Kansas City’s “ever” changing weather means you rely on the stability of your heating and cooling system to keep you comfortable all year long. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends homeowners check their heating system each fall and cooling system each spring. A little preventive maintenance, including a pre-season check-up, goes a long way: It will not only help you maintain your equipment, …
How To Get A Green Home With Geothermal Heating And Cooling Systems
Given the environmental concerns of the present day, many Kansas homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Geothermal heating and cooling offers one such option, reducing harmful emissions while improving energy efficiency. Thus, going green not only helps the environment, it alleviates the financial burden of heating and cooling your home. The benefits of geothermal heating and …
Do You Want To Do Something About Indoor Air Quality? How Air Purification Systems Can Help
Outdoor air pollutants such as smog, automobile fumes, smoke and many others are harmful to our health. But, if you’re like most people, then you are spending more than half of your time indoors. Most of us don’t realize that our indoor air ultimately comes from outside, but is less filtered and circulated. This means the air quality inside your …
NATE Is Important: Three Things You Should Know
Modern heating and cooling equipment has become better and more energy efficient. In the process, it has also become more complicated. The skill level required for installation and repair has increased dramatically. Quality contractors have a way to prove their level of skill and knowledge is up-to-date on modern equipment. NATE certification is awarded only to those who have passed …
Hybrid Dual-Fuel Systems: What You Need To Know When Upgrading
The introduction of dual-fuel “hybrid” systems to the residential heating and air customer is an excellent addition to the growing list of energy-efficient concepts. Combining two separate methods of heating a home adds an extra advantage to today’s efficient equipment. Dual-fuel “hybrid”systems blend the comfort of gas-furnace heat with the efficiency of a modern heat pump. On days when our Kansas …
Replacing Heating And Cooling Systems? It’s A Good Time To Consider These Ductwork Design And Installation Factors
Season change is the perfect time of year to replace heating and cooling systems. As you begin making plans to replace your system, be sure to have a professional Comfort Specialist evaluate your basic duct design for proper size and the most effective installation necessary for any high efficient system replacement. Residential ductwork has two purposes: first, to make sure there is adequate airflow …
Heat Pumps: Advanced Design In Air Conditioning Systems
There was a time when heat pumps were not considered efficient enough for home or commercial use because they consumed so much energy. However, newer generations of heat pumps have proven to be real energy savers when used for heat as well as air conditioning in homes and businesses. Heat pumps operate to cool as well as heat a home …
Common Air Conditioning Problems: When To Call The Professionals
Summer is quickly approaching. For the greater Kansas City area, that means average daily high temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s. As the heat steadily increases, problems with air conditioning in your home will become more evident. So, how do you know when to call the professionals or if it is an issue you can take care of …
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 …
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