Posts Tagged "Independence"
Is a Boiler the Right Choice for Your Home? 3 Benefits of a Boiler
Whether you’re having a new home constructed or you need to replace a dying heater, Climate Control is here to help! This can be a difficult decision—what is the best type of HVAC air conditioning/heating option for your home? Should you just stick with the central heating, ductwork and forced air HVAC system you’re used to, or should you get…
These Sounds Indicate a Furnace in Disrepair
When it comes to home comfort, the Comfort Bear would like to ignore strange noises coming from appliances in the home—but ultimately this would be a bad idea. It’s easy to deny that something may be amiss with our heaters when they start making an odd sound, since fixing it can be a nuisance. But just like the Comfort Bear,…
Tips to Prepare Your Home Plumbing for Winter
The Comfort Bear, here! Are you as ready for winter as I am? I might not hibernate as much as my friends do—I need to be there for homeowners throughout Independence! But I’m all about making my home as comfortable and safe as possible. How about you? If we’re in agreement, then boy does our team have a suggestion for…
Pay Attention to These Common Indoor Air Quality Problems
Many homeowners don’t realize this, but the indoor air quality (IAQ) of their home can actually be worse than the fresh air of the outdoors. It’s hard to believe, when our outdoor air quality isn’t even that bad to begin with, relative to other parts of the country. But if you have a modern home, it means it was built…
Why is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?
If you’ve ever noticed a leak by your air conditioner, call a plumber only to find there’s no leak in your plumbing? It’s possible it is because there is a leak from the air conditioner itself, which can be confusing to many homeowners, because after all; an air conditioning system doesn’t use WATER, does it? Unfortunately, this is one of…
Reducing Humidity Is Key for Comfort in the Summer
Comfort Bear here, ready to dispense some wisdom for you. Hold onto your seat, because this one’s a real mind blower: You know how it gets hot and uncomfortable in the summer? You might think that it’s the high temperatures that have got you feeling gross and sweaty. But you’d be mistaken. The truth is that it’s not the heat,…
4 Signs You Need Air Conditioner Replacement
For most of you humans, you tend to view your air conditioners as a luxury, and your heating systems as a necessity. For Comfort Bear, it’s the exact opposite. If you’ve been keeping up with the blog, you might remember how sentimental I got about having to replace my furnace, even though I barely used that thing. But now you’re…
Don’t Get Sentimental About Furnace Replacement!
“Comfort Bear, why are you clutching that furnace?” you may be asking. Well, you see, this furnace has been with me since the very beginning. And now, I’m suddenly being told that I have to replace it! We’ve been through some intense winters together. In return, I vowed that I’d always be there for it: through all of its maintenance…
Can I Install My Own Heat Pump? Here’s What to Expect
Many homeowners look for ways to save when it comes to home improvement projects, and the DIYers in us may consider skipping the installer and look to install a heat pump system, mini-split or split system, to help improve the comfort of their home, or support their HVAC system to get air conditioning in different locations. When it comes to…
5 Common Gas Furnace Safety Issues
When it comes to an air conditioning or heating system, safety is always at the top of the list. Homeowners not only want systems that perform greatly, provide excellent indoor air quality and reduce energy bills; but they want their heating & air conditioning to be safe for them and their loved ones. With heating systems there are many choices…