Posts Tagged ‘hvac system’
Closing Air Vents in Your Edwardsville Home? Think About This First
Closing air vents in a room in your home that’s seldom used during the winter in most cases will not save energy. This is surprising news for many people who may close off the forced-air heating vents to an unused spare bedroom, bathroom or storage area during the winter months in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, and other parts…
Read MoreIs Aging Ductwork Altering the HVAC Efficiency of Your Staunton Home?
How long ago was the ductwork in your home installed? Unless you built the home yourself, you may not know. The fact is that many homes contain the original ductwork that was installed when the house was built. That means that if your home was built in 1960, your ductwork might be over 50 years…
Read MoreA Variable Speed Furnace Provides 3 Significant Benefits to Troy Homeowners
There comes a time when you need to replace your furnace, and with the cold weather setting in, many Metro East homeowners have come to the same conclusion. Fortunately, homeowners can now save money, enjoy better air quality, and have more control over the temperature in their homes thanks to the variable speed furnace. How…
Read MoreOur Best And Easiest DIY Tip: Keep Your Air Filters Fresh
Here’s an easy way to extend the longevity of your heating and cooling system, improve your indoor air quality and control your utility bills all at the same time: Replace your air filter regularly. Filters don’t work as designed when they get dirty. A dirty filter inhibits air flow and prevents air from circulating well. …
Read MoreForgot Your Furnace Inspection? There’s Still Time
If you didn’t get your home’s furnace inspected this fall, don’t despair. There’s never a better time than the present if you’ve neglected furnace maintenance for a year or more. A furnace inspection and precision tuneup can help you save money on energy bills, improve home comfort, reduce future repairs, extend the service life of…
Read MoreGood Reasons To Get A Programmable Thermostat When You Upgrade Your HVAC System
If you’re getting ready to upgrade your HVAC system, you’re making a wise decision. Modern, high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment offers great savings on energy costs. In order to really maximize the energy savings from your new system, there are two other things you should do. First, make sure you have no leaks in your…
Read MoreAn Efficient Furnace Will Help You Save, but Only if Your Home Is Efficient Too
With the winter months in full swing, you may have noticed that your furnace isn’t doing a good job of heating your entire home, or maybe your heating costs are higher than they used to be. Perhaps it’s time to get a new, more efficient furnace. However, if you already have an efficient furnace, the…
Read MoreHow UV Lights Help Clean Up Your HVAC System And Your Indoor Air
Indoor air quality is one of the most important considerations to homeowners, especially those with family and loved ones who are affected by asthma and other respiratory issues. Unfortunately, a dirty HVAC system can lie at the heart of indoor air pollution. Mold, bacteria and other organic airborne contaminants tend to breed inside of the…
Read MoreConduct Routine Duct Sealing Maintenance this Spring
Your southwest Illinois home’s ductwork does a lot of work throughout the year, especially in the winter. When you get a bit of respite from extreme weather in the spring, consider performing routine duct sealing maintenance to patch up any leaks. The Problems Air leaks are the most common problem with ducts, and can hurt…
Read MoreOur Energy Savings Agreement Ensures That Your HVAC System Receives Proper Annual Maintenance
Here at Ernst Heating & Cooling we offer a special Energy Savings Agreement. This helps you save money, time and hassle when it comes to the heating and cooling needs of your Edwaredsville area home. This agreement is just one more way we’re here to serve you. Savings from the Energy Savings Agreement Customers get a…
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