HVAC Life Expectancy: What You Need to Know

HVAC Life Expectancy | St. Louis HVAC Company

According to statistics from the US Department of Energy on HVAC life expectancy, AC units should last about anywhere from 15 – 20 years when properly installed and maintained. A furnace lasts about 20 years with favorable upkeep and proper installation. The key takeaway is “properly installed and maintained”. Every homeowner should have some sort of reminder to get their HVAC system professionally inspected with the changes of each season. This will help ensure that your system is ready for … Continue reading HVAC Life Expectancy: What You Need to Know

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How to Find the Best St. Louis Commercial HVAC Contractor

When it comes to selecting a contractor to handle your company’s St. Louis commercial HVAC needs, you really need to take some time to decide. While a lot of people are tempted to immediately ask about pricing, you would be far better off making sure they are the right contractors for the job. While you may save a little money up front, hiring the wrong contractors can result in inconvenience and lots of money out of pocket for pricey repairs … Continue reading How to Find the Best St. Louis Commercial HVAC Contractor

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3 HVAC Maintenance Tips You Can’t Afford to Skip

Like many things in life, we often do not appreciate our HVAC systems until we are left without them. Nothing is more uncomfortable or inconvenient than desperately needing a repair or replacement in the sweltering heat of summer or the frigid cold of winter. Ideally, you want to avoid this situation by any means possible. Luckily, we have put together some HVAC maintenance tips to keep your system running strong, and hopefully save you money on costly (and inconvenient) repairs … Continue reading 3 HVAC Maintenance Tips You Can’t Afford to Skip

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Answers to Your Top HVAC Questions

Despite the importance of your air-conditioner and furnace in keeping your home comfortable year round, many people still have HVAC questions. Whether it is issues on how these systems operate, whether you are running them properly, or what kind of maintenance needs to be done it never hurts to be ‘in the know’ about your heating and air conditioning systems. The information below will answer some of the most popular HVAC questions we receive. If you have additional questions or … Continue reading Answers to Your Top HVAC Questions

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Why You Should Never Use Your Thermostat’s “On” Setting

When it comes to energy efficiency in your home, there is no doubt your furnace and air-conditioner play a huge part. Clean filters, lubricated bearings, and unblocked air passages all help reduce the wear and tear on your HVAC system while making it run smoother. One thing homeowners should not overlook, however, is the driving force behind that HVAC system – the thermostat. Your thermostat is, in essence, the brains of your HVAC system. It tells an air-conditioner when to … Continue reading Why You Should Never Use Your Thermostat’s “On” Setting

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Signs that You Need a Home Dehumidifier

For most people in desperate need of home dehumidifiers, it is pretty blatant to see why. Houses and locations that create unnaturally high interior moisture environments are sticky, heavy, and difficult to breathe in. Sometimes however a high moisture presence is not so obvious. Having a home dehumidifier can help to make your home more comfortable and healthy. If you are experiencing some of the following issues, they are most likely signs that you need a dehumidifier in your home: … Continue reading Signs that You Need a Home Dehumidifier

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Top 4 Home Dehumidifier Benefits

Many homes suffer from indoor air quality problems and poor breathing conditions mostly because residents are simply unaware that issues persist. Dust particles, pet dander, skin cells, etc. all contribute to poor breathing, whether we know they are present or not. Humidity on the other hand is something you can feel. Thick, wet air is just uncomfortable and leads to problems like mildew and mold growth that can expand those annoyances. Dehumidifier benefits can address and resolve many of these … Continue reading Top 4 Home Dehumidifier Benefits

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A Guide to Choosing the Best Home Dehumidifiers

Something a lot of people do not realize about home air-conditioners is that they not only cool the air, they remove moisture from it at the same time. Getting the moisture out of your home is very important in regards to your comfort, ease of breathing, and to avoid mold and mildew growth. Part of the way you can ease some of the strain on your AC but still enjoy a comfortable living environment is with the use of home … Continue reading A Guide to Choosing the Best Home Dehumidifiers

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Buying a New Air Conditioner: Single-Stage vs. Variable-Speed AC Unit

Single-Stage vs. Variable-Speed AC Unit in St. Louis

When looking for your new AC unit, you will see a lot of information about Energy Star, SEER Rating, and similar industry speak pertaining to the energy efficiency of air conditioners. What makes an air conditioner energy efficient in a nutshell is the ratio of how much energy it produces compared to how much it uses. One of the ways different models achieve energy savings is in how their fan motors operate, specifically whether they are single-stage or variable speed. … Continue reading Buying a New Air Conditioner: Single-Stage vs. Variable-Speed AC Unit

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How to Set Your Thermostat for Home Energy Savings

Tips for Home Energy Savings in St. Louis

Most people incorrectly assume that the only way you are going to achieve any real home energy savings relating to air-conditioning your property is to install a new air conditioning unit. However, in many cases, converting to a new air conditioner that is only slightly an upgrade is almost just as wasteful as leaving the old unit running. Instead, there are multiple ways that you can improve efficiency of your existing unit. For example, installing ceiling fans, increasing the insulation … Continue reading How to Set Your Thermostat for Home Energy Savings

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