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The SmartHouse Blog

There is a lot of information to sift through when you are looking to make the smart choice for your next furnace or AC replacement or home improvement project. SmartHouse is dedicated to being your trusted resource for up to date information on the best practices, tips, and tricks, as well as the latest in building science and technology, and our blog is where you can find just about everything you’ll need.

As a heating and cooling contractor here in St. Louis that specializes in understanding the whole home as a system, we understand what it takes to get your home to perform at its very best, while using the least amount of energy possible to keep it comfortable all year round. From helping you find the best air conditioner or air purifier to install in your home, to how to get rid of the condensation on your windows, to the inner workings of an energy efficient heat pump, the SmartHouse blog is where your questions are answered.

October 15, 2021

Will Closing Vents in Unused Rooms Save Energy (and Money) This Winter?

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Homeowners everywhere look to save money on heating costs every year when the temperatures drop, and St. Louis is no exception! The problem is, some tips for energy savings are good ideas, while others are not! One of the most popular heating myths we hear from people trying to reduce their utility costs is that your monthly heating bill can Read more...
October 13, 2021

Why Insulation and Air Sealing Work Best Together

Every St. Louis, MO homeowner wants their home to be as comfortable and efficient as possible. Proper home insulation is supposed to protect against heat transfer, but moving air undermines its effectiveness. Air sealing keeps your indoor air in, and outdoor air out, improving the efficiency of your insulation. Combining an insulation upgrade with air sealing can increase your home’s Read more...
August 19, 2021

SmartHouse’s AC Emergency Breakdown Checklist

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It can be tempting to pick up the phone and schedule emergency AC repair the second your cooling system stops working. But while SmartHouse is here to get your HVAC back on track 7 days a week, we’d also like to save you the cost of a visit from an HVAC contractor for your St. Louis MO home! (View as Read more...
July 21, 2021

Where Does Indoor Air Pollution Come From?

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Indoor air is more polluted on average than outdoor air. But while many people think of car exhaust pipes or factory chimneys when they think about air pollution, neither of those are in our homes. So what are the different kinds of indoor air pollution, where do they come from, and how harmful are they? (View as a downloadable PDF Read more...
June 30, 2021

Fact or Fiction: The Importance of AC Maintenance

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There are two things every homeowner with central air conditioning in St. Louis wants out of their system: reliable operation and affordable cooling bills. The last thing you want in your Brentwood, Ladue, or Kirkwood home is to find yourself in the middle of a Missouri heatwave – either without AC because of an unexpected breakdown or stuck paying astronomical Read more...
June 15, 2021

Variable Speed Air Conditioners: Explained!

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Time to upgrade your AC? Variable speed air conditioners save you money while keeping you comfortable. So what’s different about variable speed cooling systems? Single stage or single speed units have only two settings: on (100%) or off (0%). But variable speed air conditioners can operate at many different speeds to optimize efficiency. They use lower settings during an average Read more...
June 3, 2021

5 Easy Things to Check If Your AC Won’t Turn On

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“Why won’t my air conditioner turn on?!?” There are few things more frustrating on a hot St. Louis summer day than when you discover there’s something wrong with your air conditioning. An AC that isn’t working properly can feel like an emergency, especially on days when the temperature is approaching the triple digits! Your first impulse if you don’t feel Read more...
May 18, 2021

How Attic Insulation Is Key to a Comfortable, More Energy Efficient Home

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Living in an uncomfortable home can take a toll on you and your family, especially when you’re cooped up inside it all the time. If this last St. Louis winter had you wishing you were anywhere but home, then the relief you’re feeling this spring as the weather gets warmer could be short-lived: An uncomfortable home can be just as Read more...
May 4, 2021

How to Get Your Home Ready for a Hot Summer

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(View as a downloadable PDF version) St. Louis summers can be real scorchers, and if your home isn’t up to the challenge, you could be in for a long couple of months of expensive cooling bills and low indoor comfort. Here are some tips to get your home ready for hot weather. Spring AC Maintenance An AC maintenance visit from Read more...
April 22, 2021

6 Efficiency Upgrades to Make to Your Home

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One of the most common phone calls we get here at SmartHouse is from St. Louis homeowners who are looking over their finances and have noticed their heating and cooling bills have been steadily creeping upwards. High energy costs are one of the most common reasons why people want to make energy efficiency upgrades for their homes, and it often Read more...

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