Troubleshooting Tips for an A/C That’s Acting Up

If your home’s central air conditioner doesn’t seem to be adequately cooling your living space, or your cooling bills seem higher than they have been in the past, you’ll want to implement some simple fixes before calling in an HVAC technician. Here are some essential troubleshooting tips for your A/C: Clear the area around the outside unit. If you have a split-system A/C, make …

Why Does Your Home Have Condensation On Every Window?

If you’re having trouble controlling the condensation on your home widows, the problem probably isn’t so much your windows as it is an overly high humidity level. Whatever the case, it’s a problem you should address immediately, since persistent condensation on home windows can damage walls and fixtures and encourage the development of mold and mildew. Where’s the Condensation Coming From? Condensation on …

Key Elements of a Professional A/C Installation

Don’t assume that upgrading your home’s air conditioning system just involves selecting the perfect A/C for your home. Professional A/C installation is imperative if you want your central air conditioner to operate with expected efficiency and cooling performance for many years to come. The federal Energy Star program states that an improperly installed A/C can be 30 percent less energy efficient than one …

Replacing Your A/C? Make Sure to Compare First Time and Lifetime Costs

When replacing your A/C system, it’s important to consider both “first time costs” and “lifetime costs,” giving a higher priority to the latter. The old saying, “you get what your pay for,” definitely applies when you’re replacing your A/C system. What Are First Costs? First time costs are what you pay for when purchasing a new air conditioner and then having it …

How Ceiling Fan Direction Impacts Cooling Efficiency and Home Comfort

You’ve probably never bothered about which direction your ceiling fans are rotating. Like nearly all fans, the default setting is counterclockwise, which can help keep your home cool. However, the clockwise setting can also benefit your household budget by circulating warm air during the winter. Ceiling Fan Direction: Cooling When ceiling fans are rotating counterclockwise, air is being blown downward. Anyone in the room …

Great Reasons to Change HVAC Air Filters on the Regular

Few routine household chores have as large a payoff as changing your HVAC system’s air filters. Forced-air HVAC systems use air filters to trap particles before they enter the air handler to keep interior components clean. A clean system delivers the most efficiency and uses the least amount of energy. Clean air filters can help prevent all of the following problems: Slow airflow. …

5 Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Overland Park Home

Prioritizing the projects around your home as temperatures warm up can help you avoid costly repairs down the road. These spring maintenance tips address issues that can affect the structural integrity of your home and increase the lifetime of major home appliances. Inspect the roof. Strong spring winds can rip away shingles, especially if you have areas that are already loose. Preventing …

Common Triggers of Indoor Allergies

The most common trigger of indoor allergies include particles that originate both inside and outside of your home. Because indoor air tends to concentrate when your home is closed up, controlling them with entrapment and reduction can bring relief to sensitive family members. In our region, the most common indoor allergy triggers include: Mold. Mold thrives in our climate, especially in basements, kitchens and …