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Home Energy Saving Solutions for Kansas City Homes
Keeping your home comfortable when temperatures rise takes a lot of energy. Whether you live in Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Lee’s Summit, Independence, Shawnee, or a surrounding community, it makes sense to use that energy wisely. Learning how to make your home more energy efficient helps your wallet and the environment.
When it comes to creating energy savings in your home, there are two main goals:
- Stop cool air from leaking out of the house.
- Use energy-smart technology to keep your house comfortable.
The most effective ways to save energy while cooling your home include routine AC maintenance, replacing units older than 10 to 15 years, adding attic and wall insulation, upgrading to a smart thermostat, and using targeted equipment upgrades like zoning or high-performance blowers.
There are several ways to save energy while keeping your home cool, including:
Preventive Air Conditioning Maintenance
Air conditioners work hard to keep homes throughout the Kansas City metro, including Lenexa, Liberty, Blue Springs, and Leawood, cool during the summer. Dust builds up, and parts can wear out from constant use. When that happens, your air conditioner may use even more energy for each degree it cools your home.
When we perform preventative AC maintenance, we clean it thoroughly and check every component and connection to ensure your unit runs as efficiently as possible. This can often reduce your energy bill.
Regular maintenance also helps avoid breakdowns and extends the life of your unit.
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Air Conditioning Replacement
If your cooling system is 10 to 15 years old and doesn’t perform as well as it used to, you may see significant energy savings from replacing your old air conditioner.
Homeowners in Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Lee’s Summit, Independence, and surrounding communities trust A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical for professional AC replacement. You get a top-quality installation that helps your new system perform at its full potential. The energy savings from installing a high-efficiency air conditioner may pay for itself within a few years.
Schedule a complimentary home energy evaluation if you think your system isn’t cooling your home the way it used to. We proudly serve homeowners throughout the Greater Kansas City metro, including Shawnee, Lenexa, Liberty, and nearby areas.
Equipment Upgrades
An out-of-the-box air conditioner isn’t the best fit for every home, especially if you have a newer system.
We take the time to understand the unique characteristics of your home and your family’s cooling needs to help you find tailored options that save energy and add comfort.
Upgrade options include:
Retrofit Insulation
Insulation is one of the best things you can do for your home. Adding insulation to your walls and ceilings is an affordable way to keep cool air from leaking outside.
We can evaluate your home to determine the areas that need more insulation and install it where you’ll see the greatest impact.
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Smart Thermostat Installation
Wi-Fi thermostats can help you manage your comfort and optimize energy efficiency from your smartphone.
We install Nest Learning Thermostats that pay attention to your daily habits to create a program that uses your energy where it’s most effective.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.How much can a smart thermostat save on energy bills?
Smart thermostats like the Nest Learning Thermostat typically save homeowners around 10 to 12 percent on cooling costs by learning your schedule and automatically adjusting temperatures when you’re away.
2. When should I replace my air conditioner to save energy?
If your air conditioner is 10 to 15 years old and isn’t cooling as effectively as it used to, replacing it can lead to significant energy savings, since newer systems run more efficiently and may pay for themselves within a few years.
3. Does regular AC maintenance actually save energy?
Yes. Dust buildup and worn components make an air conditioner work harder to cool your home, using more energy per degree. Regular maintenance keeps components clean and connections tight, helping the system run at peak efficiency.
4. Does adding insulation really lower cooling costs?
Yes. Insulation prevents cool air from leaking out through walls and ceilings, reducing how hard your AC has to work and lowering overall energy use, one of the most affordable home efficiency upgrades available.
5. What is home zoning and how does it save energy?
Home zoning divides a house into separate temperature-controlled areas, so you only cool the rooms in use instead of the entire home at once, reducing wasted energy in unoccupied spaces.
Call A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical at 913-383-3100 or contact us online to request service in Kansas City and learn more about energy-saving solutions from our team.
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A.B. May Serves The Greater Kansas City Area
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The Greater
Kansas City Area We serve a 50-mile radius around the Kansas City area, including the following cities:
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The Greater
Kansas City Area We serve a 50-mile radius around the Kansas City area, including the following cities:
Blue Springs | Brookside | De Soto | Fairway Parkville | Independence | Lee’s Summit Kansas City | Lake Quivira | Leawood | Liberty Merriam | Mission | Mission Hills | Waldo Olathe | Overland Park | Plaza | Prairie Village Gardner | Raytown | Roeland Park | Shawnee Spring Hill | Stilwell | Lenexa | Westwood
