Here at Richmond's Air, we like to keep you up to speed with the latest advancements in air conditioning. In the past, we've posted about several exciting HVAC innovations, including sending a building's heat off into space and an air conditioner made more efficient by sidestepping the traditional … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
It only takes one prolonged cold snap or heat streak in Southeast Texas to reveal homes with energy efficiency problems. Drafty or stuffy rooms that feel uncomfortable despite constantly running A/C or heat is a telltale sign that your home could use some energy upgrades. Not only will energy … [Read more...]
How to Tell if Your “Dinosaur” Furnace is Going Extinct Soon
The average furnace in homes today has a lifespan of 16 to 20 years. You get the occasional system that may last as long as 25 or so, but these are the exceptions. A good way to tell if your furnace is on the older end of the spectrum is to check and see if it still has a pilot light. If it does, … [Read more...]
Supplemental Heat to Blame in Two Houston House Fires
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...]
3 Quick and Easy Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Are you stuffy and sneezy in your own home? Does the dust just seem to pile up despite your best cleaning efforts? If you're suffering from dirty indoor air, the good news is that there are some relatively inexpensive and easy changes you can make. Here are three tips from the residential AC … [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...]
Wanna Reduce Your Energy Bill By 30%? Check Your Ductwork
It may be hard to believe, but you could be wasting a lot of energy when you crank on your AC. Like a LOT of energy. And it's not because your air conditioner isn't the most efficient ENERGYSTAR air conditioner around; it's because your ductwork is leaking out all that cold air into your attic, … [Read more...]
Reno’s Ronald McDonald House Receives the Gift of Heat and Air!
It is not often that you hear about someone receiving the gift of heat and air during the holidays. Many of us take it for granted but there are some places in desperate need. In Reno, Nevada, three companies united to help assist the local Ronald McDonald House. This well-known facility serves as … [Read more...]
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