February is the time when we begin to reevaluate our New Year’s resolutions. What were they again? It’s common to feel guilty this time of year as we realize we haven’t put as much energy as we had hoped into make positive changes for ourselves and the world around us. Old habits are hard to…

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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. 

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If you’ve been experiencing decreasing performance from your water heater, or even worse – if you’ve had some kind of breakdown – it may be time to concede to the inevitable and purchase that new water heater. To help sort out your purchase options, here are some guidelines to make sense of it all.

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Because it’s the substance that moves heat out of your house, proper refrigerant charge is vital to air conditioner performance and efficiency. In a closed-loop air conditioning system, refrigerant circulates continuously between the evaporator coil in the indoor air handler and the outdoor condenser coil. This highly heat-absorbent chemical changes state from a vapor to…

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Now that spring is here it’s time to start taking advantage of longer, warmer days to save energy. Summer heat isn’t far away which means your cooling system will likely be employed. Instead of grinning and bearing high energy costs, think wisely about summer and spring energy-saving tips to live by:

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If you’re planning on installing a new air conditioner this year, don’t rush into things. Take your time to find the right contractor, and to determine the best cooling system for your Wichita home. Finding a qualified contractor for A/C installation will ensure your system is sized and installed correctly, which will save you money…

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Geothermal heat pumps are known to be an efficient heating option for your home, delivering as much as 60% more heat than energy consumed. Your local climate, however, can change just how effective a geothermal heat pump is. Make sure you do your homework before choosing geothermal energy for your residence.

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If you’re having boiler problems that are leaving your home without heat or are reducing your energy efficiency, there’s a few do-it-yourself repairs that you can try to get it going at full speed again. Not only will you save the trouble of having to pay a HVAC contractor to come out on a service…

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Here in Wichita, Kansas, our cold, dry winters and hot, humid summers dictate that we use our HVAC systems for most of the year. Any measure to maximize operational efficiency pays off in two ways: by reducing fuel costs, and by increasing equipment life. The easiest of routine maintenance procedures is probably changing your air filter(s), and…

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