Why Higher-Efficiency Air Filters Trump the Lower-Rated Ones

When it comes to air filters, you get what you pay for. This is especially the case with the cheap flat-panel filters you can pick up at the supermarket for $3 or $4. Good air filters not only protect your heating and cooling equipment from dirt, dust and grime; they help clean your indoor air and maintain system airflow.

WiFi Thermostats: Here Are Some of the Brilliant Things They Can Do

Thermostats have long been relied upon to control the temperature in homes, buildings and other areas where they’re needed. When the heating and cooling industry introduced the programmable thermostat it was thought to be a life changing invention. But thanks to new technological advancements in the field, the all-mighty thermostat has evolved to even greater heights. The WiFi thermostat includes …

What Does A MERV Rating On A Filter Package Mean To you?

It can be difficult enough to remember what size air filter you need when scouring the stacks at your local home-improvement store. Trying to discern what all the different filter ratings mean doesn’t help. To help clear the air for selecting the right HVAC filter for your Kansas City area home this winter, remember there are two universal truths about filters: one …

Installing a Furnace: Add-ons accessories, and Other Equipment You Want To Consider

Getting a new furnace installed in your home? A new, efficient furnace will go a long way in reducing your energy consumption and improving your overall comfort, but don’t stop there. Consider the following supplemental furnace equipment when installing a furnace to further increase the efficiency of your home.

Did You Skip Your Furnace Inspection? Call Now

If you forgot to take care of your annual furnace inspection in the fall, it’s not too late to benefit from a furnace safety inspection and furnace clean and check. The following tasks that are usually included in a furnace inspection can improve the safely and efficiency of your heating system in the weeks of cold weather that still lie ahead. The …

Whole-House Air Filtration: Four Basic Types

Unlike portable air cleaners that can only handle a limited volume of air in a relatively small space, whole-house air filtration systems can efficiently filter out allergens and pollutants from all the air in your home. With a whole-house system, the filter is installed in your HVAC ductwork, so you’re improving the quality of the air you breathe any time the …