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Video – Should I Set My Thermostat to On or Auto?

February 29, 2024
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On most thermostats, you can choose between On or Auto for your fan setting. On tells your HVAC unit to run its fans all the time, even when the air isn’t being heated or cooled.

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Video – Have Your Utility Bills Jumped?

January 30, 2024
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Have your utility bills suddenly jumped? It could be your heating and cooling system.

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Video – Why Does My Heat Pump Smell Like It’s Burning?

December 20, 2023
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You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the fire department or your HVAC technician? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your heat pump and give one of our highly trained technicians a call to come out to diagnose the smell for you.

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Video – How to Prevent the Pipes in Your Home From Freezing

November 27, 2023
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Insulate the pipes in your home on exterior walls or in unheated areas such as crawl spaces, garages, basements, and attics. Turn off the inside water shut-off valve that provides water to your outside spigots or hose bibs. Drain each line by opening the spigot until it stops dripping and then turn off the spigot. Use a faucet cover to insulate the outdoor spigot and further protect it from freezing. Seal windows or any cracks that would bring in a draft.

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Video – Why Does My Furnace Smell Like Gas When I Turn it ON?

October 30, 2023
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You turn on your furnace, and you smell gas. What should you do? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 5

September 26, 2023
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Keep your windows closed day and night. This will keep your home cool and prevent your AC from using more energy.

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Video – What Should I Do If My Water Heater Is Leaking?

August 28, 2023
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Is your water heater leaking? Here’s what you need to do: First, find the location of the leak. This will be helpful for you and your service technician.

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Video – Stay Cool During the Summer

July 28, 2023
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Schedule a clean-check today.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 1

June 26, 2023
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It is no secret that your oven will toast your house up and cooking on a cold day is nice sometimes, but on a hot day it will warm your house up in an unnecessary way.

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Video – 4 Amazing Benefits of Ductless Units

May 26, 2023
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Ductless systems, also known as mini splits, provide heating and cooling without traditional air ducts. They are much simpler to install than a central HVAC system and offer other advantages as well.

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Video – The Importance of Air Conditioner Maintenance

April 21, 2023
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The best time of year to have your AC serviced is spring, even if you reside in a locale with pretty warm weather all year long.

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Video – How Much Water Does a Leaky Faucet Waste?

March 27, 2023
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A leaky faucet is a fairly obvious sign that there is something wrong with your plumbing. Signs include soggy floors, foundation cracks, water meter changes, or a mildew smell.

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Video – Check Your Furnace Pilot Light

January 30, 2023
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Your furnace may be blowing cold air because the pilot light has gone out. Call us or request service online to have it properly fixed. This is indicative of a bigger problem that requires professional help.

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Video- Upgrade Your Furnace

December 29, 2022
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Upgrade your furnace for increased energy efficiency and heating cost reduction.

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Video – What Is a Heat Pump?

November 30, 2022
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A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your home to outside or from outside to inside.

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Video-Duct Cleaning Can Reduce Allergies – Dunco Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

October 4, 2022
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Your home’s air ducts connect to your heating and cooling system, which carries all the air in your home.

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Video – Why Do I Need to Change My AC Filter? 

September 26, 2022
Video - Why Do I Need to Change My AC Filter? 

If you are not changing the filter in your AC system like you change the oil in your car you risk overworking it and damaging it that could result in expensive repairs or even replacement! At least every three months or more frequently if you have pets or dust issues!

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Video – What Are Common Mistakes Made When Purchasing a New AC? 

August 31, 2022
Video - What Are Common Mistakes Made When Purchasing a New AC? 

It’s time to replace your old or broken AC unit in your home and you don’t want anything to go wrong with the new one. Avoid the common mistakes people make when purchasing a new air conditioner and learn how to prevent them.

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Video – Facts About Humidity

July 29, 2022
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Keep your Kansas home cool by learning about what causes humidity and the effects of it in your home. Dunco Heating & Cooling 1920 Delaware StreetLawrence, KS 66046 785-843-7137

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Video – Are Wi-Fi Thermostats Cost-Effective?

March 25, 2022
Are Wi-Fi Thermostats Cost-Effective? - Dunco Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

Why are you heating and cooling your home when you are not there? Being able to control your thermostat when you are away is one of the most cost effective energy improvements you can make in your home. Contact us today to learn more!

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Video – Why Is My HVAC Unit Making Unusual Noises?

February 23, 2022
Video - Why Is My HVAC Unit Making Unusual Noises?

If you hear any unusual noise coming from your HVAC unit, please turn it off and call us at 785-843-7137. Don’t attempt any kind of repair without consulting an HVAC certified technician first.

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Video – Which Air Quality Equipment Should I Install?

January 24, 2022
Which Air Quality Equipment Should I Install?

Indoor air quality is on everyone’s mind but how do you know what equipment is right for your home?

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Video – What Is Carbon Monoxide?

November 30, 2021
Video - What Is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon. It can often be mixed with other gasses with odors. Carbon monoxide can result from the burning of any of these, gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, coal, wood and other things. It is also a byproduct of an internal combustion engine.

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Video – Do I Need to Schedule a Maintenance Appointment?

October 29, 2021
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Regularly scheduled maintenance can help you catch symptoms of bigger problems before they become an issue for your business. Catching symptoms of trouble early on can keep your units working efficiently and safely as long as possible.

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Video – Indoor air quality is important to your family’s health and well being

September 30, 2021
Video - Indoor air quality is important to your family’s health and well being

Air quality in your home is important to your family’s health. Having the right humidity levels, changing your filters regularly and installing air-cleaning or filtration systems like UV lights and air scrubbers.

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Video – Replace Your Air Filter

August 31, 2021
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Change your HVAC filters regularly, as recommended, which is usually at least every three months. A good HEPA filter will catch the particles before they reach your lungs. There’s so much floating in the air our eyes can’t see, and changing your filter as recommended makes all the difference.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 3

July 29, 2021
Video - Energy Saving Tip 3

Close your blinds on sun-facing windows during the day to keep the sun from heating up your home and causing your AC to use more energy.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip

June 30, 2021
Video - Energy Saving Tip

Turn on your ceiling fan when you’re home while raising the temperature on your thermostat to save energy costs and keep your home feeling cool.

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Video – Does Indoor Air Quality Affect My Pet?

May 28, 2021
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Protect your pets from indoor air pollution by changing your air filters regularly.

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