SmartHouse Heating and Cooling Blog

December 29, 2025

Top 6 Questions to Ask Before Replacing Your HVAC System

Top 6 Questions to Ask Before Replacing Your HVAC System. So, you’re going to replace your HVAC system. Or, maybe you’re considering replacing it, but aren’t quite sure yet. In either case, be sure to ask these questions before making any decisions:

  1. Should I Replace My HVAC System or Have It Repaired?
  2. What Type of HVAC System Is Best for My Home?
  3. What Size HVAC System Is Right For My Home?
  4. Does My HVAC Contractor Offer a Service Plan for ... Read More
December 8, 2025

How the Daikin FIT Handles Freezing Temperatures

How the Daikin FIT Handles Freezing Temperatures. Daikin’s FIT system is an advanced heat pump that can handle both heating and cooling for your home. Coming from a leader in HVAC innovation, the Daikin FIT’s advanced technology keeps your St. Louis home comfortable no matter the temperature outside.

If you are looking to upgrade to a Daikin FIT system or have any other HVAC needs, get in touch with SmartHouse at 314-644-1570 or Read More

October 24, 2024

SmartHouse Receives the 2024 BBB Torch Award!

At SmartHouse Heating & Cooling, we’ve always prided ourselves on doing what’s right, even when it’s not the easiest or fastest way. Whether we're in our office, out on service calls, or inside the homes of St. Louis residents, we ask our team to put every decision through one simple filter: “What’s the right thing to do?”

This commitment to integrity is why we’ve always found our Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation to be such a meaningful part of ... Read More

March 5, 2024

2024 HVAC Rebates and Tax Incentives – What to Know

2024 HVAC Rebates and Tax Incentives – What to Know. In 2024, homeowners looking to upgrade their HVAC systems have a plethora of rebates and tax incentives to consider, thanks to federal initiatives aimed at promoting energy efficiency and the transition to cleaner and more efficient energy sources. These incentives are designed to reduce the overall energy costs for homeowners while also supporting environmental sustainability.

Are you looking to upgrade your home’s HVAC system this year? SmartHouse Heating & ... Read More

September 2, 2022

Why Choose Daikin?

Here at SmartHouse Heating and Cooling, we take pride in our daily commitment to providing homeowners throughout the greater St. Louis area with home heating and cooling equipment tailored to their unique needs. With the hot, humid summers and cold, damp winters we see every year, our team of licensed and NATE-certified HVAC technicians require a line of air conditioners, Read More
December 1, 2021

What’s the Right-Sized Furnace? (and Why it Matters!)

(View as a downloadable PDF version) Size matters—especially when it comes to furnaces! If you’re suffering from a cold house and inconsistent heating, the problem could be your furnace sizing.

Too Large

A furnace that’s oversized may heat your home up quickly, but unevenly. It will start and stop too often, cutting your energy efficiency and adding wear and tear.

Too Small

An undersized furnace will run constantly but never achieve desired even heating. With no downtime, ... 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. Read More
April 22, 2021

6 Efficiency Upgrades to Make to Your Home

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 comes as a surprise that there are a variety of solutions available. What are some of the ... Read More
April 12, 2021

Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Upgrade Your Insulation

Now that we’re on the other side of winter, homeowners in St. Louis and across Missouri are looking forward to warmer weather. Maybe their homes were less comfortable or more expensive to heat than they’d have liked during the colder months, as poor insulation and air sealing in their home allowed heat to escape and cold air to get inside, driving up their energy bills in the process.    If this sounds like ... Read More
January 13, 2021

Understanding the Indoor Air Quality Concerns in Winter

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