The sweltering heat of summer in Kansas City will be here before we know it. As the mercury rises, air conditioning becomes less of a luxury and more of a necessity. But keeping your home comfortable, or even tolerable, can be a drain on your bank account. If you are a Missouri KCP&L customer, KCP&L’s Air Conditioning Upgrade Rebate Program …
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 …
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 …
4 Signs of Impending A/C Replacement
If the air conditioner in your Kansas City area home seems to ineffectively cool your home evenly or doesn’t seem to be providing the comfort that it once did, it may be time to consider a replacement. While many problems can be repaired by your HVAC technician, here are four signs that you may want to consider an A/C replacement: No longer cooling. You may be …
Protect Your HVAC System from Renovation Dust and Debris
Any amount of dust, dirt or debris is not good for your HVAC system. A relatively small amount of foreign dirt and debris can do serious harm. To prevent any damage from trapped dirt, please follow these important steps to protect your HVAC system. Whether you are renovating or adding on to your home, you will find these tips helpful in making your HVAC …
Considering a New Cooling System? Know the Benefits of Multi-Stage Cooling
One of the more recent improvements to central cooling systems is multi-stage cooling. This type of equipment offers many benefits in our particular climate, since it’s the combination of humidity and warm temperatures that makes homes so uncomfortable. These systems run at multiple speeds instead of the normal high-speed only, and provide these benefits: Reduced energy consumption. Because these systems run …
Planning a New Cooling System? Know 4 Common Types
An air conditioning system is a major investment that is designed for comfort and add value to your home. It’s always wise to get the expert advice of a trusted HVAC contractor about any A/C installation you are planning. Learn about the four common types of cooling systems that will help you start the decision-making process:
Strange Noise Coming From the Air Conditioner? Read On
If you live in the Kansas City area, you may have a hard time dealing with the summer heat that comes after a long winter. Keeping your air conditioner working well all summer can be a big source of relief. If you can hear a strange noise coming from the A/C, however, you should try to identify the problem and perhaps …
Help Your Cooling System Be More Efficient This Summer
Cooling costs are the single largest energy expense in most homes during the summer months, but there are a lot of ways you can save. A few simple adjustments can help your A/C be more efficient and save you a bundle on your energy bills this summer. Change your air filter. Dirty air filters count for a lot of ineffeciency, …