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Hybrid Heating Systems: A Great Heating and Cooling Option for our St. Louis...
Although heat pumps offer a great way to save energy during the heating season, there are certain times of the year when it’s just too cold outside to efficiently transfer heat indoors. That’s why many...
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How to Enjoy Programmable Thermostat Savings without Sacrificing Comfort
Installing a programmable thermostat is one of the best ways you can cut back on your home’s energy consumption. But because every family’s schedule and temperature preferences are different, it can be...
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3 Common Home Thermostat Problems (and How to Fix Them)
The thermostat in your home is like your heating system’s control center. It reads your household temperature and tells your furnace or heat pump when it’s needed and when it’s not. If you’re having...
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How Often Should You Change Your Furnace Filter?
Winter is approaching here in the St. Louis area, which means we’ll be spending a lot more time indoors in the coming months. For that reason, the heating season is one of the most important times of...
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How to Replace Your Furnace Filter in Your St. Louis Area Home
Changing your air filter is perhaps the most important maintenance task you can perform on your heating system. When the time comes for you to replace your filter, we want to make sure you do it...
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4 Ways to Protect Your Air Conditioner This Winter
As we switch gears from the cooling season to the heating season, many homeowners in St. Charles, Chesterfield, Frontenac and the rest of the St. Louis area are wondering what they can do to best take...
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How Does a Heat Pump Work in Winter?
Air source heat pumps can save homeowners a substantial amount of money on their winter heating costs, especially given the climate we have here in Des Peres, Wentzville, St. Peters and the rest of the...
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Common Furnace Problems: 4 Things to Blame
Given the type of winters we have here in St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, Manchester and the rest of the St. Louis area, we rely on our furnaces a lot to keep us comfortable in our homes. If our heating...
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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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