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 …
Why The Ductwork In Your Attic Has An Effect On Energy Efficiency
The ductwork in your attic has a direct effect on your home’s energy efficiency. According to the laws of thermodynamics, hot air has more energy than cold air, which means warm air moves toward cooler areas. If your attic ducts are not properly sealed or insulated, warmed air moving through the ducts will escape into the cold attic, either through …
Lower Your Cooling Load For Leaner Utility Bills
Summers in Kansas City can be long, hot and humid, but lowering your cooling load can take the sting out of high electric bills. The cooling load refers to how much heat your cooling system has to remove from your home in order to reach the temperature at which you’re comfortable. When you seal the air leaks, add insulation, take …
Buying A Furnace: What The AFUE Rating Means And Why It Matters
Your furnace is a crucial part of your household efficiency and comfort. It is important that you keep fuel efficiency and comfort in mind when searching for a new one. Unfortunately, many homeowners know very little about furnaces and how to correctly gauge their efficiency.
Too Hot In Some Rooms? Too Cold In Others? Zoning Systems Can Help
In some homes the temperature levels throughout the living space can either be too hot or too cold. If you live in a home that experiences typical “hot and cold” spots, you might want to consider buying a zoning system. Zoning systems are devices that allow you to control the temperature of a certain “zone” — or area — in …