Living in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, means dealing with every type of weather extreme, and while I really love having four distinct seasons, the constant need for heating and cooling can be overpriced and challenging. The local summers are hot, muggy and wet while the winters are severely cold, snowy and windy! My great friend and I get high winds, rain, sleet, hail, freezing rain and blizzard conditions. The average year round temperature fluctuates from eighteen degrees to eighty-nine, then subzero conditions and thermometer learnings in the triple digits aren’t usual, i continually search for options to tighten up the house, reduce energy waste and trim energy bills. I’ve invested into a high-efficiency forced air heater and central air conditioner. The heater offers a 98% AFUE rating and the air conditioner achieves a 26 SEER, both units are ENERGY STAR rated, include bendy-speed technology and accommodate zone control. With a temperature control located in each room of the house, I’m able to avoid heating or cooling empty residing spaces to the ideal comfort level. I can also target those rooms that tend to feel especially chilly or hot. I make sure to take honestly great care of the heating and cooling equipment. I substitute air filters every month and have enrolled into a service program with a local Heating, Ventilation, and A/C dealer, but a NATE-certified worker services the heater in the fall and the air conditioner in the Spring, handling the necessary diagnostic testing, cleaning and tuning to keep all components operating at their best; Not only does this service fulfill the manufacturer’s warranty requirements, however it helps to optimize efficiency, avoid costly repairs and extend system lifespan.