Save on Your Energy Bills with Optimal Temperature Settings

Save on Energy Bills with Optimal Temperature Settings

When the more extreme temperatures begin to set in here in St. Louis, whether that is our very chilly winters, or our hot and humid summers, the first thing most of us want to do is change the thermostat way up (or way down!). However, when the unfortunate reality of those energy bills kicks in, we tend to become a little more judicious with that thermostat dial. The good news is that there are ways in which you can enjoy … Continue reading Save on Your Energy Bills with Optimal Temperature Settings

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Heat Pump Reviews: 10 Things to Look for Before Buying a New Heat Pump

Heat pumps are an increasingly popular option for St. Louis residents looking to supplement and enhance their HVAC systems. If you are here now, you must be scouring all the heat pump reviews with an interest in finding out whether or not this tool from the HVAC toolshed would be a worthwhile addition in your home. There are pros and cons to heat pumps, and we are here to help you by showing you what things to look for in … Continue reading Heat Pump Reviews: 10 Things to Look for Before Buying a New Heat Pump

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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 Adjust Your Thermostat Up a Few Degrees in Summer to Realize Significant Savings

How to Adjust Your Thermostat Up a Few Degrees in Summer for Savings

Summer in St. Louis is knocking on the door, which means time to get ready for those warm rays of sunshine, BBQs, pool time, and running your air conditioner all day long. Before you start to shudder thinking of the energy costs that come with the extended use of your air conditioner though, let us give you a few pointers on how to adjust your thermostat just a bit in order to see significant savings in your energy bills. In … Continue reading How to Adjust Your Thermostat Up a Few Degrees in Summer to Realize Significant Savings

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Is Skipping Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Really That Bad?

Spring has arrived, which means summer is not far behind. Among the summer to do checklist of St. Louis residents everywhere should be “Get AC checked.” Is it on yours? If not, you may want to add it to the top of the list! Skipping spring air conditioner maintenance might save you the cost of the maintenance fee at that moment, but many homeowners find that they end up paying more in other ways. If you would like to schedule … Continue reading Is Skipping Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Really That Bad?

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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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Ceiling Fan Buying Guide: Tips for Choosing the Best Ceiling Fan

Sometimes a forgotten fixture on the ceiling, fans can actually have a vital role in your home’s comfort and can even help add to the décor of the room they occupy. But a ceiling fan is just a ceiling fan, right? Nope. They come in all shapes and sizes and with different capacity loads. In order to help our customers when it comes to picking out ceilings fan for their homes, below we present a Ceiling Fan Buying Guide with … Continue reading Ceiling Fan Buying Guide: Tips for Choosing the Best Ceiling Fan

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What Does the R22 Ban Mean To You?

With the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) phaseout and ultimate ban of R22 (commonly known by the brand name, Freon) many St. Louis homeowners may be wondering what it will mean for them and how it will affect their air conditioning units. Fortunately, homeowners will not be expected to replace their systems immediately, which means you have plenty of time to plan. If you have concerns about the R22 ban and how it might affect your household, or would like one … Continue reading What Does the R22 Ban Mean To You?

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