Spring is the best time to tune up you air conditioner.  A little maintenance in the beginning of the air conditioning seasons can prevent small problems from becoming expensive problems later on.  Our technicians can catch small issues and can ensure your a/c is running at optimal efficiency. 

All equipment, even the most reliable, needs routine maintenance. Complicated equipment like today’s air conditioners benefit in many ways from annual service. They recover much of their lost efficiency, they are less likely to suffer a major break down, they have a longer life span, they increase your comfort, and they operate for less money. 

Even if you have recently replaced your HVAC equipment, you will need to maintain your system in order to keep your extended warranty in effect.

Energy Star recommends annual maintenance on your HVAC equipment:   http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=heat_cool.pr_hvac

Also from the Energy Star website:

As you can see, limited air flow and improper refrigerant charge can reduce the efficiency of you air conditioning equipment up to 15%.

The easiest way to schedule your Air Conditioning Tune Up is to click  http://bplusw.com/NeedService.html and save $10.00 for scheduling online.

B&W Plumbing and Heating

The Professionals in the Big Black Trucks

B&W Plumbing and Heating would like to let everyone know that right now is best time to buy a Planned Service Agreement (PSA) for your heating and air conditioning equipment.  When you purchase a PSA, we will provide you with two precision tune-ups (one air conditioner tune up and one furnace tune up) to help provide a quality, efficient and safe indoor environment.

Even if you just purchased a new heating and air system with a 10 year parts and labor extended warranty, you will still benefit from a PSA from B&W Plumbing and Heating.  All extended warranties require the equipment to have ‘regular maintenance’ or the warranty will not be valid.

Benefits include:

     * 10% discount on service.  (This includes plumbing repairs!)

     * No overtime charge.

     * Priority scheduling

     * 24 Hour Service

Procedures performed:

     * Clean or replace filters

     * Check and clean inside cooling coil if accessible (during A/C check)

     * Check primary and secondary drains

     * Add algae tablets to condensate pans

     * Vacuum blower housing/compartment

     * Clean and check condenser coil (during A/C check)

     * Lubricate all moving parts where applicable

     * Check and tighten all loose electrical connections

     * Check operation pressures for proper refrigerant charge (during A/C check)

     * Monitor voltage and amperage draw on all motors

     * Monitor air conditioning cycle (during A/C check)

     * Adjust gas pressure (during furnace check)

     * Check and adjust pilot operation if applicable (during furnace check)

     * Monitor flue draft for safe operation (during furnace check)

     * Check and test safety controls

     * Monitor furnace cycle (during furnace check)

     * Check for cracked heat exchanger (during furnace check)

Click the link to schedule online and save $10.00 on your PSA:  http://www.bplusw.com/NeedService.html

B&W Plumbing and Heating, The Professionals in the Big Black Trucks

Will your sump pumps be ready for the rain?

Here are a couple of tips to help you make sure that your pump is operating properly. 

Check your float switch.  The float should rise and fall freely as your sump pit fills and empties.  Make sure that it does not get hung up on along the pit wall or discharge pipe.  Another thing to check is that the sump pit is free from debris.  Since most sump pits are open and they are on the floor, it is not uncommon for debris to fall or be accidentally kicked into the pit.  If you have two sump pumps controlled by an alternator, confirm that both pumps are operating.

Another thing to consider, if you haven’t already, is installing a battery back up sump pump.  You will have the piece of mind knowing that if your power goes out during a heavy rain storm, the ground water will still be carried away.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please give us a call at (317)243-3581 or if you would like, you can submit your questions online by clicking on the following link:  http://bplusw.com/expert.html

What is the best name brand do you recommend for a heatpump

system and the price?

Renita

Renita,

Thank you for contacting us. We handle the American Standard brand for the reliability and durability through the hot Summer months and frigid Winters. All of our furnaces, air conditioners & heatpump systems come with a 10-year parts and labor warranty. There is currently a state rebate on hi-eff heatpump systems of $500.00 as well as federal tax credits up to $1500.00 & a state tax credit of up to $100.00. This is a great time to purchase a heatpump system.

    Sizing your system is very important for proper operation. I will need more information from you to give a proper price such as square footage of your home, window & insulation conditions, size of existing system & ductwork. We can also come to your home at no charge to you to do a survey & provide you with a proposal. Please call me with any questions at 243-3581.

Thank you,

Dave Mejean

HVAC Manager

B&W Plumbing and Heating Company, Inc.

Recently, we have gone to several customers’ homes where their HVAC system has failed or quit working and found one thing in common with all of them: They all installed Vent Filters/Fresheners in all of their registers. 

We recommend not using these Vent Filters.  Your furnace filter protects your furnace and filters the air circulating through your home.  This does not mean remove your furnace filter.  More than likely, the Heating and Air Conditioning system in your home was not designed for the use of Vent Filters. Using Vent Filters could ‘choke’ your HVAC system.  This will make it difficult for the blower to ‘push’ the air through the system, causing undo stress.

Remember, your Heating and Air Conditioning system needs to breathe.  Change your furnace filters monthly.  If you want increased filtration, we can install a Filter Media Box or an AccuClean Electronic Air Cleaner for your HVAC system.

Just a short note of appreciation for the great installation job on the above water heater.  Your team was on time and implemented a well thought out  installation plan to perfection.

Thanks again!

Mike

Indianapolis, IN