Air conditioner cooling issues are all too common in the spring and summertime, when millions of homeowners turn on their cooling system for the first time, only to find that its not working to satisfaction or worse yet, is not operational. If you find your system operating inaffectively this spring, use these Cooling troubleshooting tips to get your HVAC system back up and running: …
Talk the Talk: 5 Vital HVAC Terms To Know
When you talk with your HVAC technician about repairing or replacing parts of your one’s cooling and heating system, it’s important to have a basic understanding of some of the most common terms. Here’s what five of the most popular HVAC terms mean.
Your home Air Conditioner system: The ABC’s of your Cooling system
Air conditioner cooling is the norm in the Kansas City area, with area homeowners taking advantage of the convenient comfort it provides during our hot summers. If you’re curious about how it all works, following is a simple primer covering air conditioner operation.
Summer Heat Gain Is Your Loss: A Prevention Strategy
Do you dread opening your utility bill from June through September? Does it seem like your air conditioner is on 24/7? If this sounds like you, your home is probably suffering from excessive summer heat gain. Heat gain happens when the radiant heat from the sun is absorbed by your home. The good news is there are plenty of ways to reduce …
Common A/C Problems To Watch For
When it’s hot in Kansas and Missouri, you need to have air conditioning. But if your unit isn’t regularly inspected and properly maintained, it can break down or waste energy. Even if you are giving your A/C the care it needs, it may still have troubles. That’s why it’s important to be able to recognize common A/C problems, so that if …
Avoiding Mold Growth In Your Air Conditioner Drip Pan: 3 Tips
An important part of owning a home is to make sure that it’s a healthy, clean environment for you and your family. One thing that can threaten your health in your home is the growth of mold. This is particularly significant for those who already have allergy or respiratory problems. Mold can only grow in moist environments, such as can …
Air Conditioning Terms It Can Pay To Know
How much do you know about air conditioning? Homeowners regularly have to make decisions regarding their air conditioners, and the more informed you are, the better decisions you can make. Since there are air conditioning terms used in the industry that many people are not familiar with, here are short definitions for some terms it can pay to know:
Air Conditioner Replacement — Considering The Long-Term Benefits Of A High-Efficiency Upgrade
These days it seems like everyone’s looking for ways to cut back on their spending. The initial investment in a new air conditioner may not seem like a cost-effective decision, but you’d be surprised to see how high-efficiency air conditioning systems can benefit you over the long run. Here’s how upgrading your cooling equipment will pay you back in full.
Finding A Qualified HVAC Contractor — 7 Key Factors
When having your air conditioner, furnace or heat pump repaired or replaced, you don’t want just anyone to do the job. You want to find a qualified HVAC contractor who will do the job right. There are seven key factors you can use to determine if someone is a qualified HVAC contractor:
Sealing Household Air Leaks Can Put A Significant Dent In Your Energy Costs
When your costly conditioned air leaks out of your home, or the hot summer air (or cold winter air) seeps in, it can add substantially to your cooling and heating costs. Fortunately, sealing household air leaks is a project that typically doesn’t require a HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) professional. In fact, you probably can do it yourself, rather inexpensively, …