Homes in Fortville run on equipment that works hard in both directions. The furnace carries the house through months of genuine cold. The AC does the same through a long, humid summer. When either one stops performing, or when a system that has been limping along finally gives out, the call comes to us. We handle the full range of heating and cooling work for this town: repair, replacement, seasonal maintenance, ductwork, thermostats, and emergency calls when a property has no heat or no cool at all.
Some customers call once and we handle the problem. Others have us back every season to keep a system running the way it should. Fortville is a town where a lot of the housing stock has been around long enough that equipment age is part of the conversation on nearly every call. We know what that means for a repair decision, and we explain the options clearly before anything is scheduled. That is what we do for every property we work on here.
A furnace that quits on a cold night and an AC that stops working in the middle of a July stretch are both situations where waiting is not a real option. We take emergency calls for both, every day from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM. When you call, we scope the problem on the phone before anyone is dispatched, so the visit starts with a clear picture of what is going on rather than a blank inspection.
For properties with tenants, or businesses that have to stay open through a repair, we talk through what the visit involves and how it will be handled before we schedule it. The goal is to get the system back on without turning the property upside down to do it.
Appointments for non-emergency work are arranged the same way: on the call, with the scope and the price confirmed before anything is put on the calendar. You know what the visit covers and what it costs before anyone shows up.
Fortville has plenty of homes where the furnace or AC unit has been in place long enough that parts for it are no longer easy to source. That changes the repair conversation. When a component fails on an older system and the part is discontinued or carries a long lead time, repair may not be the practical path even if the rest of the unit is still running. We identify that early and say so, so the decision about whether to repair or replace is made with full information rather than after money has already been spent.
Extensions, finished basements, and converted spaces added to a home over the years often share one thing in common: the ductwork was never properly extended to serve them. A room that is always too hot in summer and too cold in winter, despite a system that otherwise works fine, usually points to an airflow problem rather than an equipment fault. We assess what the ducting is actually doing and whether the fix is a duct extension, a sealed connection, or something else. The work gets explained while it is happening, so you understand what changed and why it matters.
Equipment sizing matters more than most people realize. A unit that is too large for the house short cycles and leaves the air feeling heavy. One that is undersized runs constantly and never quite reaches the thermostat setting. Both problems show up as comfort complaints rather than obvious faults, which is why they often go undiagnosed for years. When we assess a system for replacement, we size the new equipment to the actual load of the home as it stands now, not as it was when the original unit was installed.
A duct system that is losing conditioned air into an attic or crawl space is one of the most common reasons a home heats and cools unevenly and runs up higher energy bills than it should. The loss is invisible from inside the living space, which is why it often goes unaddressed for years. The system runs longer to compensate, and some rooms never reach the right temperature no matter how the thermostat is set.
Duct sealing addresses the leak points directly without requiring the ductwork to be torn out and replaced. In cases where the duct layout itself is the problem, a more involved repair or a partial replacement makes more sense. We assess what is actually happening before recommending either path, and the reason for the recommendation gets explained before any work starts.
The honest answer is that the price depends on what the system needs, what has to be reached to get at it, and whether the right call is a repair or a replacement. Those three things are what move a quote. A straightforward repair on an accessible unit costs less than a full system swap in a tight mechanical room with aging infrastructure around it. We do not invent a number before we know what the job involves.
When you call, we talk through the symptoms and the equipment. From that conversation, we give you a price for the visit and confirm what it covers. If the diagnosis on site turns up something beyond what the call suggested, that gets explained before any additional work begins. Nothing is added without your agreement.
A permit may be required for certain installations and replacements. Whether one applies to your property and your job type is something we confirm on the call, not something you have to figure out on your own.
A filter that is doing its job keeps the evaporator coil clean, maintains airflow through the air handler, and removes particulates before they circulate through the living space. A filter that is overdue for replacement does the opposite. It restricts airflow, forces the system to work harder, and allows buildup on the coil that reduces cooling efficiency and can eventually cause the system to freeze up. Upgrading to a higher-efficiency filter, or adding a whole-home air filtration unit at the air handler, makes a real difference for households where dust, pet dander, or allergens are a concern.
The region's humid summers mean that indoor humidity is a real factor in how comfortable a home feels, not just a background number. An AC removes moisture as part of the cooling process, but it cannot keep pace when outdoor humidity is high and the house is being opened and closed throughout the day. A whole-home dehumidifier integrates with the existing air handler and pulls moisture out of the air on its own cycle, independent of whether the AC is actively running. The result is a house that feels more comfortable at the same thermostat setting and stays in a humidity range that does not encourage mold growth or damage wood surfaces.
A heat pump handles both heating and cooling from a single outdoor unit, which makes it a practical fit for the region's four-season climate. When an older heat pump fails or reaches the end of a practical repair cycle, replacement is often the cleaner answer. We size the new unit to the home, handle the installation, and confirm the system is running correctly before the visit ends. For homes without existing ductwork, a mini-split or ductless system covers the same ground without requiring new duct runs.
A furnace that starts and then shuts off quickly, or one that attempts to ignite but never fires, often points to a failed igniter or a dirty flame sensor. The flame sensor is a small component that confirms combustion is happening before the gas valve stays open. When it is fouled with residue, the furnace shuts down as a safety measure. The fix is usually straightforward, but the diagnosis step matters because the same symptom can come from a cracked heat exchanger or a pressure switch fault, and those require a different response.
An AC that does not respond at all when the thermostat calls for cooling is a different problem from one that starts and runs poorly. The cause can be as simple as a tripped disconnect or a failed capacitor, or as involved as a compressor that has seized. We work through the diagnosis before quoting any repair, because the right answer depends on what actually failed and what condition the rest of the system is in.
A grinding noise from the air handler, a banging from the outdoor condenser, or a high-pitched squeal from the blower all point to specific mechanical faults. None of them improve on their own. Identifying what is making the noise and what it is doing to the surrounding components is the first step, and we explain the finding before any repair is discussed.
When both the furnace and the AC are at or past the end of a practical service life, replacing them together usually makes more sense than replacing one and leaving an aging partner in place. A full system replacement covers equipment selection, load calculation, installation, and a full operational test before the visit closes. The price is confirmed before any equipment is ordered.
We serve Fortville and the surrounding area, including Ingalls, McCordsville, Eden, Maxwell, and Fishers.
Residential homeowners, rental property owners, and commercial clients across Hancock County can reach us at (463) 262-2951, every day from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Coverage extends to the surrounding county communities without distinction. If your property is in the area, call and we will confirm availability for your address and get the job on the calendar. Callers from Fortville often look at the heating and cooling services page before they call.
Zoning can be added to many existing systems, depending on the equipment and the ductwork configuration. It involves installing dampers in the duct system and a zoning control panel that allows different areas of the home to be conditioned independently.
Call (463) 262-2951 to describe your setup and we can confirm whether it is a practical option.
We talk through what the visit involves before it is scheduled, including what access is needed and how long the work is expected to take. The goal is to get the system back on without requiring the tenant to leave or the property to be taken out of use longer than necessary. If the scope changes on site, that gets communicated before any additional work begins.
Yes. We take emergency calls for no heat and no cool every day from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM. When you call, we assess the situation on the phone and confirm what the schedule allows for your address. Emergency calls for a system that is completely down are treated as priority work.
A boiler is a different type of equipment and requires a different service process. A boiler service covers the heat exchanger, burner, circulator pump, expansion tank, and pressure relief valve, among other components. We handle boiler repair and service for hydronic and radiant space heating systems.
Homes that have been added to or modified over the years often have duct systems that were never updated to match the new layout. An addition that was built without extending the ductwork properly, or a finished basement that draws from the same supply as the rest of the house, creates airflow imbalances that show up as rooms that never reach the right temperature. Equipment installed for an earlier version of the home may also be undersized or oversized for the property as it stands now. Both issues are worth assessing before a replacement is quoted, so the new system is sized correctly for the home as it actually stands.
A property that has been running too hot, too cold, or too humid for a season or more is not a situation that resolves itself. The system either needs repair, needs adjustment, or needs replacing, and the only way to know which is to have it looked at.
Call (463) 262-2951 and we will scope the problem on the phone, confirm the price before anything is scheduled, and get someone out to the property. That call is where it starts.
View our list of areas. Heating and cooling work in the surrounding towns: McCordsville, Fishers, Lawrence.
Every heating and cooling job we handle starts the same way: a clear diagnosis, a straight explanation of what the system needs, and a price confirmed before anything is scheduled. The table below covers the full range of work we do for homes and businesses across Fortville and Hancock County. Use it to find the service that fits your situation, then call and we will walk through the details with you.
| Service | What the Service Includes | When You Need It | Things to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency HVAC Service |
| Any situation where a furnace, AC, heat pump, or boiler has stopped working entirely | We take emergency calls every day from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM and confirm availability and scope on the call before anything is scheduled |
| Full System Installation & ReplacementMost Popular |
| Homes or commercial buildings where the existing system is aging, failing repeatedly, or no longer keeping up with the space | A system that is too large for the home short cycles and leaves the air feeling clammy, so correct sizing to the load matters as much as the equipment brand |
| Heat Pump Repair & Installation |
| Fortville homes wanting one system for both seasons, or spaces without existing ductwork | A heat pump that blows cold air in heat mode or freezes on the outdoor coil in mild weather is a common fault worth diagnosing early |
Call (463) 262-2951 to talk through your heating or cooling situation and get a quote before anything is scheduled.
(463) 262-2951