Posts Tagged ‘energy savings’
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 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 MoreSwitching to a Programmable Thermostat May Be the Best Investment You’ll Make
One of the best HVAC devices available to enhance home comfort and energy savings with minimal effort is a programmable thermostat. Read on to learn how upgrading your old thermostat is a very smart investment, which remembers to save energy so you don’t have to.
Read MoreDon’t Forget Your Ceiling Fans This Spring
You already know to ensure windows and doors have good seals, and that you have to get your air conditioner (A/C) inspected, too. But there’s one more thing that can help you make your home a lot more comfortable, and that’s changing your ceiling fan direction.
Read MoreImproving Home Insulation Means Better Comfort, Indoor Air Quality
You might be surprised to learn that no matter how efficient your furnace or HVAC is, if you have poor insulation, you’re throwing money out the window. Not only that, but a drafty house also creates indoor air quality issues that can irritate allergy and asthma symptoms. Get a free indoor air quality analysis to spot problems…
Read MoreBasic Solar Terms: A Glossary for DIYers Considering This Option
Homeowners considering solar power are bombarded with a slew of unfamiliar jargon, but knowing some of the basic solar terms can help make navigating the waters a little easier. Here are a few common terms and their meanings:
Read MoreSlay Energy Vampires This Record-Setting Winter with These Tips
Energy vampires can suck energy savings right out of your home any time of year. In the winter, heating systems can drive up the energy bills; in the summer, running the A/C all day will drive up energy use too. In Wichita, energy vampires are especially prevalent during the winter, robbing you of heat, efficiency, comfort,…
Read MoreWhole House Humidification and Its Advantages Over Portable Units
Dry air can lead to a host of issues, including discomfort, higher energy costs, health issues, and damage to wood furnishings and other possessions. Dry air is especially problematic during the winter. Since dry air naturally feels colder than humid air, you may set the thermostat higher to compensate for the chill. That leads to…
Read MoreReduce Home Heat Loss to Keep Your Kansas Home Cozy and Monthly Bills Low
Winter is upon us here in Kansas, and we can expect cold weather for the next few months. Unfortunately, though your heating system may be doing its job, it’s possible that you are losing a lot of that indoor heat from your furnace through air leaks or other forms of heat loss. There are a…
Read MoreInstalling a New Furnace? Consider These Add-Ons
Although greater Wichita area is technically inside the Humid Sub-Tropical zone, the region experiences some harsh winters. Frigid air masses commonly sweep south from Canada, bringing with them temperatures that remain well below zero degrees for several days. Conditions like this make it especially important for you to keep your furnace in tip-top condition. If you’re…
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