Trusted since 1946, Schraer Air Experts offers top-notch heating, cooling, air quality and hot water services in Warren, Montgomery, St Charles and Lincoln County MO.
Trusted since 1946, Schraer Air Experts offers top-notch heating, cooling, air quality and hot water services in Warren, Montgomery, St Charles and Lincoln County MO.
Fresh Air has been family owned and operated since 1987. Family members Patrick, Tim, Katie and Kevin work together to maintain a culture of excellent service. Fresh Air employs 24 people equally dedicated to constant improvement and a consistent delivery of services. A happy customer is priority #1. Choose Fresh Air and experience the exceptional service you deserve. Fresh Air is a 10-time Super Service Award recipient!! (2009-2018). Additional contact name - Katie Sinn. Additional e-mail - kesinn@iNeedFreshAir.com
"Great customer service when I called for service. Expert technician that diagnosed the problem and quickly repaired my AC."
Tim R on April 2024
Fresh Air has been family owned and operated since 1987. Family members Patrick, Tim, Katie and Kevin work together to maintain a culture of excellent service. Fresh Air employs 24 people equally dedicated to constant improvement and a consistent delivery of services. A happy customer is priority #1. Choose Fresh Air and experience the exceptional service you deserve. Fresh Air is a 10-time Super Service Award recipient!! (2009-2018). Additional contact name - Katie Sinn. Additional e-mail - kesinn@iNeedFreshAir.com
"Great customer service when I called for service. Expert technician that diagnosed the problem and quickly repaired my AC."
Tim R on April 2024
Rhymes Heating & Cooling is a family owned and operated business that has a dedicated group of team members in place to serve our customers air conditioner and heating needs. Give us a chance to meet your needs and you will be glad you did. As always we appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
"Rhymes was amazing! They were courteous, punctual, hard working, and very knowledgeable. I love how it's a family business right here in St. Louis. They did a wonderful job and I'm so happy we went with them. We will absolutely use Rhymes for everything heating and cooling related from now on."
Jessica G on September 2024
Rhymes Heating & Cooling is a family owned and operated business that has a dedicated group of team members in place to serve our customers air conditioner and heating needs. Give us a chance to meet your needs and you will be glad you did. As always we appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
"Rhymes was amazing! They were courteous, punctual, hard working, and very knowledgeable. I love how it's a family business right here in St. Louis. They did a wonderful job and I'm so happy we went with them. We will absolutely use Rhymes for everything heating and cooling related from now on."
Jessica G on September 2024
We offer quality and affordable HVAC services. All of our work is done with integrity and attention to detail.
"came same day,very professional,found trouble with system others had missed before, had up and running better than ever, with his excellent work and knowledge,has become my go-to guy. and big plus he also does plumbing and electrical along with his heating and air conditioning highly recommend"
charles f on May 2025
We offer quality and affordable HVAC services. All of our work is done with integrity and attention to detail.
"came same day,very professional,found trouble with system others had missed before, had up and running better than ever, with his excellent work and knowledge,has become my go-to guy. and big plus he also does plumbing and electrical along with his heating and air conditioning highly recommend"
charles f on May 2025
***For EMERGENCY requests, please CALL our office for immediate assistance*** SmartHouse is a leading provider of HVAC and home performance services throughout the St. Louis area specializing in: • Installation, maintenance, and repair of heating & cooling systems (traditional and geothermal) • Indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions • Energy efficiency upgrades • Solving comfort issues Our focus on exceptional service, quality craftsmanship and bulletproof integrity has been recognized by the Better Business Bureau with their TORCH AWARD FOR ETHICS AND INTEGRITY. If you’ve been looking for a trustworthy heating and cooling contractor that provides best-practice craftmanship with integrity, we hope you will consider choosing SmartHouse!
"I scheduled a tune-up service for my AC for 9-12 o'clock. At 11:35, I called to see if they were still coming, and she tells me 'sorry, the tech is running behind. He will be there closer to 1:00'. I accepted that, then waited until after 1:00 to call them again, only to find out the tech was still an hour away, working on another job. I thought the whole point of a service 'window' was to provide flexibility for the tech in case they get held up. I had to leave my house by 2:30, so I canceled the appointment. I took out an entire day for absolutely nothing."
Michael D on May 2025
***For EMERGENCY requests, please CALL our office for immediate assistance*** SmartHouse is a leading provider of HVAC and home performance services throughout the St. Louis area specializing in: • Installation, maintenance, and repair of heating & cooling systems (traditional and geothermal) • Indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions • Energy efficiency upgrades • Solving comfort issues Our focus on exceptional service, quality craftsmanship and bulletproof integrity has been recognized by the Better Business Bureau with their TORCH AWARD FOR ETHICS AND INTEGRITY. If you’ve been looking for a trustworthy heating and cooling contractor that provides best-practice craftmanship with integrity, we hope you will consider choosing SmartHouse!
"I scheduled a tune-up service for my AC for 9-12 o'clock. At 11:35, I called to see if they were still coming, and she tells me 'sorry, the tech is running behind. He will be there closer to 1:00'. I accepted that, then waited until after 1:00 to call them again, only to find out the tech was still an hour away, working on another job. I thought the whole point of a service 'window' was to provide flexibility for the tech in case they get held up. I had to leave my house by 2:30, so I canceled the appointment. I took out an entire day for absolutely nothing."
Michael D on May 2025
Now offering one hour service for heating and air conditioning service. We are factory authorized to service all major brands and we offer all the top products in the industry. Year to year we win numerous awards for customer service and technical skill. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the attention to detail and customer service that can create a whole new level of comfort and energy savings. Led by owner Brett Nejmanowski, our company provides expert sales, service and installation. We have a team of technicians that are fully qualified to help you select the comfort system that best fits your home and your budget. We serve the greater St Louis area, and are a no-nonsense, everything-on-the -table kind of heating and cooling company. Our written 100% satisfaction guarantee is behind all the work we do – if you’re not happy with our heating and cooling services for any reason, we’ll make it right or give your money back, no questions asked! No matter if it is a furnace or AC repair, furnace and AC installation, heat pump installation, or anything heating and air conditioning-related, you will have our guarantee. Along with the services we provide, we’re also passionate about our duty to protect the environment and our social responsibility to the community. In our daily practices, we utilize earth-friendly products and methods to ensure clean outdoor and safe indoor environments for the people we serve. We regularly give back to the community through volunteer work and financial donations. Among the charitable organizations we support are Safe Kids USA, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Autism Speaks and the Sheriffs’ Association. Financing options available. Numerous rebate programs available. Government subsidized programs available to qualifying homes. Additional phone number (618) 717-0707 Also servicing clients from both 14248 F Manchester Rd, Ste. 190, Manchester MO, 63011 & 110 West Main St., Ste. A, Belleville IL, 62220!
"Very professional and thorough"
Carla F on May 2025
Now offering one hour service for heating and air conditioning service. We are factory authorized to service all major brands and we offer all the top products in the industry. Year to year we win numerous awards for customer service and technical skill. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the attention to detail and customer service that can create a whole new level of comfort and energy savings. Led by owner Brett Nejmanowski, our company provides expert sales, service and installation. We have a team of technicians that are fully qualified to help you select the comfort system that best fits your home and your budget. We serve the greater St Louis area, and are a no-nonsense, everything-on-the -table kind of heating and cooling company. Our written 100% satisfaction guarantee is behind all the work we do – if you’re not happy with our heating and cooling services for any reason, we’ll make it right or give your money back, no questions asked! No matter if it is a furnace or AC repair, furnace and AC installation, heat pump installation, or anything heating and air conditioning-related, you will have our guarantee. Along with the services we provide, we’re also passionate about our duty to protect the environment and our social responsibility to the community. In our daily practices, we utilize earth-friendly products and methods to ensure clean outdoor and safe indoor environments for the people we serve. We regularly give back to the community through volunteer work and financial donations. Among the charitable organizations we support are Safe Kids USA, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Autism Speaks and the Sheriffs’ Association. Financing options available. Numerous rebate programs available. Government subsidized programs available to qualifying homes. Additional phone number (618) 717-0707 Also servicing clients from both 14248 F Manchester Rd, Ste. 190, Manchester MO, 63011 & 110 West Main St., Ste. A, Belleville IL, 62220!
"Very professional and thorough"
Carla F on May 2025
With over twenty-five years of experience in the industry, Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling is the right team to trust with all of your plumbing and heating and cooling needs. Our professional St. Louis technicians are highly skilled, extensively trained, extremely knowledgeable, and expertly proficient. We specialize in commercial and residential plumbing as well as residential heating and cooling. Our technicians will do everything possible to ensure that you have the most reliable and efficient plumbing and hvac systems possible.
"Dan and Bill were great to work with and did excellent work. They were fast, professional and friendly"
Clare S on November 2024
With over twenty-five years of experience in the industry, Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling is the right team to trust with all of your plumbing and heating and cooling needs. Our professional St. Louis technicians are highly skilled, extensively trained, extremely knowledgeable, and expertly proficient. We specialize in commercial and residential plumbing as well as residential heating and cooling. Our technicians will do everything possible to ensure that you have the most reliable and efficient plumbing and hvac systems possible.
"Dan and Bill were great to work with and did excellent work. They were fast, professional and friendly"
Clare S on November 2024
Family owned and operated company since 1954. Quality workmanship is one of our best qualities. Excellent customer service. With over 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry, we are confident we will meet and exceed your expectations. Our quality and attention to detail are unrivaled by the competition. We have served the residents of St. Louis with three generations of Vitts, and are raising the fourth. Our longevity is a testimony to our service and clients' trust. We have an excellent rating with the BBB and are N.A.T.E. Certified technicians. One major difference and benefit of our company is custom duct fittings. Custom fittings give your unit a longer, more reliable shelf life and a professional looking installation. Just ask to see our before and after pictures and you'll see the Vitt difference! Also, NONE of our employees are paid on commission, and do not get bonuses based on sales. What does that mean? That guarantees that we will not try selling you something you do not need. Only if your system is non-repairable, or at your request will we suggest purchasing a new system. We will not have a "salesman" show up at your door whose main objective is to sell you something. We are there to make you happy and comfortable, that's it. NO SUBS. CHARGES BY THE HOUR. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR AFTER- HOURS SERVICE MAY APPLY
"On time, hard working and courteous"
Jane L on May 2025
Family owned and operated company since 1954. Quality workmanship is one of our best qualities. Excellent customer service. With over 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry, we are confident we will meet and exceed your expectations. Our quality and attention to detail are unrivaled by the competition. We have served the residents of St. Louis with three generations of Vitts, and are raising the fourth. Our longevity is a testimony to our service and clients' trust. We have an excellent rating with the BBB and are N.A.T.E. Certified technicians. One major difference and benefit of our company is custom duct fittings. Custom fittings give your unit a longer, more reliable shelf life and a professional looking installation. Just ask to see our before and after pictures and you'll see the Vitt difference! Also, NONE of our employees are paid on commission, and do not get bonuses based on sales. What does that mean? That guarantees that we will not try selling you something you do not need. Only if your system is non-repairable, or at your request will we suggest purchasing a new system. We will not have a "salesman" show up at your door whose main objective is to sell you something. We are there to make you happy and comfortable, that's it. NO SUBS. CHARGES BY THE HOUR. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR AFTER- HOURS SERVICE MAY APPLY
"On time, hard working and courteous"
Jane L on May 2025
We pride our business on excellent workmanship done by our top notch employees who are the best in the industry. Our prices are hard to beat especially for the quality you will receive every time you choose us. We also specialize in having excellent customer service and do not believe in being pushy at all with our customers. Our reviews will testify to these statements about our business ethics. Our technicians have been specially trained to handle the sophisticated high-efficiency systems currently on the market today. These include all air conditioners, heat pump, furnaces, boilers and tankless water heaters.
"Sam was very courteous and did great work. New Years Day and he came out and did the job quickly. You ask for better service."
Jason P on January 2025
We pride our business on excellent workmanship done by our top notch employees who are the best in the industry. Our prices are hard to beat especially for the quality you will receive every time you choose us. We also specialize in having excellent customer service and do not believe in being pushy at all with our customers. Our reviews will testify to these statements about our business ethics. Our technicians have been specially trained to handle the sophisticated high-efficiency systems currently on the market today. These include all air conditioners, heat pump, furnaces, boilers and tankless water heaters.
"Sam was very courteous and did great work. New Years Day and he came out and did the job quickly. You ask for better service."
Jason P on January 2025
Anton's has been in business for 43 years and maintains an A+ rating with the BBB. We have the highest Google rating in St. Louis. We offer manufacture rebates, and 0% financing for up to 60 months! We currently employ 72 team members who receive customer service training twice per week. Our service technicians have been professionally trained on our 6 step Anton's service system to ensure our customers receive the same GREAT service at a GREAT price each and every visit!! We provide upfront pricing and don't complete any repairs with out approval. We are the only company in St. Louis to offer lifetime warranty on repairs for our UP plan members!!!! Senior Discount- $10 off a service or $100 off complete new system Emergency Service phone number- 314-499-8400
"Service technician showed up as scheduled. We reviewed items to work on (leaking valves and faucet), identified repairs to be made then he went to work. Job completed in a timely, efficient, and professional manner."
Francis L on May 2025
Anton's has been in business for 43 years and maintains an A+ rating with the BBB. We have the highest Google rating in St. Louis. We offer manufacture rebates, and 0% financing for up to 60 months! We currently employ 72 team members who receive customer service training twice per week. Our service technicians have been professionally trained on our 6 step Anton's service system to ensure our customers receive the same GREAT service at a GREAT price each and every visit!! We provide upfront pricing and don't complete any repairs with out approval. We are the only company in St. Louis to offer lifetime warranty on repairs for our UP plan members!!!! Senior Discount- $10 off a service or $100 off complete new system Emergency Service phone number- 314-499-8400
"Service technician showed up as scheduled. We reviewed items to work on (leaking valves and faucet), identified repairs to be made then he went to work. Job completed in a timely, efficient, and professional manner."
Francis L on May 2025
Return air vents aren't required in every room, but proper placement is essential for system efficiency. According to industry standards, you'll need one return vent for every 100 to 150 square feet of living space. Ideally, each room would have its own return vent, especially larger rooms exceeding 100 square feet.
Without adequate return airflow, your HVAC system works harder, energy costs increase, and comfort decreases. A professional assessment can determine the optimal number and placement of return vents for your specific home layout.
Signs that your home needs additional return air vents include rooms that feel consistently stuffy, noticeable temperature variations between rooms, doors that slam shut when the HVAC system operates, or unexpectedly high energy bills. Excessive dust accumulation around supply vents can also indicate inadequate return airflow.
If you experience these issues, consulting with an HVAC professional can help determine if adding return vents would improve your system's performance.
Supply vents deliver conditioned air into your living spaces, while return air vents draw room air back to your HVAC system for reconditioning. Supply vents push treated air into rooms, while return vents pull air from rooms back toward your heating and cooling equipment.
Both components are essential for proper air circulation and system balance. Without sufficient return capacity, your HVAC system may experience pressure imbalances that reduce efficiency and comfort.
You should inspect and clean your return air vents at least once annually, according to industry recommendations. However, homes with pets, allergy sufferers, or noticeable dust buildup may benefit from more frequent cleaning.
Regular maintenance helps maintain good indoor air quality and ensures your HVAC system operates efficiently. Professional duct cleaning, which addresses the entire system beyond just the visible vents, is recommended every few years, depending on your home's specific conditions.