3 Tips for How to Improve Allergy Symptoms in Your Home

Summer and spring are high allergy seasons, with so much pollen floating around during this time. But allergy symptoms can show up even during other times, especially if you have pets at home or keep your doors and windows open a lot. Mild allergy symptoms can be very uncomfortable to live with. But if these allergy symptoms become very severe, they may increase the risk of anaphylaxis or asthma. Immediate changes need to be made around the house to reduce … Continue reading 3 Tips for How to Improve Allergy Symptoms in Your Home

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How to Change and Dispose of Your Old Air Filter

Have you recently noticed the following signs: You are seeing visible dirt and debris on or around the AC air vents. There are more pollutants in the air and you are experiencing allergy symptoms. The electricity bill has suddenly increased. If you said “yes” to one or more of these signs, then they may be indications of an HVAC air filter that needs immediate replacement. For help replacing your air filter or other important HVAC maintenance tips to keep your … Continue reading How to Change and Dispose of Your Old Air Filter

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Why You Need to Change Your AC Filter Regularly

When did you last change your AC filter? Most people do not know how important it is to change their AC’s air filter regularly. This often leads to big problems down the road, as a dirty air filter can cause your AC to work less efficiently and can even lead to costly repairs. Changing your air filter is easy and only takes a few minutes, but it is something that many people neglect. Make sure to add it to your … Continue reading Why You Need to Change Your AC Filter Regularly

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How to Lower Humidity in Your Home in Summer

The hot summer days in St. Louis can be quite uncomfortable. If there is high humidity inside your home, it can feel pretty awful. So, how do you lower humidity and keep your house cool and comfortable? If you want to know how to lower humidity, these tips can help. To learn more or to schedule an appointment with our heating and cooling professionals to have a new HVAC system and dehumidifier installed in your home, contact the experts at … Continue reading How to Lower Humidity in Your Home in Summer

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How to Control Humidity in Your Home

Finding it difficult to control humidity at home? If humidity is too high, it can make you feel uncomfortable and even result in problems like excessive sweating. With the high humidity levels we have in St. Louis in the summers, it is common to have humidity problems at home. However, you do not just need to suffer in a sticky, humid house. Read on to learn some of the best ways for how to control humidity in your home, so … Continue reading How to Control Humidity in Your Home

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5 Important Tips for Better Indoor Air Quality

Most homes can benefit from better indoor air quality, especially during winters. As we close the doors and windows to keep the chilly weather out, any dust, mold, allergens, pet dander, and other pollutants get trapped inside the house. It may lead you and your family or roommates to develop allergies or sickness while at home. If you are concerned about air quality, read on to learn the five most important tips you can use for better indoor air quality. … Continue reading 5 Important Tips for Better Indoor Air Quality

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Effects of Low Humidity & Dry Winter Air on Your Home

We are all aware of the effects of dry winter air on our skin. When the winter weather approaches, the bottles of moisturizers and packs of lip balm reemerge on bathroom shelves and living room side tables. Did you know, though, that low humidity may have an impact on your house and the items in it? Read on for a list of things in your home that can be affected by dry air and low humidity in the house. If … Continue reading Effects of Low Humidity & Dry Winter Air on Your Home

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Is Your Indoor Air Quality Really As Good As You Think?

We spend a major portion of our day indoors. It is often relieving to think that we are away from all the pollution outside and breathing the fresh, conditioned air inside our homes or offices. But is the air inside really that safe? Indoor air quality is an important metric that we often fail to measure. The air inside your home can be polluted too, and it can be as much a risk to your health as the air outside. … Continue reading Is Your Indoor Air Quality Really As Good As You Think?

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How to Clean a Furnace Filter

The furnace filter is one part of your HVAC system that needs regular cleaning and occasional replacement too. It undergoes a lot of wear due to the amount of dirt, dust, and particulates that it is exposed to. A dirty filter can not only impact your indoor air quality but also reduce the efficiency of your HVAC unit. This is why it is essential to know how to clean a furnace filter so you can do it yourself and do … Continue reading How to Clean a Furnace Filter

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Do You Know Your Furnace Filters and How They Affect Your Heating System?

The kind of furnace filters you use with your HVAC system can play a big role in the efficiency and overall performance of the heating system. All residential heating and cooling systems with a blower need an air filter to trap the dust, pollen, and other particulate pollutants. Without a furnace filter, these particles could accumulate on other parts of your HVAC system, like the blower or ducts, reducing its efficiency. These pollutants also impact indoor air quality. But furnace … Continue reading Do You Know Your Furnace Filters and How They Affect Your Heating System?

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