UV-light purification systems are excellent options to combat poor indoor air quality in buildings and homes. Scientific research has determined that air found indoors can be substantially more polluted than the air that is found outdoors. It has also been discovered that most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors. These facts should warn you of the health threats …
Interested In Solar Heating And Cooling? Some Planning Advice
While the demand for electricity continues to increase, the use of solar power as a source of energy has become a very good solution to the rising energy costs. Solar heating and cooling units work by turning sunlight into energy then using that energy to power your home. Since light from the sun is an unlimited resource, the power you …
Too Hot In Some Rooms? Too Cold In Others? Zoning Systems Can Help
In some homes the temperature levels throughout the living space can either be too hot or too cold. If you live in a home that experiences typical “hot and cold” spots, you might want to consider buying a zoning system. Zoning systems are devices that allow you to control the temperature of a certain “zone” — or area — in …
Electronic Air Cleaners Target Dust, Mold And Smells
Indoor air cleaners can provide your home with improved air quality levels. This is especially true for those of you who reside in areas like Kansas City, where winter weather can get pretty extreme. While ventilating your home is normally an excellent way to increase the air quality in your living space, in some cases doors and windows can’t be …
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We hope you’ve been following our blog each week and getting your HVAC questions answered right here. Whether it’s how to change a filter, improve your indoor air quality or size your replacement HVAC equipment, we want to make sure that you get the facts you need to make informed decisions about your home comfort. Another handy resource for homeowners …
Put “High Efficiency” On Your List If This Is Your Year For New A/C
If you live in the Kansas City area and are looking for ways to increase your home’s comfort level this summer, you might want to consider the benefits that come with high-efficiency air conditioners. These effective units provide an excellent way to increase the overall comfort level of your home. Although high-efficiency air conditioning units cost more upfront than traditional …
What Good A/C Preventive Maintenance Should Include
Another hot Kansas summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to get the jump on maintenance of your air conditioning system. Don’t wait until that first uncomfortably warm evening to turn on your A/C unit, only to find that it’s not blowing cold air. A system that is properly tuned prior to cooling season will also use less …
Welcome To Overland Park Heating & Cooling’s New Home Comfort Blog
As a homeowner in the Kansas City area, you probably have a lot of questions about your heating and cooling systems. Where do you go to get the answers? We’re starting our new blog for the purpose of answering some of those questions and making it a little bit easier for you to get the comfort and indoor air quality …