Most of us take attic ventilation for granted, but if your roof gets ice dams during very cold and snowy weather, or the attic gets superheated in the summer, chances are your attic isn’t properly ventilated.
You’re Closing Rooms to Conserve Energy? You Could Be Opening Yourself to Trouble
It makes intuitive sense that if you close off rooms during the winter, you will be heating a smaller amount of your home and therefore saving money. Unfortunately, listening to your intuition here could be setting you up for some unexpected results. As it turns out, closing rooms to conserve energy may actually increase the energy used by your HVAC …
Your Heat Pump Installation: Take Care Before It Goes in, and You’ll Be Pleased After It Goes On
Many homeowners don’t realize how important heat pump installation is to the performance of this major appliance. When all the factors that affect its performance are addressed, the system will deliver the efficiency it promises. The primary considerations before and during the installation include the energy efficiency of your home, the ductwork that delivers the conditioned air, and the placement …
Your Air Conditioner Installation: 4 Key Factors That Can Support or Sabotage Performance
With summer fast approaching, it’s time to consider how you’ll be cooling off your Kansas City area home in the months ahead. If a new air conditioner installation is part of the plan, it’s important to note that there are four key factors that can either make or break the performance of your new unit.
It’s Charming, But Is Your Older Home Energy Efficient Too?
Older homes may be charming, but they are often much less energy efficient than newer homes. The good news is that you don’t have to choose between charm and efficiency. Here are some ways to tell if your older home is energy efficient, and what to do if it’s not.
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.