Ensuring your HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) equipment is clean and well-maintained is a very good way to save money, but you can also save on utility bills with your HVAC fan settings. Fan Choices: On, Off, and Auto You’d think that deciding whether or not to run your HVAC fan 24/7 or as-needed would [...]
If you don’t take care of your heating and cooling equipment, it will cost you money. You may think it’s just something your HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) professionals tell you to get you on a maintenance service contract, but it’s true. You’ll pay more on your monthly energy bills, and an HVAC (heating, ventilation, [...]
IAQ is “indoor air quality.” The air quality inside buildings and homes is something that is a fairly recent concern for our global population. Understanding the common causes of poor indoor air quality and controlling air pollutants can lower your risks of health problems. Some of the health effects of poor indoor air include: Asthma [...]
You know how the seasons are erratic in Texas. Just when you think it’s time to turn on your heating system - oops! The temperature hits a balmy high, and your air conditioning (AC) is on again. Air Conditioner Repairs are Avoidable You can lower your risk for expensive air conditioner repairs by scheduling regular [...]
The fall and winter heating season is just getting started in our region, so you may want to institute some energy-saving measures for your home. These may come in useful if we have a major cold snap this season, or, you can put them into effect next fall and winter. Fall/Winter Heating Tips Schedule annual maintenance [...]
With some of the highest temperatures in the world, Texans want no surprises with their air conditioning units. Many air conditioner repairs could have been avoided if professional inspection and maintenance had been scheduled before the heavy-use season. You’ll Keep Your Cool With These Tips Here are four easy ways to maximize your energy use [...]
It may seem that way sometimes, but cooling and heating costs are not beyond your control. One way to ensure maximum energy efficiency is with a seasonal heating & AC inspection of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in your home or properties. Spring’s checkup will focus on your air conditioning unit and [...]
Your property is most likely your largest investment, so protecting and preserving its value makes sense. HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems are made to last anywhere from 10-25 years, depending on upkeep, and you can easily extend your HVAC system life with preventive maintenance. Five HVAC Maintenance Tips Knowledge is power! We want [...]
Winter or summer, homeowners can save energy in many ways. Oftentimes, these money-saving efforts are relatively inexpensive and easy to implement. Read on for some of the top tips for saving on home heating and cooling. 1. Install a programmable thermostat, if you don't already have one -- and use it right. A programmable thermostat [...]
You can feel it; something’s not right. Your room or building has become inexplicably warm, and you don’t have any air coming out of the registers. Upon investigation, you discover the air conditioner filter is wet and drippy, but the biggest clue is this: your AC unit coils are covered in ice. It’s official. You’ve [...]
Decorating around an HVAC unit may seem like a lost cause, but not only is it possible, it can be an opportunity to improve the look and ambiance of a space in your home or office. Your first priority is to ensure the necessary airflow and circulation is unimpeded. But once that’s taken care of, [...]
For better or worse, we've come to rely on our electronic devices, so it can be unsettling when they break down. In our Gulf Coast region, one way to ensure that your electronics don't malfunction is to keep them cool -- particularly over the long, hot summer. If you're concerned about keeping your computer, router, [...]
Your HVAC unit is a workhorse, designed to function year in, year out, doing a heavy-duty job of heating and cooling your home in all kinds of weather. But even though these systems are well equipped for hard work, they need occasional maintenance. A spring and fall maintenance checkup is a must for ensuring the [...]
There a few important points to consider before upgrading a heating system. After all, it's an expensive investment, and you want to make sure when you're replacing equipment that you're choosing the best system for your home and climate. Here are three things you should know before you make your purchase. What Size? Whatever heating [...]
We're lucky in the Greater Houston area that winters are mild, but that doesn't mean we can be casual about home maintenance during the chilly season. Cold snaps do happen here, along with freezes that can damage your home and landscape. Here's a look at some of the home maintenance tasks you should perform, if [...]
American homeowners have many choices for heating their homes, including furnaces, fireplaces, heat pumps, radiant heat and baseboard heat. The most popular heating system is the forced air, combustion-powered furnace, but heat pumps are also growing in market share. So what's the difference between a furnace and a heat pump? Power Source Furnaces usually are [...]
A heating and air conditioning system is among the biggest and most important investments you'll make in your Texas home. This is why it's so important to make sure it comes with a quality warranty, and that you take care not to void an HVAC warranty. Following are some common mistakes people make that end [...]
Do you live in a home with multiple levels or one that has variations in cooling and heating from room to room? If so, you're like a lot of people who can benefit from a zoned climate-control system. Zoning systems divide a home into two or more separate "zones," each with a separate thermostat and [...]
If you think your home's central A/C is just a cooling system, you're missing a second essential function of an A/C, dehumidification. Both heat, energy and moisture are pulled from household air in order to provide comfortable home cooling, and all that moisture has to go someplace. The bad news is that removal of that moisture [...]
Your home's HVAC system is a huge investment in your family's comfort, safety and security, which is why it pays to choose carefully when considering HVAC contractors. You don't want to just open the phone book and call the first contractor you see, or do a quick Google search without putting in some time and [...]
