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The HVAC system is tasked with keeping your home comfortable is often a significant investment. Like any major appliance, it requires regular care to operate at its best. At Schomburg Heating and Cooling, we believe that preventive maintenance is key to extending the lifespan of your HVAC system, ensuring it runs efficiently and reliably year-round.

As the chilly months approach, keeping our homes warm becomes a priority. While furnaces play a crucial role in this, it's vital to remember that safety is paramount when operating any heating system. At Schomburg Heating and Cooling, we're dedicated to keeping your home comfortably warm and ensuring it's safe. This blog post will cover essential furnace safety tips to help you enjoy a warm, risk-free winter season.

In today's world, where efficiency and convenience are paramount, homeowners are constantly seeking ways to improve their living experience while also being mindful of energy consumption and costs. Programmable thermostats are a remarkable innovation in this regard. At Schomburg Heating and Cooling, we know the impact of staying comfortable in your home while also keeping energy bills in check. In this blog, we'll explore the numerous benefits of programmable thermostats and why they might be the perfect addition to your home.

It's about to get cold in KC! Here's a fall HVAC checklist to ensure your home is ready for cooler temperatures. Replace Your Air Filters Dirty HVAC filters can restrict airflow, reduce efficiency, and worsen indoor air quality. Buy a few extra air filters to have on hand. Replace the Batteries in Your Thermostat Has the battery icon been flashing on your thermostat? Make sure to replace your battery. Otherwise, you might wake up in a cold home. This may also be the right time to program your thermostat so you can reduce your energy usage when no one is home. Clean Your Vents and Registers You may be surprised by the dust and debris from these spaces. Also, make sure all your vents and registers are unobstructed. Have you had a professional ductwork cleaning? It might be worth considering. Test Your Heating System We know many of you wait as long as possible to turn on your furnace. However, you should complete a test run of your HVAC system to ensure it is operating as it should. Check for any unusual noises, odors, or performance issues. Change the Batteries in Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be produced by faulty heating systems. Also, how old are your carbon monoxide detectors? They need to be replaced periodically. Seal Your Windows and Doors Use weatherstripping or caulking to seal gaps and prevent heat loss. Have Your Chimney Inspected If you have a fireplace or wood-burning stove, schedule a chimney inspection and cleaning to ensure safe operation. Invest in a Generator Areas of KC are prone to power outages. Consider investing in a backup generator today to keep your HVAC system running during emergencies. You won't be able to find a generator in stock during a significant power outage. Replace the Batteries in Your Smoke Alarms Some people wait until the time changes to replace the batteries in their smoke alarms. Just so you know, the time changes on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Reverse the Direction of Your Ceiling Fans Your ceiling fan should be spinning clockwise at a low speed during the fall and winter. You should take time to clean the blades as you switch directions. Schedule a Professional HVAC Tune-Up It's a good idea to have a licensed HVAC technician perform a thorough inspection and maintenance of your system. During your tune-up appointment, a technician can clean components, lubricate moving parts, and identify any potential issues. Schomburg Heating and Cooling will help you with your professional HVAC inspection. Even if we did not install your system, we are happy to help maintain it. We work on almost all brands of HVAC equipment. We can also answer any questions about air duct cleaning and air purification products. Give Schomburg Heating and Cooling a call today to schedule your maintenance appointment. We will make sure your furnace is running safely and efficiently. Schomburg Heating and Cooling serves St. Joe, the KC Northland, and surrounding communities.

What is a Ductless Mini Split? Why Might I Consider One? A ductless mini split or “mini split” is a heating and cooling system that doesn’t require the use of ducts to regulate the temperature in a room or a zone. And, unlike a window air conditioning unit, a ductless mini split doesn’t require a window. Keep reading to learn how a ductless mini-split works and why you might consider one for your home. What is a Ductless Mini Split? Ductless mini-splits have two main components: an indoor unit and an outdoor compressor/condenser unit. The indoor unit is installed in the room or area you want to cool or heat. It is typically mounted high on a wall and contains a fan to circulate the air. The outdoor unit on a mini-split system houses the compressor and condenser components. It is placed outside the building and is responsible for exchanging heat with the outside air. The outdoor unit connects to the indoor unit through refrigerant lines. During the summer, the refrigerant absorbs heat from the indoor air and releases it outside. During the winter, the process is reversed, and the system extracts heat from the outdoor air and transfers it to the room that needs warming. Why Might I Consider a Ductless Mini-Split? A ductless mini-split is the perfect solution for home additions or hard-to-regulate rooms, such as basements, garages, sunrooms, sheds, and home additions. This system is also a good option for older homes that lack reliable ductwork. Some homeowners with larger homes may use a ductless mini-split to regulate the temperature in the spaces they use the most. Here are some other benefits of ductless mini-splits and why you should consider using them in your home. Using mini-splits can reduce your heating and cooling bills. Homeowners will save energy by only adjusting the temperature in their most-used spaces. Also, ductless mini-splits are extremely energy efficient since there is no air loss within the ducts. Ductless mini-splits are easy to install. Installing ductwork in existing buildings can be complex and expensive. Ductless mini-splits are relatively easy for professionals to install and allow you to save money while still being able to regulate temperatures. Ductless mini-splits can improve the air quality of your home. Some mini-split models come with air filtration and purification options, helping to improve indoor air quality by removing allergens, dust, pet dander, and other airborne nuisances – as long as you periodically clean or replace your system’s filter. Are Ductless Mini-Splits Worth the Cost for Kansas City Homeowners? A ductless mini-split system can be a practical solution to increase energy efficiency and solve temperature regulation problems in tricky areas of your home. To learn more about ductless mini-split brands and installation costs, contact Schomburg Heating and Cooling . We offer single-zone or multi-zone systems and can also maintain your mini-split when we make periodic visits to check your other HVAC systems. Schomburg Heating and Cooling also offers ductless mini-split service and repair in the Kansas City Northland; St. Joseph, MO; and surrounding communities.

We know the Midwest can be downright brutal during the hot summer months. And even when fall officially begins in KC, we still have weeks of uncomfortable temperatures that sometimes last till mid-October.

Wouldn’t you rather spend your hard-earned money on something fun – instead of paying higher energy bills to keep your home cool? Of course you would! Here are some tips on how to save money on cooling costs this summer.

While your local heating and cooling company would be happy to come out for an AC repair service call, you may be able to avoid this expense by troubleshooting the problem yourself.