Chances are the new air conditioning system for your home will be more energy efficient than the one you’re replacing, but to get the most from it, pay attention to the air conditioner installation process. How it’s installed does make a difference in its overall efficiency. A quality installation will help you achieve the energy savings [...]
If you care about your heating and cooling bills, energy audits are something you need to know about. As one of the most effective tools for assessing home energy efficiency, energy audits can help you pay less for cooling during the scorching Southeast Texas summers and cut your winter heating bills, too. […]
Regular A/C maintenance is vital for an efficient and long-lasting system, so it’s not something to leave entirely up to your HVAC technician. Between professional maintenance calls, there are a few jobs you can take care of yourself. […]
Air conditioning problems can be a real annoyance on a hot Southeast Texas summer day, but many are easy to solve yourself. For those that require professional care, a little troubleshooting helps you better explain the problem to your technician. […]
While high-efficiency air conditioners and programmable thermostats help, they aren’t the only ways to save on cooling costs. There’s a lot you can do to keep our area’s summer heat out of your home so you can raise your thermostat setting and save energy, yet still feel just as cool. […]
Unfortunately, many of us don’t think about the maintenance of their air conditioner until something goes wrong. By then, it can often be too late. The last thing your family needs is a system shutdown in the middle of a hot Texas summer! If you’re wondering if your air conditioner will last through the summer, [...]
Whether it’s a local news anchor, your favorite home magazine or even your neighbor, as the temperatures continue to rise everyone seems to be an expert on staying cool and saving money. Unfortunately, popular air conditioning tips tend to become misconstrued and often misleading. At Bradbury Brothers, we hear a lot of myths surrounding air [...]
There is an easy way to save more than $180 a year on your air conditioning and heating costs and it is probably already hanging on a wall in your home. The little box that controls your home’s temperature is key in providing efficient heating and cooling to your home. Here are three tips to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As air conditioning experts, we have maintained, serviced, repaired, and installed countless air conditioning units. This extensive experience has given us an unfair advantage over other companies when it comes to being able to know what your air conditioner needs. (You could almost say we are “air conditioner whisperers”.) With that in mind, we thought [...]
You’ve likely heard the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but do you know what to do to keep the air conditioning repairman away? While eating fruit won’t do the trick, there are several things you can do that will help you avoid costly and inconvenient air conditioning breakdowns. Protect Your Air [...]
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. [...]
As our mild winter gives way to our already-warm spring, you could be finding yourself with uncomfortable allergy symptoms. Because of such an uncharacteristically warm winter, pollen and dust levels are higher than normal, and those irritants could be making their way into your home. Here is a three-step plan to reduce your allergy symptoms [...]
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 [...]
Heating your home is a winter necessity. When furnaces and heat pumps break down, the only option is a speedy repair job. The good news: some problems are safe and simple to solve. Before contacting a service company, look for the problems you can fix yourself. Power Switch If you have a power switch next [...]
When your furnace quits working, (which always seems to be during a cold snap) it can be worrisome to deal with. More often than not, when your furnace gives out, it’s usually not the furnace that’s actually to blame, but something else that’s causing things to go awry. Here’s a collection of some of the [...]
The kids are back to school, the neighborhood pool is closed for the season and there is a hint of fall in the air. It's hard to believe, but the transition from summer into fall is happening and cooler days will be here before you know it. Here are a few things you can do: [...]
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 [...]