The attic plays a key role in your Texas home's energy efficiency. Even if you take careful steps to save energy in the rest of your home, a neglected attic can sabotage them. Attic improvements that should be on your to-do list include air sealing, insulation and ventilation. Air Sealing In the winter, a leaky attic [...]
Don’t count yourself alone if you find your home has places that aren’t as comfortable as others. Instead of compensating by adjusting the thermostat for those spaces, consider zoning systems. They work by heating and cooling only the parts of the home that need it at any point in time. […]
If you have ever shopped for a new air conditioner or heat pump, you may have come across SEER. While many homeowners know the SEER of the cooling system they purchase is significant, they don’t fully understand what it is and why it’s important. What is SEER? SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It [...]
If you are looking to replace your air conditioning system, you will soon find that not all A/C units are created equal. Some new models are much more efficient and environmentally friendly than other models. However, these high efficiency air conditioners are also generally more expensive up front. Sure, the more efficient unit will save [...]