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Here are the top three problems we encounter with Indianapolis area homeowners this time of year

1. Keep your windows closed. I know a lot of us love to have that spring breeze come through when the weather starts warming up, but there are a lot of other things coming into your home with that breeze. Pollen, dust and dirt particles are all joining in on that nice breeze which leads […]

If you are not having your central air conditioning system serviced annually, here are some important reasons for why you can’t afford not to A tuned-up system is a system that runs more efficiently. Regular maintenance on your heating and cooling system can increase the efficiency of your system and can have a large effect […]

WHAT IS ENERGY EFFICIENCY? Energy efficiency is “using less energy to provide the same service”. 1 HOW DOES BEING MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT BENEFIT ME? An example is when you replace an appliance, such as a heating & cooling system or water heater, with a more energy-efficient model. The new equipment provides the same service, but […]

If you want to stay relaxed and cool in your home this summer without worrying about your energy bills going through the roof, keeping your air conditioning unit tuned up is a good place to start. A checkup for your home’s A/C system can extend its life by several years, as well as save you […]

If you have a basement in Central Indiana, then you’re probably familiar with sump pumps. You’re at least familiar with the fact that you need something to help with the inevitable flooding that hits Indiana throughout the year. Your sump pump works to keep water out of the basement or crawl space, saving potentially thousands […]

Maintenance plans are like purchasing an insurance policy for your home—you’d prefer not to spend the money, but you sure are happy when all the systems in your home are running smoothly. At Mister Quik, we recommend our SHAPE maintenance program for all of our customers—and the majority of them usually decide to sign on. […]

If you live in Central Indiana, you know you have hard water. In fact, according to the Water Quality Association, Indiana is considered to have “extremely hard” water, with the highest rating on the charts in the U.S. – more than 14gpg or grams per gallon of water. When it comes to treating the hardness […]

It’s tax time, which means one thing—money! This is the time of year when homeowners are looking for any tax credit they can use to help make sure their refund is as big as possible. The folks at Mister Quik have gathered a few tax deductions/credits you might not know about, some of which we can help you with for this year’s taxes.

The thermostat. While it’s a rather unassuming gadget on the wall in your living room, it’s an integral part to your entire home’s management.