Posts Tagged ‘hvac professional’
Heat 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 MoreNever Had a Ductwork Inspection? Here’s Why You Should
In your home, ductwork is a major part of your HVAC system. Ductwork delivers conditioned air to your rooms and returns the air back to the unit to be reconditioned. After years of use, cracks or openings may appear on the ducts. Sealed ducts are vital for your family’s comfort for several reasons:
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 MorePrepping Your Air Conditioner for Winter: Cover the Condenser or Leave It Alone?
Wichita homeowners are anticipating that nip in the air and beginning to undertake their fall and winter home-maintenance projects. As you look around your yard, you may be wondering if protecting your air conditioner condenser from the elements is something you should be doing. Should you cover your condenser or leave it alone? Here’s some…
Read MoreAn Easy Guide To Choosing and Using Ceiling Fans in Your Wichita-Area Home
If your summer air conditioning bills have been giving you the chills, you’re probably looking for new ways to keep those costs in line. Ceiling fans are one of the most cost-effective ways to trim those costs–without sacrificing any comfort. Here’s a quick guide to choosing and using fans for maximum efficiency.
Read MoreForgot to Make an Appointment for Annual Service? Why You Shouldn’t Wait a Minute Longer
Your cooling and heating system is just like any other machine – parts and components can wear down, get dirty, and need to be replaced or adjusted. It takes regular checkups to catch these issues and solve them before they affect your system’s efficiency or damage it, reducing its longevity. Regular maintenance tune-ups will keep…
Read MoreWater Heater Giving You the Shivers? Troubleshoot the Cause
If your water heater doesn’t seem to be warming up your water as well as you’d like, there’s no need to panic. It’s simply time to troubleshoot the problem and determine whether you can fix it, or if you’ll need the help of a Plumbing professional. Let’s take a look at some ways that you can…
Read MoreBoost Heat Pump Performance By Using The Right Balance Point
Ample insulation and airtight sealing around windows, doors and other places prone to air leaks are necessary to keep heating and cooling bills under control, especially if you use an air-source heat pump for heating and cooling your Wichita area home. Find out how improving the energy efficiency of your home’s envelope can boost heat…
Read MoreWhat’s That Odor? Finding The Source Of Furnace Smells
Furnace smells may well signal that something’s wrong with your HVAC system. The start of the heating season is often when you’ll detect unusual furnace smells, though they can happen anytime. Here are some different types of furnace odors and what they might mean:
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