Improve Home Health with Ductwork Cleaning and Sanitizing?
Ductwork cleaning and sanitizing can help improve your home health. The COVID-19 Pandemic placed renewed interest on indoor air quality, … Continued
Protecting the Drinking Water Supply in Your Home
Protecting the drinking water supply in your home should be a priority. In accordance with the federal Safe Drinking Water … Continued
Contaminated Unsafe Drinking Water
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), water is considered the “universal solvent”. This is because water has the … Continued
In The News – VoyageKC Interviews Home Performance Group
It’s important to do your research when you’re choosing a company to work on your home or business. Whether you’re … Continued
GFCI – Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Installation
GFCI or ground-fault circuit interrupter installation in your home can be a life-saver! In order to provide maximum protection, best … Continued
Legionnaires Disease (Legionella Bacteria) in Your Water Supply Pipes
Legionella is a bacterium, most commonly found as a waterborne pathogen. The bacteria cause both Pontiac fever and legionnaires disease, … Continued
What is the Difference Between Septic Inspection Versus Evaluation?
The Missouri state septic program offers two different assessments for real estate transactions. The first and most comprehensive is a … Continued
Why is High Water Pressure Bad?
Water is an extremely powerful force exerting an enormous amount of energy, particularly when in motion. Water weighs 8.34 pounds … Continued
Is Arc-Fault Circuit Protection Necessary in My Home?
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) are one of the most advanced forms of electrical fire protection available today. The 2017 National … Continued
Is There Lead in My Drinking Water?
Is there lead in my drinking water is a very scary thought. Like so many other questions, the answer is … Continued
Why Are Two Prong Outlets Dangerous?
Two prong outlets are inherently unsafe and can be extremely dangerous. They are a well-known cause of residential home fires … Continued
Why Choose a Septic Inspection?
Wondering about a septic inspection? Local health departments at county or state levels oversee design, installation, and operation of private … Continued
Causes of Water Service Line Breaks
The challenge with underground water supply infrastructure, is once installed, piping is out of sight, and therefore, like so many … Continued
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection by Room
The National Electric Code (NEC), like all other building codes, is a living document, continuously changing on a scheduled three-year … Continued
What is The Purpose of a Septic Tank?
The question periodically arises, what is the purpose of a septic tank and do I really need one? To answer … Continued
What Is an Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter?
An arc-fault circuit interrupter, professionally installed, can save lives as well as property. Unlike ground-fault circuit interrupters, designed to protect … Continued
Best Practices for Electrical Sub-Panel Installation
Electrical sub-panel installation by a licensed electrical professional is critical for the safety of your home. By definition, best practices … Continued
Do I Need an Alternative Septic System?
An alternative septic system process should begin with knowing your soil. Soils are the basis for good septic system design, … Continued
What Is a Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter?
A ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is an electrical safety device designed to protect people from shock hazards and life-threatening electrocution. … Continued
Preventative Maintenance | Are Discounted Services Worth the Cost?
Preventative maintenance from a reputable, licensed professional can save you money later. However, we all have seen the commercial, online … Continued
Do I Need a Sewer Backwater Valve for My Home?
An in-home sewer backwater valve can reduce your worry and help prevent a sewage backup. The United States Environmental Protection … Continued
What is an Electrical Sub-Panel?
An electrical sub-panel is simply a secondary electrical distribution panel inside the home or on the property. Sub-panels generally receive … Continued
Septic System Installation | Why Do I Need a Soil Morphology Test?
When it comes to septic system installation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates 20 percent of all homes in … Continued
Sewer Pipe Replacement | Is My Sewer Pipe Lateral Functioning Properly?
Sewer pipe replacement can be imminent when experiencing sewer clogs and backups. A critical component to home sanitation and good … Continued
How Does a Whole House Surge Protector Work?
SPD (Surge Protection Devices) limit transient voltages by directing excessive current to ground. A typical whole home surge protector is … Continued
Geothermal Heat Pump | What are the Economics of Ground-Source Heat Pumps?
A geothermal heat pump can save you in many ways. According to the U.S. DOE (Department of Energy), depending on … Continued
Free Electric Car Charging for Life with Grid-Tied PV Solar
Electric car charging linked to solar with professional installation adds cost effectiveness to your system. From a sustainability perspective alone, … Continued
In The News – Employee Recognition
In The News – Home Performance Group is pleased to announce our Service Technician, Shane, successfully completed the EPA (Environmental … Continued
Is My Main Electrical Service Panel Dangerous?
According to Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), there are more than 51,000 home electrical fires each year, causing nearly 500 … Continued
Why Choose a Ground-Source Heat Pump?
According to NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory), GSHPs (Ground-Source Heat Pumps) are a well-established economical heating and cooling system for … Continued
Building Performance Series – Air-Conditioning & Indoor Humidity Issues
Having Air-Conditioning & Indoor Humidity issues? This series of articles explores building performance issues encountered during in-home consultations and assessments … Continued
Why Choose a Whole Home Surge Protector?
Use of a whole home surge protector can save you thousands of dollars. Here’s why: An SPD (surge protection device) … Continued
Requirements for Fast EV Charging Stations at Home
You decide a level 2 charger is right for you, but your garage or carport does not have adequate existing … Continued
Why Choose a Fast Level 2 EV Charging Station for your Home
Today, there are three primary types of EV (Electric Vehicle) charging stations with a fourth under development. Charging equipment is … Continued
The Home Performance GuideHigh Performance Alternatives – August Edition
What does high-performance alternative mean? By definition an alternative is one of two or more available options. In this case … Continued
Why Does Ductwork Make Noise?
One of the most common homeowner complaints is excessive noise and loud sounds coming from ductwork. Most often the noise … Continued
Is Your Ductwork Leaving Rooms Hot and Humid?
A decade-long study by NIST (National Institute of Science and Technology) found many heating and cooling systems perform far below … Continued
Improve Your Comfort Through Better Ductwork
A NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) study on energy loss through ductwork found in many cases over 50 … Continued
Properly Design And Size Ductwork To Maximize Comfort And Improve Building Health
The critical role of ductwork in a heating and cooling systems is routinely ignored or simply not understood. Even when … Continued
The Home Performance GuideEnergy Efficiency Awareness – July Edition
What is energy efficiency, and why do I care? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defined energy efficiency as using less … Continued
Do I Need a Heating and Cooling Load Calculation?
A load calculation, also known as a “Manual J” is a methodology developed by ACCA (Air-Conditioning Contractors of America). The … Continued
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