Heat Pump Operation — What You Need To Know

Many homeowners who use heat pumps take them for granted, and only have a vague notion about how they operate. But it’s important to know the basics so that you can maximize heat pump operation while being able to do basic troubleshooting if something goes amiss. The first thing to realize is that heat pumps have an important advantage over air conditioners and furnaces: they can serve the purpose of either, and in the heating mode especially, can do it much more efficiently.  Read More »

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Winter Power Outages — Seven Preparations You Should Make

Winter Power Outages -- Seven Preparations You Should MakeThe best way to deal with a winter power outage is by being prepared. The following tips can help you handle the next outage with ease: Read More »

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Upgrading Your Furnace? Make An Informed Decision

Once you’ve decided that upgrading your furnace is the right move, you may think that your toughest decision has been made. However, this isn’t usually the case, as choosing the correct furnace for your unique situation can often be the hardest part of the process. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be a miserable experience if you take the time to become informed beforehand. Read More »

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How Whole-House Humidifiers Reduce Static Electricity

How Whole-House Humidifiers Reduce Static ElectricityMissouri winters can be very uncomfortable, and not just because of frigid weather. Along with cold temperatures comes dry-indoor air, which can increase static electricity and utility-bill shock. Dry indoor air causes health issues, too, including irritated skin and eyes, dry nose, nose bleeds and respiratory problems. Whole-house humidifiers can provide ideal humidity levels in your home, reducing static electricity while preventing health problems related to dry air. Read More »

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Reducing Energy Consumption In Four Easy Steps

Most homeowners wouldn’t mind reducing energy consumption, but just about everyone wants to save money. Luckily, saving energy and saving money almost always go hand-in-hand. Consider these five steps to make your home more energy efficient and to keep your hard-earned cash in your wallet where it belongs. Read More »

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Calling A Professional To Conduct An Energy Evaluation Of Your Home? Here’s What To Expect

Calling A Professional To Conduct An Energy Evaluation Of Your Home? Here's What To ExpectAn energy evaluation is one of the most cost-effective and thorough ways to boost your home’s energy efficiency. It will help reduce the overall work load for your air system so that you aren’t overpaying on your energy costs each month. Here’s what you should expect your evaluation to entail: Read More »

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Why It’s Important For Your Home To Have Sufficient Ventilation

Every home needs proper ventilation as this is one of the main drivers of keeping your family healthy. A good home ventilation system can eliminate nasty odors, excess humidity, mildew that promotes the growth of fungi and excess vapor, while bringing in fresh and clean air that your household needs for its health and comfort. This is why you need to figure out how to ensure proper ventilation of your home. Read More »

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UV Lights Are A Great Way To Target The Source Of Pollutants And Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

UV Lights Are A Great Way To Target The Source Of Pollutants And Improve Your Home's Indoor Air QualityThe most efficient way to improve your home’s indoor air quality is to attack the source. While you won’t be able to ever remove all the dust from your home, there are other pollution sources that you can eliminate almost entirely. In fact, UV lights target the most dangerous types of air pollution in your home. Read More »

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Maintain Your Ducts And Your Furnace Will Perform At Optimum Efficiency

Duct maintenance is essential for the optimal efficiency of your home’s duct system. Your furnace will operate less efficiently and at a higher cost when your duct system hasn’t been properly maintained. You can save energy and improve your furnace’s performance when you make simple adjustments to the duct system to increase furnace performance. Try these simple steps to keep your furnace and duct system working smoothly: Read More »

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Your Attached Garage Affects Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality More Than You Might Imagine

Your Attached Garage Affects Your Home's Indoor Air Quality More Than You Might ImagineAt the outset of another cold Missouri winter, you should probably consider a factor that impacts your indoor air quality that most people don’t pay enough attention to. That’s your attached garage. Read More »

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