SmartHouse Heating and Cooling Blog

August 4, 2022

Why Is My Upstairs Too Hot?

It’s a hot and humid summer day, and you’ve just finished working out in the yard. You walk into the kitchen to grab a cool glass of water and let your air conditioner do its job cooling you down, but as you head upstairs to change your clothes you notice the cool air from your ground level is slowly turning into hot and muggy air as you approach ... Read More
May 17, 2022

5 AC Myths, Busted!

Everyone has their own ideas on how they can keep their home comfortable in the upcoming heat and humidity of a St. Louis summer. But how can you know which air conditioning habits will actually keep your home cool, without wasting extra money on your cooling bills each month? SmartHouse has been helping homeowners increase the efficiency of their air conditioners through maintenance, ... Read More
April 21, 2022

FAQs About IAQ

Understanding what can affect the health of the air you breathe in your own home can be a conundrum, especially knowing that indoor air can contain up to five times the concentration levels of air pollutants than the air outside! If you are a health-conscious homeowner that has been searching for air quality testing here in the St. Louis area, here are the things you need to know about indoor air quality (IAQ).

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March 30, 2021

The Building Blocks of a Comfortable and Energy-Efficient Home

(View as a downloadable PDF version) Energy-efficient houses use less energy, minimize heating and cooling costs, and offer more consistent, whole-home comfort as well as healthier, cleaner indoor air.  But where should you start to upgrade your home? Here are five of the most important ways to improve the efficiency and comfort levels in your St. Louis home today.

Heating and Cooling

The more efficiently your heating and Read More
November 2, 2020

Fall Home Checklist

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 is winding down after a long summer of keeping your home ... Read More