5 Tell-Tale Signs It Is Time for AC Replacement

In St. Louis, with our hot and humid temperatures during summer, your air conditioner is essential to keep your cool inside. As such, air conditioning units work hard during the summer months, and require routine maintenance and even sometimes repair to keep them functioning, but how do you know when it is time for an AC replacement? The best way to ensure that your air conditioner lasts for a longtime is ensuring its regular servicing and maintenance to keep it … Continue reading 5 Tell-Tale Signs It Is Time for AC Replacement

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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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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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Spring Storm Preparation Tips for Your HVAC

Spring time in the St. Louis area inevitably brings the risk of severe weather and storms and if you are not well prepared, you may find yourself having to deal with some huge storm related issues. When it comes to your HVAC system, storm preparation is certainly one way to ensure that you are ready for spring. While doing your spring maintenance check, you can throw in a couple of these steps to make sure that your HVAC system is … Continue reading Spring Storm Preparation Tips for Your HVAC

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Identifying Common AC Problems

AC Problems | Common Air Conditioner Problems

If you have an air conditioner unit, then you are bound to experience some AC problems at one point or another. Most AC problems are usually a result of poor installation, inadequate maintenance, or poor service procedures. Often, AC problems fall into one of a just few categories so it is important to know the common ones, so you are able to identify and deal with them immediately. If you are experience AC problems for your St. Louis area home … Continue reading Identifying Common AC Problems

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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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AC Coil Corrosion & How to Prevent It

AC coil corrosion is a major HVAC problem that can cause serious problems. As is the case for any other HVAC related issue, it is better to prevent coil corrosion rather than repair it. With that said, in cases of advanced AC coil corrosion, which leads to refrigerant leaks, the air conditioner may not be reparable and therefore, you may have to replace the entire system. Because it can be an expensive issue, it is best to deal with AC … Continue reading AC Coil Corrosion & How to Prevent It

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