Tips to Prevent Air Leaks and Save

It can be amazing how much a little leak can end up costing you in terms of wasted energy. When you have leaks and gaps in your home’s insulation or ductwork, your HVAC system works overtime trying to keep your home cooled. Since heat can seep in through these gaps, it means that areas that were just cooled have to be cooled again. Therefore, it is important to take measures to prevent air leaks around your home and especially within … Continue reading Tips to Prevent Air Leaks and Save

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Why Are Some Rooms Hotter (or Colder) Than Others? Causes for an Unbalanced HVAC System

One of the most common signs that there is something wrong with your heating & cooling system is uneven heating & cooling throughout your home. So if you are finding that some rooms do not seem to heat up as quickly or remain completely cool, it is time to get your HVAC system checked out. There are a lot of different potential causes for an unbalanced HVAC system — one that doesn’t heat or cool the whole space evenly — … Continue reading Why Are Some Rooms Hotter (or Colder) Than Others? Causes for an Unbalanced HVAC System

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Simple Tips to Improve Airflow in Your Home

For our St. Louis summer months, the humidity and airflow of a home can change from day to day. Not only does this change affect your home and family, but it can also have an effect on your HVAC system. Improper airflow can lead to major problems for the HVAC system, causing an overheating and overworked HVAC system – leading to big losses in efficiency. However, by following our simple tips on improving airflow in your home – your HVAC … Continue reading Simple Tips to Improve Airflow in Your Home

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Why Does Ductwork Design Matter?

The ductwork is responsible for distributing conditioned air all throughout the home. However, many homeowners usually overlook the importance of the ductwork design to their HVAC systems. Ductwork design is important as it affects the efficiency and performance of your HVAC system. In this article, we will highlight some of the reasons why you should take your ductwork design seriously. Meanwhile, if you are in need of any HVAC services – from ductwork design and retrofitting to annual system inspection … Continue reading Why Does Ductwork Design Matter?

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Best Practices for Efficient Duct Design

Having efficient duct design is important for the overall performance of your HVAC system. Because ductwork is responsible for distributing conditioned air all throughout the house, it is vital to have efficient duct design. This helps you ensure proper efficiency and save more than a couple of bucks when it comes to heating or cooling costs. Read on to find out more on the practices that ensure you have efficient duct design. Getting a technician who understands all your needs … Continue reading Best Practices for Efficient Duct Design

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What is Air Balancing and What Do You Need to Know?

If you have been experiencing energy inefficiency in your home’s HVAC system, you may have a problem with air balancing. It is important to have this corrected as soon as possible to avoid outrageous utility bills. Air balancing problems may also be the reason for uneven heating and cooling as well as a decrease in comfort. Read on to find out more about air balancing. In the meantime, if you are experiencing any air balancing problems in your St. Louis … Continue reading What is Air Balancing and What Do You Need to Know?

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HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Selling Your Home

HVAC Maintenance Checklist | Selling Your Home

Just about every homeowner will go through the experience of having to sell their home at one time or another. Whether it is due to downsizing for retirement, the fact that the kids have finally left home, job transfer, or you have finally found you’re your dream home, when that time comes, everyone wants to get the best return on their investment. Yet, selling your home can be a huge hassle. What most homeowners do not realize is that having … Continue reading HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Selling Your Home

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Tips to Prevent Pests in Your HVAC System

Pests are every homeowner’s worst nightmare. From ants in your kitchen to spiders and squirrels in your attic or crawl space, the threat of insects and pests forces us to look for ways to prevent pests from moving into our houses. Even worse is when the pests inhabit your HVAC system. If left to it, pests can make your HVAC system their permanent home , causing a variety of types of damage and related HVAC problems. Therefore, it is important … Continue reading Tips to Prevent Pests in Your HVAC System

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Tips for Getting Rid of HVAC Odors

HVAC odors can be quite a pain to deal with. Because the HVAC system works by circulating air throughout the entire house, it may be difficult to get rid of the odors. HVAC odors can, therefore, end up causing discomfort in the entire house. To get rid of HVAC odors and strange smells effectively, it is important to first identify the source. If your system is producing unpleasant odors, this article will give you a couple of basic tips that … Continue reading Tips for Getting Rid of HVAC Odors

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How Do HVAC Dampers Work?

There are many components that function together to make your home’s HVAC system work. When they are all properly functioning, your home should be in a great state as far as its heating and air conditioning goes. One set of HVAC mechanisms that help your system meet your home’s temperature needs are dampers. You may be asking yourself what they are exactly, and how do HVAC dampers work. We answer this question in the article below! In the meantime, if … Continue reading How Do HVAC Dampers Work?

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