Top 6 Indoor Allergy Triggers to Avoid as the Seasons Change

Fall is a beautiful time of year, but it can be difficult to enjoy for allergy sufferers who are affected by the change of the seasons. While there’s little you can do to eliminate outdoor triggers of allergies, there are several things you can do around the house to avoid six of the main indoor allergy triggers. Mold: This source of …

Keep Your Indoor Air Quality High With Houseplants

Managing indoor air quality has significant health benefits, and you can give it an assist with house plants. NASA discovered the air-cleaning benefits of some plants as part of its space research program. Scientists found that plants can lower the amount of damaging volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in many indoor environments. Some plants are natural air scrubbers, and even the …

Schedule Fall Furnace Maintenance to Keep Your Heating System Operating Safely and Efficiently

Though we may hate to admit it, cool autumn nights are ahead, and it’s essential to schedule your furnace for its annual checkup before cold weather arrives. Fall furnace maintenance keeps your furnace running safely,  at peak performance and efficiently thus significantly extending the lifespan of your heating system. The benefits of having your furnace serviced are many, while many problems can arise in …

Keep Your Heat Pump in Great Shape as Fall Comes

Fall is a good time to get a check-up on your heat pump, before the cold Kansas-Missouri nights that are not far ahead. Your heat pump likely is still cooling your Kansas City area home, but before long, it will switch over to its heating mode. Fall preventive maintenance can save you a bundle on costly repairs and heating expenses this winter. Do-it-yourself maintenance …

Don’t Settle for Dust in Your Home — Ways to Get Rid of the Particles

If you have allergies, asthma or other issues that are aggravated due to dust and unknown particles floating in the air, then its time to end the discomfort and treat your symptoms. If not addressed, many of these particles can cause your symptoms to worsen. Most health aggravation can be caused by the dust in your home. Dust can quickly build up to unhealthy …

It’s On the Inside that Counts — The Innerworkings of an HVAC System

Many modern homes are equipped with a combined heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to meet the comfort needs of the household throughout the entire year. By understanding the innerworkings of an HVAC system, homeowners can gain valuable knowledge of how one system can keep their home cool in the summer and warm in the winter while using the …

How to Choose the Right Ventilation System for Your Overland Park Home

Whether you’re finally building your Kansas dream home or you’re finally renovating an older space, it’s important that you put air quality and energy efficiency at the top of your to-do list. Your comfort, health, safety, and impact on the environment all depend on how well your home is ventilated. Know your ventilation system options Heating, ventilating, and cooling your home isn’t as simple as …