Archive for August 2014
Heat Pump A/C Not Cooling Like It Should? Troubleshoot With These Tips
If you cool your home with a heat pump, you need to know how to troubleshoot your heat pump A/C if it is not cooling like it should. You can diagnose common problems by following our easy to follow troubleshooting guide. Do not attempt to carry out any task that you are not absolutely comfortable…
Read MoreNever Had a Ductwork Inspection? Here’s Why You Should
In your home, ductwork is a major part of your HVAC system. Ductwork delivers conditioned air to your rooms and returns the air back to the unit to be reconditioned. After years of use, cracks or openings may appear on the ducts. Sealed ducts are vital for your family’s comfort for several reasons:
Read MoreThese HVAC Terms Can Give You an Advantage When You’re Planning a Replacement
Do you feel knowledgeable about your HVAC system? If your air conditioner broke tomorrow, would you be comfortable with what you needed to ask your Wichita area HVAC contractor? If you’re like most Kansas homeowners, the answers to both questions might be “no.”
Read MoreWhen the A/C Can’t Handle the Humidity, Here’s What to Do
Here in Wichita, summer is hot and steamy, increasing the workload of your A/C unit significantly over climate conditions with lower humidity. Since your A/C unit is designed to both cool the air and remove excess moisture, humid conditions can set the stage for an A/C unit that is functioning normally yet is unable to…
Read MoreThink a Tankless Water Heater Would Work in Your Home? Get the Right Size
So, you’ve decided that a tankless water heater or demand –type water heater is the best choice to replace your current, aging water heater. But, how do you know what size is best for your family? It is important to get the proper size so your family will have the hot water they need, but…
Read MoreTwo-Stage Cooling Is a Smart Choice for Wichita
Summers in Wichita can be uncomfortable and expensive. We’ve always had muggy and windy summer months, but the last several years we’ve also had record breaking days of 100-plus degree heat. Just this past May we had the earliest 100-degree temperature in the city’s recorded history. Unfortunately, energy prices haven’t gone down, and each year,…
Read MoreThinking About an Air Filter Upgrade? What Is Available?
Is your air filter just not doing the job? Are you thinking of an air filter upgrade? If you are, there are several different types of air filter to choose from. While it is always important to look for a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) of between 5 and 13, the type of filter you…
Read MoreYou Could Use Geothermal Tax Credits to Keep Cool This Summer
Property owners have a very good reason to install a geothermal system in their homes to keep cool this summer. A residential energy efficient property tax credit of 30 percent was enacted in 2009 and is available until December 31, 2016. The tax credit is applicable on geothermal systems and can be claimed on the…
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