5 Tips to Avoid Air Conditioning Repairs this Summer

Tips to Avoid Air Conditioning Repairs

Now that summer is in full swing in St. Louis, your air conditioner unit is probably working over-time just to meet the demands of your household. This can put extra strain on your equipment and may lead to increased air conditioning repairs. However, you might be surprised at the number of things you can easily do to prevent and avoid air conditioning repairs this summer. Here are a few things to do to keep the heat more bearable and tolerable … Continue reading 5 Tips to Avoid Air Conditioning Repairs this Summer

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AC Maintenance: Extend the Life of Your System

AC Maintenance Tips

Annual AC maintenance is a crucial step in keeping your air conditioning system running smoothly. A mere dusting or wiping off of your air conditioner is not enough maintenance work. It takes quite a bit more than that in order to properly clean and service your AC. Therefore, you need the services of a professional HVAC company in St. Louis to fully conduct an AC maintenance checkup in order to keep your system up and running through the hot summer … Continue reading AC Maintenance: Extend the Life of Your System

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Is a Smart Thermostat Right for Me? 4 Questions to Ask

Smart Thermostat Benefits

The humble thermostat has come a long way—from being a mere dial that you have to manually turn, it has now evolved to a digital device that you can program to change at different times of the day. Nowadays, the smart thermostat is being touted as one of the best things to happen in recent years for both the HVAC and home automation industries. A smart thermostat certainly comes with a lot of bells and whistles. But for practicality’s sake, … Continue reading Is a Smart Thermostat Right for Me? 4 Questions to Ask

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How to De-Ice Your Air Conditioner Unit

Air Conditioner Unit De-Icing

For any St. Louis homeowner, there might come a time when your air conditioner unit freezes up and is unable to provide enough cool air that your home needs to stay comfortable. This could be due to ice buildup within your air conditioner unit’s evaporator coils. As a result, the airflow coming from the air conditioner unit is restricted as ice begins to clog the air movement. Continuing to operate the air conditioner unit despite its frozen state will only … Continue reading How to De-Ice Your Air Conditioner Unit

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Smart Thermostat Savings: Save Money on Your Energy Bills

Smart Thermostat Savings

In the typical St. Louis home, your heating and cooling system comprises almost half of your utility bill. This is why it is important to consider efficient ways to reduce your energy consumption, in order to save some money on utility bills. One way to do this without out sacrificing on comfort is to install a smart thermostat in your home. In the old days, there were two kinds of thermostat: manual and programmable. The former allowed you to manually … Continue reading Smart Thermostat Savings: Save Money on Your Energy Bills

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When & Why to Service a New Air Conditioner

New Air Conditioner Service in St. Louis

Like many homeowners, you might be under the common misconception that since you have a brand new air conditioner, there will be no need for you to service it just yet. You may think that it will be a couple of years down the road before you need to call in the experts to have your new air conditioner serviced or maintained. However, nothing can be further from the truth. You still need to maintain your air conditioner, regardless of … Continue reading When & Why to Service a New Air Conditioner

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HVAC System Replacement: How to Tell if Your HVAC System Needs to Be Replaced

HVAC System Replacement

If you have had your HVAC system for many years, and while it is still functioning, you have noticed that it does not seem to provide adequate heating and cooling like it used to or if you have spent an inordinate amount of time and money calling various HVAC companies in St. Louis to have your system repaired, and you still cannot believe how high the amount of energy bills you have to pay for each month, it may time … Continue reading HVAC System Replacement: How to Tell if Your HVAC System Needs to Be Replaced

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Comparing Types of AC Units: Which is Right for You

Comparing AC Units for St. Louis Homes

There are a lot of different types of AC units available in the market today. If you are shopping around for a new air conditioner unit to purchase for your home, you should take the time to compare these AC units and figure out which kind of unit will best fit your home and lifestyle. Central AC Units Central air conditioning units are by far the most common type of AC units used by most St. Louis residents. They are … Continue reading Comparing Types of AC Units: Which is Right for You

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How to Use Ceiling Fans to Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency

Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency with Ceiling Fans

Air conditioner efficiency is important when the temperature rises. With summer just around the corner, you can expect your air conditioning unit to work even harder to provide comfort in your home. This typically results in higher energy bills. However, by using a ceiling fan as an accompaniment to your air conditioner, you can help your air conditioner to work more efficiently and reduce the costs associated with cooling your home. A fact that many people overlook is that a … Continue reading How to Use Ceiling Fans to Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency

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Do Window Treatments Reduce HVAC Energy Costs?

Reduce HVAC Energy Costs

Now that the summer months are fast approaching, more and more people will be taking advantage of their cooling systems in order to combat the rising temperatures, resulting in higher energy costs. Air conditioners are a blessing during the scorching summer months, but you might feel differently once you see your utility bill. This is why you should do everything you can to make your house cooler in order to lessen your energy costs. One efficient way to do this … Continue reading Do Window Treatments Reduce HVAC Energy Costs?

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