Changing your furnace filter regularly is one of the most effective, yet least expensive ways to keep your heating system working properly while ensuring better indoor air quality. A furnace with a clean filter is much less likely to circulate dust, pet dander, pollen and other undesirable airborne particulates. You can avoid problems down the road by choosing the right furnace …
Will a Heat Pump Keep Your Home Warm Enough In Winter?
Heat pumps are considered one of the most energy-efficient heating sources available these days. However, the most common heat pump, the air-source variety, does begin to lose its ability to comfortably heat an indoor space as temperatures fall below freezing. This is why standard heat pumps come with an emergency backup heating element, usually an electric resistance heater, though in some …
Learn the Important Components and Features Included in a Furnace Installation
Selecting a new furnace for your Kansas City area home has long-lasting consequences. Because the average furnace is capable of heating a home for the next 15 to 20 years, it’s important that you choose the right one for your specific needs and family’s comfort. Before Your Furnace Installation Although every home has different needs, there are a few set items …
How the Programmable Thermostat Assists Your Warming Efforts
During the chilly season, most homeowners try to compensate for the weather outside by cranking up the heat inside to keep family members comfortable. While this might indeed provide temporary relief from the cold, it also has the effect of cranking up your energy usage and heating bills along with it. A better way to maintain warmth and manage energy …
Kids Back in School? Now’s the Time to Enjoy Energy Savings
Having the kids home for summer can be a lot of fun, but it also means that you have to run the A/C quite a bit to keep the house cool when the house is occupied every day. However, when the kids hit the books again and head to class each day, there are some ways you can take advantage and …
Top 6 Indoor Allergy Triggers to Avoid as the Seasons Change
Fall is a beautiful time of year, but it can be difficult to enjoy for allergy sufferers who are affected by the change of the seasons. While there’s little you can do to eliminate outdoor triggers of allergies, there are several things you can do around the house to avoid six of the main indoor allergy triggers. Mold: This source of …
Keep Your Indoor Air Quality High With Houseplants
Managing indoor air quality has significant health benefits, and you can give it an assist with house plants. NASA discovered the air-cleaning benefits of some plants as part of its space research program. Scientists found that plants can lower the amount of damaging volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in many indoor environments. Some plants are natural air scrubbers, and even the …
Schedule Fall Furnace Maintenance to Keep Your Heating System Operating Safely and Efficiently
Though we may hate to admit it, cool autumn nights are ahead, and it’s essential to schedule your furnace for its annual checkup before cold weather arrives. Fall furnace maintenance keeps your furnace running safely, at peak performance and efficiently thus significantly extending the lifespan of your heating system. The benefits of having your furnace serviced are many, while many problems can arise in …
Keep Your Heat Pump in Great Shape as Fall Comes
Fall is a good time to get a check-up on your heat pump, before the cold Kansas-Missouri nights that are not far ahead. Your heat pump likely is still cooling your Kansas City area home, but before long, it will switch over to its heating mode. Fall preventive maintenance can save you a bundle on costly repairs and heating expenses this winter. Do-it-yourself maintenance …
Basic Ways to Fight Fall Allergies
Allergies don’t just plague individuals in the spring. Triggers such as fall harvests, pollens that emerge with cool weather, fallen leaves and molds that proliferate following the rain can all exacerbate or trigger fall allergies. If you’re an adult who has never experienced allergies until now, your sniffling and sneezing may not be from a cold. It may be from factors …