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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.

December 1, 2020

Four Steps for a Healthier Home

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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 Read more...
November 23, 2020

Home Upgrades That Actually Pay Off

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Everyone may have their own secret recipe when it comes to upgrading the comfort and efficiency of their home.  But what are the upgrades that will actually pay off? 1. Replace your old furnace or air conditioner with a Daikin FIT heat pump! A Daikin FIT system is a highly efficient replacement for conventional heating and cooling systems, and will Read more...
November 18, 2020

Could Your Furnace Be Improperly Sized?

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  When you settle in for a night of camping by the fire at Babler State park, it’s pretty easy to throw another log in the fire when things start to get too cold. After all, a bigger fire (within reason) is better, right? Unfortunately, the same process is not true when it comes to the furnace you rely on Read more...
November 10, 2020

Will Your Heating System Make It Through the Year?

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If you have home comfort issues stemming from a worn-down furnace or boiler, you’re not alone. As many of us have spent more time inside this year, our central heating and cooling systems have gotten a lot more “playing” time—and all that extra work can take its toll on older systems! As the St. Louis weather has transitioned from the Read more...
November 2, 2020

Fall Home Checklist

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Insulation & Air Sealing Insulation protects your home from the summer heat and prevents the hot air from your furnace from escaping. Upgrade your insulation now, before the winter arrives! Book your insulation upgrades before temperatures drop Heating (and Air Conditioning) Check Now is the time to double-check that your furnace is in peak operating condition. Plus, your air conditioner Read more...
October 15, 2020

How Insulation Boosts Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

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Home heating and cooling accounts for 51% of the average home’s energy consumption. Properly air sealing and insulating your home can reduce your monthly energy costs by an estimated 15%. How Insulation Keeps you Comfortable Insulation is the thermal barrier that separates your home from the outside temperatures, preventing heat from transferring in or out. Hidden holes and gaps throughout Read more...
June 29, 2020

How Can You Lower Your Cooling Bills This Summer?

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Are you hoping to avoid the high cooling bills of last summer? The AC experts at SmartHouse can help you reduce your cooling costs, and keep you comfortable all summer long! First, turn on your ceiling fans and close any curtains or blinds. This will keep the air moving and reduce solar heat gains.   Second, an AC unit is too Read more...
May 27, 2020

Schedule AC Maintenance, Before the Heat Arrives

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If you were getting ready to run the Go! St. Louis Marathon, you wouldn’t start training the day before the marathon, would you? If you think of the hot Missouri summer as a marathon for your air conditioner, then training should start now, before the hot temperatures arrive! As the heating, cooling, and home performance experts that have been serving Read more...
May 15, 2020

Weird Noises Coming from Your AC Unit?

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  The increase in the amount of time you are spending inside this year may have you firing up the old AC unit a little earlier than years previous. So what should you do when you start hearing an odd, unfamiliar noise coming from your AC vents? Here is what you should know about these weird noises, from the AC Read more...

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