Full System

Benefits of HVAC Replacement During The Off-Season

When the weather is mild, your heating and cooling system is probably the last thing on your mind. But if your system is over 10 to 12 years old, early autumn is actually the absolute best time to replace it. Most homeowners wait until a heatwave hits or temperatures plummet below freezing to replace a …

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Wildfire Smoke Map for Indiana

How to Protect Your Indoor Air from Wildfire Smoke

When Canadian wildfires send massive plumes of smoke drifting across our skies, the immediate reaction is to head indoors, close the windows, and wait it out. But simply shutting your doors doesn’t mean you’ve shut out the danger. Wildfire smoke contains highly microscopic, dangerous particles that can easily bypass standard fiberglass air filters and migrate …

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Air Conditioner Service

DIY Air Conditioner Fixes

Summer is officially turning up the thermostat next week, and the last thing you want is for your air conditioner to take a vacation right when a major heat wave hits. When temperatures skyrocket, our scheduling lines fill up fast. Before you panic and call for an emergency technician visit, there are a few quick, …

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Humidity vs. Temperature

Humidity vs. Temperature

In the HVAC world, we talk about “sensible heat” (the temperature you read on a thermometer) and “latent heat” (the moisture in the air). To keep you truly comfortable, your air conditioner has to tackle both. If it fails at one, you’ll find yourself cranking the temperature lower and lower, yet never feeling quite “cool.” …

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Technician working on AC

Why Choose Poormans?

Why Choose Poormans? When it comes to your home’s comfort, you have a lot of options. You’ve likely seen the flashy billboards, heard the jingles on the radio, or received the “too good to be true” coupons in the mail. But at Poormans Heating & Air, we believe that true peace of mind doesn’t come …

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