Even though the temperature may be 80 degrees, it feels like it is 100 degrees. The suspect is often humidity. Humidity, whether outdoors or indoors, can make the temperature feel hotter and stickier than the real temperature. There are many causes for humidity, natural and man-made. A certain amount of humidity is good, but too little or too much can …
Upgrading? It’s Not Too Late To Take Advantage Of 2011 Tax Credits
Whether you’re upgrading HVAC equipment by choice or necessity, 2011 is a good year thanks to tax credits for consumer energy efficiency being offered by the federal government. Not all equipment is eligible, however, so it pays to do your homework before making a purchase. Let’s take a look at some of the requirements you’ll need to consider in order …
Eco Bee Climate Control Does More Than Program Your HVAC System’s Settings, See Energy Savings Rise
Eco Bee’s smart thermostats are some of the most advanced thermostats available. Not only are they much easier to program than older models, they can also help you increase your energy savings. With traditional thermostats, it could be difficult to tell what exactly was programmed due to limited information on the screens, if they even had digital screens at all. …
What To Expect When You’re Expecting….Preventive Maintenance Checklist
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 …
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 …
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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 …