How the 2013 Furnace Efficiency Changes Will Affect You
While your thoughts may currently revolve around decorating your home and finishing up holiday shopping, you may find it beneficial to put some thought into your residential heating system. Although your furnace may be operating problem-free right now, it may be worthwhile to consider St. Louis heating replacement. This consideration comes as new furnace efficiency standards prepare to go into effect next year, which could make an upgrade significantly more costly… What exactly are these changes? In 2007, the U.S. Department of Energy was...
read moreThe Best St. Louis Heating Systems
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is this week? Fall is sure flying by and soon winter weather will be making its presence in the Midwest. This means below-freezing temperatures and lots of icy precipitation. When the time comes to flip on the heat (if it hasn’t already), you may be dismayed to discover that your system isn’t working, or just isn’t as efficient as it used to be. If repair is out of the question, replacement is your best bet. Unfortunately, choosing a heating system can be a difficult process, as this is a major home...
read moreRelieving Fall Allergy Symptoms with St. Louis HVAC Solutions
Summer is long gone, and autumn is in full swing. While you may be enjoying the cool temperatures and preparing for the coming fall holidays, you may also be experiencing irritating allergy symptoms. As a result of the hot, dry summer we had this year, the fall allergy season (taking place September through November) is expected to be the worst in years and many can already acclaim to that. Dry, windy weather stirs the allergens, which then become trapped in your home when windows and doors are opened and closed. Unfortunately for those...
read moreHow to Prepare Your St. Louis Home for the Fall Season
Image Fall in St. Louis means cooler air and colorful fall foliage. After a sweltering summer that left many in need of St. Louis air conditioning repair, we are looking forward to a little relief from the heat. If you are a local homeowner, there are likely a number of things you must do in order to prepare for the changing of the seasons, but what about your home and HVAC systems? Are they prepared for the weather? Below are a few easy and affordable suggestions to help you prepare your home for the fall season and all that it brings with...
read moreSt. Louis Air Conditioning Systems Facing R-22 Refrigerant Phaseout
You may or may not know that refrigerant is what allows your St. Louis air conditioning to absorb heat and produce cool air for each room in your home or business. Unfortunately, a common form of refrigerant, known as R-22 freon, is also an ozone depleting substance which has been found to contribute to global warming. In response to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established a planned phaseout of its production through 2020. Production and importation of this...
read moreAnton’s Home Energy Audit Services Featured on KTRS 550 St Louis
Click here to listen! Late last month, Anton’s own Pierre Simonpietri, was a guest on the KTRS 550 “Growing Green” segment, which airs on the St. Louis station on Sundays from 2-3pm. Pierre, an Energy Consultant for Anton’s was asked to join the show to discuss building science and how the many systems in your home work together to affect energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Who better to discuss this topic than a technician from the first air conditioning company in St. Louis to become certified by the Building Performance...
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