Homes with zoned heating systems typically have lower heating bills and greater comfort. Zoning a heating system involves dividing your home into separate spaces that have similar thermal characteristics. Each zone will have its own thermostat that operates when needed. Without zoning, your furnace will heat your entire home at once, based on the temperature near your thermostat. If your home has any of these characteristics, you might benefit …
When Should I Replace My Heater Thermostat?
If your heater isn’t working as it should, the problem may not be your heating system, but rather your thermostat. Check out these signs to see if it’s time for you to replace your heater thermostat with a new model. The Technology is Outdated If you don’t have a programmable thermostat because your heater predates this technology, you’re missing out on some …
Improve the Efficiency of Your Gas Furnace with These Helpful Tips
Even though a gas furnace is one of the most economical appliances you can use to heat your home, you might be able to lower your cost of home heating even more with these simple tips. Besides saving money, improving furnace efficiency can help extend its lifespan and make it run more safely. Keep it Clean Inspecting your air filter monthly and changing it when …
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 …
Costly Energy-Saving Myths
As temperatures around the Kansas City area heat up and utility bills roll in, homeowners continue to look for ways to reduce consumption and spending, while still keeping cool. Here are some energy-saving myths you’ll want to avoid, along with some advice on what really works. Myth: Cranking down the thermostat will cool your home faster. Fact: Unless your A/C …
Planning Some Vacation Time Away From Home This Summer? Make a Home Prep List Before You Go
Many homeowners don’t realize that making a home prep list before they leave on vacation can give you real peace of mind while you are away. Here are some ways to prepare your home mechanical equipment when you’re planning time away this summer:
This Spring Please Excuse These Energy-Saving Myths
Everyone wants to save money, and one of the best ways to do so is with your energy bills. Unfortunately, a lot of energy-saving myths are circulating that often lead to paying extra. Here are six common energy-saving myths to watch out for:
Keep Comfort Up, Costs Down With These Energy-Saving Tips
While the spring and summer bring much-needed relief from the cold weather, they bring their own set of challenges. Keeping your home comfortable during the Kansas City area’s cooling season can result in high energy bills. Here are some spring energy-saving tips to help you keep your bills down.
WiFi Thermostats and the Benefits to You and Your Home
Until recently, a home thermostat was pretty much a standard thermostat. No longer. If you still think all thermostats are alike, you’ll want to learn about WiFi thermostats. These state-of-the-art thermostats can improve your life and home in several ways.
WiFi Thermostats: Here Are Some of the Brilliant Things They Can Do
Thermostats have long been relied upon to control the temperature in homes, buildings and other areas where they’re needed. When the heating and cooling industry introduced the programmable thermostat it was thought to be a life changing invention. But thanks to new technological advancements in the field, the all-mighty thermostat has evolved to even greater heights. The WiFi thermostat includes …
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