heating and cooling

Nothing hurts a landlord's pocketbook or pride like being the victim of theft or vandalism. Prior to PEX plumbing the main security issue facing landlords and homeowners in St. Louis and around the country is copper theft, but there are many other temping targets at any property. One particularly expensive and "easy to steal" component are AC condensers. With thousands of dollars of materials and labor...

One of the biggest maintenance issues landlords and homeowners face at their properties is with their heating and cooling systems. With the extreme heat of St. Louis summers and extreme cold of St. Louis winters, our environment can certainly put a strain on these systems. Annual maintenance by your HVAC technician is always a good idea, but there is one simple thing you can, and should, be doing ever...

Just like radiators, I've always thought window air conditioners get an unfairly bad wrap. They are relatively cheap (usually between $100 and $300 per unit), most models are efficient if properly installed and there is no need to install expensive ductwork throughout the building....

Nobody likes handling maintenance calls. Not only are they a pain, but they tend to cost money to fix. And no one likes to pay for unexpected expenses. One of the most frustrating issues a landlord can encounter is trouble with a property's HVAC system. A downed heater or air conditioner at the wrong time can really put your tenants on edge. If its a holiday or weekend its going to be a pretty expensive...