Most experts recommend scheduling HVAC maintenance twice a year, once for your cooling system and once for your heating system. HVAC technician working on a residential heat pumpSource: istockphoto These two HVAC maintenance visits include the same processes to some extent, though they also will vary according to what sort of equipment is being [...]
When spring arrives, East Texas homeowners know it’s time to schedule annual spring A/C maintenance. A yearly air conditioner tune-up will ensure the cooling system is ready to go for another long summer. While you can complete a few A/C maintenance steps on your own, you’ll want an experienced HVAC technician to perform a comprehensive [...]
Since heating and cooling a home comprises its largest energy expenditure, and the HVAC system its most costly component, it's crucial to have a licensed HVAC professional do the load calculations before selecting a system. These calculations take into account the many characteristics of a structure that affect its heating and cooling requirements. Skipping the load [...]
With the climate of The Woodlands, you may find yourself relying on your home HVAC system through most of the year. But many people don't know what's behind the acronym – what the parts of the HVAC system are. Here's a brief introduction: H is for Heating There's a wide variety of heating systems on [...]
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. […]
The HVAC system is an integral part of your home, and repair costs can be quite steep. A warranty of the system will cover you much of the time, but unfortunately, you can easily void an HVAC warranty if you’re not careful. Here are five ways this might accidentally happen: […]
The HVAC system in your home is responsible for keeping you and your family comfortable throughout the year. Problems with heating or cooling may prompt you to consider if you need to upgrade an HVAC system to regain comfort and lower utility bills. It’s not always necessary to upgrade an HVAC system, so it’s important [...]
The fall season has arrived, which means it’s time for a series of focused tasks that will help improve your household comfort level and maintain a healthy use of energy. We’ve compiled some of our favorite fall home maintenance tasks right here: […]
Your heating and cooling equipment is robust, built to last years of heavy use. While HVAC systems don’t require constant babying to function well throughout the year, you can extend HVAC system life with a few simple tips. […]
While you have a lot of options for saving energy and improving your home’s indoor air quality, few are quite as effective as A/C UV lights. Once these lights have been professionally installed, you can sit back and breathe easier while watching your monthly energy bills shrink. […]
We believe in being good stewards of the earth and our resources. That’s why we are committed to helping you reduce your carbon footprint and save money with our green air conditioning and heating options for your home. (And no, we are not talking about the color of your system.) We have broken down several [...]
Air conditioners come in a variety of brands, capacities, and sizes. And while there are a number of important choices to be made when selecting a new air conditioner for your home, deciding between single-stage and two-stage can be the most confusing. What are single-stage and two-stage air conditioners? Until recently, most all air conditioners [...]
In Southeast Texas summer is right around the corner, and that means heating and cooling companies are ramping up their advertising efforts for air conditioning tune-ups. You have likely seen advertisements showcasing specials for as low as $29 or $39, but are they worth it? Air conditioning tune-ups are important, but only when done correctly. [...]
One of the best and easiest ways to ensure consistently low heating and cooling bills — as well as adding many faithful and functional years of service from your HVAC system — is to simply make and keep bi-annual service and maintenance appointments with a reputable local HVAC technician. As spring and fall tend to [...]
As we all know, Texas summers can be unbearable even when you have air conditioning. As this summer approaches and temperatures rise, you may be considering buying a new central air conditioning system for your home. When talking with your local comfort consultant, there are a few things you should keep in mind. All new [...]