HVAC Hacks to Save Money on Your Energy Bills This Winter

HVAC Hacks to Save on Energy Bills in Winter

Winters in St. Louis can be quite difficult. And sadly, keeping your home warm during winters is a luxury that does not come for free. From water heaters to HVAC systems, everything contributes more to your energy bills these cold months. But a comfortable living situation does not have to be a burden on you. With a little smart planning and a few useful HVAC hacks, you can save significantly on the money you spend on heating and cooling. But … Continue reading HVAC Hacks to Save Money on Your Energy Bills This Winter

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DIY Air Conditioner Repair: Things You Should Never Do To Your AC

Why You Should avoid DIY Air Conditioner Repair

However tempting it may be to tinker around with your air conditioner to fix a problem, you should avoid it. An air conditioner is a complex unit with many moving parts. They need careful handling, and some are even dangerous to handle without the right knowledge and tools. Bottom line: DIY air conditioner repair is risky and best left to HVAC professionals. With over 70 years of experience performing air conditioner repair and servicing in the greater St. Louis area, … Continue reading DIY Air Conditioner Repair: Things You Should Never Do To Your AC

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Common Signs of an AC Refrigerant Leak

HVAC lines inevitably suffer wear and tear over time. As a result, the refrigerant they contain can leak out. You will then need to identify the source of the leak, perform repair, and refill the unit with refrigerant to the appropriate level. Sometimes, an AC refrigerant leak is discovered only after noticeable signs. At this point, quite a bit of refrigerant may have escaped, adding to the recharge cost. If you suspect that your AC is leaking refrigerant, get in … Continue reading Common Signs of an AC Refrigerant Leak

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Why You Should Care About Indoor Air Quality at Home

When we talk of air quality, the general perception is that all the pollution is only outside your door. We feel invincible when we are inside our homes, don’t we? Like no pollution or contaminants can touch us indoors. But sadly, that is far from the truth. The same air that is outside, flows into your home as well. To add to it, other factors contribute to indoor air quality at home, such as humidity, pets, cleaning chemicals, and more. … Continue reading Why You Should Care About Indoor Air Quality at Home

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Whole Home Dehumidifier vs. Portable Dehumidifier: Which Do You Need?

If you are looking for a home dehumidifier, you have probably realized why you need one. A humidity problem in the house can lead to so many other related issues in a short time. Not only is it bad for your family’s health, with all the respiratory problems, fungal infections, and allergies that it can give rise to, it is bad for your home’s health too. Excess humidity can cause mold, rotting, and structural damage inside your home. Getting a … Continue reading Whole Home Dehumidifier vs. Portable Dehumidifier: Which Do You Need?

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How to Test & Prepare Your Heating System for Cool Weather

We often tend to wait until the last minute before we decide to check if our heating system is working fine to take us through the winters. Worse still, some of us do not even care to check until we actually see a problem when running the heater. However, a little caution and preparedness can save you a lot of trouble during the winters. A faulty heating system can be a pain in the chilly months, and getting it repaired … Continue reading How to Test & Prepare Your Heating System for Cool Weather

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How to Lower Humidity in Your House

Summers may be fun but they can also be equally uncomfortable. Particularly with the humidity that we experience in St. Louis, the sweat and the heat do not make a very pleasant combination. Most often, it is the humidity that makes us more miserable than the temperature outside. Humid climates drain you of your energy and make you feel exhausted easily with all that sweating. If you know how to lower humidity in your house, you can at least be … Continue reading How to Lower Humidity in Your House

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How to Change Your Air Filter: A Step By Step Guide

The air filter in your HVAC unit is one of the most important components in the system. A clean air filter is what keeps your indoor air pure and safe. As the air filter traps all the dust and pollutants from the air circulating through the air conditioning system, it is obvious that the filter can become dirty and even clogged often. Some air filters may need routine cleaning while others are disposable. But in any case, every air filter … Continue reading How to Change Your Air Filter: A Step By Step Guide

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Dangers of Do-It-Yourself HVAC Repair: What to Look Out for

Do-It-Yourself HVAC Repair | Dangers to Avoid

If you are a DIY enthusiast, you probably do most of the repairs around your home or office yourself. When it comes to do-it-yourself HVAC repair, though, there is a lot more technicality involved. The HVAC system is quite complex, with several sensitive parts that you would not want to damage. So, it is important to be cautious and know exactly what you are doing. We recommend leaving it to the professionals for best results. But if you insist on … Continue reading Dangers of Do-It-Yourself HVAC Repair: What to Look Out for

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Common Air Conditioner Smells and What Causes Them

While the air conditioner is an amazing piece of equipment, being in an air-conditioned room can sometimes turn into a not-so-pleasant experience. You may have often noticed these weird and terrible smells come from your air conditioner and could not figure out why this was happening. Air conditioner smells can be even more awful because there is no other ventilation system in the room. Let us find out what that smell is and where it is coming from. If you … Continue reading Common Air Conditioner Smells and What Causes Them

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