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Hoosier Home Watch Service

Name: Hoosier Home Watch Service
Address: 10520 Brookhaven Drive, Saint John, IN, 46373, US
Telephone: +12399100767
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Leaving town? Hoosier Home Watch Service helps care for your home in Northwest Indiana.

Certified professionals providing scheduled home observations with detailed digital reports for peace of mind while you're away.

10/19/2026

The Ice Maker Supply Line You Never Think About
Behind many refrigerators is a small water line feeding the ice maker and water dispenser.
When was the last time you thought about yours?
A slow leak behind a refrigerator may not be visible right away. Water can damage flooring, baseboards, and cabinetry before anyone realizes something has changed.
And if the home is unoccupied, nobody is walking into the kitchen every morning to notice it.
💡 Homeowner Tip: Know where your refrigerator's water shutoff is and periodically check for moisture around and beneath the appliance.
During our Home Watch visits, we're looking for deviations from normal conditions. If we observe unexpected moisture or another irregularity, we document it and promptly notify the homeowner.
Regular Observation Matters.
📍 St. John-Dyer-Cedar Lake-Crown Point-Schererville-Valparaiso, and Northwest, Indiana
📞 239-910-0767

10/13/2026

The Little Things That Prevent Big Repairs
When clothes suddenly take longer to dry, your dryer may be trying to tell you something.
Lint and debris can accumulate in dryer vent systems, restricting airflow and causing excessive heat buildup. Most homeowners remember the lint screen but may overlook the ductwork between the dryer and the home's exterior.
Northwest Indiana homeowners should periodically observe their exterior dryer vent while the appliance is operating and consider professional cleaning when appropriate.
Hoosier Home Watch Service can also coordinate dryer-vent cleaning and vendor access through our Concierge Services.
Small maintenance today can help prevent expensive repairs tomorrow.
📍Serving Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Valparaiso, and Northwest, Indiana.

10/06/2026

The HVAC Leak That Can Start With a Clogged Drain
Your air conditioner doesn't just cool the house—it also dehumidifies the air.
Normally, that water drains safely through the HVAC condensate system.
But condensate lines can become restricted, drain pans can develop issues, and pumps in some systems can fail.
The result? Water where it shouldn't be.
💡 Homeowner Tip: Be familiar with the area around your HVAC equipment. Unexpected moisture warrants attention, especially during hot, humid weather.
During Home Watch visits, we may include HVAC and thermostat conditions in our client-specific observations. If we observe unexpected water or another irregular condition, we document it and notify the homeowner.
We notice. We document. We report.
📍Serving Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Valparaiso and Northwest, Indiana.

📞 239-910-0767

09/28/2026

The Little Things That Prevent Big Repairs —
When Did You Last Think About Your Refrigerator's Condenser?
Your refrigerator runs every hour of every day, but it's probably one of the last appliances you think to maintain.
Depending on the refrigerator's design, accessible condenser coils can accumulate dust, pet hair, and debris. Some manufacturers recommend periodic cleaning to help the appliance dissipate heat properly.
💡 Homeowner Tip: Check your owner's manual before doing anything. Refrigerator designs vary, and not every model lets homeowners access the condenser coils.
While you're there, check the door gaskets, look for moisture around the appliance, and consider placing an inexpensive thermometer inside to monitor the temperature.
Small maintenance today can help prevent expensive repairs tomorrow.
📍Serving Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Valparaiso, and Northwest, Indiana.

📞 239-910-0767

09/21/2026

From Our Home Watch Visits-The Running Toilet No One Knew About
A running toilet is hard to ignore when you're home.
But what happens when nobody is there to hear it?
A worn flapper, a fill-valve problem, or another internal issue can cause a toilet to run intermittently or continuously. There may be no dramatic leak—just water quietly draining.
Bathrooms also contain supply lines, shutoff valves, and seals that should be inspected for moisture or other changes.
💡 Homeowner Tip: Before leaving town, flush every toilet and make sure it fills and shuts off normally. Take a quick look around the base and the supply connection while you're there.
During scheduled Home Watch visits, we can document and report observable plumbing irregularities so the homeowner knows something has changed.
Sometimes the problem isn't that something went wrong. It's that nobody knew.
📍Serving Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Valparaiso and Northwest, Indiana.

📞 239-910-0767

09/17/2026

If the Power Went Out, Would Your Sump Pump Keep Running?
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The Sump Pump Protection Series
Preparing Your Home for the Unexpected
If the Power Went Out, Would Your Sump Pump Keep Running?
Your primary sump pump may be in good condition.
But most conventional sump pumps still require electricity.
Depending on the home and system, backup options can include:
• A separate battery-powered backup pump
• A battery-and-inverter system capable of powering compatible equipment
• A water-powered backup system in some homes with suitable municipal water service
• A generator
These systems don't all work the same way, and none is automatically right for every home.
The important thing isn't knowing all the technical details.
It's knowing the answer to this:
If utility power disappeared right now, would anything automatically continue removing water from your sump pit?
Homeowner Action: If you don't know, find out. Review your system information, or ask a qualified plumbing or electrical professional to explain exactly what happens when utility power is lost.
📍 Proudly serving homeowners in St. John, Crown Point, Valparaiso, Dyer, Schererville & Cedar Lake.
Preparing Your Home for the Unexpected.

09/14/2026

The Little Things That Prevent Big Repairs —
When Was the Last Time You Tried Your Water Shut-Off Valves?
Most homeowners know they have water shutoffs.
But will they work when you need them?
Valves beneath sinks, behind toilets, and at the home's main water supply can sit unused for years. Corrosion, mineral buildup, and normal aging can eventually make some difficult to operate.
The worst time to discover that is when water is leaking.
💡 Homeowner Tip: Locate and label your main water shutoff. Also check individual fixture shutoffs. If you notice corrosion or a valve that's hard to operate, don't force it—have a qualified plumber evaluate it.
Knowing how to shut off your water is one of those little things that can become very important very quickly.
Small maintenance today can help prevent expensive repairs tomorrow.
📍Serving Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Valparaiso, and Northwest, Indiana.

📞 239-910-0767

09/10/2026

If Your Primary Pump Failed Tonight, What Would Take Over?
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The Sump Pump Protection Series
Preparing Your Home for the Unexpected
If Your Primary Pump Failed Tonight, What Would Take Over?
We often associate sump pump problems with power outages.
But what if the electricity is working perfectly—and the pump isn't?
Pumps can fail. Floats and switches can malfunction. A pump can become obstructed. And during unusually heavy water intrusion, one pump may struggle to keep up.
That's why some homeowners choose a second pump.
But here's an important distinction:
A second pump and backup power solve two different problems.
Two pumps that rely entirely on household electricity may provide protection against a pump failure—but a power outage could stop both.
Good redundancy asks:
If this fails, what takes over—and does the backup depend on the same thing that just failed?
Homeowner Action: Identify whether your home has a secondary pump and determine what powers it.
📍 Proudly serving homeowners in St. John, Crown Point, Valparaiso, Dyer, Schererville & Cedar Lake.
Preparing Your Home for the Unexpected.

09/03/2026

Everything Depends on Your Primary Sump Pump
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The Sump Pump Protection Series
Preparing Your Home for the Unexpected
Everything Depends on Your Primary Sump Pump
Before considering batteries, generators, and alarms, start with the foundation:
Your primary sump pump system.
And that's more than just the pump.
The pump needs to receive water, turn on when it should, move enough water, and discharge it safely away from the home.
That means the entire system matters:
• Sump pit
• Pump
• Float or switch
• Electrical supply
• Check valve
• Discharge piping
A powerful pump offers little protection if the float can't activate it or if water can't exit through the discharge line.
That's why good sump protection begins with a simple question:
Is my primary system working properly from beginning to end?
Homeowner Action: If you aren't sure, consider having the system evaluated by a qualified professional before you need it.
📍 Proudly serving homeowners in St. John, Crown Point, Valparaiso, Dyer, Schererville & Cedar Lake.
Preparing Your Home for the Unexpected.

09/02/2026

Portable Generator Safety: Never Backfeed Your House
The Hoosier Homeowner Series — Special Storm Edition #8
The power goes out.
You have a portable generator.
And someone tells you there is a quick way to use it to power your home's electrical system.
"Just plug the generator into an outlet."
Don't do it.
This dangerous practice is known as backfeeding.
Never connect a portable generator to your home's electrical system by plugging it into a household outlet.
Why?
Because electricity from the generator can flow backward through your home's wiring and potentially onto utility lines that workers may believe are de-energized.
That can put:
• Utility workers restoring your power at risk
• Neighbors at risk
• You and your family at risk
• Your home's electrical system at risk
Homeowners should also know this warning.
Never use a male-to-male extension cord to connect a generator to your home.
These cords—sometimes called "su***de cords"—can expose energized prongs and pose a serious risk of electrocution and fire.
If you want a portable generator to supply your home's electrical system, the proper connection requires equipment designed to prevent you from connecting generator power and utility power incorrectly.
That typically means a properly installed transfer switch or other approved transfer equipment suitable for the system.
Have a qualified electrician design and install the system in compliance with applicable electrical codes and the generator manufacturer's requirements.
💡 Homeowner Tip: Don't wait for the next power outage to decide how you'll connect your generator.
If your current plan involves improvising with extension cords or plugging a generator into a household outlet, it is time to develop a safer plan.
Backup power is valuable.
But electricity doesn't know the power is supposed to be off.
Prepare before the emergency—not during it.
Peace of Mind while you're away.
📍 Proudly serving St. John, Crown Point, Dyer, Schererville, Cedar Lake and Valparaiso.
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Address

10520 Brookhaven Drive
Saint John, IN
46373

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12399100767

Website

https://hoosierhomewatchservice.com/

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