How to Protect Your Air Conditioner in Severe Weather

When severe weather is on the way, it is important to take steps to protect your home and HVAC unit. One of the most important things you can do to protect your air conditioner is to clear the area around your unit of any debris that could cause damage. Make sure to trim any branches or shrubs that are close to the unit and check for any holes or cracks in the surrounding fence. To learn more about how you … Continue reading How to Protect Your Air Conditioner in Severe Weather

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Identifying HVAC Vents: Air Supply vs. Return Vents

The ductwork and vents of an HVAC system play critical roles in carrying air to the system and from it. HVAC systems have two types of vents – return and supply. For some issues, you have to open the vents, in which case it is necessary for you to know how to differentiate return and supply HVAC vents. Read on to know what roles return and supply vents play and how you can tell the differences between them. As a … Continue reading Identifying HVAC Vents: Air Supply vs. Return Vents

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Top 3 Reasons to Schedule an IAQ Appointment

The air we breathe outside every day is often polluted and full of disease-causing contaminants. So we take relief in the fact that the air inside our homes is at least safe to breathe. But how do you know this is true? What if the air inside your home is also polluted or has disease-causing germs? The only way of finding out if your indoor air is safe and healthy is if you schedule an IAQ appointment. IAQ or Indoor … Continue reading Top 3 Reasons to Schedule an IAQ Appointment

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Is It Normal to Smell Gas Near a Furnace?

Many homeowners in St. Louis rely on gas furnaces for warmth during winters. While this is an affordable way to stay comfortable, gas furnaces can have issues at times, the most common one being an unpleasant smell around the furnace. While a faint smell every time you start the furnace is normal, it can be dangerous if you smell gas near a furnace regularly. Knowing the common causes of the gas smell near the furnace will help you take the … Continue reading Is It Normal to Smell Gas Near a Furnace?

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Why HVAC Safety Checks are Important

Be it your HVAC or any other electrical appliance for that matter, regular safety checks are a must. Carrying out an HVAC safety check at least once a year is not only important for your safety but also for the longevity of the equipment. HVAC safety checks are usually done during your annual maintenance of the HVAC unit. If you have hired a responsible and reliable heating and air conditioner maintenance company, safety checks should ideally be a part of … Continue reading Why HVAC Safety Checks are Important

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Why Furnace Maintenance Matters

For most of us, the furnace is the most neglected part of our HVAC system. We may clean and maintain the air conditioning unit to keep cool in hot summer months, but never consider going a little deeper and getting furnace maintenance done in the fall as well. It is not until we encounter a serious problem with the heating system that we get professional HVAC technicians to have the whole system checked. But the sooner you realize that furnace … Continue reading Why Furnace Maintenance Matters

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3 Common Indoor Air Pollutants that are Easy to Avoid

Many Americans spend most of their time indoors- in the office or at home. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the concentration of indoor air pollutants is 2 to 5 times more than outdoor concentrations. As such, indoor air pollutants cam be more dangerous than outdoor ones. While indoor air pollutants can cause a range of serious health problems, the good news is that you can easily avoid them by following a few simple steps. 3 Key Indoor Air … Continue reading 3 Common Indoor Air Pollutants that are Easy to Avoid

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Fall Allergy Concerns? Learn How Your HVAC System Can Reduce Allergies

Each year in the U.S., over fifty million people suffer from allergies, which are one of the major causes of chronic illnesses. Allergens are present in dust, pollen, and mold. Seasonal allergies caused by sensitivity to dust mites, pollens, or airborne mold spores, tend to get worse in fall, winter, and spring. A well-maintained HVAC system improves air quality, prevents the accumulation of allergens, reduces fall allergy concerns, and enhances the level of comfort inside your home. Read on to … Continue reading Fall Allergy Concerns? Learn How Your HVAC System Can Reduce Allergies

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Why Does My Air Conditioner Need Refrigerant?

While air conditioners are designed to recirculate refrigerant, you may have had an HVAC tech tell you from time to time that your air conditioner needs refrigerant topped off. If you have ever heard this and wondered, “Why does my air conditioner need refrigerant?”, here is what you should know. Refrigerant is the fluid inside your air conditioner that easily changes between liquid and gaseous states. It moves through the condenser as a liquid and enters the evaporator coil, pulling … Continue reading Why Does My Air Conditioner Need Refrigerant?

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Common Signs of an AC Refrigerant Leak

HVAC lines inevitably suffer wear and tear over time. As a result, the refrigerant they contain can leak out. You will then need to identify the source of the leak, perform repair, and refill the unit with refrigerant to the appropriate level. Sometimes, an AC refrigerant leak is discovered only after noticeable signs. At this point, quite a bit of refrigerant may have escaped, adding to the recharge cost. If you suspect that your AC is leaking refrigerant, get in … Continue reading Common Signs of an AC Refrigerant Leak

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