How to Clean Your 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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Furnace Cleaning: Should I Have My Furnace Cleaned Every Year?

Your home’s HVAC system is one of the main components for ensuring comfort year round. The HVAC system is also one of the most expensive components in terms of replacement. One of the best ways to make sure your system stays in good working order and help protect its longevity is making sure you have your furnace cleaned annually. Additionally, chances are your system’s manufacturer’s warranty requires it as well! In St. Louis and the surrounding area, if you would … Continue reading Furnace Cleaning: Should I Have My Furnace Cleaned Every Year?

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Furnace Safety Checklist: A Guide to Keep Your Furnace Safe This Winter

Your furnace provides a great deal of value to you and your family. Keeping your home heated through the winter, your furnace is one of the most important investments in home comfort you can make. This is why it is important to make sure your furnace is working correctly and to stay on top of furnace maintenance and furnace safety. You want your furnace to remain a source of comfort rather than becoming a potential risk. One way to keep … Continue reading Furnace Safety Checklist: A Guide to Keep Your Furnace Safe This Winter

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HVAC System Maintenance Tips for the Heating Season

The heating season can be tough on your HVAC system. Even a mild winter can bring new problems to light, especially if your furnace or HVAC unit is older. Thankfully, you can get out ahead of common winter HVAC problems through proper HVAC system maintenance. There is a lot that you can do to keep your heating & air conditioning working well year-round, but regular HVAC system maintenance checks with your service team are important too. DIY HVAC System Maintenance … Continue reading HVAC System Maintenance Tips for the Heating Season

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Understanding Common Duct Noises After Your Furnace Turns On

There are many potential reasons behind the different duct noises you may hear from your HVAC system from time to time. These duct noises can be perfectly normal, but some indicate bigger issues that you should have addressed right away. Regardless, if you hear a lot of noise from your ducts when you turn on the heat for the winter, this can be a sign of trouble. One of the less serious causes of noisy ducts is simply built up … Continue reading Understanding Common Duct Noises After Your Furnace Turns On

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Signs You Need Heat Pump Replacement or Repair

For those with a traditional furnace set up, there are a lot of signs that it is time for a replacement. From unpleasant furnace noises to high bills and uneven heating, the signs of furnace failure are pretty well known. When it comes to heat pump replacement, though, things can be a bit trickier. No matter what kind of heating equipment you have though, there are some tried and true signs it is time for replacement. Of course, the best … Continue reading Signs You Need Heat Pump Replacement or Repair

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Furnace Noises: What They Mean & When You Need Furnace Repair

Depending on the age and condition of your furnace, the furnace noises you hear can vary quite a bit. Some noises are normal, especially as your furnace ages. Others, however, can indicate a serious problem and should be dealt with right away. Learning to tell the difference in furnace noises, and how to differentiate them from duct noises, can help you avoid higher heating bills, wear and tear, and even HVAC breakdowns. Plus, the more you learn about your heating … Continue reading Furnace Noises: What They Mean & When You Need Furnace Repair

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DIY Furnace Tips to Keep Warm All Winter

You trust your furnace to keep you warm all winter, and with the right maintenance your furnace is sure the be up to the job. There are lot of furnace tips out there to help you get more out of your heating system, save money on energy bills, and make sure your furnace is working smoothly and safely. The best of the furnace tips, though, is simply a bit of preventative maintenance. There is a lot you can do yourself, … Continue reading DIY Furnace Tips to Keep Warm All Winter

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Tips to Trim the Fat & Reduce Energy & Heating Bills this Winter

If you are like most people, the winter season has you looking for ways to reduce heating bills while keeping your home comfortable. There are lots of tips and tricks out there, but the key is to understand how your HVAC system maintains the temperature in your home and what it needs to do this efficiently. You probably know a few ways to reduce your heating bills already, like putting up window insulation and checking for air leaks, but there … Continue reading Tips to Trim the Fat & Reduce Energy & Heating Bills this Winter

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How to Winterize Your Home

Taking steps to winterize your home can really help keep down your heating bills. It is also a good way to avoid headaches like dangerous ice dams forming on your roof, and even furnace breakdowns. So, take some time before the worst cold this season to winterize your home. There are a lot of things you can do to winterize your home yourself, including fixing air leaks and insulating your windows, but other tasks should be left to your professional … Continue reading How to Winterize Your Home

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