In the middle of a hot and humid summer, it’s tempting to answer this question with a big fat “NO” regardless of the size of your A/C. While you do need one big enough to cool your home, bigger is not necessarily better when you’re talking about air conditioners. If you have one that is too big, … [Read more...]
Electric Heat Pump or Gas Furnace: Which is Right for You?
Electric heat pumps transfer air from the outside of your house in order to heat the inside. Gas furnaces burn fuel to produce their own source of heat, which is then circulated to heat the house. Both are viable options for heating your home, but how do you know which will be right for you? There … [Read more...]
Why is My Heater Blowing Cold Air?
There is nothing more frustrating than coming in from a cold winter Texas day to find that your heater is blowing out cold air. You’re expecting to come in and get toasty only to find that is colder in your house than being outside! There are several reasons that this issue could be happening to … [Read more...]
Home-Buying HVAC Checklist
When it comes to buying a home, it's important to remember to check out the status of the home's heating and cooling systems. Problems with HVAC equipment could lead to costly repairs or replacements that you're not prepared for after you sign the contract. Here are 5 HVAC tasks to add to your … [Read more...]
American Standard’s Attention to Sustainability
As people continue to use and consume large amounts of the earth's natural resources, sustainability and environmental friendliness are becoming increasingly important for companies and corporations worldwide. In response, the diligent teams at American Standard, a member of the Ingersoll Rand … [Read more...]
Is One Air Conditioning Brand Better Than the Other?
Choosing between different brands of indoor comfort systems for your home is not an easy decision. There are so many brands of heating and air conditioning systems out there, so how do you know what to choose? Here at Richmond's Air, we not only aim to provide top-quality professional AC services, … [Read more...]
Find the Best Temperature For Your Home
If you own a home, you understand how difficult it can be to find the perfect temperature for everyone. Temperature wars between the members of your household can lead to serious thermostat woes, but hopefully these few tips will be able to help settle the family temperature disputes once and for … [Read more...]
My AC Unit is Frozen… In the Middle of the Summer!
It sounds impossible, right? It’s hot outside, the Texas sun is blazing, your whole family is in shorts…but your AC unit is covered in ice. Believe it or not, it can happen! Not surprisingly, it is abnormal for your AC to freeze in the summer and it’s typically a strong indication that something is … [Read more...]
What To Do If Your AC Unit Has Flood Damage
If you experienced any of the unprecedented flooding in Texas, you might be wondering what to do if the severe weather has damaged your AC unit. First, check with your homeowner's insurance policy to see if you are covered for flood damage. If not, many policies may cover your unit if it has … [Read more...]
What to do when your A/C isn’t cooling like it should
We know it can be very frustrating when you hear yout A/C unit working but the air coming from the vents isn't cooling things off like it should. Keeping your home A/C unit working well can save energy, money and a lot of discomfort on your part. If it's alreay starting to wimp out on you, there … [Read more...]