Archive for December 2014
Smart Ways to Lower Your Home Heating Bills
You can still lower your home heating bills even when the temperature drops outside. All it takes is a little effort. After all, sometimes a small investment can slash your bills without sacrificing any comfort.
Read MoreCommunity Generosity – Beyond the Season
During the holiday season, local charities see a spike in donations and charitable giving, but it’s important to remember that many of them need help all year long.
Read MoreGreen Heating Alternatives for Your Wichita Home
Big corporations, shopping centers, universities and other commercial buildings around the country are gravitating towards green heating alternatives more than ever before. Homeowners can take advantage of new energy efficient technology as well. Some of your many options include:
Read MoreThese Advanced Features Make Heat Pumps More Effective in Wichita Homes
Heat pumps may play second fiddle to furnaces and boilers for powerful home heating. However, heat pumps offer strategic advantages for maximum energy savings when the right features are selected.
Read MoreGet the Most Life Out of Your Home’s HVAC System — Here’s How
Furnaces and air conditioners are costly pieces of equipment to replace, which is only one reason why extending the life of your HVAC system is so important. Not only will simple maintenance allow your system to operate smoothly and efficiently, it will also save you a considerable amount of time and money over the long-run.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Difference Between Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency
Thanks to our ever improving technology, the gap between energy conservation and energy efficiency has grown smaller. Conserving energy means not using as much of it, while using it efficiently means that the appliance or device uses less energy to provide the same service.
Read MoreInsulation in Your Wichita Home — Do You Have Enough in All the Right Spots?
Home insulation can keep your home warm in the winter and cool during the summer without having to blast your HVAC system 24/7. This can increase the efficiency of your home and lower heating and cooling costs. Having enough home insulation in the right spots is a must to keep your Wichita home comfortable.
Read MoreDuct Noises Have You Worried? Helpful Hints About What You’re Hearing
Do you have strange sounds coming from your ducts? While some sounds may be a cause for concern, others are normal noises your HVAC system makes to function. Below are some common duct noises you can try to diagnose in your Wichita area home.
Read MoreThree Key Considerations in Choosing the Right Geothermal Loop for Your Wichita Home
Living in Wichita means living with seasons that vary in temperature from hot summers to frigid winters. This is why as winter rolls around, many homeowners are considering geothermal heating. Geothermal heating is energy efficient, cost effective and environmentally sound. However there are a few considerations when choosing the right geothermal loop for you.
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