It can be difficult enough to remember what size air filter you need when scouring the stacks at your local home-improvement store. Trying to discern what all the different filter ratings mean doesn’t help. To help clear the air for selecting the right HVAC filter for your Kansas City area home this winter, remember there are two universal truths about filters: one …
Whole-House Air Filtration: Four Basic Types
Unlike portable air cleaners that can only handle a limited volume of air in a relatively small space, whole-house air filtration systems can efficiently filter out allergens and pollutants from all the air in your home. With a whole-house system, the filter is installed in your HVAC ductwork, so you’re improving the quality of the air you breathe any time the …
Your Furnace Replacement: Go Over These Questions With Your Contractor
Winter is just around the corner in the Kansas City area, and it’s the perfect time to install a new furnace if you think your heating system needs an upgrade. Many homeowners wait until their current unit is beyond repair to replace it but this can be a risky choice. Imagine your furnace stops working on the coldest day of the year. …
The Ductwork in Your Kansas City Home: Little Leaks Make for Big Problems
Living in the Greater Kansas City area, you’ll want to make sure that your home is as energy efficient as possible as colder weather moves in. There are many ways to do this, from installing a programmable thermostat to adding attic insulation. However, no matter how efficient your heating system might be, you could be losing a lot of your conditioned air because …
Get More Done Outdoors With A Radiant Heat Garage Heater
Having a garage heater may make your winter more productive and enjoyable, especially if you choose a radiant heating system for the garage. Radiant heat warms objects and not the air directly. It feels warmer, similar to how sunshine feels on the body. Once the heater has warmed the objects in the particular space, they release the heat to the …
Is Your Duct System Up To Meeting Your Home’s Heating Demands?
A home’s heating system will only be as efficient as its individual components. You could have the most energy-efficient furnace available, but if you have issues with your duct system, you will have problems meeting your home’s heating demands this winter.
The Ductless Mini Split: A Heat Pump, And Then Some
The ductless mini split is a versatile, redesigned heat pump that offers all the benefits of heat-pump systems, plus practical cooling and heating solutions for add-ons, retrofits, bonus rooms and more.
Designing An Efficient Duct System — Five Factors That Your HVAC Contractor Will Consider
Inefficient duct design is a problem that compromises your home comfort, and can decrease your home’s heating and cooling efficiency by as much as 20 percent annually. Therefore, if you’re building a new home, you should work closely with your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) contractor during the process of designing an efficient duct system.
What Can Duct Sealing Do? Improve Efficiency, Air Quality And Comfort
In many homes, air ducts are located out of sight and, therefore, out of homeowners’ minds. But if you suspect that your heating and cooling system is working less efficiently than it should, leaky ductwork could be to blame. Scheduling an appointment to have your ducts inspected and sealed offers three distinct benefits.
Effective Duct Returns Solve Home-Comfort Problems — In 3 Simple Steps
The ductwork that is installed throughout your home is an often-overlooked but crucial part of your heating and cooling system. The duct system conveys warm or cool air from your heating and cooling equipment to the rooms in your home, then conveys “used” air back to the equipment to be conditioned again. Supply ducts feed air to your living space, and return ducts carry air …