Considering Air Conditioner Replacement? Ask Yourself These 6 Questions First

Air Conditioner Replacement | Questions to Ask

Spring is here, and that means summer is hot on its tail. With that in mind, many St. Louis area residents are already thinking about their air conditioning and wondering if they should be considering an air conditioning replacement for the upcoming season. However, before making that decision, there are a few things to think about. From size to model, budget, and more, we will help you mull over what you need to know when it comes to getting a … Continue reading Considering Air Conditioner Replacement? Ask Yourself These 6 Questions First

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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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How to Add Home Equity by Upgrading Your HVAC System

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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Is Skipping Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Really That Bad?

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

Setting Your Smart Thermostat for Spring

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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How Should HVAC Maintenance Vary Between Winter and Summer Seasons?

Seasonal HVAC Maintenance Tips in Winter & Summer

With spring comes that subtle reminder of life between our two harsher seasons here in St. Louis. Bundling up and cranking the heat becomes slowly forgotten as we move on to dreams of sunglasses and swimming pools. However, for you and your family to have ultimate comfort in your home, regardless of the season, it is important to remember your HVAC maintenance and upkeep and the different treatments your system will require depending on the season to follow. In St. … Continue reading How Should HVAC Maintenance Vary Between Winter and Summer Seasons?

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What Does the R22 Ban Mean To You?

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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How to Prepare Your Air Conditioner for Energy Efficient Cooling this Summer

Prepare Your Air Conditioner for Energy Efficient Cooling this Summer

After a particularly cold winter, St. Louis residents everywhere are looking forward to one thing: those summer rays of sun! However, we always want to be able to come home to a nice cool, comfortable home when the day is over. In summer, that usually requires the air conditioner to be flowing and the humidity levels to be reduced. Make sure your system is ready by following our steps to prepare your air conditioner ahead of time. With summer approaching … Continue reading How to Prepare Your Air Conditioner for Energy Efficient Cooling this Summer

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Don’t Forget to Schedule Your Spring AC Maintenance

Schedule Your Spring AC Maintenance Today

There is nothing like the joy of seeing the light at the end of the long tunnel of winter. While you are swooning over the tiny green buds starting to peek through the ground, your HVAC system is looking forward to a break as it looks to wrap up its winter cycle. However, spring eventually means warmer weather and you will want to make sure to schedule your spring AC maintenance before we are in the thick of blazing sunny … Continue reading Don’t Forget to Schedule Your Spring AC Maintenance

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How to Clean Your Outside AC Unit

How to Clean Outside AC Unit

In the world of HVAC, spring cleaning means more than just cleaning out the junk drawers and going through the closets. One of the first things we think of when spring comes along is routine air conditioner maintenance and everything that goes along with that, including cleaning the outside AC unit. While cleaning and caring for the mechanics of the HVAC system is best left to certified technicians, there are a lot of things homeowners can do in preparation. We … Continue reading How to Clean Your Outside AC Unit

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