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Heating Facts and Costly Fiction
The Lancaster Brothers have heard it all over the years. There are lots of ideas about how and why to heat your home during the winter months. If you don’t have a background in heating, some of these misconceptions actually make a lot of sense! So, we decided to do a little myth-busting and explain Read More
Chris Lancaster November 12th, 2015
Posted In: Heating
Tags: heating facts, heating myths
Having Heating Trouble? How to Tell When It’s Time to Replace Your Furnace
We are headed into the heating season now, and if your heating system is acting up, now is the time to figure out if it is worth keeping throughout the winter. Most furnaces last about 12-15 years. If your system has reached this mark, you’ve likely experienced some of the telltale signs it’s about ready Read More
Chris Lancaster October 29th, 2015
Posted In: Heating
Natural Ventilation & How It Can Work In Your Home
Want a less stuffy home without having to run your air conditioner? Try natural ventilation. Your air conditioner might be able to keep your home cooler, but it can’t always mimic the invigorating effects of fresh air. Lancaster Brothers Heating & Cooling understands that homeowners don’t want to run their air conditioners all the time. Read More
Chris Lancaster September 30th, 2015
Posted In: Cooling
Get a Head Start: Furnace Tune-Ups Now for a More Comfortable Winter Later
It might still be summer, with days full of abundant sunshine and perfect temperatures, but the chill of late autumn isn’t as far off as it seems. The cold weather hits quickly, without warning, so make sure your furnace system is prepped and ready for the job. They say the early bird gets the worm, Read More
Chris Lancaster September 16th, 2015
Posted In: Heating
Why You Should Consider Other AC Options: The Ductless Mini-Split System
Keeping your Kansas City home cool this summer is our top priority here at Lancaster Brothers Heating & Cooling. That’s why we want you to make sure you know all of your options when it comes to air conditioning your home. While many homeowners lean towards traditional air conditioning systems that consist of both an Read More
Chris Lancaster July 30th, 2015
Posted In: Cooling
After Hours Service
At Lancaster Brothers We Strive To Give All Of Our Customers A Positive Experience: Here is feedback from one of our customers during this hot spell. Hi Chris. I wanted to tell you about my experience with your company. Last night about 6:30, we noticed our AC was not cooling or blowing much air. I Read More
Chris Lancaster July 24th, 2015
Posted In: Uncategorized
Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Why Size Matters for Air Conditioners
The old saying, “less is more” pertains to shopping for air conditioners for your home. You really can have too much of a good thing when it comes to cooling your home. Installing a system that is not properly sized for your home can render it less efficient and effective. Here are a some of Read More
Chris Lancaster July 16th, 2015
Posted In: Cooling
Types of Air Conditioners & Which One Is Right for Your Home
Air conditioners aren’t something you buy all that often, which means many homeowners aren’t very well educated on them. While there’s no shame in this, here at Lancaster Brothers Heating & Cooling, we believe that an educated consumer is a smarter and happier consumer. When it comes to keeping your home cool and comfortable, there Read More
Chris Lancaster June 25th, 2015
Posted In: Cooling
Want to Beat the Heat this Summer? Upgrade to a High-Efficiency AC System
Kansas City summers are known to be extra hot and humid, which can be challenging for air conditioning systems. If your system is old and inefficient, the heat can be hard to beat. Your air conditioner will not only have a hard time keeping your home comfortable, but it can also dry up your wallet Read More
Chris Lancaster May 20th, 2015
Posted In: Cooling
How an Air Conditioner Works
Do you know? Not many homeowners know how one of their most prized appliances actually operates. While it may not be common knowledge, it is the key to becoming an air conditioning whisperer of sorts. To put it simply, it will help you understand common AC system issues, how to fix them, and how to Read More
Chris Lancaster May 8th, 2015
Posted In: Cooling