because the temperatures are rising, doesn’t mean your energy bills have to rise too. Below are some easy ways to save energy and money this spring so you can stay cool without hurting your wallet!

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Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Plumbing

Spring is here, and we all know that means it’s time to spring clean your home. Most people are busy dusting their house, doing maintenance on their HVAC, and getting rid of clutter. It’s easy to forget that your plumbing could benefit from some spring cleaning too! Here are a few tips on how to get started cleaning your plumbing and getting your home ready for the new season.

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How to Properly Clean Your Garbage Disposal

Garbage disposals are an amazing appliance to have. They save you time from putting food scraps in the trash and even help the environment by reducing food waste in landfills. But like any frequently used appliance, it’s important to maintain and clean your garbage disposal to ensure the best performance and reduce the chance of it breaking down. Here are five steps for properly cleaning your garbage disposal.

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Signs You Need Drain Cleaning

Don’t wait until your drain is completely clogged to hire someone to fix the problem. Drain cleaning is a great way to prevent clogs and damage to your pipes. How do you know if it’s time to get your drain cleaned? Below are some telltale signs that your drains need a little TLC.

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Tips for Buying a New Furnace for Your Historic Home

Historic homes are charming and come with unique characteristics that you can’t find in new builds. With that charm comes many factors to consider to turn your historic house into a comfortable home for your family, especially your furnace. If you’re buying a historic home with a furnace that is more than ten years old, it’s time to replace your system. Below are some tips for buying a new furnace for your historic home.

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Tips to Prepare Your Furnace Unit for a Snowstorm

Snowstorms are frequent this time of year in Indianapolis. It’s important to prepare your home for winter to keep everything running and ensure your family stays warm. Below are some tips for preparing your furnace for a snowstorm so you can rest easy and stay toasty this winter.

Selecting a water heater

What You Should Know Before Selecting a New Water Heater

There are several different factors to consider when selecting a new water heater. From the different types of water heaters available to the fuel types and costs, it’s important to be informed when choosing which water heater is the best fit for your home.

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Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Oven to Heat Your Home

Winters in Indianapolis can be brutally cold. Even if the power gets knocked out or your furnace breaks down, you should never resort to unsafe methods to keep your home warm. Most people don’t realize just how dangerous it is to use an oven to warm their home. 

Cheri

Meet Cheri!

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How to Prepare Your Pipes for Winter

In Indianapolis, frigid temperatures are typical, and that means the potential for frozen and cracked pipes. Here’s how to prepare your pipes for winter.

Questions to ask before buying a furnace

Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Furnace

Whether you’re looking to replace your furnace or install one for the very first time, it’s a big job to take on, knowing it’s a significant piece of equipment set to last decades. There are a handful of questions you should ask your potential HVAC installer before you make the purchase and before they start the work.

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3 Plumbing, Furnace Priorities Before You Leave for Your Holiday Vacation

With the holiday season almost here, your friends at Service Plus want to remind all Indianapolis homeowners to add these three extra to-do items to their list. Yes, we know – you don’t want more things on your to-do list, but these plumbing and furnace checks should be prioritized.

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What’s the price range of a new furnace?

One of the most common questions we get is, “Can you give me an estimate of how much a new furnace would cost over the phone?” Unfortunately, the answer is no, and here is why.

Furnace Smell

Why does my furnace smell when I first turn it on?

It’s just about the time of year again when your family and your furnace become best friends. Fall is when you become reacquainted as Indianapolis weather becomes more unpredictable, and the first time you flip the switch to “heat” for the season, you may notice an unwelcoming burning smell. Here’s what may be causing that odor.

Choosing a water heater

Tips for finding the best water heater for your home

It may be a sound you’ve thankfully never heard before, or maybe it’s one you hear too often. Your water heater is acting up again. If it’s time to replace your water heater, choosing the best option for your home is key to comfort. Here’s how.

Thermostat wars

Thermostat Wars: Finding the perfect temperature for your home

There are many things your family could disagree on, but here we’re talking about the great thermostat war. It can be a never-ending battle when your family can’t agree on the perfect temperature for your Indianapolis home. Here’s how to win the war.

Amanda at Service Plus

Meet Amanda!

Service Plus’s Star of the Month Hey friends, this is Amanda with Service Plus – she’s the Office Manager and so much more! Amanda is the Accounting Manager, Human Resources …

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