With the heat wave hitting Kansas hard, you may be thinking winter can’t get here fast enough. But even during this hot weather, it’s not too soon to start preparing your home for cooler weather now.
Is This The Year You Should Replace Your Furnace? Do The Math
If you answer yes to two or more of the following questions, you may need to explore replacing your existing heat and cooling system:
Seal Your Ductwork, And You Can Plug The Drain On Your Pocketbook
Your ductworkcould be costing you a lot of money. According to Energy Star, a typical house may lose 20 percent of its heating and cooling energy through leaks, holes and improper duct connections. Your home will benefit from a professional inspection of the ductwork, but you may be able to take a preliminary look yourself at any ducts that are easily …
Options In Standby Generators Give You Precisely What You Need When The Power Goes Out
Electrical power outages are a big problem these days — a roughly $80 billion-per-year problem, according to one government study. You might think that our advances in technology would be making blackouts less common, but the opposite is actually the case: the increasing number of electronic gadgets in each home puts more strain on our electric transmission grid, while the …
How Your Contractor Will Tailor Your New Air-Conditioning System To Your Home’s Unique Requirements
In the middle of the Kansas summers you’re hot, and in the middle of the Kansas winters you’re cold. Is that your body’s inability to regulate your temperature, or is it due to an improperly-sized HVAC comfort system? Chances are it’s the latter, and so you need to have your contractor tailor your new HVAC comfort system to your home’s and …
Degree Days: How They Figure Into Your Energy-Use Calculations
By calculating degree days, you can project your future energy use and also compare it to past months and years. It’s a relatively simple formula that uses 65 degrees Fahrenheit as a baseline.
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, …
Going On Vacation? Program Your Thermostat Before You Leave, and Spend Your Energy Savings On The Trip
Is it possible to lower your heating and cooling costs without making your house feel cold in the winter and hot in the summer? To make changes in our home’s temperature and not even notice it? These things are possible when you purchase a programmable thermostat, which can help you save as much as 33 percent on your heating and …
Why A Ductless Mini-Split System Can Be The Right Choice In Your New Construction
Ductless mini-splits are a versatile heating and cooling solution that can easily be implemented into new construction. They help circumvent the expensive issues that can crop up when trying to extend your ductwork into new, add-on rooms.
Looking For An HVAC Contractor? Here’s How To Get The Job Done
Whether you’re in need of HVAC repair or are simply shopping for new heating and cooling equipment, you want to make sure that the technicians you deal with are some of the best that Kansas City has to offer. Associating yourself with a reputable HVAC contractor is important. That’s why we’ve compiled a few tips to help you find the …