Consider the Features and Benefits of Zoned Heating Systems

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 The Technology is Outdated If you don’t have a programmable thermostat because your heater predates this technology, you’re missing out on some …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 …

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 …

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: 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 …