Flat rate pricing is something that was created to protect the consumer by offering a fair price for the needed service. Not only was this beneficial for the consumer, but also the business, as they had a fair market price to charge, ensuring a profit would be earned. While this is a great tool when used for a single repair, some companies may try to abuse it if the company pays employees using book hours rather than actual hours. This is one of the common HVAC service sales tricks to avoid. Continue reading “Avoid Common HVAC Service Sales Tricks: Rush and “Add On” Sales”
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Why a Smart Thermostat Makes a Smart Summer Investment
As the temperatures go up, you may retreat to the cool and comfortable interior of your home. During the hotter months of summer, you are going to be relying much more on your air conditioner, which is why you need to ensure you are getting the most out of it. Continue reading “Why a Smart Thermostat Makes a Smart Summer Investment”
How to Handle a Clogged Air Conditioner Drain Line
Your air conditioner has a tough job. It’s responsible for removing heat from your home, along with humidity. During the hot and sticky days of summer, it can take quite a bit of moisture out of the inside air, and when this happens, all the water has to go somewhere. Continue reading “How to Handle a Clogged Air Conditioner Drain Line”
Effective Tips to Fix an AC Unit that is Running Constantly
When your air conditioning unit is the proper size, it can help to keep you comfortable during the hot, summer days. However, a key factor to an AC unit that runs efficiently is regular maintenance. Continue reading “Effective Tips to Fix an AC Unit that is Running Constantly”
Common Reasons Your Heater Turns on When Your System is Set to Cool
Have you noticed a sudden and rather significant increase in your utility costs? Is your AC unit running for long-periods of time without actually cooling your house? If so, it may be due to a malfunction. Continue reading “Common Reasons Your Heater Turns on When Your System is Set to Cool”
Excessive Dust? Your HVAC System May be to Blame
When it comes to taking care of a home, there is an endless list of “to-dos.” From the laundry and a sink full of dirty dishes, to vacuuming and yes, the dreaded dusting, it’s a never-ending cycle. Continue reading “Excessive Dust? Your HVAC System May be to Blame”
The Many Benefits of Upgrading Your Furnace
In addition to being able to get rid of that energy-guzzling, ghastly hunk of metal in your basement, there are a myriad of other perks that go along with saying, “out with the old” when it comes to your gas furnace. This is especially true if your current furnace has been hanging around for more than two decades. Continue reading “The Many Benefits of Upgrading Your Furnace”
Bad HVAC Habits: Don’t Put this Huge Home Investment at Risk!
If you are like most people, you want to ensure your home’s HVAC system lasts and runs efficiently for absolutely as long as possible. However, if you want to ensure this is possible, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Continue reading “Bad HVAC Habits: Don’t Put this Huge Home Investment at Risk!”
Snow and Your HVAC Unit: Important Information to Know
Are you hoping that this year, more snow will be in the forecast? Living in Kansas City, there’s a good chance it will happen. After all, there’s nothing like a cold, snowy winter’s night and we’ve already had two! However, while this may create a magical atmosphere, there are some things you need to keep in mind when it comes to your home’s comfort equipment – especially if you have a heat pump. Learn about snow and your HVAC unit here. Continue reading “Snow and Your HVAC Unit: Important Information to Know”
The Importance of Proper HVAC System Installation
If you are like most homeowners, you aren’t looking forward to the day you have to replace your HVAC system. The only good news about this is that by the time your system stops working, there will be higher quality, more efficient systems on the market. Continue reading “The Importance of Proper HVAC System Installation”