A dehumidifier is a device that removes moisture from the air, making a home feel cooler. It also mitigates any potential mold or mildew growth––two substances that love to grow in humid areas.
Read moreEven though they fit the bill, it's a good bet that most homeowners didn't include their air conditioner's evaporator and condenser coils on this year's spring cleaning list!
Read moreA handful of people over the years decided that nature was terrible and didn't want any part of it, so they set about making comfortable homes. Some of these pioneers were women.
Read moreRegular maintenance is not only an important way to keep a home’s HVAC system at its most efficient, but it is also a way to improve or maintain good indoor air quality.
Read moreUnlike a furnace, boilers do not require gas or oil to circulate high temperatures. They do, however, require maintenance. Here's how homeowners can keep their boilers working.
Read moreThis blog post discusses three warning signs of dirty evaporator coils that need to be cleaned. Coil cleaning can be performed during bi-annual HVAC maintenance appointments.
Read moreA word of warning: homeowners may be able to identify AC problems, but fixing them is another matter entirely. A person without the proper training shouldn't repair coils or replace refrigerant.
Read moreThe coils in an AC unit are the primary parts responsible for cooling the air and removing moisture. If these are dirty, the unit cannot cool the air efficiently.
Read moreIf the filter does its job, then the outside air should be clean when it enters the ducts; however, the ducts tend to accumulate dust, allergens, and other detritus that may spread.
Read moreMany HVAC systems have patents created from intelligent women who were strong and found a way to strive for education when education for women was not allowed.
Read moreHomeowners who regularly maintain their HVAC systems tend to see many different money-saving benefits, including a longer-lasting system with fewer breakdowns.
Read moreThe two most common heating systems in St. Louis, MO are boiler heating systems and central air heating systems. There are pros and cons to both.
Read moreAlthough it may seem counterintuitive, a home’s indoor air often contains many more pollutants than the air outside. Read on to learn more about indoor air pollution.
Read moreWhen the AC starts struggling to keep up with the workload, headaches ensue. Explore the reasons for replacing the AC now, before a surprise AC problem makes hot weather unbearable!
Read moreHomeowners should be on the lookout for malfunctioning AC units, particularly if they have not used their air conditioning systems in a while. Here's what to look for.
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