A UV-light system can form an integral part of your home’s defenses against indoor pollutants and poor indoor air quality, both of which can lead to serious and chronic health problems over time. To understand how they work, you should begin by brushing up on your knowledge of ultraviolet light and see how it can be applied in your home …
A Standby Generator Backs You Up When A Summer Storm Knocks You Out
As a resident of the Kansas City area, you already know how unsettled the weather can get in the summertime. Fierce storms are a fact of life here, and if you want a way to protect yourself in the event of an extended power outage, a standby generator is an investment you may want to make.
Why A Ductless Mini-Split System Can Be The Right Choice In Your New Construction
Ductless mini-splits are a versatile heating and cooling solution that can easily be implemented into new construction. They help circumvent the expensive issues that can crop up when trying to extend your ductwork into new, add-on rooms.
Looking For An HVAC Contractor? Here’s How To Get The Job Done
Whether you’re in need of HVAC repair or are simply shopping for new heating and cooling equipment, you want to make sure that the technicians you deal with are some of the best that Kansas City has to offer. Associating yourself with a reputable HVAC contractor is important. That’s why we’ve compiled a few tips to help you find the …
Six Tips To Keep Your Air-Conditioning Equipment Humming From Now Till Fall
While it’s important for your air conditioner to receive maintenance from a technician at the beginning of each summer, there’s also six easy but significant things you yourself can do regularly to help keep your air-conditioning system humming all season long.
Making Sense Of HEPA Filters
The fact that you are reading an article about HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters means you probably already understand that there are smoke particles, dust mites, pollen, dander, mold and other microscopic hazards floating around in your household air and settling on flat surfaces. A quality HEPA system is the key to eliminating these hazard.
One Room Too Hot? Another Room Too Cool? A Zoning System Keeps Everything Just Right
You have undoubtedly experienced the problem of a home with unbalanced temperatures: Dad is too warm in the living room, but Mom is too cold in the bedroom. They change the temperature back and forth, and eventually someone opens a window or closes a vent while still not being completely comfortable. To avoid a battle over the thermostat, you should consider what zoning …
Invest In That New High-Efficiency Air Conditioner Now, Before Kansas Really Heats Up
Remember back in January, when you wished it were warmer? It turns out wishes really do come true. One of the benefits of living in Kansas is the climate variety, as the weather changes so frequently and in many different ways. If the rising thermometer has you nervous about the sky-high electrical bills that typically come with it, perhaps it’s …