As an HVAC expert serving the greater St. Louis area, we know firsthand that too many homeowners put off maintenance tune-ups for their heating and cooling systems. Schedules get filled up, best-laid plans get delayed… we understand how busy life can get as the weather warms up every year. But take it from the local professionals—regular maintenance for your HVAC system benefits you in the short-term AND the long-term, and the earlier ... Read More
The best kind of heating system is one that quietly keeps your St. Louis home comfortable all through the winter months. But unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and when your furnace, boiler or heat pump starts running into issues, you’ll often be able to hear something isn’t right.Expert HVAC technicians, like the team at SmartHouse Heating and Cooling, have lots of experience diagnosing malfunctioning heating systems, but ... Read More
(View as a downloadable PDF version)If you are concerned about the health and cleanliness of the air you breathe at home, you’re not alone! Homeowners all across St. Louis are wondering how to make their homes healthier—be on the lookout for these signs of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) that indicate your home could benefit from air filtration, purification, or ventilation to clean the air that circulates through your home and your heating and cooling systems.
Among the many changes and surprises 2020 brought us, staying indoors more often is one change many homeowners are continuing through the winter and into 2021. Staying inside means you’re also stuck with all of the indoor contaminants circulating in the air you breathe. At SmartHouse, we want to ensure our friends, family, and neighbors have the information they need to recognize the symptoms of poor IAQ (indoor air quality), and how ... Read More
When considering all of the different systems within a home that contribute to keeping it comfortable and protected from the outdoor elements, the attic usually doesn’t jump to the top of the list. However, the insulation in your attic can affect the overall comfort of your entire home in ways you may not expect—and if your attic insulation can affect your comfort, it can affect your wallet, too. Fortunately, there are signs ... Read More
The first step in finding the perfect place to install your new mini split is understanding its advantages. Consisting of an outdoor unit and one or more indoor (air handler) units, today’s ductless mini splits offer design flexibility, with floor-standing, wall-mounted and ceiling-recessed options for the indoor component, plus energy efficiency and easy system management. So, now that you know a little bit about mini splits, the question is - where is a mini split most useful?
How have the seasons felt for you and your family as they shifted from one to another during a global pandemic? Were you able to enjoy a socially distanced summer and see some friends outside? Have you spent more time inside, finally nailing the art of the “Zoom Happy Hour”?No matter how this year has been, the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021 will have homeowners from Brentwood to Webster Groves looking at more time ... Read More
Have you ever stopped to consider how healthy your home is? Many homeowners here in St. Louis go to great lengths to make their homes safe, by eliminating weather hazards such as ice and snow, or by resolving injury risks like sharp edges or missing handrails. Now, a global pandemic has many homeowners considering how healthy the air in their home is and wondering how they can improve their indoor air quality.Read More
