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What are the Risks of Running an Old Air Conditioner in Your Home?
Making the decision to install a new cooling system isn’t always the easiest thing to do. An air conditioner can be a significant investment, and you might be tempted to squeeze every last day out of the system that’s currently installed in your home. But running an air conditioner that’s
Should I Close the Vents in Unused Rooms to Save Energy?
Given the fact that you can shut individual air vents in your home, you might be tempted to close off the vents in rooms that you don’t use very often to save energy. But as it turns out, doing so can have some unintended consequences. Today we’re going to help
Fall is Here, It’s Time to Think about Annual Maintenance for your Heating System!
Although we’re still experiencing some warm weather here in the St. Louis area, the fall season has officially started. That means that heating season is right around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about getting your system ready for it! The best way you can do that is
8 Safety Tips for Your Air Conditioner!
Check Out Our Bonus Tips, Too! OK, homeowners: Listen up! June doesn’t just signal the official start of summer. It also helps draw our attention to safety. Every year since 1996, the National Safety Council has attempted to increase safety awareness during June’s National Safety Month. Its goal is to
How to Reduce Indoor Humidity Levels in Your St. Louis Area Home
Next to the actual temperature indoors, humidity levels play the second biggest role in your home’s comfort levels. When humidity levels are high, your home feels warmer, the air feels thicker and your body often feels sweatier. Luckily, there are many things you can do to keep your home’s humidity
What is a Furnace’s Life Expectancy and How Can you Extend it?
One of the most common questions that St. Louis area homeowners have when they are buying a new furnace or deciding whether or not to replace their current system is, “How long is a furnace supposed to last?” This is a great question and something that depends on several different
5 HVAC System Upgrades that will Improve Whole-House Comfort
As the holiday season comes to a close and the New Year is upon us, now is a great time to think about what you can do to have a more comfortable home in 2023. Thinking back on 2022, were you completely satisfied with the comfort levels in your home
Looking for a St. Louis Area Air Conditioning Contractor? Here’s What to Look for (and What to Avoid)
Your air conditioner is one of your home’s most important appliances. Not only is it responsible for keeping your home comfortable, but it also has a huge impact on your monthly electric bills. So you wouldn’t want to leave your air conditioner in the hands of just any contractor, would
How to Prevent a Cracked Heat Exchanger in Your Furnace
A cracked heat exchanger is one of the most dangerous things that can go wrong with your furnace because it allows carbon monoxide to be released into your home’s air. If carbon monoxide levels get too high in your home, your family can become ill and in severe cases, it
Use a Whole House Dehumidifier to Have Control over St. Louis’ Humid Summer Air
Earlier this week we blogged about the effects of high humidity in your house, which might have left you wondering what you can do to control your home’s humidity levels. That’s where a whole-house dehumidifier comes in. So what exactly is a whole-house dehumidifier and how does it work? What
What Can Void an HVAC Warranty?
Warranties are very important for large appliances like your heating and cooling system because they protect you from having to pay for parts and labor fees when your system breaks down for reasons other than normal wear and tear. But a warranty is only valid if you abide by its
Mowing Your Lawn, Not Your Air Conditioner
It’s a common cliché, that the “smell of freshly cut grass” is a distinct, aromatic sign of summer. No one can deny it either, it’s a wonderful smell that brings pleasure to the senses after months of chilly winter weather. But when these blades of grass confetti the lawn as