What Are the Health Effects of Low Indoor Humidity?
With cold winter weather comes lots of dry air. Dry air makes static electricity when you touch furniture or other people in your home. Besides static electricity, there are many health effects of low humidity that can cause new health problems, or make current ones…
What Are the Different Types of Home Heating Systems?
There are a number of different types of home heating systems available for installation and use in Central Indiana area homes. Before you replace your existing unit, explore your options – installing a new unit of the same system type isn’t always the best choice…
How Often Should You Have Your Home’s Drains Cleaned?
How often should you have your drains cleaned? Knowing the answer to this important plumbing question can make all the difference in sparing you from some household disasters. The home plumbing professionals of Mission Mechanical explain when to schedule drain cleaning services and what is…
What Are the Benefits of Enrolling in a Preventative HVAC Maintenance Agreement?
At Mission Mechanical, we understand that many homeowners live hectic lives. Between work, driving the kids around to practice and school and taking care of your home, there’s little time left in the day to think about much else. For many homeowners, that includes maintaining…
What Is a Battery Backup Sump Pump?
Every spring it rains, and every spring another homeowner is devastated by a basement flood that could have been prevented by installing a battery backup sump pump. The affordable cost of a battery backup sump pump is inexpensive when compared to the cost of replacing…
Why Is the Water in My House Not Getting Hot?
Picture this: You come home after a long, hard day, wanting nothing more than to take a warm, relaxing shower. You turn the water on and get in the shower, only to find that the water is ice cold. Many homeowners find themselves dealing with…
Fall HVAC Maintenance Tips
Before the colder months arrive and force you to turn on the heat, it’s important to perform the necessary maintenance steps to ensure that your HVAC system will be ready for the increased usage. However, where do you begin in performing the proper maintenance? In…
What Is a Backflow Prevention Device?
We all know plumbing issues can become a stressful hazard for Indianapolis homeowners. But did you know they can be harmful to your health, too? One of the most serious plumbing issues that can occur is when the flow of water reverses direction because of…
Why Do I Need a Wi-Fi Thermostat?
Download a free Honeywell Total Connect wireless thermostat brochure Thermostat technology has come a long way since the days of the round-dial, mercury units. Today’s wireless thermostats give you complete control over your home or business’ temperature settings, all from the touch of a button….
Why is My Air Conditioner Making a Rattling Noise?
If your air conditioning system is especially noisy, it might be trying to tell you something. Unfortunately, loud rattling noises typically mean something is out of whack with your AC system and a repair is needed. Aside from the sound of your air conditioner starting…
