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This local page provides resources and information about A/C and heating service, repair, maintenance, and installers in Indianapolis, Indiana. This information includes featured HVAC contractors plus a link to our handy printable grid to compare price quotes. Here you will also find sources of energy efficiency and equipment rebates, the ratio of hours of cooling and heating needed each year and much more.
Air Conditioning and Heating Service In Indianapolis IN
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Sylvester's
Service Experts |
Contractor |
Contractor |
| Years In Business |
54 Years |
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| Associations/Training |
NATE |
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| Dealers / Brands |
Lennox |
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| # of Service Trucks |
16 |
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| Indoor Air Quality |
Yes |
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| Energy Audits |
Call For Details |
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| Telephone Number |
765-274-0064 |
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| Phones Answered |
24 - 7 |
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| Brands Repaired |
All Brands |
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About HVAC contractors
The contractor you choose will make a big impact on your satisfaction and purchase of a new air conditioning and heating system. Why? They determine the size and type of equipment for your situation and they control the quality of the installation. If you have not yet seen them, in the top navigation menu on this page you will find quick tips and expanded topics on two essential topics: how to select the right HVAC contractor and how to buy a new heating and cooling system.
Most air conditioning and heating contractors stock and install a limited number of equipment brands. Some independent contractors will order and install any brand of new equipment you prefer to buy. Most of these service companies will perform repair and maintenance on all brands of central heaters, furnaces and air conditioners.
In addition to heating and cooling for indoor comfort and energy savings, many HVAC companies perform air quality work such as air filters, dehumidifiers and humidifiers, ventilation and prevention of toxic carbon monoxide gas from your furnace. However, not all of these perform energy efficiency improvements to houses or buildings. If the service company you select does not perform conservation improvements on homes or buildings, they should be able to recommend another Indianapolis company who does.
How to compare air conditioning and heating equipment price quotes
Air conditioning and heating systems are made of components or units, and these can be interchanged to yield many possible combinations of performance and efficiency. Additionally, based on the particular situation in your home or building, these components must be chosen and installed to accommodate them. For these reasons, comparing proposals, features, and prices can be more than confusing.
To help you sort through your options, use our free and printer-friendly cost comparison organizer found in the navigation on the top of this page. If you get multiple price quotes, it will save you a lot of time and headaches. This grid allows you to compare the essential features from contractor bids including: main components; equipment efficiency in SEER and AFUE; manufacturer’s and installer’s warranties; and equipment brand.
How the Indianapolis climate and resources affect your HVAC needs and decisions
On the heating and cooling map of the U.S. with 5 zones, the Indianapolis area lies in cooling zone 2 and heating zone 2. These require approximately 935 cooling hours and 3784 heating degree-days per year. As a general and relative guide, the average Indianapolis home would need 4 times more heating than air conditioning over a calendar year. Differences in elevation or other topographical or climatic influences can cause microclimates, so be sure to rely on actual measurements and calculations from your heating and air conditioning contractor.
The humid continental climate in central Indiana brings four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with an average high of 87 degrees Fahrenheit in July. Winters are long and relatively cold, with 20 to 30 inches of snow per year. In spite of the extremes, there are many spring and autumn days in which home heating and cooling may not be necessary. However, on these same days, a dehumidifier, whole house air filter or fresh air ventilation could make a big improvement in your comfort indoors.
Pollen, allergies and air filters in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis air filters are a necessity to some residents. Certain central Indiana plants can strongly influence what type of air filter you and your A/C system need. Some examples include the cedar, maple, and cottonwood trees, ragweed in the fall, and other types of allergy producing wildflowers in the springtime. The daily pollen count and allergy forecast for the area can be found here.
Local utility and conservation providers
Indianapolis Power and Light offer(s) energy efficiency rebates and incentives from time to time. For statewide and other rebate programs, the DSIRE database comes in handy. In many cases, your A/C and heating contractor can coordinate all available energy conservation and rebate programs, from federal tax credits to local rebates and incentives.
The availability of primary fuels such as natural gas or heating oil can determine which HVAC equipment will give you the best combination of comfort and lower utility bills. Since natural gas is available in most Indianapolis neighborhoods, many consumers have chosen gas central furnaces rather than heat pumps. If natural gas prices climb faster than electricity rates, this trend might change. In situations where a heat pump makes the best choice, some of the factors that affect air source heat pumps include the average daily temperature, fluctuations in temperature, and humidity. Other local conditions such as limestone located close to the surface limit the use of ground source heat pumps.
How a whole house approach includes the “envelope” in the load calculation
If you plan to get price quotes to buy a new A/C and heating system, look for contractors who will insert the heating and cooling demands of the Indianapolis climate along with the size and condition of your home or building “envelope” into a complex, but critical load calculation. For many reasons, a rule of thumb load calculation based only on square footage or using the same size system as the old one without verification should be avoided. This calculation requires considerable expertise or software and interpretation.
Resources for HVAC technical or vocational training in the Indianapolis area
If you are interested in learning more about the technical aspects of air conditioning and heating in the Indianapolis area, such as schools or courses to get a Indiana HVAC license, here are some local or relevant links:
Ivy Tech State College (several campuses)
One W 26th St
PO Box 1763
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Phone: (317) 921-4553
Chapters of ACCA: Local branches of the Air Conditioning Contractors Association of America.
ASHRAE Chapters: Locator for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
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Disclaimer: This website contains information that we have carefully researched to be unbiased and useful to heating and air conditioning consumers. To allow more room for content on this page, we accept listings from only a small number of advertisers shown in the table above or in the linked sites. Although we believe these contractors are reputable, we cannot be responsible for their work in any way. Having stated that, we encourage you to send us feedback on the content of this website and your experiences with all resources listed on it.
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