Heating & Cooling

Electrician and Air Conditioning Summer at last !

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Summer is here, call Dowdy for  Air Conditioner start up, or for our spring/summer special on FRESH-AIR UV light , keeps your central air system clean and reduces airborne contaminants ON SALE for $ 595.00 installed. Call NOW !  317.862.5370   Spring/summer is also  time for new security outdoor lighting, landscape lighting, perhaps a new KOHLER Fully Automatic generator installed starting at $ 3,995.00. Dowdy Electric is on board with all of your electrical, HVAC, Generator needs. Whether you need a couple of light fixtures replaced, a new Hot Tub wired up, finishing that new basement or doing a complete rewire of your

historic home Dowdy is on your side. Our business model is predicated on Honest, On Time service, a proven track record with an A +    Better Business Rating and Angie’s List Super Service Award 22 years in a row.

 

FREE tip:  always check that your breakers are in the on position when experiencing a power outage, check those pesky GFCI outlets first too !

 

Thank you,   Bruce N. “Bud” Dowdy  Master Electrician  42 years.

Electrician with the best service !

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Dowdy Electric, Co. will arrive at your job on time and provide a beautiful job, Done Right the First time, with our Up Front Flat Rate pricing you will know the full cost of the job before we began.  We will install your product (fans-lights-range tops-dryer circuits) or we will provide all the materials,  no job too small or too large. Call NOW for service today  !

North:   317.255.1150

South:   317.784.9986

East:   317.862.5370

West:   317.271.4450

 

Ask about our KOHLER automatic standby Natural or LP gas generator, Never be without power  again !!!

Is Your HVAC Ready For Winter?

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Again, winter is on its way – and getting ready sooner rather than later is always a good idea. In fact, the change of seasons is a perennial trigger for doing things that should be done on a regular basis any way to help maintain the value of the investment you make in your home. For example, is your heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system ready for the cold weather that’s surely on the way?

Among the things to do to get ready: replace or clean all the filters in your HVAC system (this really should be done monthly). Dirty filters aren’t all that effective and they restrict free flow.

Adjust the registers on your HVAC system, recognizing that hot air rises and cool air falls; open some supply registers on the first floor and close some on the second floor. Also adjust your thermostat and humidistat for winter, and maybe even change the times of day for different temperatures if you have that option. (Don’t ever set your thermostat temperature higher than you really want just to heat up space faster on occasion; that just doesn’t happen and your furnace will simply pump out excess heat.)

Ideally, your HVAC system should be checked twice a year by professionals to ensure efficient, reliable and safe operation. They can check filters; inspect working parts such as belts, motors, and electrical switches and contacts; make sure that thermostats and humidistats are set and working properly; check gas pressures and replace or add refrigerants in accordance with EPA guidelines.
So take advantage of a routine maintenance agreement we offer to be sure that your seasonal checkups are done on schedule.

Tips on maintaining your air conditioner

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ac unitIt’s almost time to get those air conditioners tuned up and ready. The hot summer months are right around the corner.

Heating and cooling a home adds up to nearly half of a homeowner’s annual energy bill – about $1,000 a year.

Here are four A/C operating tips that will help you keep your air conditioner working efficiently and cost effectively through this summer and many more to come.

 

  1. Keep it maintained: Have your system tuned up by an HVAC-system professional at the start of each cooling season. He will change the filter, but check it regularly as the cooling season      progresses. As soon as it looks dirty, change it, as a dirty filter impedes airflow and makes your air conditioner work too hard. (If you did not have a tune-up this spring, it’s not too late!)
  2. Provide enough clearance: Your air conditioner’s condenser needs plenty of  airflow to run well. Make sure it has at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides. It should also have 5 feet of open space above it. Trim trees, grass and other vegetation away from the unit.
  3. Reduce sources of indoor heat: Close the drapes to keep out sunshine that raises your indoor temperature. Pay particular attention to windows facing south or west, as they get the most sunlight.
  4. Use your A/C and appliances wisely: Keep your thermostat set as close to 78  or 80 as possible. Each degree you raise your thermostat could lower your cooling bills by as much as 5 percent. Use your ceiling and space fans to keep the air circulating