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How Clean Is Your Indoor Air?

December 5, 2019

The quality of your home’s air is very important to everyone who lives there. Air that is rife with dust, pollen, pet hair, dander, and other impurities can not only irritate the symptoms of allergies, asthma, and other ailments but also jeopardize a person’s perfect health. Coincidentally, many homeowners do not think much about their air quality. Poor air quality could be silently hurting them without them even knowing. Professional technicians, like those at in North Kansas City, will use tried-and-true methods to test the quality of your air and analyze exactly what is in it. This information is invaluable...

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How To Optimize Your Energy Efficiency This Winter

November 23, 2019

After enjoying yourself throughout the warm summer, it’s time to change priorities and find out how you will optimize energy efficiency in your home during the cold fall and winter months. Winter is here, and before you know it, you will be getting inflated energy bills from your energy supplier. However, there are a few tips you can follow to enhance energy efficiency during the cold season. Adjust the Thermostat One of the simplest ways of optimizing energy efficiency and reducing your heating costs this winter is by adjusting the thermostat. Set your thermostat as low as comfortable when you...

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How to Locate Cold Air Leaks in Your Home

November 15, 2019

Cold air leaks are not little things that make a home slightly uncomfortable. They can drive down the temperature in your residence, creating hazards. Of course, you could run your furnace at maximum strength to compensate for the air leaks. The trouble with this strategy is the costs and waste. Your utility bill would be enormous, and a great deal of it would represent unnecessarily wasted fuel. Follow a better approach by locating the cold air leaks in your home. Here are three ways in which to do so. 1. Engage a Professional Inspection Service There are professionals capable of...

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5 Signs You Need a Furnace Replacement

November 3, 2019

Your oil, gas, or electric furnace will have to be replaced sometime, but fortunately, there are signs that you can look out for so that nothing comes as a surprise. The following indications may not be serious if taken separately, but a combination of two or three of them will definitely spell trouble. 1. Old Age If your furnace is between 15 and 20 years old, it’s approaching the end of its life span. Regular maintenance may keep it going for a while, but you should prepare to get a new system. Our technicians work with homeowners in and around...

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Pets and Indoor Air Quality

October 22, 2019

Having clean air to breathe in your home is important for your health and comfort. recommends taking extra steps to protect the quality of the air in your residence if you have pets around. Animals can track in extra dirt and shed fur and dander around your property that will affect air quality. Taking steps to improve indoor air quality could provide many benefits. Keep Your Home Clean The best way to keep the air in your house safe is to make sure that surfaces are as clean as possible. Vacuuming, mopping, and sweeping floors can gather pet hair and...

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5 Ways to Save Energy this Fall

October 12, 2019

Fall is the time to start preparing for winter. If you want to stay ahead of the game, you can follow some suggestions before the cold weather comes to town. Here are five tips to save energy in your home during the fall season. 1. Tune-Up Your HVAC System Most energy-efficient experts will tell you that furnace maintenance is the best way to save money on your bills. The winter season puts a high demand on your unit, and you want to make sure it is operating at an efficient level. If you find a problem, you can get it...

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Questions First Time Furnace Buyers Should Ask

October 2, 2019

Buying the wrong furnace for your home can be a costly mistake. Spending some time answering a few questions will guide you in making the right choice for your specifications. 1. What Are the Types of Furnaces? Furnaces vary based on the kinds of fuel they use to produce heat. Oil furnaces can be very economical as oil is a potent heat source. The downside to buying an oil furnace is that it can release pollutants into your home. Electrical furnaces, on the other hand, are very efficient in turning electricity into heat, and they do not release pollutants. They...

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Everything You Need to Know About Smart Thermostats

September 25, 2019

Smart home technologies allow for devices that can communicate via the Internet of Things. Among the first such technologies were Smart Thermostats, which took the concept of programmable thermostats to the next obvious step in development. Smart thermostats require even less manual control. Reduce Energy Consumption The primary purpose of a Smart Thermostat is to minimize the energy consumed in achieving your optimal comfort. This approach is not only eco-friendly but can also significantly lower your monthly utility bill. In fact, the EPA estimates that most families recoup the cost of a smart thermostat within the first year of use....

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Planning for Your HVAC Service Visit

September 14, 2019

It’s that time of year when we say goodbye to one season and hello to another. Your HVAC system will need some closure to prepare as well. Getting a tune-up and maintenance visit will help your system perform the way it should all season long. Here are some tips to improve your HVAC appointment and potentially reduce your energy bills. 1. Change Air Filters on Time We’ll take care of the lubrication, testing, safety, and environmental tasks. Replacing the air filter will help you significantly if you change it monthly. Many of our customers mark it on the calendar, and...

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The Best Way to Cool Older Homes

September 5, 2019

There are many older homes that don’t have central air conditioning. This can make it difficult to keep a building cool during the hot summer months. However, there are many ways you can keep an older home comfortable. Here’s three. 1. Mini-Split Air Conditioners Mini-split systems are often referred to as ductless air conditioners. They are small units that are mounted high on the wall of different rooms in your home. Because they are highly energy efficient, they can be an eco-friendly way to cool a home. They’ll also let you set up different temperature zones in your home so...

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