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How St. Louis Spring Storms Can Affect Your HVAC System

Ah, spring in St. Louis. The flowers bloom, the grass greens—and the skies rumble. As beautiful as the season can be, spring also brings some of the year’s most unpredictable weather.

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Battling Humidity Before It Hits: Dehumidifier Tips for STL Homes

St. Louis humidity doesn’t play fair. And once summer arrives, it can take a toll on your home—and your health. That’s why now is the perfect time to get ahead of the muggy mess.

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3 Signs You May Need a New AC Unit

Air conditioning is crucial for comfort in your daily life here in St. Louis. A well maintained AC unit, with yearly inspections and monthly filter changes, can last up to 10 or 15 years.

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5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

Once the cooler weather hits here in St. Louis, MO, this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace.

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Why is My AC Making Noise?

Why is My AC Making Noise?

Your air conditioning unit will always make some noise when running, and older units are louder than newer ones, so consider the age of your unit before getting too concerned about the noise that it is making.

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AC Not Working?

AC Not Working?

If you find yourself with cooling issues, you can try these common troubleshooting tips.

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Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing an Air Conditioner

Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing an Air Conditioner

If you’re in the market for an air conditioner, you’re well aware of the many different models and capabilities. An A/C unit is more than just an appliance — it’s an investment.

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Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing an Air Conditioner

Is it Normal For My Air Conditioner to Turn On and Off?

When an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when it happens it means there’s something wrong with the AC.

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Air Cleaners: Clarifying Misconceptions

Air Cleaners: Clarifying Misconceptions

As winter approaches and our homes become our safe haven from the cold, we need to consider our home’s air quality. Being stuck inside can cause allergies to act up even more if the air we breathe is not free form irritants.

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Why is My Air Conditioner Blowing Hot Air?

Why is My Air Conditioner Blowing Hot Air?

What happens when you turn on your air conditioning unit and it blows hot or warm air? There are many reasons this might be happening.

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How Can I Tell if My Air Ducts Are Leaking?

How Can I Tell if My Air Ducts Are Leaking?

Have you ever had a damaged straw with a hole or two in it, and you tried to drink from it unaware of its defects? Not much of your drink actually made it to your mouth, as it leaked from the straw.

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How Can I Tell if My Air Ducts Are Leaking?

Autumn Tune-Up: Get Your Home Ready for Cooler Days Ahead

Preparing your HVAC system for fall is important for several reasons, all of which contribute to maintaining comfort, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in your home.

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Benefits of The Air Scrubber Plus

Benefits of The Air Scrubber Plus

Did you know, 80% of germs, bacteria, and viruses are transmitted by touching surfaces? Did you know that breathing challenges can be caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air?

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Breathe Easy This Fall: The Air-Enhancing Benefits of Humidifiers

Breathe Easy This Fall: The Air-Enhancing Benefits of Humidifiers

A humidifier can significantly improve your indoor air quality, particularly in the cooler months when heating systems tend to dry out the air in your home.

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How Can I Reduce Carbon Monoxide Risks?

How Can I Reduce Carbon Monoxide Risks?

Please use this checklist as a suggestive guide on determining the safety in your home. If unsure, don’t hesitate to call us and we will have one of our specially trained technicians at your home to do a full analysis!

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Chemical Flush for Your Air Conditioner

Chemical Flush for Your Air Conditioner

A “chemical flush,” sometimes called a “chemical wash,” is a thorough cleansing technique for your air conditioner (AC). Our Al-Don team recommends you schedule a chemical wash if the standard cleaning method for your air conditioning parts isn’t doing the trick.

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Control Your Home Temperature with Arzel Zoning

Control Your Home Temperature with Arzel Zoning

How would you like to turn on your air conditioner and cool your 2nd floor without overcooling your main floor? Or only your master bedroom? Or heat and cool other areas to a different temperature than the rest of your house?

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Cooling Tip!

Cooling Tip!

Keep Your Home Warmer at Night

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COVID-19: What Proactive Steps are We Taking?

COVID-19: What Proactive Steps are We Taking?

Due to the continued spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) AL-DON is operating under a heightened sense of awareness.

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Did you know that August is the HOTTEST month of the year here in St. Louis?

Did you know that August is the HOTTEST month of the year here in St. Louis?

Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States. At AL-DON, we know the heat and humidity in St. Louis during August can be quite intense, so it’s important to stay hydrated, seek shade, and use air conditioning or fans to stay cool.

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DIY Ornaments

DIY Ornaments

You will need: clear glass ornaments, glitter and floor wax.

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Do I Really Need an AC Tune Up?

Do I Really Need an AC Tune Up?

It can be difficult to spend money when you don’t really feel an an imminent need to do so. You’ve been replacing the filter, and your system is running fine, right? Let’s keep it that way.

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Dog Days of Summer With no Air Conditioning

Dog Days of Summer With no Air Conditioning

Don’t be like Shadow and get caught in the Dog Days of Summer with no Air Conditioning.

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Don’t Skip Your Furnace Maintenance

Don’t Skip Your Furnace Maintenance

A furnace is crucial to comfort in St. Louis, yet it is often ignored when it comes to home maintenance. Usually your furnace is in a basement, closet or other low traffic area of your home, making it easy to overlook.

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Maximum Efficiency and Comfort Tips as Cold Weather Approaches

Maximum Efficiency and Comfort Tips as Cold Weather Approaches

After a long, hot summer, many people welcome the relief that fall weather brings. Kids are back in school, football season is here and most of us are finishing projects around the house that kept getting put off until cooler weather.

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How to Eliminate Dust in My Home

How to Eliminate Dust in My Home

Everyone has it, and nobody wants it. Dust. What exactly is it?

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5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

Once the cooler weather hits here in St. Louis, MO, this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace.

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Frightfully Efficient HVAC Tips for a Cozy Halloween

Frightfully Efficient HVAC Tips for a Cozy Halloween

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, Halloween season brings an opportunity to set the mood with spooky decorations, flickering jack-o’-lanterns, and chilly autumn nights.

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Furnace Fan Setting: On vs. Auto

Furnace Fan Setting: On vs. Auto

On your thermostat, there’s a furnace-fan setting for either “On” or “Auto.” Which option is the best choice? There are devotees of both settings, each believing their setting is the optimum one to choose.

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Is My Furnace Overheating?

Is My Furnace Overheating?

Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat. Furnaces are no exception. As a homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit.

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Heat Pump Versus Furnace

Heat Pump Versus Furnace

Looking to install a new heater in your St. Louis home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

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IHeating Systems: Heat Pump vs. Furnace

Heating Systems: Heat Pump vs. Furnace

Looking to install a new heater in your home? Your two most popular choices in St. Louis are a heat pump and a furnace. But which one to choose? Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

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How to Pick the Best Home Ventilation System

How to Pick the Best Home Ventilation System

Indoor air quality affects your health and safety. Opening a window is not always possible. Therefore, you need alternative options to replace stagnant indoor air with fresh outdoor air.

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How Does an Air Conditioner Work?

How Does an Air Conditioner Work?

As a homeowner here in Missouri, it’s always a good idea to learn as much as you can about your appliances. That means knowing their basic operations, what features are included, and if any necessary upkeep is involved.

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How to Battle Heat Gain in Your St. Louis Home this Summer

How to Battle Heat Gain in Your St. Louis Home this Summer

Spring in St. Louis brings blooming flowers, warmer temperatures—and for many, relentless allergies. Pollen, dust, and mold spores can make life miserable, even indoors. Fortunately, AL-DON offers several ways to improve your indoor air quality… which can help reduce allergy symptoms and create a healthier home environment!

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How to Battle Heat Gain in Your St. Louis Home this Summer

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality This Spring (And Reduce Allergies!)

Spring in St. Louis brings blooming flowers, warmer temperatures—and for many, relentless allergies. Pollen, dust, and mold spores can make life miserable, even indoors. Fortunately, AL-DON offers several ways to improve your indoor air quality… which can help reduce allergy symptoms and create a healthier home environment!

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How to Save Money on AC This Summer in St. Louis

How to Save Money on AC This Summer in St. Louis

The US Department of Energy says that air conditioning can account for up to 47% of your utility bill. At AL-DON, we take energy efficiency seriously. Here in St. Louis we understand that air conditioning is crucial for comfort during the hot months and our advice may help you save money on your monthly energy bill.

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How Can Your HVAC Equipment Help Protect Against Coronavirus?

How Can Your HVAC Equipment Help Protect Against Coronavirus?

The spread of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has all of us greatly concerned in Missouri. At AL-DON, our top priority is the health and safety of you and your loved ones.

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HVAC Tips To Gobble Up This Thanksgiving

HVAC Tips To Gobble Up This Thanksgiving

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? A full house can put extra strain on your HVAC system, and the last thing you need is a heating issue when you’re entertaining guests!! To keep things running smoothly, here are some heating tips from your friends at AL-DON to ensure a cozy and comfortable holiday.

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The Importance of AC Maintenance

The Importance of AC Maintenance

When the temperatures in Missouri head to the top of the thermometer, it’s not the time for your air conditioner to be on the blink. Regular annual maintenance on your AC will go a long way in preventing that situation from happening.

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What Indoor Air Quality Accessories Can Help Keep Me Healthy?

What Indoor Air Quality Accessories Can Help Keep Me Healthy?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the novel coronavirus disease 2019—also known as COVID-19—can cause mild to severe respiratory illness when an individual is exposed to the virus.

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Why Invest in a Maintenance Plan?

Why Invest in a Maintenance Plan?

Keeping your heating and cooling system in good working order means your utility bills will be lower, your home will be more comfortable, and you’ll need to call for repairs less often.

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Is Preventative Maintenance Worth it?

Is Preventative Maintenance Worth it?

At AL-DON, we know what an investment your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is in your home. That’s why time and time again we recommend regular preventative maintenance on all your HVAC units. You need to invest in your investment.

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Leaky Ducts, Leak Money

Leaky Ducts, Leak Money

Ductwork is a hidden element that is crucial to your home comfort. Ductwork is the system by which warm or cool air circulates throughout your home. It is essential to have well maintained and cared for ductwork in your home.

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When do I Need a New Furnace?

When do I Need a New Furnace?

There are few simple things to take into consideration when thinking about a new furnace.

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New U.S. Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports

New U.S. Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports

New U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are going to have major consequences for a multitude of manufacturing segments around the globe, but the HVAC industry looks to be particularly impacted.

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Confused on How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat?

Confused on How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat?

With all the options available for setting your programmable thermostat, it’s easy to get confused. Of course, this defeats the purpose of a programmable thermostat––it’s designed to for you to “set it and forget it,” making your life easier.

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R22 Refrigerant is on its Way Out

R22 Refrigerant is on its Way Out

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Montreal Protocol and Clean Air Act has cut the amount of R22 refrigerant that can be produced, eventually leading to an end in production all together.

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How Can I Reduce Carbon Monoxide Risks?

How Can I Reduce Carbon Monoxide Risks?

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Montreal Protocol and Clean Air Act has cut the amount of R22 refrigerant that can be produced, eventually leading to an end in production all together.

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Reduce Seasonal Gaps in Hardwood Flooring by Adding Humidity

Reduce Seasonal Gaps in Hardwood Flooring by Adding Humidity

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Montreal Protocol and Clean Air Act has cut the amount of R22 refrigerant that can be produced, eventually leading to an end in production all together.

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Simple Steps to Reduce Your Family’s Impact on the Environment

Simple Steps to Reduce Your Family’s Impact on the Environment

Many people wait until something is wrong before they feel they can justify the cost of service and repairs. Problem is, by neglecting to regularly service your furnace and air conditioner, you will pay more in the long run.

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5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

Once the cooler weather hits here in St. Louis this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable.

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What Does SEER Mean?

What Does SEER Mean?

When it comes to your air conditioner (A/C), a common term used in the HVAC business that you’re likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER?

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Spread the Gratitude: Simple Ways to Give Back This Thanksgiving

Spread the Gratitude: Simple Ways to Give Back This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones and reflect on what we’re grateful for. It’s also a perfect opportunity to give back to the community and share the holiday spirit with those in need.

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Spring 2025 HVAC Maintenance Checklist: Get Your System Ready for Warmer Weather!

Spring 2025 HVAC Maintenance Checklist: Get Your System Ready for Warmer Weather!

As winter fades and warmer days approach, your HVAC system needs a little attention to ensure it runs efficiently through the spring and summer months.

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The Truth About Smart Thermostats: Do They Really Save You Money?

The Truth About Smart Thermostats: Do They Really Save You Money?

Smart home technology is more popular than ever, and smart thermostats are at the top of the list for homeowners looking to cut energy costs. But do they actually save money, or are they just another tech gadget?

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Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

It’s an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank. Is it serious?

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Tips For Keeping Your Home Cool and Efficient During Hot Summer Months

Tips For Keeping Your Home Cool and Efficient During Hot Summer Months

Keeping your home cool and energy-efficient during hot summer months is key to comfort and saving on energy bills.

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Understanding Humidity in St. Louis

Understanding Humidity in St. Louis

Keeping your home cool and energy-efficient during hot summer months is key to comfort and saving on energy bills.

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Warm Wishes for the Holidays

Warm Wishes for the Holidays

As the holiday season is upon us, we want to take a moment to thank you for choosing AL-DON Heating & Cooling.

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What is the R22 Phaseout?

What is the R22 Phaseout?

Under the U.S. Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, the United States is phasing out the production and import of R22 refrigerant in order to protect the stratospheric ozone layer.

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Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?

Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?

An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At AL-DON, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year.

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Why is it a GOOD IDEA to Schedule an A/C Clean & Check right now?

Why is it a GOOD IDEA to Schedule an A/C Clean & Check right now?

Investing in an annual maintenance program for your air conditioner from a local St. Louis professional HVAC company such as AL-DON is a smart decision that pays off in many ways!

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Why is My Air Conditioner Freezing Up?

Why is My Air Conditioner Freezing Up?

A freeze up is when a layer of ice forms on the outside of your AC unit. Whether you have a window unit or a central air system the causes and effects of this, as well as the solutions, are the same.

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Why is My Air Conditioner Freezing Up?

Why Is My Heat Pump Blowing Cold Air?

When it comes to staying warm during the cold winter months, folks love their heat pumps. Fast, reliable, and cost effective to use, heat pumps are a popular choice in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry.

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Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

If your furnace seems to be producing heating inconsistently around your home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing spotty heating or cooling.

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Why Radiant Heating is the Cozy, Energy-Efficient Solution You’ve Been Looking For

Why Radiant Heating is the Cozy, Energy-Efficient Solution You’ve Been Looking For

As the cold months approach, many homeowners seek efficient ways to keep their homes warm and comfortable. One solution that’s gaining popularity is radiant heating—a system that warms spaces from the ground up, offering a unique and energy-efficient approach to home heating.

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Why Spring Is the Best Time for an HVAC System Upgrade

Why Spring Is the Best Time for an HVAC System Upgrade

As temperatures rise, many homeowners start thinking about their air conditioning. If your HVAC system is outdated, inefficient, or struggling to keep up, your friends at AL-DON suggest that spring is the perfect time to consider an upgrade.

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Your HVAC and Furry Friends: Ways to Optimize Air Quality and System Efficiency

Your HVAC and Furry Friends: Ways to Optimize Air Quality and System Efficiency

As temperatures rise, many homeowners start thinking about their air conditioning. If your HVAC system is outdated, inefficient, or struggling to keep up, your friends at AL-DON suggest that spring is the perfect time to consider an upgrade.

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