Tips for Heating and Cooling a Home with Poor Insulation

It is amazing how much of a difference insulation makes! While it may be strange to think about having a home with little or no insulation, it is quite common for older St. Louis homes. After all, insulation is a somewhat modern invention. If you have a historic home, you may want to check for poor insulation as this can have a big impact on your heating and cooling bills. For more help determining how your insulation is affecting HVAC … Continue reading Tips for Heating and Cooling a Home with Poor Insulation

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How Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

While we may think about temperature a lot as a matter of comfort and happiness, we do not often consider indoor humidity and temperature as a matter of health. That fact is, however, that these environmental factors can greatly impact health and indoor air quality. Not only are some people affected directly by indoor humidity and temperature, but your HVAC system can affect your allergies and it can be a factor in other health risks developing as well. So read … Continue reading How Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

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Why Springtime is the Best Time to Schedule AC Maintenance

Not only can breakdowns be uncomfortable and stressful for you and your family, but they can also be costly too. In addition to repair costs and possibly even a hotel stay, summer AC breakdowns are a hassle and can break your budget. Therefore, it is always better to check your HVAC system and address any problems before you start running the AC regularly. Scheduling HVAC maintenance visits regularly is a great way to make sure your system is up to … Continue reading Why Springtime is the Best Time to Schedule AC Maintenance

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Easy Tips to Reduce Energy Use in the Spring

Everyone wants to reduce energy use in their homes to save money and help the planet. One of the best ways to get the most out of your HVAC system is to work with your service team to monitor for issues and schedule regular inspections and maintenance visits. In addition, there are a variety of simple steps and tips around the house that you can follow to help you reduce energy use in your home. Get in touch with the … Continue reading Easy Tips to Reduce Energy Use in the Spring

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Regular Cleaning is the Key to HVAC Efficiency

Achieving a good level of HVAC efficiency is a priority for most businesses and homeowners. A heating and cooling system that is running smoothly is not only great for your comfort and air quality, but it also helps to save you money. HVAC efficiency means that your system needs less energy to do its job properly. While there is no magic solution for achieving HVAC efficiency, regular cleaning of your system can go a long way towards boosting your HVAC … Continue reading Regular Cleaning is the Key to HVAC Efficiency

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How Does Workplace Ventilation Impact Employee Productivity?

Every company, from small businesses to large corporations should be focused on employee productivity and how to boost it. Productive employees often mean better profits and better products. Interestingly, studies have shown that workplace ventilation can have an impact on employee productivity. The environment that people are working in has a direct effect on their mindset and productivity and workplace ventilation plays an important role in this. Workplace ventilation has a tendency to be poor in large offices, which leads … Continue reading How Does Workplace Ventilation Impact Employee Productivity?

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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Coil Cleaning & Other HVAC Preventative Maintenance

HVAC systems have a variety of components that have to work in sync to ensure your comfort and safety. For example, the coils of the evaporator and condensers are crucial elements that keep your system running smoothly. Coil cleaning is an important part of regular HVAC maintenance and contributes to increased efficiency. By investing in a quality coil cleaning service from your HVAC provider, you are actively working to extend your system’s life and boost overall energy efficiency. Additionally, when … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Skip Coil Cleaning & Other HVAC Preventative Maintenance

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Tips for Adding a Gas Fireplace to Your Home

After weathering the frigid months of a St. Louis winter, many folks often wonder if adding a gas fireplace to their home would be a good idea. Adding a gas fireplace into your home is a fantastic way to bolster your existing heating system while bringing an appealing fixture into your living area. Additionally, a fireplace can help make your home more desirable if you’re considering selling, who doesn’t enjoy curling up in front a warm fire during winter months. … Continue reading Tips for Adding a Gas Fireplace to Your Home

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Understanding the Importance of Humidification in Your Home

Humidification is a very important part of a healthy and comfortable home, especially in the winter. Most of us are familiar with the warm, humid days of St. Louis during the summer, but did you know that humidification is also vital in the winter? As you heat your home, the air inside becomes dry. This is made worse by the fact that air during winter is cold and very dry. Low humidification in your home can cause all sorts of … Continue reading Understanding the Importance of Humidification in Your Home

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Home Humidification Systems: Avoid These Common Mistakes

Home Humidification Systems: What You Need to Know

One aspect of winter that has a big impact on people is the cold, dry air it brings. Dry skin and sore throats are some of the issues associated with cold and dry air in your home. Additionally, running the heat all the time contributes to even lower humidity. Thankfully, home humidification systems are available to combat this problem. Home humidification systems allow you to control the air moisture inside your home, giving you optimal comfort throughout the winter. But … Continue reading Home Humidification Systems: Avoid These Common Mistakes

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