Category Archives: Air Conditioning

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

By Henry Hoff | Published: May 8, 2012

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

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Three Reasons You Don’t Want To Buy HVAC Components Online

By Henry Hoff | Published: March 8, 2012

Buying things over the Internet is a growing trend these days, and for good reason. It’s hard to beat the convenience of being able to compare different products and prices

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Geothermal Heating: Clean, Quiet And Quite Energy-Efficient

By Henry Hoff | Published: October 20, 2011

Geothermal heat pumps, despite the name, provide both heating and cooling, and in some cases hot water. Developed over 50 years ago, these efficient systems ever since have been used

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Elements Of Expert Ductwork Design And Installation

By Henry Hoff | Published: October 13, 2011

Properly designing heating and cooling ductwork in your home is one of the most important aspects in maintaining an efficient — and safe — system. A properly designed network of

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The Ductless Mini-Split: A Neat Little Answer To Your Heating Dilemma

By Henry Hoff | Published: October 11, 2011

If you are stuck in a situation where you can’t figure out how to properly heat a certain part of your home, ductless mini-splits could provide the solution you’re looking

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Fall Is Just Around The Corner: Arrange For Your Service Check Before It’s At Your Door

By Henry Hoff | Published: October 6, 2011

Fall is just around the corner in St. Charles County, and it won’t be long before Jack Frost is knocking at your door. That means it’s time for your fall

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Suspicious About How Well Your Air Filter Works? Use MERV To Guide Your Next Purchase

By Henry Hoff | Published: September 27, 2011

Eventually, everyone has to replace their air filters. In fact, monthly filter inspections are recommended, and changes should likely be made at least once every three months. Of course, this

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Upgrading Cooling Equipment? Terms You Should Know

By Henry Hoff | Published: September 8, 2011

Struggling to stay cooling in the Missouri heat? Perhaps it’s time to upgrade your cooling system. Before making any hasty decisions, you should take the time to learn a little

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Look For Energy Star For Better Efficiency

By Henry Hoff | Published: September 6, 2011

If you’re in the process of devising a plan to improve the energy efficiency of your home, start by looking for products that carry the Energy Star label. An indicator

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Getting Used To Being Indoors? Managing Your Home’s Air Circulation Will Help

By Henry Hoff | Published: September 1, 2011

Have you been driven indoors by allergies or the summer heat? If so, you might be interested to know that relative to outdoor air, indoor air often contains significantly higher

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