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.

Your Air Conditioner Should Be Serviced Annually

Now that hot weather is upon us, you probably don’t need much of a reminder about the importance of a properly functioning air conditioner. Annual service is the only way to be sure your system will work efficiently when you need it the most. A professional technician has the experience and technology to clean and inspect your system for possible problems, …

Thinking Of Insulating Your Home? Consider Types And Applications

When thinking of insulating your home, there are a few things to consider before starting the project. Some types of insulation must be applied during the initial building phase, some types can be done as a do-it-yourself project and some types can only be done with specialized tools and machines. You will have to decide which type is right for …

What Are Ductless Mini-Splits And When Are They Appropriate?

Ductless mini-split heat pumps are a space-saving yet powerful alternative to traditional ducted heating and cooling systems. When properly sized for your home, ductless mini-splits provide the same level of indoor comfort and temperature control as larger heat pumps but with smaller and more versatile air handlers. They are useful in new construction and remodeling where space is limited or …

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 …