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Is Your Air Conditioner Compressor Making Noise? Here’s What it Might Be Trying to Tell You
Your air conditioner’s compressor has a very important task: it compresses the refrigerant into a hot gas, which allows heat from your home to be released to the air outside. Without a properly working compressor, it would be impossible for your air conditioner to cool your home. So if your
6 Heating and Cooling Tips for 2015 in Your St. Louis Area Home
Believe it or not, 2014 has come to a close and the New Year has arrived. With the New Year comes a fresh start and an opportunity to improve on various aspects of the previous year, including the performance of your heating and cooling system. We want to help ensure
What Goes Into a Proper Thermostat Installation?
Installing a new thermostat is something that requires the right knowledge, skills, and attention to detail. If it’s not done right, your heating and cooling system might not work properly and it could waste your time and money. Today we’re going to talk about the important aspects of a thermostat
4 Tips for Air Conditioner Thermostat Troubleshooting
Your thermostat is a crucial part of your cooling system because it tells your air conditioner exactly when it’s needed. If something goes wrong with it, or if it is not installed properly, it can have a huge effect on how comfortable you feel in your home. Not every thermostat
Why Does My Furnace Trip the Circuit Breaker?
Have you ever noticed that your furnace stopped working, only to discover that something tripped the breaker to your system? This can happen every once in a while, and it can be hard to figure out what caused the issue. To help shed some light on this problem, today we’re
How Does a Dual Fuel Heat Pump Efficiently Heat Your Home During Winter?
A heat pump is an energy-efficient alternative to a conventional furnace that is growing in popularity in St. Louis area homes. But due to the freezing temperatures that we can sometimes experience during winter in our area, heat pumps are not always an efficient heating option. That’s where dual fuel
Furnace Trouble? Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
5 Signs You Need to Ditch Your Heating System For many couples, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and happiness. For others, it can be a time of turmoil, tears, and “Dear John” letters. Whatever side of the love coin you fall on, we know one thing for sure:
How Can You Use a Heat Pump for Cooling Your St. Louis Area Home?
When you hear the phrase “heat pump,” you probably don’t immediately think of keeping your home cool in the summer. But the great thing about a heat pump is that you can use it for both heating and cooling purposes. So how can you use a heat pump for cooling
Optimal Thermostat Settings for Home Comfort and Energy Savings
Now that summer has officially begun, many St. Louis area homeowners are thinking about their air conditioning systems and how to get the most “bang for their buck” this summer. One of the most important things to consider when it comes to saving energy while keeping your home comfortable is
How Does an Electronic Ignition Differ from a Pilot Light in Gas Furnaces?
In recent decades, many new technologies have made it possible for furnaces to operate more efficiently than ever. One of those technologies is the electronic ignition, which replaces the standard pilot light that homeowners have been familiar with for many years. Because electronic ignitions are becoming so common in St.
Use a UV Light Air Purifier to Control Germs and Gasses in Your Home’s Air
An air cleaner does a great job at improving the air quality in your home, but it is only able to control one type of indoor air contaminant: airborne particles. The truth is, there are other types of contaminants in our air that can hurt our health. To control those,
Why Won’t My Heat Pump Turn Off?
Countless homeowners in the St. Charles area enjoy the many perks and versatility of a heat pump. After all, they’re at the top of the industry in inefficiency, and it’s hard to beat an all-in-one heating and cooling option! That said, heat pumps do come with some unique problems of