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How to Prepare for a Power Outage in Winter Winter weather in St. Louis can be unpredictable, and power outages are more common during snow, ice, and high winds due to downed power lines or prolonged cold weather. Preparing ahead of time can help protect your home, reduce [...]

7 Signs of a Broken Heater Winters in St. Louis are notorious for their unpredictability, often ranging from cold weather one day to milder conditions the next. Various types of inclement weather, such as snow and ice, are not uncommon either. As temperatures drop throughout the winter season, [...]

When Owning a Home, Do We Pay for Heat? When owning a home, do you have to pay for heat? Yes, homeowners pay for home heating through utility bills, not through a mortgage payment or property taxes. The heat source might be natural gas, electric heat, propane, or [...]

HVAC Health and Safety: Protecting Air, Comfort, and Your Home Your heating and cooling system doesn’t just change temperature; it moves the air you breathe. HVAC health and safety means keeping that air clean, keeping equipment stable, and reducing risks that can affect the whole house. Think of [...]

How to Heat Your Home Without Electricity Winter can bring intense weather that sometimes results in a power outage. While most homes rely heavily on electric heating systems, there are practical ways to retain heat and keep indoor temperatures manageable without electricity. With some preparation and a few [...]

Best Way to Winterize Your HVAC System Every winter, it’s important for homeowners to take a few proactive steps to prepare their HVAC systems for colder weather. Properly winterizing your HVAC system can help reduce energy costs, minimize wear and tear, and prevent mid-winter breakdowns during freezing temperatures. [...]

Burning Smell From Furnace: What It Means and What to Do Next A burning smell drifting through your air ducts right after the furnace kicks on can feel like a smoke alarm waiting to happen. Homeowners often notice it during the heating season, when the heating system runs hard [...]

Furnace Humidifiers: What They Do and How to Choose One When the heating season hits, dry indoor air can cause dry skin, a sore throat, bloody noses, and more static electricity than usual. Plus, the house feels several degrees colder, affecting your overall comfort.A furnace humidifier (also called a whole-home [...]

Why Are Some Rooms Warmer Than Others? You set the thermostat to a comfortable number, but the room temperatures still don’t match. One bedroom feels like a hot room, while another has cold spots, and the rest of the house seems fine. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why are [...]

How to Improve HVAC Efficiency (Lower Bills, Same Comfort) HVAC efficiency means getting the comfort you want with less energy and less wear on your HVAC system. For homeowners, that shows up as lower energy bills, a longer lifespan for the equipment, and steadier system performance through hot [...]