Is that Fall around the corner?

As the evenings cool and we head towards fall one thing is almost certain,  your furnace will soon again be needed. So now is a great time to get a furnace checkup and do some basic maintenance.  You need to make sure your furnace gets the attention it needs.

Well, there is a simple and easy way to ensure that your furnace is getting the attention it needs, and that’s by changing your furnace filter.  Changing the filter on your furnace is very easy, yet very important.  It takes only a few minutes to replace a furnace filter, but the benefits are huge!  Replacing your furnace filter regularly helps keep your heating and cooling costs low, while providing you cleaner air at the same time.

As furnace filters get dirty, they become more efficient at catching dust up to a certain point.  However, if the furnace filter is not changed, it will begin to restrict airflow.  This causes your furnace to work much harder to heat and cool your home because it must run longer, thus using more electricity.

Thermostats. The simple change that saves.

You don’t have to start over with your home’s HVAC system to consume less energy and enjoy a more comfortable home. The easiest fix of them all is a new, programmable thermostat.

Programmable thermostats, also known as programmable controls, can have a significant impact not only for your home’s energy consumption, but also for you. It’s hands-free comfort that allows you to enjoy your home without running to the control every time the weather outside changes. During winter months, you can save as much as 3 percent* of heating costs for each degree your thermostat is lowered. In the summer, cooling costs are cut up to 6 percent* per each degree you raise the thermostat. A programmable control will automatically adjust temperatures throughout the day, ensuring greater energy efficiency and enhanced comfort. Some control models even allow homeowners to pre-program desired temperatures for specific times of the day. You can save costs by easily adjusting the heating and cooling settings for times when you’re waking up, leaving for work, sleeping or going on vacation.

So changing your thermostat is a great way to save money. Give our staff a call today and find out how we can help you save energy and money today!

Summer’s End

Labor day traditionally signals the end of summer and the beginning of fall. The last big picnic and party of the year will be this weekend for most people. It also means new starts, new school year, new teachers, new friends and lots of new experiences.

But even though Labor Day signals the end, it does not mean the end for your HVAC system. There will still be demand for cooling and sooner than you want to admit it, heating as well. So fall is a great time to have your system checked.

Changing filters, having the blower checked and making sure everything is in top working order should be a priority for you at this time of year.

So after you enjoy that last cook out and family party, give us a call and find out how a system check up can benefit all your fall HVAC needs!

Gold Medal Service

The Olympics always brings out a sense of pride.  This summer was no exception.  From Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin in the pool, Gabby and the girls in the gym to the women’s soccer team we are filled with pride. It’s the spirit of seeing our athletes rise to the occasion and “Bring Home the Gold!”

We also have a great deal of pride here in our company. Our team strives just as hard to bring you quality service and incredible value in the product that we sell. This is not an every four year event for us, it’s daily event, to serve you and provide you with “Gold Medal” service.

Just as our athletes train hard every day, for that chance for gold, we work hard every day – not for medals – but to provide you with quality care and service!

While it will be another 4 years before we can see “Gold Medal” performances again, when you need “Gold Medal” service we will be here for you.

Olympic Time Means Olympic Quality

It’s time once again for the summer Olympics. Athletes from around the world are gathered this week in London to compete and represent their countries. These athletes have spent their entire lives training  for just 1 moment in time for a chance to win an Olympic medal.

The Olympics have always been about the best athletes from around the world raising the bar to higher and higher levels. They train hard and long for a chance at Olympic glory. These athletes know what it means to work hard and to apply their drive and desire to compete at the highest level.

Those qualities are the same as the qualities we have in our business. It is our goal to be the best HVAC company we can be and to provide you with the highest quality service that we can. We want to always be raising the bar to higher levels.

As you watch our incredible athletes compete we want you to remember that if you need any HVAC services that our quality service and integrity make us the best choice for all your heating and air conditioning needs. We look forward to becoming your Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor.

Summer Energy Saving Tips

During these hot summer days it can be a difficult thing to save energy. Here are some great tips to help you save!

1.       Keep your blinds, drapes or shades closed during the day.

2.       Use ceiling fans or windows fans instead of air conditioning.  Ceiling and window fans use much less electricity.

3.       Only use air conditioning when it is really hot outside.

4.       Clean or replace your air conditioning filters every month (in both central and window air conditioners). Give us a call here at Kappl if you have questions about this!

5.       Turn the thermostat up a few degrees when you have the air conditioning on.  74 degrees is very comfortable and you are saving up to 5% on your electric bills for each degree of temperature change.

6.       If you can, shade your air conditioning unit.  If your unit is in the bright sun, it will use up to 5% more energy than if it was in the shade

Using any of these tips will help you save on energy costs. The final tip is this: It may be time to replace your aging AC give us a call here at Kappl and we can help you determine exactly what you need to do.

Keep Your A/C Running Cool

This extreme heat is putting extreme stress on your air conditioner. We want to make sure you stay cool and your A/C runs efficiently.

On weekends like this it seems as if the air conditioning isn’t working overtime; it’s working all the time. There are a few things you can do this morning to make sure the A/C isn’t broken when you get home tonight.

Step 1: Change the air filter. Dirty filters are the biggest reason for air conditioner break downs. Dirty filters use more energy. They decrease your efficiency by 15%. Dirty coils reduce efficiency by 5%. Don’t know what filter you need or how to check? Give us a call. We would be happy to help you figure it out.

Step 2: Don’t turn the A/C off when you leave for the day. The experts say air conditioners work harder and use more energy to cool your home back down. It’s better to move the thermostat up a few degrees.

Step 3: It may be time to get you’re A/C checked if it runs constantly, feels humid inside your house, there is ice on the unit or it is more than ten years old.

If you have questions please call our professional staff and we will answer any questions you may have. We are here to serve you. We want you to stay cool during these hot summer days.