If You Skipped Springtime A/C Maintenance, Your Summer May Be Hotter Than You Think

If You Skipped Springtime A/C Maintenance, Your Summer May Be Hotter Than You Think  Did you know that your cooling system cannot function properly without regular springtime A/C maintenance? Yearly maintenance improves the performance of your air conditioner (or heat pump) and also extends the life of your equipment. In addition to these performance benefits, a well-maintained air conditioner or heat pump will save money on energy bills, because the system will operate at a higher efficiency. If you have never scheduled air conditioner maintenance in before, there’s no time like the present. Set up your maintenance appointment as soon as possible. Read More »

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HVAC Service Agreements Mean Year Round Efficiency For Your Systems

Your home’s HVAC system is a vital and expensive collection of equipment that keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Keeping your heating and cooling system in good working order with an HVAC service agreement provides many benefits including year-round HVAC efficiency. Read More »

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5 Easy Ways You Can Alleviate Allergies By Improving Indoor Air Quality

5 Easy Ways You Can Alleviate Allergies By Improving Indoor Air Quality  The cold Missouri winters paired with hot, humid summers create the perfect allergy-causing conditions. Unless you live in a controlled environment and never step foot outdoors, the quality of air indoors can trigger your allergies as badly as standing next to the culprit itself. By improving the air quality in your home, you can alleviate allergies and create a safe refuge. Read More »

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Maximizing Your HVAC Investment: The 5 Best Places To Put Your Money

Making an HVAC investment is a big commitment. The systems you choose to heat and cool your home will greatly influence how much you pay on utility bills in the coming years, how comfortable your home feels, and how healthy your air is. Before you make a significant HVAC purchase, consider the following five places to put your money that will maximize your investment. Read More »

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A HEPA Filtration System Combats These Specific Problems, And Gets Real-Time Results

A HEPA Filtration System Combats These Specific Problems, And Gets Real-Time ResultsWhile many of us celebrate the end of winter and the advent of spring, others dread the season because blooming trees and flowers spell more pollen in the air, irritating allergies. With a HEPA filtration system, however, that suffering should end quickly. HEPA filters are the most efficient way to trap particles as small as .3 microns. The human eye can see particles up to 25 microns when the light is good. Human hair is approximately 10 microns in diameter. You’d have to divide that hair into 33 parts to reach the smallest particle that these filters remove. Read More »

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How Hoff Heating & A/C’s Preventive Maintenance Plans Benefit Homeowners In St. Charles and St. Louis Counties

The seasonal weather in the Midwest can vary from mild to extreme, and our HVAC systems are put to the test in every season of the year. The best way to make certain that your heating and air conditioning devices function properly when you need them most is to invest in one of Hoff Heating & A/C’s preventive maintenance plans. We offer two two exceptional, yet affordable, plans designed to bring comfort to both your home and your wallet – the Gold Plan and the Silver Plan. Read More »

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A Programmable Thermostat Buyer’s Guide To Getting Your Money’s Worth

A Programmable Thermostat Buyer's Guide To Getting Your Money's WorthA programmable thermostat can be your best friend when it comes to energy savings, but making the wrong operating decisions can just as easily turn it into your worst enemy. When you pick a thermostat that you can program, make sure you choose the right kind, install it in a prime location, and understand how its settings work. Read More »

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A Dual-Fuel System Optimizes Heating And Offers Cooling, Too

When you’re looking for a more efficient way to heat and cool your home, consider a dual fuel heat pump. These appliances capture the heat from your indoor air and take it outside in the summer and extract heat from the outdoor air and bring it inside in the winter. When temperatures drop to the 30s or lower,  temperatures at which heat pumps begin to lose their high efficiency, the dual-fuel system will switch to a fuel-burning appliance. Read More »

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Increase Indoor Air Quality With An Air-Purification System And Take Care Of Spring Allergies, Too

Increase Indoor Air Quality With An Air-Purification System And Take Care Of Spring Allergies, TooContaminants in the air will lower your home’s indoor air quality and leave you and your family susceptible to allergy symptoms. Sneezing, stuffy nose, irritated throat and itchy, watery eyes are common spring allergies that can be made worse when your indoor air quality is poor. Fortunately, there are several ways you can improve indoor air quality and reduce allergies and other health problems related to dirty air. Read More »

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Need Better Home Performance? 5 Tips To Improve Home Energy Efficiency

Home energy efficiency has a huge effect on your monthly heating and cooling bills. The two most important factors that drive these costs are the weather and how well your home resists temperature changes. No one can do anything about the weather, but improving your home’s ability to withstand temperature changes is easily within your grasp. Read More »

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