SmartHouse Heating and Cooling Blog

November 23, 2020

Home Upgrades That Actually Pay Off

  1. Everyone may have their own secret recipe when it comes to upgrading the comfort and efficiency of their home. 
  2. But what are the upgrades that will actually pay off?
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November 18, 2020

Could Your Furnace Be Improperly Sized?

  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
November 10, 2020

Will Your Heating System Make It Through the Year?

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
October 15, 2020

How Insulation Boosts Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

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
June 29, 2020

How Can You Lower Your Cooling Bills This Summer?

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

Schedule AC Maintenance, Before the Heat Arrives

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 the home comfort needs of St. Louis area homeowners for over 70 ... Read More
May 15, 2020

Weird Noises Coming from Your AC Unit?

  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