When temperatures hit rock bottom, home owners try out everything possible to stay warm and at the same time save energy. From heating systems to fire places and space heaters, these are used to maintain a comfortable temperature inside the home. HVAC experts feel that home owners should exercise precaution while heating up their homes during winters so as to ensure the safety of their family. Quite often, we come across cases of home fires in winters. Surprisingly, 36 percent of these fires are … [Read more...] about Safety Tips for the Next Winter
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New Furnace & New Gas Furnace St. Louis
If your Furnace in need of replacement? Here are some signs that you should never ignore: Your furnace is over 10 years old: Furnaces that are more than 10 years old most likely should be replaced due to very low energy efficiency. St. Louis homeowners can save as much as 30% on utility bills with a more efficient HVAC system. Frequent breakdowns: If your furnace has had to get repaired more than once a season, then it should probably be replaced. Surging energy bills: As furnaces … [Read more...] about New Furnace & New Gas Furnace St. Louis
How to Keep the Load Off Your Air Conditioner :: Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating LLC
If you are experiencing inefficient cooling, more noise, and higher power bills from your air conditioning system, it may be overworked. You may need to take some load off the air conditioner's compressor. There are several simple things that you can do to give some respite to the compressor of your air conditioner. Extending the Life of Your Air Conditioning System By taking care of these things, you will not only relieve the compressor of stress and help it work better, but you will also be … [Read more...] about How to Keep the Load Off Your Air Conditioner :: Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating LLC
Benefits of a Humidifier in an HVAC System
HVAC experts recommend whole-house humidifiers to best improve the internal air quality. A humidifier is an appliance that adds moisture to the air in the form of water vapors. There are various types of humidifiers available in the market. From stand alone humidifiers for a single room to whole-house humidifiers you have enough choice to meet your needs. A whole-house humidifier is attached to the home’s HVAC system. It connects directly with the water supply of the house and produces steam … [Read more...] about Benefits of a Humidifier in an HVAC System
Why Is My Living Room Hot but My Bedroom Cold?
If you are experiencing the dreaded cold spots in your home this winter, call Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating LLC to help you find out why. One of the main reasons an HVAC technician is called out to a home is because one room or entire floor in the home is considerably colder than the rest of the house. This is a typical problem for a home that has two or more levels and is dependent on one central furnace to heat the entire house. The Placement of the Thermostat The first thing … [Read more...] about Why Is My Living Room Hot but My Bedroom Cold?
Simple Tips For Keeping Your Heating and Cooling Costs Down
Heating and cooling your home year round can account for almost half of your total utility bill. How can you improve your HVAC system for better efficiency? Even a slight ten percent reduction could save you a few hundred dollars each year. There are dozens of different ways you can make improvements on your home to help improve the efficiency. Some are complex and will require the aide of an HVAC company, while there are other, smaller projects you can do yourself for little expense. Inspect … [Read more...] about Simple Tips For Keeping Your Heating and Cooling Costs Down