Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Fall Allergies

Summer is ending, and for many St. Louis homeowners that brings the welcome cooler fall air and the ability to open your windows to nature. However, throughout the fall months, debris will inevitably settle into your vents affecting the air quality in your home. Dust, mold, pollens, and animal droppings can all accumulate. If anyone in your family suffers from respiratory issues caused by fall allergies, don’t hesitate. Check out these hints and tips to improve the air quality of … Continue reading Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Fall Allergies

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Fall HVAC Maintenance: What to Expect

It is highly recommended by manufacturers and top HVAC companies alike to have your HVAC system checked regularly and have routine maintenance performed as needed. Allowing your system to go without a fall HVAC maintenance check is a good way to expose yourself to more problems down the road. While this may just mean a less efficient heating and cooling system and the discomfort and cost that comes with it, putting off fall HVAC maintenance can cause more serious issues … Continue reading Fall HVAC Maintenance: What to Expect

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Indoor Air Quality Safety: How IAQ Affects Your Health

Everyone needs fresh air to stay healthy and happy at home. While we often assume that air pollution is a problem that only affects the outdoors, indoor air quality is a significant risk for many homes. In fact, in a lot of places, indoor air quality is actually a lot worse than what is outside. Thankfully, there is a lot you can do to keep the air in your home clear and healthy. Whether it is an addition to your … Continue reading Indoor Air Quality Safety: How IAQ Affects Your Health

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Can’t Miss Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips for the Fall

Fall presents a special problem for HVAC systems. With the days turning cooler and the beginning of heating season, there are adjustments to be made. Still, you will sometimes need the air conditioner too, and that means your HVAC system is working double duty. Not only is fall sometimes a challenge for heating and air conditioning maintenance, it is also a good time to get ready for the winter. Heating issues in cold months can be a big problem! This … Continue reading Can’t Miss Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips for the Fall

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Everyday Factors that Reduce Air Filter Efficiency

No matter what kind of environment you are living in, the filter on your air conditioner is going to take a lot of pressure. In terms of how well your air conditioner works, air filter efficiency often has a surprising impact on overall efficiency and function. You would be amazed how often we have found the real problem with a malfunctioning unit is just a dirty filter that needs replacing. Maintaining your unit while keeping an eye toward air filter … Continue reading Everyday Factors that Reduce Air Filter Efficiency

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Indoor Air Pollution in Schools: What You Need to Know

Air pollution is commonly thought of as an issue with outdoor conditions or only affecting indoor spaces where dangerous chemicals are in use. However, indoor pollution can occur in all sorts of buildings, and air pollution in schools is a serious concern — especially for older buildings. Like old buildings of all kinds, the combination of dangerous materials and decay can create unsafe environments pretty quickly. Keeping kids safe from air pollution in schools is a serious issue and one … Continue reading Indoor Air Pollution in Schools: What You Need to Know

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HVAC Maintenance: What You Should Do Yourself & What to Leave to the Pros

Regular HVAC maintenance is central to keeping your system running smoothly and efficiently. A lot of people assume you can just wait until a problem pops up and have that issue dealt with, but this is a good way to lose a lot of money on energy bills. Without proper HVAC maintenance, an inefficient system could be running you quite a bit in extra energy costs. In addition to higher costs over time, neglecting HVAC maintenance can create big problems … Continue reading HVAC Maintenance: What You Should Do Yourself & What to Leave to the Pros

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Tips to Landscape Around Your AC Unit

For most homeowners, the outdoor AC unit is usually left bare, with the lawn as the only nature around it. However, if you want to spruce up the landscaping around your AC unit, it is possible, but you should bear in mind the right way to do it. Read on to find out more about how you can landscape around your outdoor AC unit without reducing airflow and potentially harming the system. With the extreme hot and cold temperatures we … Continue reading Tips to Landscape Around Your AC Unit

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HVAC Zoning Systems: Basic Things You Should Know

HVAC Zoning Systems | What is HVAC Zoning

Getting your entire home comfortable throughout every room can be a hassle as balancing all the temperatures in the house is tricky. Many homeowners wonder what they can do to get the temperatures just right without the headache. This is where an HVAC zoning system comes in to play. In the article below, we discuss the basic things a homeowner should consider when looking into integrating an HVAC zoning system into their home. If you have any questions about whether … Continue reading HVAC Zoning Systems: Basic Things You Should Know

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Heating and Air Conditioning Considerations for Your Basement Finishing Project

Heating and Air Conditioning Considerations for Basement Finishing

Whether you need additional bedrooms or want more space to share as a family, basement finishing can be quite advantageous, offering you a great return on investment of up to 70%. However, before beginning any basement finishing project, there are some important considerations to make. Heating and air conditioning is certainly one thing to bear in mind while working on finishing the basement. In this article, we will highlight some of the major heating and air conditioning considerations to keep … Continue reading Heating and Air Conditioning Considerations for Your Basement Finishing Project

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