Is Skipping Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Really That Bad?

Is Skipping Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Really That Bad?

Spring has arrived, which means summer is not far behind. Among the summer to do checklist of St. Louis residents everywhere should be “Get AC checked.” Is it on yours? If not, you may want to add it to the top of the list! Skipping spring air conditioner maintenance might save you the cost of the maintenance fee at that moment, but many homeowners find that they end up paying more in other ways. If you would like to schedule … Continue reading Is Skipping Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Really That Bad?

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Setting Your Smart Thermostat for Spring & Setting Yourself Up for Savings

Setting Your Smart Thermostat for Spring

Spring weather means birds chirping and the smell of new life as flowers begin to bloom and the trees start to come back to life. Spring weather also brings with it the unpredictability of the season. In St. Louis, we know the weather can change from day to day as spring starts to settle and summer approaches. Because of this unpredictability, sometimes it is hard to know what temperature to set in our homes on any given day. However, your … Continue reading Setting Your Smart Thermostat for Spring & Setting Yourself Up for Savings

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Ceiling Fan Buying Guide: Tips for Choosing the Best Ceiling Fan

Ceiling Fan Buying Guide

Sometimes a forgotten fixture on the ceiling, fans can actually have a vital role in your home’s comfort and can even help add to the décor of the room they occupy. But a ceiling fan is just a ceiling fan, right? Nope. They come in all shapes and sizes and with different capacity loads. In order to help our customers when it comes to picking out ceilings fan for their homes, below we present a Ceiling Fan Buying Guide with … Continue reading Ceiling Fan Buying Guide: Tips for Choosing the Best Ceiling Fan

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What Does the R22 Ban Mean To You?

What Does the R22 Ban Mean To You?

With the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) phaseout and ultimate ban of R22 (commonly known by the brand name, Freon) many St. Louis homeowners may be wondering what it will mean for them and how it will affect their air conditioning units. Fortunately, homeowners will not be expected to replace their systems immediately, which means you have plenty of time to plan. If you have concerns about the R22 ban and how it might affect your household, or would like one … Continue reading What Does the R22 Ban Mean To You?

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Tips for Clean, Healthy Air at Home This Spring

Tips for Clean, Healthy Air at Home This Spring

In the springtime, when everything is starting to bloom, allergens from pollen and other outdoor sources are just worries for when we are outside, right? If only. Unfortunately, air quality is a concern regardless of whether you are inside or out. While there is not a lot we can do about outdoor air quality in St. Louis, there are quite a few things we can do to ensure healthy air at your home, making sure you and your loved ones … Continue reading Tips for Clean, Healthy Air at Home This Spring

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How to Make Your Smart Home Work for You While on Vacation

Make Your Smart Home Work for You While on Vacation

With the elements of spring making themselves subtly known by the little green sprouts coming out of the ground and the buds on the trees, many St. Louis residents are already dreaming of their next summer vacation, or better yet, Spring Break! While vacation is meant to give us a break from the stresses of daily life, sometimes we carry the worry with us about our homes while we are away. A smart home is one sure way of letting … Continue reading How to Make Your Smart Home Work for You While on Vacation

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How to Prepare Your Air Conditioner for Energy Efficient Cooling this Summer

Prepare Your Air Conditioner for Energy Efficient Cooling this Summer

After a particularly cold winter, St. Louis residents everywhere are looking forward to one thing: those summer rays of sun! However, we always want to be able to come home to a nice cool, comfortable home when the day is over. In summer, that usually requires the air conditioner to be flowing and the humidity levels to be reduced. Make sure your system is ready by following our steps to prepare your air conditioner ahead of time. With summer approaching … Continue reading How to Prepare Your Air Conditioner for Energy Efficient Cooling this Summer

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HVAC Tips to Reduce Allergies this Spring

HVAC Tips to Reduce Allergies this Spring

With spring comes excitement for the new season ahead. However, for allergy sufferers, when spring is in the air, their noses are in tissues. Seasonal allergies can be a nightmare for folks in St. Louis, and they sometimes feel inescapable. But did you know that your HVAC system can affect your allergies? In this article, we provide information for our customers on how their HVAC can be used to help reduce allergies at home. If you would like help reducing … Continue reading HVAC Tips to Reduce Allergies this Spring

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HVAC System Hints for Troubleshooting the Most Common HVAC Problems

Troubleshooting Common HVAC Problems

We never really notice our HVAC system unless there is an issue with it. Common HVAC problems, ranging from easy-to-handle fixes to more complicated repairs are certainly frustrating, especially when they happen outside of business hours. We know HVAC systems always seem to have a tendency to breakdown at midnight on the coldest night of the year, leaving people desperate and frustrated. While more complicated issues are usually better left to the professionals, some common HVAC problems can often be … Continue reading HVAC System Hints for Troubleshooting the Most Common HVAC Problems

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Thermostat Troubleshooting: Signs of Broken Thermostat

Signs of Broken Thermostat

As is the case with most systems and machines, we only ever really take notice of them when they are broken. Thermostats are no different. This vital piece to your home’s HVAC system is one of the keys to ensuring your comfort throughout any season. When it stops functioning, it throws everything off kilter. Fortunately, there are several ways to troubleshoot for a broken thermostat and not all solutions mean high expenditures. If you are concerned about a broken thermostat … Continue reading Thermostat Troubleshooting: Signs of Broken Thermostat

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