Posts Tagged ‘HVAC contractor’
Help for the Heat Pump: What Type of Auxiliary Heating Should You Use?
A heat pump provides efficient cooling all summer long and winter warmth almost all the time. Heat pumps heat your house using a different principle than a gas-fired furnace. Instead of making heat, it moves heat. Even on a cold winter night, down to a certain temperature there’s enough latent heat energy in outdoor air…
Read MoreBoiler Blues Afflict You Last Winter? Troubleshoot With These Pointers
When you approach your Wichita-area home’s boiler to troubleshoot a problem, remember the physician’s motto: first do no harm. If you are at all uncomfortable about trying to temporarily repair or diagnose your home’s boiler, you will do better to contact your professional HVAC contractor than to risk damaging your home’s primary heat source.
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 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 MoreHeat Pump Maintenance In 5 Easy Steps
A heat pump is a very efficient heating and cooling system that performs year-round to maintain the comfort levels in your home. With spring’s arrival and warmer temperatures approaching, it’s time to get your heat pump ready for the hot summer months ahead. Do this heat pump maintenance yourself in five easy steps and keep your system running at optimum…
Read MoreWhat To Look For When Hiring a Contractor
When the time comes for the replacement, service or maintenance of your heating or cooling system, hiring an HVAC contractor who is experienced and knowledgeable can help ensure the success of the project and increase your level of satisfaction. Here are some great tips on what to look for, to keep your Wichita home running…
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 MoreYour Furnace Replacement: Why Choose an ECM Motor?
Perhaps surprisingly, Wichita lies on the northern limits of the U.S. “humid subtropical” climate zone. It certainly doesn’t feel that way with average lows at or below freezing November through March, and many homeowners consider upgrades to their heating systems when winter approaches. Some innovative technology could make furnace replacement an even better idea: the…
Read MoreMinimizing Yard Damage During Your Geothermal Installation
If you’re considering a geothermal installation on your property because of the myriad benefits, you may have fears about what the project will do to your yard. After all, you’ve probably put a lot of time and money into beautifying your landscape.
Read MoreYour Geothermal Heating and Cooling System: the 5 Maintenance Musts
Geothermal is one of the greenest heating and cooling options available today, and the savings offered by these systems is impressive. Like any other heating and/or cooling system, however, a geothermal installation must be maintained. Here are four keys to getting the most from your geothermal heating and cooling system.
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