Thermostats have come a long way in recent years. They seem to evolve every season into more comprehensive and sophisticated… Read the Rest »
Say What? HVAC Terms You Should Know
There’s an entire alphabet soup out there of HVAC terms that are often tossed about during a service call. We… Read the Rest »
What Goes Bump in the Night
Between kicking on and off and that steady, reassuring hum, your furnace probably makes many contented, continuous noises. But what… Read the Rest »
What to Do When Your Heat Goes Out in the Dead of Winter
We tend to take a warm home for granted. You walk in and out and go about daily life without… Read the Rest »
News from the DOE: Maximum Fan Energy Rating
Did you know? As a part of its Energy Conservation Program for consumer products, the Department of Energy (DOE) establishes… Read the Rest »
When to Call Appel
Sooner or later it happens to every homeowner: something happens to your furnace or heat pump, and you have to… Read the Rest »
Employee Spotlight: Virgil Price II
Virgil has been in the heating and air conditioning business for 23 years. He worked for Appel several years ago… Read the Rest »
How Does Your Air Conditioner Cool?
You’re feeling a bit warm. You turn on the A/C. What magic goes into making this ubiquitous device run? Think… Read the Rest »
How to Choose a New Air Conditioner
Is it time to update your HVAC equipment for summer? We get it—choosing a new air conditioner can be a… Read the Rest »
The Benefits of Whole-House Dehumidifiers
If you’ve lived in Indiana for any length of time, you know we’re heading into a wet season. And we… Read the Rest »