Back to School Checklist for Your HVAC System

With summer nearly over, it is now time to think of getting back to school. The kids won’t be hanging around the house, meaning that the daily schedules and routines go back to normal. This also means that the HVAC system will be working differently. As a result, it is a great idea to put together a back to school checklist for your HVAC system. If you need help with your back to school HVAC checklist or to schedule an … Continue reading Back to School Checklist for Your HVAC System

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Is Your Pet Door Affecting HVAC Energy Efficiency?

If you have a pet, then there are high chances that you have a pet door as well. Whether you know it or not, the pet door is affecting HVAC energy efficiency in your home. As a result, the heating and cooling costs in your home could be going higher than they normally should. You are probably wondering what the pet door has to do with the HVAC energy efficiency in your home. Read on to find out more. In … Continue reading Is Your Pet Door Affecting HVAC Energy Efficiency?

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How Much Does It Cost to Run AC Units?

For most homeowners in the St. Louis area, running the AC unit is one thing that contributes highly to the utility bills. The cost to run the AC can skyrocket especially during the summer when the system is working hard all day. Although there is no definite cost for running the AC, it is important to know how to estimate. This can help you plan your utility bills and ultimately stick to your budget. It is important, therefore, to know … Continue reading How Much Does It Cost to Run AC Units?

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Need Air Conditioning Replacement: Switch to an Energy Efficient AC & Save

Air Conditioning Replacement in St. Louis

Are you considering replacing your air conditioning unit with a new model? Perhaps your unit is not operating as well as it used to. If yes, then you should consider a high efficiency model. High efficiency air conditioners use less energy to operate. With the SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) ratings of air conditioners constantly improving, the most recent and advanced models of air conditioners produce the best and most energy efficiency cooling results for your home. There are many … Continue reading Need Air Conditioning Replacement: Switch to an Energy Efficient AC & Save

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What is AC Short Cycling? & How to Avoid It

Have you been experiencing air conditioner problems? Perhaps you have noticed that your utility bills are way too high, or maybe the air conditioner unit is just not at its optimum performance. If you are having any of these problems, you could be experiencing AC short cycling. This means that the air conditioner is not running at optimum effectiveness and efficiency. Because AC short cycling can end up costing you a lot of extra money in operating costs, not to … Continue reading What is AC Short Cycling? & How to Avoid It

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Summer Learning: Teach Kids about Energy Efficiency & HVAC Maintenance

Summer can be a great time for the family to bond. The kids are home from school and you get to spend a lot more down time with them. However, on the downside, with your family spending more time at home, the utility bills can shoot up, especially if the kids know nothing about energy efficiency. Therefore, summer provides a great opportunity to teach kids about HVAC maintenance and how to reduce energy use in your home. Read on to … Continue reading Summer Learning: Teach Kids about Energy Efficiency & HVAC Maintenance

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Basic Tips for Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

Maintaining your air conditioner is a necessary task if you want your HVAC system to serve you for a long time. Not only does regular and proper maintenance make the air conditioner unit more effective, it also helps with saving on energy bills. There are various components that make up the air conditioner and each of these needs regular maintenance to work efficiently. If you have no idea of how to go about maintaining your air conditioner, then this article … Continue reading Basic Tips for Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

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How to Hide Your AC Unit without Compromising Efficiency

One problem that many homeowners face when it comes to their HVAC is how to hide the outdoor AC unit. This can be especially tricky because the outdoor unit is essential and as such, a house cannot do without it. However, most homeowners feel that the outdoor AC unit is unsightly and a hindrance to their landscaping and yard aesthetic. In most cases, moving the system is costly and is not always feasible. Hiding the AC unit however, poses another … Continue reading How to Hide Your AC Unit without Compromising Efficiency

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Have You Changed Your Ceiling Fan Direction for Spring?

When it comes to your HVAC system, moving from winter to summer weather means making a switch between using the system for heating to cooling. When this happens, it is important that you also consider changing your ceiling fan direction. Not only does this change help to make it more comfortable in your home, but also changing your ceiling fan direction can help you save on energy bills. In addition to changing fan direction, another part of getting your HVAC … Continue reading Have You Changed Your Ceiling Fan Direction for Spring?

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Air Conditioner Sizing: Bigger isn’t Better

In many circumstances, the bigger the appliance the better results you are likely to get. However, this notion is completely wrong when it comes to air conditioners. Air conditioner sizing is very important, and homeowners should pay close attention when deciding what air conditioner unit to buy for the home. Air conditioners that are oversized can cause certain problems. Read on to find out why it is important to get the right air conditioner size. If you are stuck choosing … Continue reading Air Conditioner Sizing: Bigger isn’t Better

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