Prioritizing the projects around your home as temperatures warm up can help you avoid costly repairs down the road. These spring maintenance tips address issues that can affect the structural integrity of your home and increase the lifetime of major home appliances. Inspect the roof. Strong spring winds can rip away shingles, especially if you have areas that are already loose. Preventing …
When Having a Water Heater Installed, Here’s What You Need to Know
On average a water heater will last between eight and 12 years before it needs to be replaced, thereby making it one of the more common HVAC investments that a homeowner will make. The cost of a water heater varies widely, and a big part of the cost is based on the type of installation that will be required. Homeowners …
Corrosion Can Shorten the Life of Your Water Heater; Learn How to Prolong Its Life
A conventional tank type water heater can last upwards of 15 years if it’s taken care of properly. However, if you don’t perform regular maintenance and watch for corrosion, you could be cutting that lifespan in half. Both gas-fired and electric water heaters can suffer from corrosion of the steel exterior tank if the sacrificial anode is not maintained. The sacrificial …
Winter Heating in Kansas City – What Can Be Done With Those High Energy Bills?
When Jack Frost starts nipping at your nose, you know it means two things are just around the corner: the holiday season and winter heating bills. You don’t have to break the bank to stay warm this season. Follow these simple tips and save some cash for presents.
Home Water Conservation: Find Out How to Save More When You Use Less
If you want to do everything you can to conserve energy and reduce utility costs in your Kansas City area home, you need to consider cutting your water consumption. Home water conservation is important both for the overall environment and to reduce utility bills. Here are a few simple modifications that you can make to reduce your water usage:
Water Heater Not Performing? Some Things To Check Out
Nothing’s quite as frustrating as running out of hot water in your shower, leaving you to shiver as your rinse the soap from your hair. The first defense against a broken or inefficient water heater is annual preventive maintenance by a qualified HVAC professional. He or she probably will test the safety controls, inspect and possibly replace the anode rod that …
Tankless Water Heaters: The Right Choice For Your Home?
It’s always important to try to save energy. And there are all sorts of things you can do to reduce energy costs, from cutting down your energy usage to buying more energy-efficient appliances. But one of the biggest producers of energy is your water heater. Replacing your conventional storage-tank water heater with a tankless water heater can help reduce that energy consumption. …
Tankless Water Heater Features That Make Energy Savings For Greater Kansas Area Homeowners A Reality
Did you know that your storage water heater is the second highest energy user in the home? A typical Kansas City household uses hot water only at certain times of the day. The rest of the time, it is kept hot for the next occasion it is needed. Basically, energy is being used up all day to provide occasional heated …