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The Basics of Furnace Troubleshooting
As temperatures drop, the last thing you want is trouble with your furnace. And it always seems like trouble starts at the most inopportune times, right before you go to bed or on a Sunday afternoon when most businesses are closed. Luckily, the problem may be simple and you may not need a service call Read More
Chris Lancaster December 29th, 2016
Posted In: Heating
Carbon Monoxide Safety – What Families Need To Know
If your home is heated by a gas furnace, for your family’s safety, it is important that you know the basics about carbon monoxide safety. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent, odorless killer. Here are some sobering facts: Deaths: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report, on average, 430 deaths annually by accidental CO poisoning. Read More
Chris Lancaster December 15th, 2016
Posted In: Heating
Get in the Zone: The Advantages of Zoning Your Home
Everyone says, “Get out of your comfort zone”. Well, at Lancaster Brothers Heating and Cooling, we say, “Get into your comfort zone!” We’re talking about heating and air conditioning, of course. The goal of any homeowner is to keep your home comfortable year round. The trick is to do it without spending a fortune on Read More
Chris Lancaster November 9th, 2016
Another Satisfied Customer
Here is a comment from a recent system installation customer. We appreciate our customers taking time to let us now how we did. “Thank you and lancaster brothers for the great work. The house feels great with the new system, the installation crew was fantastic, I am so glad I chose your company. Thank you Read More
Chris Lancaster September 7th, 2016
Posted In: Uncategorized
News from Underground – Tax Credits of 30% on Geothermal Systems Expiring!
Although the benefits of heating and cooling homes with geothermal energy don’t receive the same amount of publicity as solar heating, it just may be that still rivers run deep. The team at Lancaster has put together this update on geothermal systems to let you know about all of the benefits available, including huge tax Read More
Chris Lancaster August 17th, 2016
Posted In: Geothermal
Why, By Law, Your New AC Must Be a 13 SEER
As a homeowner, you may or may not have heard of a SEER rating. It is a term used in the heating and cooling industry to describe the energy efficiency of an air conditioning unit. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. The government has mandated that only air conditioners with a rating of 13 Read More
Chris Lancaster June 10th, 2016
Posted In: Cooling
Geothermal Savings for Homeowners
Over the years Lancaster Brothers Heating & Cooling has spoken to many homeowners who were not sure what geothermal heating was. Not only is it great for energy savings, but you can also receive a tax credit with it! Lancaster Brothers Heating & Cooling is here to break down all of the details below. How Read More
Chris Lancaster February 29th, 2016
Posted In: Geothermal
Tags: geothermal, tax credit
Household Heating Costs Predicted to be Lower in 2016
Good news for homeowners here in Kansas City and across the country – heating costs are expected to drop compared to the past two winters. In most regions, the decline can be attributed to the combination of warmer weather and lower fuel prices. This doesn’t necessarily give you the license to run your furnace on Read More
Chris Lancaster January 8th, 2016
Posted In: Heating
Space Heater Safety Tips
When your home gets cold, it can be tempting to do whatever it takes to warm up! Space heaters can be a great option when your primary heating system just isn’t cutting it, but in the rush to kick up the heat, sometimes, we forget about safety. Heating equipment is the second largest cause of Read More
Chris Lancaster December 21st, 2015
Posted In: Heating
What Your 5 Senses Can Tell You about Your Furnace’s Health
Our technicians are trained to diagnose and fix malfunctioning heating and cooling appliances – but they only know there’s a problem when you call in! Fortunately, you don’t need a special tool kit to tell when your furnace is acting up. Your five senses are enough to let you know when you have a problem, Read More
Chris Lancaster December 9th, 2015
Posted In: Heating