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?
In our office hallways, in our service vehicles, and when we are privileged enough to safely enter the homes of other St. Louis residents, we ask every SmartHouse employee to run each and every decision through a “what is the right thing to do” test. Often, there is an easy and fast way to get something done, but it may not be the right way to get it done and, here at SmartHouse, we have a commitment to ... 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
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 to keep your Webster Groves, University City, Kirkwood, Ladue, Richmond Heights, or Creve Coeur ... Read More
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 summer heat into the brisk chill of fall, now is the time to check under the hood ... Read More
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 your home can undermine your insulation by allowing air to freely infiltrate your home. Sealing up these holes ... Read More
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 contractor that St. Louis homeowners trust to get the job done right the first time when it comes to ... Read More
