Summer is here to stay for the next few months and so is the Kansas heat. As temperatures range into the 100s, you’re probably wanting to crank your A/C but feeling weary of doing so as you know your electricity bill will sky-rocket. There’s no need to sacrifice your comfort this summer as you can … Continue reading “Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Cooler in the Summer”

The correct size improves comfort and reduces costs, maintenance, and energy use. Bigger is not always better with HVAC systems: With oversized equipment, inital costs are higher, efficiency is reduced, energy costs increase, and comfort may be compromised, including poor humidity control.  Plus, more starts and stops, much like a car, accelerate wear and tear … Continue reading “Right-Size Heating & Cooling Equipment”

Here are some great plumbing tips from a guy who really knows what he is talking about, Paul Little. Paul has over 25 years plumbing experience and give us some great plumbing tips we all can use in this video.

Tankless hot water heaters are able to sustain a constant temperature while also saving you money in the long run. Your water is only heated when you are using it. You never have to pay for “standby” water like traditional water heaters which have to store the water all the time. Call Fahnestock today at … Continue reading “Tankless Water Heaters”

A sump pump has one sole duty in this world: to take excess water away from your home. It may seem silly to pay money for a machine that only performs a simple, single task. But water can be a very dangerous threat to the home. Call Fahnestock today at 316-943-HEAT(4328) for your FREE 12-point … Continue reading “Sump Pumps”

Here is a link to some suggestions from Westar Energy: Here are a few more suggestions from Fahnestock Plumbing, HVAC & Electric: 1. Close all your air vents/registers in your basement completely. This will allow more air flow to the main level of your home which is always warmer than the basement. Your thermostat will … Continue reading “Summer Energy Saving Reminders”

Ever wonder why you can’t seem to get enough airflow to one room or end of your home? Ever wonder why your basement is soooooo much colder than your main floor? You don’t have to be uncomfortable. All you have to do is “balance” your system! Follow these guidelines and watch your comfort improve dramatically! … Continue reading “Maximize Your Airflow: Balance Your Cooling and Heating System”

Meet Our Mascot: Dr. Fahnestock – Professor of Thermology A common question we receive at Fahnestock Plumbing, HVAC and Electric in Wichita, Kansas, is, “Who’s the professor guy on the side of your vans, and in your TV commercials and radio ads?” It’s a great question, and it’s a great story. “The professor guy” is … Continue reading “Meet “Dr. Fahnestock, Professor of Thermology”!”