Posts Tagged ‘air filter’
Is Poor Indoor Air Quality Making You Sick?
In Wichita, the weather is unpredictable and high winds often bring smoke, pollen, mold spores, and other pollutants. We can’t control the quality of the air outside, but we can make adjustments to improve the air inside. Poor indoor air quality can wreak havoc on lungs, sinus tissue, and more. How does bad indoor air…
Read MoreA New Heating Season Should Start With a New Air Filter — Tips to Help You Choose the Best
The time is quickly approaching when you will be counting on your HVAC system to supply heat to keep your home comfortable. If the furnace is trying to send heat through a clogged air filter, the system is straining to circulate heated air into the ductwork and reach your entire home. Installing a good quality new air filter…
Read MoreIf You Plan on Renovating This Fall, Use These Tips to Protect Your HVAC System
Upgrades to your home may look amazing when they are done, but renovations will create a lot of dust and debris that can infiltrate and cause issues in your HVAC system. Here are some tips to help your protect your HVAC system during your next renovation:
Read MoreHeat Pump Maintenance Will Carry Your System Through the Seasons
As fall draws closer, its time to complete routine heat pump maintenance tasks that will provide energy savings and improved indoor air quality (IAQ) while extending the lifespan of your heat pump unit. While some maintenance tasks are easily completed by homeowners, others are most appropriately handled by an HVAC professional.
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 More5 Must-Try A/C Troubleshooting Tips
Central air conditioning (A/C) systems are generally reliable if the proper maintenance procedures are performed at the recommended intervals, but they are not perfect. If the system in your Wichita home is having problems, try these A/C troubleshooting tips to rule out simple things you can fix yourself, before spending the money for a service…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Working With an HVAC Tech to Seal Home Ductwork
As a homeowner, one of the most important concerns you likely have is keeping your energy bills down. A big obstacle to this can be leaking ductwork, which often happens over time as connections loosen and damage occurs to your ducts.
Read MoreLow- or High-Efficiency Air Filter: Which Is Better?
The air quality in your Kansas home is important and pollutants, such as dust and dander, can clog up your heating and cooling system. One of the easiest ways to improve the air quality in your home is by paying attention to the type of air filters you use.
Read MoreThe Leaks in Your Ductwork: a Drain on Your Budget and Your Comfort
Ductwork leaks are extremely common and they can cost Wichita homeowners hundreds of dollars per year on their heating and cooling bills. Over time, leaks in ductwork multiply and get larger, steadily increasing your energy usage–without you being aware of the cause. Many people just assume prices have gone up and keep paying more to the utility company, never…
Read MoreSaving Energy When the Prospect of Winter Heating Bills Gives You the Chills
There are many things to enjoy and look forward to at this time of year in Wichita, but winter heating bills are not on the list. It can be quite a shock to see your energy costs shoot up when the cold weather hits. Luckily, there are many simple things you can do around your…
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