HVAC Zoning Systems 101: A Basic Guide

HVAC zoning systems are one of the greatest ways homeowners can reduce their energy usage and make their HVAC systems work less with more efficiency. There are a great many advantages that come with making HVAC zoning systems a part of your home comfort, with a few drawbacks as well. In this article, we explore the basics of HVAC zoning systems and what they could mean for your home. If you are in the market for an HVAC zoning system … Continue reading HVAC Zoning Systems 101: A Basic Guide

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HVAC Design Issues for New Home Construction

The excitement that comes with building your own home can only be topped by its completion. It is like a perfectly blank canvas ready for your desired design choices, from kitchen cabinets to trim, bathroom décor, and more. However, while it might feel a bit boring to those who prefer to focus on aesthetics, make sure to put as much consideration into your new home’s HVAC design as well! When you are all settled in, and your home’s energy bills … Continue reading HVAC Design Issues for New Home Construction

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Is Your HVAC Filter Catching as Much as It Should?

A large part of your home’s HVAC system’s job is actually air filtration. While yes, its function in temperature control is usually the first thing that comes to people’s mind when they hear the word HVAC, filters play a huge part in boosting your home’s comfort levels and indoor air quality. However, when an HVAC filter fails, it is not an obvious issue because the consequences are not immediately visible. In this article, we explore how to make sure your … Continue reading Is Your HVAC Filter Catching as Much as It Should?

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Indoor Air Pollution & Pregnancy: What Expectant Mothers Should Know

With pregnancy comes many changes. As an expectant mother, not only is your body obviously changing, but your habits, schedule, and life in general change too. There are so many more things to consider when it comes to outside influences that can impact your pregnancy and baby’s development. Pregnant women commonly avoid an abundance of fish due to the mercury levels, they limit certain kinds of unpasteurized cheeses, deli meats, and more, all with an eye toward making sure they … Continue reading Indoor Air Pollution & Pregnancy: What Expectant Mothers Should Know

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HVAC Service Myths & Facts: What You Need to Know

HVAC Myths & Facts: What You Need to Know

Your home’s HVAC system is the key to your home’s comfort. However, we rarely consider it until something goes wrong. Of course, when something does go wrong, it is easy to jump to conclusions especially related to myths surrounding HVAC. While some of these myths may have some grounding in truth, it is important to understand what is real and what is not. In this article, we explore some of the common HVAC myths out there and dispel them for … Continue reading HVAC Service Myths & Facts: What You Need to Know

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How to Add Home Equity by Upgrading Your HVAC System

For many of us, our homes are our greatest asset. With that in mind, many of us put a lot of our time and resources back into them. While remodeling home improvements can often be a bit of a shot in the dark as to whether or not they will pay off and add to the equity in the property, upgrading the HVAC system in the home can almost always make a good impact. Upgrading the HVAC system is truly … Continue reading How to Add Home Equity by Upgrading Your HVAC System

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Setting Your Smart Thermostat for Spring & Setting Yourself Up for Savings

Spring weather means birds chirping and the smell of new life as flowers begin to bloom and the trees start to come back to life. Spring weather also brings with it the unpredictability of the season. In St. Louis, we know the weather can change from day to day as spring starts to settle and summer approaches. Because of this unpredictability, sometimes it is hard to know what temperature to set in our homes on any given day. However, your … Continue reading Setting Your Smart Thermostat for Spring & Setting Yourself Up for Savings

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Can High Ceilings Affect HVAC Efficiency?

Vaulted ceilings are often a statement feature in stately rooms and buildings all over the United States. Many American homes have living rooms, kitchens, or bedrooms that emulate this feature with their own high ceilings. While they are lovely to look at, sometimes a high ceiling means less than optimum HVAC efficiency and creeping energy bills. Is it possible to enjoy a high ceiling in your home while maintaining some semblance of efficiency from your HVAC system? While they are … Continue reading Can High Ceilings Affect HVAC Efficiency?

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Tips for Clean, Healthy Air at Home This Spring

In the springtime, when everything is starting to bloom, allergens from pollen and other outdoor sources are just worries for when we are outside, right? If only. Unfortunately, air quality is a concern regardless of whether you are inside or out. While there is not a lot we can do about outdoor air quality in St. Louis, there are quite a few things we can do to ensure healthy air at your home, making sure you and your loved ones … Continue reading Tips for Clean, Healthy Air at Home This Spring

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How to Make Your Smart Home Work for You While on Vacation

With the elements of spring making themselves subtly known by the little green sprouts coming out of the ground and the buds on the trees, many St. Louis residents are already dreaming of their next summer vacation, or better yet, Spring Break! While vacation is meant to give us a break from the stresses of daily life, sometimes we carry the worry with us about our homes while we are away. A smart home is one sure way of letting … Continue reading How to Make Your Smart Home Work for You While on Vacation

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