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What to Look for in Air Conditioner Estimates from St. Louis Area Contractors
A new air conditioner is a big investment for your home, and the cost of your system will vary depending on several different factors. That’s why air conditioning contractors provide customers with estimates for the cost of new systems. Unfortunately, not every contractor provides a good or trustworthy estimate. Today
10 Common Furnace Mistakes and What You Can Do To Avoid Them
One of the best ways to avoid bad decisions is to learn from the mistakes of others. When it comes to your furnace, there are several common mistakes that homeowners make that you can sidestep by simply becoming aware of those mistakes in the first place. Today we’re going to
The Numbers behind Safe and Unsafe Carbon Monoxide Levels
While excess levels of carbon monoxide can be detrimental to your health, CO is still a gas that is ever-present in the air of your home. To understand when your health is at risk and when it’s not, it’s important for St. Louis area homeowners to know the numbers behind
5 Situations in which your Home Would Benefit from an HVAC Zoning System
An HVAC zoning system allows you to divide your home into different sections each has its thermostat and temperature controls. If you’re wondering whether or not you would benefit from a zoning system, see if your home falls into any of the five situations below! 5 situations that would benefit
Thermostat Reading Wrong Temperature? Here Are Some Possible Explanations
Do you get the feeling that your home’s thermostat is lying to you? Your home might seem boiling, while your thermostat tells you that it’s a cool 74 degrees. So what’s the deal? Today we’re going to talk about some of the most common reasons that your thermostat might be
How Does Duct Sealing Help Save Energy and Improve Indoor Comfort?
Your air conditioner works hard to cool your home, so you want to make sure that the air can be delivered efficiently to every room. Unfortunately, many homes lose up to 20 percent of the air that’s delivered through their ductwork due to loose connections, leaks, and holes. By duct
3 Types of Heating Systems and How to Choose the Right One for Your St. Louis Area Home
When you’re choosing a new heating system for your home, one of the first decisions you’ll have to make is what category of the system to go with. There are various options available, but the three most common types of heating systems in St. Louis area homes are natural gas
How to Easily Determine the Correct Furnace Filter Sizes for Your Unit
Updated: January 2024 When it comes time for St. Louis area homeowners to change the filter in their furnaces, there are many things to think about. If you’re happy with the performance of your current filter, you can simply replace it with the same brand and model that you’re currently
Factors that affect your Home’s Cooling Load
Homeowners often wonder what it is about their homes that influence how long it takes them to cool down or how much energy their air conditioners consume. In addition, some people make the mistake of assuming that their homes’ cooling load is completely out of their hands. The truth is
How to Prepare for an Air Conditioner Installation
Will you be installing a new air conditioner shortly? That’s something that will have a big impact on your home, so it’s important to ensure you are fully prepared for every step of the process. To help you make the most informed decisions possible, today we’re going to talk about
Could My Home Benefit from Zoning?
We wouldn’t quite go so far as to say that zoning systems have become “all the rage” in the St. Louis area. But it wouldn’t be wrong to say so, either. Zoning has become a big part of many of our patron’s energy-efficient lifestyles as of late. But why is
Your Options For Cooling if You Don’t Have the Space for Ductwork
A home cooling system is a requirement for your St. Charles home. I mean, we’re not going to tell you what to do, but would you want to go without comfort control in the dead heat of a Missouri summer? We wouldn’t! But unfortunately for many, there can be complications