Basic HVAC Terms All Homeowners Should Be Familiar With

It can be pretty frustrating to look at the invoice your HVAC contractor hands you and not understand what you’re reading. What’s more, you may not know what actions need to be taken to keep your system working as efficiently and effectively as possible. To take a proactive role in the care of one of your home’s most important investments …

What Can You Do when Your A/C’s Not Performing Well?

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: …

Air Conditioning Season Is Just Around The Corner: Think Efficiency If You’re Ready To Upgrade

Today’s air conditioning equipment is far more efficient than older systems. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) states that a new central A/C can be 20-40 percent more efficient than one that’s just 10 years old. Considering how much heat and humidity Kansas City residents cope with during the cooling season, replacing your old A/C with a new system will …

Maintenance: What You Can Do, And What You Should Leave To The Pros

When it comes to taking care of your HVAC system, some steps can easily be performed by homeowners, while others should be left to the professionals. While most heating and cooling systems don’t require very much maintenance beyond twice-annual professional check-ups, there are still tasks every homeowner can do to keep their equipment functioning properly and efficiently. For advanced tasks, …