Heat Pumps: A Guide to the Three Kinds of Heat (and When to Use Them)

One of the biggest heat pump myths or misunderstandings out there is that a heat pump is not sufficient to warm your entire home, or that they work less effectively than a traditional furnace. What this view does not consider, though, is how heat pumps make up for the lower overall power through supplementary heating elements and finer control. The more you know about the different heating elements of heat pumps and how they work together to keep your home … Continue reading Heat Pumps: A Guide to the Three Kinds of Heat (and When to Use Them)

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Heat Pump Myths & Misunderstandings

In addition to the traditional furnace and air conditioner combo, you now have a few different options for providing heating and cooling in your St. Louis area home. In particular, heat pumps offer an alternative to heating and cooling with lots of advantages. You have to dig through a few heat pump myths to see why so many choose this option, but once you do the benefits are clear. Despite the many heat pump myths out there, the heat pump … Continue reading Heat Pump Myths & Misunderstandings

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Indoor Air Quality Tips for Your Halloween Party

A Halloween party can be a lot of fun, no matter what your age. One thing to consider when planning this year’s Halloween party though, is the impact it might have on your HVAC system and energy bills. Using these indoor air quality tips, you can keep your family comfy and healthy and your HVAC system working well. In addition to indoor air quality tips, a lot of these ideas will also improve the efficiency of your HVAC system — … Continue reading Indoor Air Quality Tips for Your Halloween Party

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Energy Efficient HVAC Settings for Mild Fall Weather

As the weather starts to cool and change in the fall, you might be looking forward to cozy fall activities, pumpkin spice flavored drinks, and fresh pumpkins and gourds. There is one more thing to look forward to in the fall, though, and that is more energy efficient HVAC use. Sure, it is not as fun as apple picking or pumpkin carving, but the ability to save energy and money with more energy efficient HVAC use is still a reason … Continue reading Energy Efficient HVAC Settings for Mild Fall Weather

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What To Do About a Rusty Air Conditioner

A rusty air conditioner may not seem like that big of an issue. Especially if you think that an air conditioner will not start to rust until it is getting to the end of its life anyway. Sometimes though, rust can become a problem for your air conditioner after even just a few years. High humidity and the presence of corrosive particles in the air can increase rusting and leave you with heating & air conditioning issues in no time. … Continue reading What To Do About a Rusty Air Conditioner

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Types of Air Filters: An Overview

Understanding more about the types of air filters that are available for commercial and residential HVAC systems can help you keep your heating and air conditioning working well and can alleviate indoor air quality concerns. Especially for people living with asthma or other respiratory health issues, considering more advanced air filter types can help make breathing easier. Some types of air filters, for instance, are better able to remove particles from the air. Others can help keep your heating & … Continue reading Types of Air Filters: An Overview

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How to Babyproof Your HVAC System

When you are expecting a new child, it might seem like there are endless things to babyproof and prepare. From locking up cleaning chemicals to making sure doors are secure, there is a lot to remember. So remembering to babyproof your HVAC system too might be at the bottom of the list. There are good reasons to do it, though, as your HVAC system can be dangerous to kids. Plus, it is relatively easy to babyproof your HVAC system. The … Continue reading How to Babyproof Your HVAC System

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Fall Maintenance Checklist: Tips to Show Your Furnace Some Love

Fall Maintenance Checklist for Your Furnace

As the weather starts to change and cool breezes blow, you should make sure your furnace is up to the job by putting together a fall maintenance checklist using these furnace prep tips. After all, it can be a real pain to deal with a broken down furnace once it is already cold out. Plus, going through a fall maintenance checklist with your HVAC system can improve system health and performance overall, including boosting indoor air quality and helping your … Continue reading Fall Maintenance Checklist: Tips to Show Your Furnace Some Love

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Fall Indoor Air Quality Concerns & How to Counter Them

With the weather getting cooler and people spending more time indoors, fall is a great time to revisit indoor air quality tips and learn about maintaining good air quality in the home all year round. There are a few easy ways to manage air quality in your home, starting with being aware of common indoor air quality concerns. Some are more common in the fall, and many have to do with the use and function of your heating & air … Continue reading Fall Indoor Air Quality Concerns & How to Counter Them

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A Guide to Air Purification: Installation, Maintenance, Repairs, & More

Adding air purification to your heating and cooling system is a great way to reduce allergens and other unwanted particles in your air, as well as protect the health of your HVAC system. While it is relatively easy to install an air purifier in any HVAC setup, you will want to make sure the air purifier you choose fits your needs and is well designed for your home. There are a few different approaches to home HVAC air purification and … Continue reading A Guide to Air Purification: Installation, Maintenance, Repairs, & More

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