Sounds Like Trouble — Air Conditioner Noises You Can’t Ignore
Air conditioner repair is a part of life. Sooner or later, you’ll need to call in a professional for help, regardless of how well you maintain or clean your AC unit. Thankfully, there are signs you can look for—or rather, listen for—that will tell [...]
A Water Softener Makes Life Better—We Can Prove It
Let’s face it—hard water is gross. It's an eyesore and can cause serious issues for you and your home, including dry and itchy hair, rough and scratchy laundry, and crusty faucets and showerheads. Fortunately, there is an easy solution—a water softener. Here are [...]
Bryant® Perfect Air™ Purifier: The Latest and Greatest in the War on Germs
If you’ve ever had a sick family member, then you know the importance of keeping germs at bay. That’s why we take clean air seriously. We’ve partnered with the folks at Bryant® Heating & Cooling, who are just as serious about fighting germs [...]
5 Things That Can Stop an Air Conditioner Cold
After a long, cold Minnesota winter, everyone looks forward to warm summer days. And because air conditioning is essential for your comfort, the last thing you want is a breakdown. Here are five potential air conditioner issues that can ruin your sunny summer [...]
Top 3 Reasons to Sign an Air Conditioner Maintenance Agreement
Your air conditioning is something you probably don’t think about when it’s working properly. But like a car that you drive until the engine light comes on, your AC will eventually break down if you haven’t taken care of it. At S&R Heating [...]
Eye on Ionizers for At-Home Air Purification
At S&R Heating & Cooling, we know that comfort is about more than just a temperature setting. It also depends on the quality of the air you breathe. You can’t control what’s in the air outside or most of the places you go, but [...]
Furnace Facts or Fiction—Test Your Home Comfort IQ
False information can be costly, but the experts at S&R Heating & Cooling are happy to help you separate furnace facts from fiction for a more comfortable, efficient home. Here are the five most common myths homeowners believe about their heating systems but shouldn’t. [...]
Winter’s Hot Topic: How Can I Restore Heat If My Furnace Goes Out?
It’s winter. It’s Minnesota. And it's a real emergency when your heating system stops working or just blows cold air. Run down this DIY checklist, but call the experts at S&R Heating & Cooling right away if one of these simple steps doesn’t [...]
Up to Code: Get an HVAC Inspection Before You Buy a New Home
Finding a home services contractor you trust can be difficult, but once you do, you won’t need to think twice when you have a question or concern. This is why companies that take customer service seriously often have several specialists on staff—because people [...]
Four Reasons to Choose One Company for All Your Comfort Needs
Finding a home services contractor you trust can be difficult, but once you do, you won’t need to think twice when you have a question or concern. This is why companies that take customer service seriously often have several specialists on staff—because people [...]
3 Things You Should Know About HVAC Filters
HVAC filters are key components in your home heating and cooling systems. It's important that you understand what they do and when they need to be replaced. Here are three things the experts at S&R Heating & Cooling want White Bear Lake and [...]
How to Tell If You Need a Humidifier
Because you can’t see it, and it feels different depending on temperature, humidity can be a bit of a mystery. A special meter or some new thermostats can measure air moisture, but there will be signs when humidity is below the recommended 35-50 [...]
Three Ways a Humidifier Can Pay for Itself
It always seems like there are more bills this time of year—gifts, special meals, and traveling to see friends and family, not to mention the high cost of home heating. While it might be tough to fit something else into your budget right [...]
Honest Advice About Replacing Your Furnace
The holidays are coming, and friends and family are counting on the comforts of home. If you have an older heating system that’s been acting up—or not keeping up—it might need some help to get you through the winter. But when should you stop [...]
How a Humidifier Can Help You and Your Home
Things are cooling off, and along with the cold comes another reason to be uncomfortable: dry air. Cooler air can’t hold as much moisture, so it’s not uncommon at this time of year to have less than 20 percent humidity in your home. [...]
Furnace Tips: Preventive Maintenance Boosts Winter Performance
Any HVAC expert—and common sense—will tell you that something as important as your heating system deserves special attention. Fortunately, it doesn’t take much to keep a furnace running better for longer. An annual fall tuneup is an easy way to prevent common problems [...]
A/C Ductless Split Systems and Zoning For Hard-To-Cool Rooms
There are a few reasons one or more rooms in your home just never seem comfortable in summer. Maybe the room has poor ventilation or insulation. Maybe it has no ductwork—which is not unusual in older homes, condos, additions, or attics—so it’s easy to [...]
How to Choose a Smart & Reliable HVAC Company
Chances are, you’ll do a bit of research before investing in a heating and cooling system to rely on for years of comfort. So it just makes sense to know your choices when it comes to finding a partner to service these important home [...]
Don’t Lose Your Cool
Chill out With Expert A/C Maintenance Let’s face it, talking about the reasons to have routine maintenance performed on your central air conditioner is about as exciting as talking about insurance. But you still make time to learn about insurance, and include it [...]
