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Furnace Making Loud Noises? It Could Be Trying to Tell You Something’s Wrong!
Furnaces might not be able to talk, but they sure can make some strange noises. Many homeowners report that their units have begun to clatter, rumble, squeal or whine, and they don’t know what to do or...
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Don’t Let Carbon Monoxide from Your Furnace Pose a Safety Threat to Your Home
If you’re like many homeowners in the St. Louis, Ballwin and Clarkson Valley areas, your furnace uses natural gas to heat your home. When your heating system is installed and operating properly,...
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What to do When Your Carbon Monoxide Detector Starts Beeping
Anyone who has ever overcooked or burned something in their kitchen is likely familiar with the sound of their smoke alarm. If you’ve been in that situation, you probably turned the alarm off, opened...
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Ready for an Energy Efficient Furnace? Here’s What to Look for and What...
Energy conservation is a hot topic among homeowners in Cottleville, Maryland Heights and the rest of the St. Louis area. Not only does cutting back on your home’s energy consumption save you money, but...
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Keep Your Utility Bills in Check with these 10 Winter Energy Saving Tips
The holiday season is officially here! This is that great time of year that’s filled with friends, family, celebrations and a general winter cheer. But as temperatures continue to drop, it’s also a...
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Whole House Humidifier Pros and Cons
The fall and winter months bring more than just colder temperatures to the St. Louis area; they are also accompanied by lower humidity levels. Low humidity can have all kinds of effects on your health...
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A Little Furnace Humidifier Maintenance Can Go a Long Way
Installing a humidifier with your furnace is the best thing you can do to avoid the problems associated with low humidity in your home. As we discussed earlier this week, one great thing about whole...
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Energy Saving Tip: Change the Direction of Your Ceiling Fans this winter
We all know that ceiling fans can be used to feel more comfortable and save energy at home during summer. But what some homeowners don’t know is that you can use your ceiling fans for similar benefits...
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6 Places You Could Be Losing Energy from Air Leaks in Your Home
Air leaks can put a huge strain on your HVAC system. Not only do they let outdoor air seep into your home, but they offer escape routes for the air that your furnace and air conditioner work so hard to...
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How to Use R-Value When Adding Insulation to Your St. Louis Area Home
Proper insulation plays a crucial role in the comfort and efficiency of your home. Any time that you look into improving the insulation levels of your home, one of the terms that you’ll come across...
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5 Home Insulation Tips to Protect Your Home from Heat Loss this winter
Insulation is like a blanket for your home. It prevents heat loss and can significantly cut back on your energy consumption. But how do you know whether or not you have enough insulation in your home?...
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5 Factors that Affect Furnace Efficiency in St. Louis Area Homes
If you want to heat your home without breaking the bank, it takes more than just a high efficiency furnace. Although having an efficient furnace is a great start, there are a number of other factors...
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What is a Condensing Furnace and Why is it so Efficient?
If you’re serious about investing in a high efficiency heating system, a condensing furnace is one of your best options. Condensing furnaces come with the highest AFUE ratings available for gas...
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4 Elements of Good Ductwork Design
Do you have a high efficiency HVAC system but your energy bills are still high? Does it seem like some parts of your home just can’t stay comfortable? Many home comfort problems aren’t the result of...
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5 HVAC System Upgrades that will Improve Whole-House Comfort
As the holiday season comes to a close and the New Year is upon us, now is a great time to think about what you can do to have a more comfortable home in 2013. Thinking back on 2012, were you...
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Gas Furnace Safety Tips for St. Louis Area Homeowners
When your gas furnace is operating properly, it’s a perfectly safe appliance to have in your home. However, there are a few things that can go wrong with your furnace that can create safety hazards...
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How Does a Heat Exchanger Work in a Furnace?
Heat exchangers get a bad rap. We spend a lot of time talking about what can happen when they are damaged, particularly when cracks in their walls cause carbon monoxide leaks in homes. And although...
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5 Situations in which your Home Would Benefit from an HVAC Zoning System
An HVAC zoning system allows you to divide your home into different sections that each has its own thermostat and temperature controls. If you’re wondering whether or not you would benefit from a...
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What is the Role of Cold Air Returns in the Heating Process?
When we think about heating our homes, most of the attention is given to the warm air that comes out of our supply registers. But often overlooked, and just as important, is the job of our homes’ cold...
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4 Types Home Air Filtration Systems: Which One is Right for Your Home?
You have a lot of options when it comes to how to filter your home’s air. So many options, in fact, that it can be difficult to choose which kind of air filtration system is right for your home. In...
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Electrostatic Air Filters: A Guide for St. Louis Area Homeowners
To continue this week’s discussion about air filtration, today we’re going to talk about electrostatic air filters. Because of the differences in the way these filters operate and need to be...
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What is the Best Kind of Programmable Thermostat for Your Home?
Programmable thermostats come in many different varieties, and what works well for one home might not work best for another. By using the information below, you can narrow down your choices based on...
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Advanced Features to Consider When Choosing a Thermostat for Your Home
Earlier this week we blogged about how to choose a thermostat based on specific requirements for your family and your home. Today we wanted to talk about other features that come with various models of...
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HVAC in the News: New Federal Furnace Efficiency Standards Put on Hold
Last month there was some big news in the HVAC world: A new federal law that would raise the efficiency standards of newly installed furnaces was put on hold. Today, we want to give our customers some...
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Don’t Forget about Fuel Type When Choosing the Most Energy Efficient Furnace...
Given the recent developments in federal standards for furnace efficiency ratings, we have our minds on helping homeowners choose energy-efficient furnaces for their homes. As we've discussed before,...
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