Running your HVAC system at the same temperature 24 hours a day is inefficient, especially if your family spends several hours a day away from home. Increasing the temperature during the summer or lowering it during the winter while you’re away can save you money on your utility bills. While programmable thermostats can easily allow you to set your thermostat …
Improve the Air Quality in Your Home with Lennox Healthy Climate Germicidal Lights
We’re all looking for ways to stop the spread of germs and keep our homes and our families healthier. We clean frequently. We wipe down every surface, every door knob, and every light switch with disinfectant cleaners. We slather our kids with hand sanitizer. But is it enough? Somehow, despite these efforts, colds and viruses still work their way through …
Avoid These Common Humidifier Installation Mistakes by Hiring a Pro
Adding a whole-house humidifier to your home’s forced-air heating system can improve comfort levels, lower heating bills and preserve your home, as long as you avoid these humidifier installation mistakes. Being aware of these nuances can help you make an informed decision about the system you select and install. Improper Sizing Just as your HVAC system needs to be accurately sized for your …
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Dust-Proof
Achieving a dust-proof home requires a diligent and committed house-cleaning regime, combined with products designed to simplify the process. Most of the dust inside your home comes from fibers, dust mites, pet dander and pollen. Eliminating as many of these sources as possible can gradually help you attain a home relatively free of dust and the discomfort it causes. Keep your HVAC system’s air filter …
What Kansas City Homeowners Should Know Before Upgrading a Heating System
If you need to upgrade your furnace, or if you find yourself in a repair or replace dilemma, there are a few tips to follow before deciding to upgrade your heating system. By working with a professional HVAC contractor, you can be confident your investment is well spent, even if you’re crunched for time to find a heating solution. Home Efficiency Matters The performance and efficiency of …
It’s On the Inside that Counts — The Innerworkings of an HVAC System
Many modern homes are equipped with a combined heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to meet the comfort needs of the household throughout the entire year. By understanding the innerworkings of an HVAC system, homeowners can gain valuable knowledge of how one system can keep their home cool in the summer and warm in the winter while using the …
How to Choose the Right Ventilation System for Your Overland Park Home
Whether you’re finally building your Kansas dream home or you’re finally renovating an older space, it’s important that you put air quality and energy efficiency at the top of your to-do list. Your comfort, health, safety, and impact on the environment all depend on how well your home is ventilated. Know your ventilation system options Heating, ventilating, and cooling your home isn’t as simple as …
Protect Your HVAC System from Renovation Dust and Debris
Any amount of dust, dirt or debris is not good for your HVAC system. A relatively small amount of foreign dirt and debris can do serious harm. To prevent any damage from trapped dirt, please follow these important steps to protect your HVAC system. Whether you are renovating or adding on to your home, you will find these tips helpful in making your HVAC …
Heat Pump Not Cooling? Troubleshooting Tips to See You Through All Seasons
If your house is equipped with a heat pump rather than a standard air conditioning cooling system, there are some things you will need to know to keep cool this summer. The heat pump operation is unique due to its ability to provide you warmth during the winter and cooling during those hot and sticky summer months in the Kansas City area. As summer …
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: …