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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
A Guide to Heat Pump Efficiency Ratings for St. Louis Area Homeowners
What features to look out for if you’re interested in installing one in your home. In addition to the features we discussed in that post, one of the most important things you’ll want to consider is the heat pump’s efficiency rating. Heat pump efficiency ratings can get a little complicated,
Air Conditioner Not Blowing Air? Here Are 5 Possible Explanations
One of the most frustrating things that can go wrong with your air conditioner is that it stops blowing an adequate amount of air (or any air at all). If this ever happens in your home, it’s helpful to know some of the possible explanations so that you can properly
What are the Effects of a Dusty Furnace and How Can You Prevent Them?
If you go any significant amount of time without cleaning your home, you’re sure to notice how much dust and dirt can accumulate all over the place. Although you might not notice it, dirt particles also float around your air and get caught in your furnace’s airflow. If that dirt
How to Tell if Your Air Conditioner Is Correctly Sized
If you’ve spent any time on our installation pages, or even the installation pages of some other HVAC company, you’ve probably seen some talk about AC size and how it’s important. But if you’re sitting there in your home and have no idea if your system is the right size,
How to Keep the Furnace Clean in Your St. Louis Area Home
When we clean our houses, garages, or cars, it’s usually for aesthetic reasons like making them look and smell nice. But when it comes to your furnace, cleaning is about much more than just aesthetic appeal. Keeping your furnace clean helps avoid breakdowns, keeps your home safe, and improves the
How Hail Can Damage Your Air Conditioner and How to Protect It
The earth receives moisture in many forms – one of them is pellets of frozen rain known as hail. Hailstones can range from the size of a pea to as large as a golf ball, or even a baseball. The National Weather Service reports 7,000 hail storms each year with
10 Residential Indoor Air Pollution Facts
We spend a lot of time in our homes, so it comes as no surprise that the quality of the air we breathe can affect our health. Everything from our pets to our appliances to the products we use can add to the pollution in our air. Below is a