The Scoop on Programmable Thermostats

Posted on May 27, 2022June 21, 2022 by wmllc

Everyone knows that turning your heating and cooling equipment off when you are not home is a great way to save money. However, sometimes turning it off is not always a viable option. With the extreme temperatures in the Midwest, turning your air conditioner off on a hot summer day could cause extreme discomfort upon returning home after a long day on the job. Additionally, turning your furnace off in the winter could cause discomfort as well, or worse, damage due to frozen water lines. ...

Don’t Fa La La Down this Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2021June 21, 2022 by wmllc

Don’t Fa La La Down this Christmas; Follow these Ladder safety Tips! During Christmas it is common to see all sorts of decorations on the inside and outside of your home. Weather, it is hanging a wreath to hanging lights and everything in between. When a ladder is going to be used make sure to be extra careful. Below is a list of ways to keep you as safe as possible when using a ladder. Set up your ladder correctly. Place the ladder on flat ground. If you are using a stepladder, make ...

Don’t ShELF Fire Safety This Winter

Posted on December 16, 2021June 21, 2022 by wmllc

Don’t ShELF Fire Safety This Winter During the holidays usually fire safety is not the first thing on someone’s mind. With having to make sure the house is decorated by the time relatives come over, thinking about keeping candles or any open flames way from flammable objects usually gets overlooked. Not only open flames but putting too much strain on circuit breakers can cause electrical fires as well. Unfortunately, if fire safety is overlooked this year’s Christmas could be unforgettable i...

Avoid the FOG this Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2021June 21, 2022 by wmllc

Avoid the FOG this Thanksgiving Keep the FOG (fats, oils, and grease) out of your drains this thanksgiving! When it comes to plumbing disasters, this holiday is the biggest culprit. With family over and thanksgiving dinner being prepared you want to make sure you don’t overload your drains. An unexpected expense can put a damper on any holiday. Here are a few simple steps to keep FOG from taking over your drains[1]: Never drop grease down your drain. Congealed turkey and other grease ...

Earth Month – 2021

Posted on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by wmllc

At IFS, we take great pride in our holistic approach to improving the quality of the built environment, and this year, for Earth Month, we hope to show our community how our efforts can also have a positive impact on the planet.

Winter HVAC Preventive Maintenance Tips

Posted on November 17, 2020December 15, 2020 by wmllc

The winter season is here, which can only mean one thing; now is the perfect time to start preparing your home for the harsh, frigid winter season. Is your heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system ready for the cold weather? As a home owner, it is better to find out now than after we are in the cold grip of winter, especially when you consider that heating demands account for 33% of the overall energy consumption of most commercial buildings. Ensuring that your HVAC system is w...

Residential Planned Maintenance Program

Posted on April 21, 2020October 14, 2023 by wmllc

No one wants to struggle with complicated maintenance programs, particularly when it comes to your home’s heating, cooling, and plumbing. Our Planned Maintenance Program can help relieve some of your home maintenance stress. IFS Residential Planned Maintenance Programs include: Bi-Annual Heating and Cooling System Tune-Up Plumbing and HVAC Service Discount of 10% for parts and labor HVAC Installation Discount of 5% Guaranteed day of service for calls booked before Noon Call t...

Spring Seasonal Clean and Check

Posted on February 19, 2018October 14, 2023 by wmllc

Spring is in the air! In St. Louis that means two things; Cardinals Baseball is almost here, and it’s time to get your home air conditioner ready for summer. Your system has been sitting idle for 6 months, but it won’t be long until you are relying on it around the clock. Checking your air conditioner early can help you discover any problems that it may have, and it’s much better to find them in the spring, than on that first hot day of summer. Here is a quick list of things to check: ...

Holiday Fire Safety

Posted on December 15, 2017September 9, 2019 by wmllc

The American Red Cross is an excellent source for fire prevention tips for your home. “During the holiday season, an average of 40 home fires per day are caused by children playing. And candle fires are four times as likely to occur. That’s why these seven fire safety tips are so important to remember as you string up lights and gather with family and friends.” [1] Here is their latest list of 7 Fire Safety Tips for Holiday Decorating and Entertaining: 1. Keep children, pets and decoratio...

Thanksgiving Grease is Gross

Posted on November 22, 2017February 19, 2018 by wmllc

Greases, oils, and fats are common by-products of foods that need to be disposed of during cooking. If simply washed down the drain, these oils can congeal in your pipes and create blockages. These blockages can cause serious damage, and lead to very costly repairs. Reuters published an article on plumbing problems that can be caused by grease from Thanksgiving cooking. “Adam Krantz, managing director for government and public affairs at the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, pu...