As temperatures fall and remain below freezing, this winter season can be brutal on your home. Not only is your furnace having to work around the clock to keep your family warm and comfortable, but your house is also facing threats that, if not proactively protected against, can cause major damage to your home. One of the biggest threats against …
Preparing Your Home for Winter
Winter is quickly approaching, and the year is winding down to a close. The wind is starting to carry a crisp bite, and you can feel the excitement as stores bustle with Christmas anticipation. As your to-do list grows during this busy season, don’t forget to add preparing your home for winter to your pre-holiday schedule.
Recent Storms Have Caused Electrical Problems for Cooling Systems
Kansas City has experienced a significant amount of rain and several severe storms recently. While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of storm damage, many homeowners have suffered problems with their cooling systems following these storms. While air conditioning units are designed to be outside and withstand the elements, they can still …
An HVAC Service Agreement Means Having Your Handyman on Speed Dial
Having an HVAC service agreement in place with an experienced provider is a great way to make sure that your home’s heating and cooling systems keep performing at their best. A service contract will usually offer benefits such as: Faster service calls Routine maintenance tune-ups Lower utility bills Faster Service Calls With an HVAC service agreement, when you do have a …
6 Benefits of Going With a Preventive Maintenance Agreement With a New HVAC System
Many homeowners wonder if a preventive maintenance agreement is really worth it. The answer is almost always yes. Over your HVAC system’s lifetime, the benefits of continued, routine maintenance can save you thousands of dollars. A preventive maintenance agreement allows homeowners to pay a reasonable fee up front in return for a year’s worth of automatically scheduled maintenance visits, discounted …
Five Reasons to Make Air Filter Replacement a Routine in Your Kansas City Home
A dirty HVAC filter can cause a variety of problems in your Kansas City area home. Many homeowners believe that a dirty air filter isn’t something to be concerned about, or that a replacement can be put off for months at a time. Routine HVAC maintenance is crucial, and regular air filter replacement should be at the top of your list. Check …
A Kansas City Homeowner’s Guide to Standby Generators
No matter where you live, losing power is never fun and many homeowners don’t prepare for the eventuality of a blackout. This is why having a guide to standby generators can come in handy. Let’s break this down so you see why a standby generator is an effective way to protect your Kansas City home next time there’s a power outage.
Your Overworked Air Conditioner Could Use an Assist
If you run your air conditioner 24/7 during the sweltering Kansas City summer, chances are your system will lose some efficiency over the course of the season. These tips will help you take a load off of your overworked air conditioner to ensure it effectively cools your home all summer long.
Did You Get Ice Dams With The Last Blizzard? Fix Them Before Next Winter
If ice dams are forming on your roof, this indicates that warm household air is probably leaking into your attic, or else ductwork is leaking air as it runs through the attic. The best way to deal with an ice dam on your roof – to keep resulting water leaks from ruining insulation and damaging the structure of your attic …
Radiant Barriers Help Beat Back The Heat And Humidity From Your Attic
As the temperature rises outside, homeowners in the Greater Kansas City area are seeing the familiar increase in their utility bills that goes along with increased air conditioner usage. If you are beginning to dread the arrival of your utility bill or find yourself turning up the thermostat and sweating it out to save money, you’ve probably wondered if there …