Lancaster Brothers Blog
When Does a Maintenance Plan Make Sense?
The short answer is always. A maintenance plan is designed to encourage homeowners to take good care of their heating and cooling equipment by offering benefits they wouldn’t otherwise be eligible for. In addition to annual tune-ups, there are discounts, additional savings, priority service, and more. If you’re already getting an AC and a furnace Read More
5 Reasons You Should Get a Furnace Tune-Up Annually
How often do you think about your furnace? You rely on it to get you through inclement weather and freezing temperatures, but do you take as much care of it as you should? If your furnace has been neglected, it can cause more than just the inconvenience of waiting for someone to make a service Read More
“Auto” or “On” – How to Set Your AC Fan
If you’re not really familiar with air conditioners, or maybe you’re a new homeowner and haven’t had to deal with them too much yet, you may not realize that your air conditioner has two components: the part that cools and the part that moves the air. The thermostat temperature setting adjusts the part that cools. Read More
How to Avoid Top 4 Homeowner AC Mistakes
Summer has arrived, and with it, the scorching KC summer temps. Your air conditioner will be working at maximum capacity. Considering that your heating and cooling bills are responsible for roughly half of your energy bills and the average household spends about $2,200 on energy bills per year, these tips should go a long way Read More
5 Signs of a Refrigerant Leak in Your Air Conditioner
It’s a beautiful summer day, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the children are running through the sprinklers, and your air conditioner is blowing hot air…what a bummer. One common problem when your AC is blowing warm air is a refrigerant leak. Since the refrigerant is in a closed system, the only reason Read More
5 Tips to Make It through Summer with a Struggling Air Conditioner
Air conditioner problems aren’t usually at the forefront of your mind. A great AC just works. It keeps you in comfort and lets you go about your daily life…until it doesn’t. Most homeowners know when it’s time to replace their air conditioner. There are signs that let them know they are sitting on a ticking Read More
Fast and Affordable Ways to Landscape around Your Air Conditioner
Your air conditioner is a vital component when it comes to your comfort in the summertime. But, let’s face it. It’s not the most attractive piece of equipment in your lawn. If your air conditioner is sticking out like a sore thumb, there are ways to help it blend into your landscaping better and they Read More
3 Reasons to Perform Spring Maintenance on Your AC
The heat of the summer months might seem like only a speck on the distant horizon, but before you know it, it’ll be here. Beating the heat is easy with air conditioner. However, failing to inspect your AC prior to the first heat wave could leave you without the cooling relief you’re looking for. Any Read More
7 Things to Prep for Predicted Winter Storms
While lots of snow can be pretty, winter storms can also bring ice and wind that can take down power lines for hours and sometimes days. When roads are ice or snow covered, you may not be able to get your car out. Think about your home with no electricity – no heat, no light, Read More
15 Money Saving Tips to Reduce Your Energy Bill This Winter
The average U.S. household pays an average annual cost of $992 a year in natural gas bills. That’s a lot of money. So how do we keep that heat inside our homes instead of losing it to leaks and inefficiency? The team at Lancaster put together these 15 tips to help you save energy this Read More