October 15, 2018

4 Benefits of Annual Furnace Maintenance

During the frigid months of winter, you rely on your home’s furnace to keep you warm and comfortable. And more than likely, you take your functioning furnace for granted—until something goes wrong. The good news is that many common furnace problems can be avoided with an annual furnace inspection and tune-up. 1. Prolong the Life of Your Furnace When you take care of any appliance in your home, including your furnace, it’s more likely to last longer before needing replacement. And when you consider the fact that a new furnace can easily cost you several thousand dollars installed, it’s worth extending the life of your home heating system as much as possible. 2. Avoid Costly Problems and Repairs With routine maintenance and tune-ups, you’re also less likely to run into the need for major repairs. That’s because a furnace inspection will likely detect issues before they turn into larger (and more expensive) problems. As a result, you can tackle small repairs as needed and keep your furnace running strongly. 3. Save on Your Utility Bills A well-maintained furnace is also more likely to run efficiently—and when you take into consideration the high costs of heating fuel, an efficient furnace can...

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February 26, 2018

Winter Energy Saving Tips

With the winter weather appearing especially frightful, keeping your family warm and your energy costs down may seem daunting for many Kansas City homeowners. CNN reports that “blasts of Arctic air have brought weather-related deaths, record low temperatures and historic amounts of snowfall to parts of the United States.”  Here are a few simple energy-saving tips to keep the shivers away and your costs down this season. Dial It Down Did you know you can save as much as 10% on heating costs by simply turning your thermostat back 7-10 degrees for as few as eight hours a day? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, this strategy serves as a top savings tip for all homeowners. Escaping Energy Typically, we think of heat escaping from our windows but there are other less obvious sources that impact energy loss. A recent NPR report states more often than not, the big leaks you’ll find in the home causing the biggest energy consumption are hidden in walls,” Sealing up holes with cans of foam and caulk is another way to save. Peak Performance Ongoing maintenance is essential to keep your furnace running at peak performance during the coldest months of the year. Changing your furnace filter on a monthly basis is one...

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