Archive for October 2013
Your Water System: Preventing Backflow Issues
Water systems make our lives easier by delivering water on demand when and where we need it in our homes. But a water system is anything but convenient if you’re experiencing a backflow problem. Backflow can divert waste water, sewage and other pollutants back into the lines supplying your drinking water, a situation no homeowner wants…
Read MoreRadiant Heating: Efficient, Flexible and a Smart Choice for Anyone With Allergies
When those chilly Wichita autumns set in, thinking about home heating options comes to mind. And when you’re considering options for your new or remodeled home, radiant heating is arguably the cleanest and greenest heating solution.
Read MoreReplacing vs. Repairing a Water Heater: the 3 Deciding Factors
So your water heater is ailing. Should you repair it and hope for the best, or should you bite the bullet and replace it? That’s going to depend on three things – how old the unit is, what condition it’s in, and what your budget looks like.
Read MoreYou’re Closing off a Room to Save Energy? Why You Could Be Opening Yourself up to Trouble
Your kids are off at college. The in-laws have returned to their winter home in the South, and you’re looking forward to having lower heating bills because there aren’t as many people in your Wichita home. If closing off a room to save energy this winter is part of your energy-savings plan, you might need…
Read MoreMinimizing Yard Damage During Your Geothermal Installation
If you’re considering a geothermal installation on your property because of the myriad benefits, you may have fears about what the project will do to your yard. After all, you’ve probably put a lot of time and money into beautifying your landscape.
Read MoreWhat to Expect From Your Annual Furnace Tune-up
Winter will soon be arriving in Wichita, and that means it’s time to schedule your annual furnace tune-up. Preventive maintenance is essential for keeping your system operating efficiently to maintain the highest level of comfort at the lowest cost. Your tune-up will also extend the life of your system, reduce emissions and ensure safe operation…
Read MoreTankless Water Heating: A Good Fit for Your Wichita Home?
Is it time to replace your water heater? Most Wichita homeowners are familiar with traditional tank–also called storage–water heaters. But there’s another type of water heater that you’ve probably heard about, and now might be an opportune time to explore that option. Is tankless water heating a good fit for your Wichita Home? Here are…
Read MorePrepping Your Air Conditioner for Winter: Cover the Condenser or Leave It Alone?
Wichita homeowners are anticipating that nip in the air and beginning to undertake their fall and winter home-maintenance projects. As you look around your yard, you may be wondering if protecting your air conditioner condenser from the elements is something you should be doing. Should you cover your condenser or leave it alone? Here’s some…
Read MoreThe Energy-Efficient Home: How Your Systems Work in Sync
Committed to making your home more energy efficient? A key is understanding the whole-house systems approach. After all, the systems in your home work in sync. Thus, your home’s systems are much like the parts of your body. When one area suffers, it negatively affects another. For example, you can’t achieve an energy-efficient home if…
Read MoreThose Restored Federal Tax Credits–In a Few Months, They’ll Be Retired
In January, Congress renewed the 25C tax credits for energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, as well as some home improvements. If you had been thinking about a system replacement, this was welcome news. But you may not have rushed out to get that new system, because you had a whole year to act. Well, the…
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