About one out of five people living in the United States experiences symptoms of allergies in their home. If you have regular sneezing fits, bouts of stuffy nose, itchy eyes, or shortness of breath, you could benefit from these five tips during peak pollen season.
How Your Contractor Will Tailor Your New Air-Conditioning System To Your Home’s Unique Requirements
In the middle of the Kansas summers you’re hot, and in the middle of the Kansas winters you’re cold. Is that your body’s inability to regulate your temperature, or is it due to an improperly-sized HVAC comfort system? Chances are it’s the latter, and so you need to have your contractor tailor your new HVAC comfort system to your home’s and …
Degree Days: How They Figure Into Your Energy-Use Calculations
By calculating degree days, you can project your future energy use and also compare it to past months and years. It’s a relatively simple formula that uses 65 degrees Fahrenheit as a baseline.
Sizing Your New Water Heater
Having a water heater that’s large enough is important for meeting your home’s hot water needs, but water heaters that are too large actually prove less efficient. What this means is that you need to properly size your unit before you start shopping for water heaters. Here are some tips for correctly sizing different types of water heaters.
Maintenance: What You Can Do, And What You Should Leave To The Pros
When it comes to taking care of your HVAC system, some steps can easily be performed by homeowners, while others should be left to the professionals. While most heating and cooling systems don’t require very much maintenance beyond twice-annual professional check-ups, there are still tasks every homeowner can do to keep their equipment functioning properly and efficiently. For advanced tasks, …
Going On Vacation? Program Your Thermostat Before You Leave, and Spend Your Energy Savings On The Trip
Is it possible to lower your heating and cooling costs without making your house feel cold in the winter and hot in the summer? To make changes in our home’s temperature and not even notice it? These things are possible when you purchase a programmable thermostat, which can help you save as much as 33 percent on your heating and …
UV-Light System: A Key Player In Your Clean-Air Strategy
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 …