Can You Run Your Furnace without a Filter? The Answer Should Not Surprise You

Can You Run Your Furnace without a Filter

The air filter in your HVAC system is an annoying attention-seeker, and we all wish we could do without it. Life would be so much easier if you did not have to spend time and money on replacing the air filter every couple of months. But can you run your furnace without a filter? No matter how much we wish for it, the answer is a big NO. There are several reasons to convince you that running your furnace without … Continue reading Can You Run Your Furnace without a Filter? The Answer Should Not Surprise You

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Why Is Your Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

Why Is Your Furnace Blowing Cold Air

It is not uncommon for homeowners to experience the furnace blowing cold air. Often during the cold winter days, when you would like your home to be warm and cozy, you turn on the heating system, and out comes a gust of cold air. You cannot figure out what is wrong and try raising the temperature but the result still isn’t satisfactory. The HVAC system may warm your home when set at a very high temperature, but that is not … Continue reading Why Is Your Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

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What Size Furnace Do I Need for my Replacement?

What Size Furnace Do I Need

When installing an HVAC system in your residential or commercial establishment, there are many factors that you have to consider. Size is one of the first things that should come to your mind when you are thinking of HVAC installation or replacement. Not all heating and cooling systems are the same. Depending on the heating capacity you require, you have to decide on what size furnace would be right for your home. But apart from heating capacity, there are a … Continue reading What Size Furnace Do I Need for my Replacement?

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Tips to Keep Warm This Winter without Breaking the Bank

Tips to Keep Warm this Winter

Looking for tips to keep warm this winter without breaking the bank? With continually rising energy costs and growing environmental concerns, ensuring both comfort and energy efficiency can seem like an uphill task. The good news is you can maximize comfort in your home while minimizing energy bills with a few smart tips and tricks. Read on to learn some of our favorite smart tips to keep warm without cranking up your energy bills this winter. To learn more or … Continue reading Tips to Keep Warm This Winter without Breaking the Bank

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4 Good Reasons You Need a Replacement Furnace this Year

Reasons You Need a Replacement Furnace

Every piece of equipment has its life, irrespective of whether you are using it for residential or commercial purposes. Your HVAC system has a definite life span too, and at some point, you will find yourself needing a replacement furnace. But the good news is, its life can be increased with regular HVAC maintenance and by replacing certain parts when you need to give your HVAC unit a new lease on life. Your furnace undergoes a lot of wear and … Continue reading 4 Good Reasons You Need a Replacement Furnace this Year

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5 Tips to Prepare Your HVAC System for Cold Weather

Tips to Prepare Your HVAC System for Cold Weather

Winters in St. Louis can be harsh. Though we don’t face extended periods of very cold weather, the few days that the temperature goes subzero can be quite difficult to handle. Having your HVAC system running in perfect condition is essential, so your family doesn’t have to face trouble in the cold weather. Regular HVAC maintenance is imperative to ensure that the unit keeps functioning properly year after year. But particularly before the winter, preparing your HVAC system is all … Continue reading 5 Tips to Prepare Your HVAC System for Cold Weather

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Is Fall the Best Time for HVAC Replacement?

What is the Best Time for HVAC Replacement

It is almost winter, and very soon, our heating systems will be kicking back into action. But more often than not, we forget about our HVAC systems until it gets cold outside and we really need to switch it on. What if your HVAC system does not work when you switch it on after a year? Especially if you haven’t had your HVAC unit maintained in the past few years, it is likely that there may be issues with your … Continue reading Is Fall the Best Time for HVAC Replacement?

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A Guide to Your Home Heating Options

Guide to Your Home Heating Options

When it comes to home heating, American homeowners usually choose one of a couple popular options. The home heating system you will come across most often in the U.S. is one with a furnace, a centralized air circulation system, and a network of ducts and vents to distribute the heated air throughout the house. But apart from the furnace-based heating system, there are other home heating options available too. Before you decide to invest in a home heating system, it … Continue reading A Guide to Your Home Heating Options

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Why Furnace Maintenance Matters

Why Furnace Maintenance Matters

For most of us, the furnace is the most neglected part of our HVAC system. We may clean and maintain the air conditioning unit to keep cool in hot summer months, but never consider going a little deeper and getting furnace maintenance done in the fall as well. It is not until we encounter a serious problem with the heating system that we get professional HVAC technicians to have the whole system checked. But the sooner you realize that furnace … Continue reading Why Furnace Maintenance Matters

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When to Replace a Furnace: Comparing Repair and Replacement

When to Replace a Furnace

The furnace is by far one of the most important parts of your HVAC unit. It handles very high temperatures and runs in extreme conditions to keep you warm, which makes it quite prone to damage and wearing out. Knowing when to replace a furnace is the key to a long-lasting HVAC system and money savings. Your furnace does not necessarily need to be replaced at the slightest appearance of a crack or leakage. Minor problems can be repaired by … Continue reading When to Replace a Furnace: Comparing Repair and Replacement

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