Costly Energy-Saving Myths

As temperatures around the Kansas City area heat up and utility bills roll in, homeowners continue to look for ways to reduce consumption and spending, while still keeping cool. Here are some energy-saving myths you’ll want to avoid, along with some advice on what really works. Myth: Cranking down the thermostat will cool your home faster. Fact: Unless your A/C …

Problem With your Digital Thermostat? Learn Some Troubleshooting Tips

A digital programmable thermostat offers a great deal of control over the heating and cooling of your home. Best of all, it can improve comfort and even save on utility expenses by automating the temperature of your home based on many variables, including your preferences. Many cooling issues are caused by improperly programmed or malfunctioning thermostats. If you think you might …

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 …

Confused About Air Filter Choices? Review Your Options

Air filter choices for your forced-air cooling and heating systems can get confusing. With so many filters on the market, how do you decide? First, we’ll look at all the air filter choices. Second, you decide which one best fits your needs. Air Filter Choices While there are many different types of air filters, they all fall into several major categories. These …

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, …

Improve Your Comfort All Summer With A Whole-House Dehumidifier

If your home seems to constantly smell musty and feel damp, it might be time to invest in a whole-house dehumidifier. The humidity level of the air in your home is important for comfort, health and the performance of your HVAC system. A humid environment encourages mold, mildew, dust mites and bacteria growth. How Dehumidifiers Work When you buy a …

Keep Comfort Up, Costs Down With These Energy-Saving Tips

While the spring and summer bring much-needed relief from the cold weather, they bring their own set of challenges. Keeping your home comfortable during the Kansas City area’s cooling season can result in high energy bills. Here are some spring energy-saving tips to help you keep your bills down.