While it hasn't been that cold in Houston this week lately, it can still feel pretty darn cool at night when your home is lacking a central heating system, or if you're too stubborn to turn it on. Earlier this month (Feb. 3), cooler temperatures in the Houston area were to blame for two house … [Read more...]
What is Your Furnace Trying to Tell You?
It's that chilly time of the year when your furnace should be high on your list of priorities. It needs to be functioning and working properly! Too bad the appliances we so rely on in our home can't speak and tell us what's going on. Fortunately, there are many signs and indicators that there is … [Read more...]
5 Tips as to Why Your Thermostat May Not Be Working
Being comfortable in your home is a priority isn't it? If you are burning up or freezing, you generally can't relax as you should. Many times people may think they have an issue with their furnace, when in reality, their thermostat is the problem. Below are some suggestions that may help you to … [Read more...]
How to Protect Your AC from Copper Thieves!
Why all the interest in copper wire from air conditioning units? Thieves have certainly found it interesting since it has gone up from $1 a pound to up to $4 a pound with $3 being the average amount one can receive from recycling copper! Thieves are having a time stealing from individuals and … [Read more...]
8 Easy Tips to Help Lower Your Heating Bill
Winter is quickly approaching and our furnace systems will begin to get their workout. In Houston, we don't have to deal with severe freezing temperatures like many other places, but there will be some cold days in the months to come where the furnace kicks on often. Heating a home can be … [Read more...]
Are More Efficient Air Conditioners On the Horizon?
Willis Carrier developed air conditioning over 100 years ago. Since then, air conditioning has changed the way the world operates. The basic technology of the air conditioner has experienced very little alteration over the last century though. Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory … [Read more...]
4 Reasons to Consider Ductless Mini-Split Systems
Have you ever heard of a ductless mini-split system? These heating and cooling systems work similarly to a heat pump and have been popular in other countries for over thirty years. Now they're starting to make a name for themselves in the United States as well. Ductless mini-split systems … [Read more...]
10 Cool Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Air Conditioning
Unless you are a long-time HVAC technician like us, or you’re shopping around for a new air conditioner, you probably don’t find the topic of A/C systems all that interesting. Reading an entire book about air conditioners would certainly not be a fun way to spend an afternoon, right? Not according … [Read more...]
EPA Warning Highlights The Importance of Working With a Professional HVAC Company
The EPA and FBI recently issued a statement warning homeowners about dangerous off-market coolants that could end up in your air conditioner and potentially cause a fire or even an explosion. The warning highlights the importance of working with a professional HVAC technician you can trust. The … [Read more...]
3 Good Reasons Why a Central Air Purifier May Be Right for Texas Homeowners
It's always good to get outdoors and breathe in the fresh air. But let's be honest, most of us spend a majority of our time inside. And when allergy season hits, you want to spend as little time out in the pollen as possible. Unfortunately, the air indoors typically isn't much better for you … [Read more...]