Posts Tagged ‘service and maintenance’
Standby Power: The Greedy Energy Consumer In Your Home
Did you know that standby power in your home can raise your electric bills by as much as $100 a year? On an individual basis, that’s not an overwhelming amount, but across the U.S., the federal EPA estimates that people spend $10 billion a year by consuming power that serves no purpose. It comes from…
Read MoreReplacing Your Water Heater: 5 Factors To Consider
If you’re considering replacing your water heater, don’t base it on cost or brand name alone. There are five factors to consider before you buy. These include:
Read MoreManual J: Why The Technician Who Sizes Your System Should Know It Inside Out
Many people haven’t heard of Manual J, which is the primary tool that HVAC contractors use to size a home’s cooling or heating equipment. It’s essential when replacing a system to go through the steps this tool requires to pinpoint the right size HVAC equipment for your home. Going by the size of the existing…
Read MoreAn Air Conditioner Safety Cap: For Your Peace Of Mind
If you aren’t familiar with why your air conditioner might need a safety cap, you’re not alone. An alarming practice has started among teenagers that involves inhaling the refrigerant from air conditioning systems. This is exceptionally dangerous, and it can be fatal or leave the abuser with long-term health problems. If your yard isn’t fenced…
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide Detectors Offer Year-Round Protection
It has no color, odor or taste and cannot be detected by human senses. The early symptoms of exposure to it may resemble a simple case of the flu. Yet, more than 500 Americans die from accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning every year, many in their sleep. Carbon monoxide detectors could prevent these deaths as…
Read MoreCan You Benefit From Geothermal Heating And Cooling?
Until relatively recently, an unlimited free energy source to heat and cool your home went unexploited. Today, all that’s changed. Residential geothermal heating and cooling is now the most efficient, fastest-growing green energy source in the U.S. Just a few feet below your feet, the temperature of the earth never deviates much from an average…
Read MoreAir Conditioner Installation Checklist For Getting The Job Done Right
The performance specs and energy-efficiency ratings of your new air conditioner all rely on one critical factor: competent professional installation. Central air conditioner installation involves complex calculations to correctly match the right system to your needs, as well as specialized technical and mechanical skills to ensure that the hardware is properly integrated into your home.…
Read MoreAir Conditioner Warranty: Don’t Leave The Shop Without One
Central air conditioners have substantially evolved in technology and reliability over the past decade. So has the standard air conditioner warranty. Today’s A/C manufacturers are cultivating long-term customer relationships, and confronting the need to maintain brand loyalty that will endure over the extended service life of their products. Industry leaders like Lennox now offer warranties…
Read MoreA/C Operating Tips That Keep Wichita-Area Homeowners Cool
It’s the time of year when a few A/C operating tips may come in handy. Temperatures in Wichita exceed 90 degrees more than 60 days every summer, with relative humidity above 50 percent. Count on it: If your central air conditioner’s going to fade or fail altogether, that’s when it will happen. With the complexity…
Read MoreHeat Pump Maintenance Ensures Year Round Comfort And Energy Efficiency
Heat pumps function as both air conditioner and heater in most residential applications. Consolidating components of the HVAC system is a plus in most respects. However, it also means heat pumps don’t have seasonal downtime like a conventional furnace or air conditioner. Year-round operation in our Kansas climate increases component wear and tear, while the…
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