Maintaining the right level of humidity in your home can be a challenge, especially in the middle of a Houston summer. Throughout the year, depending on how dry or humid the air is, you may need the help of a humidifier or dehumidifier. Is there too much moisture in the air, or is there too … [Read more...]
Understanding SEER Ratings
A SEER rating may seem like some crystal ball gazer's ability to look into the future; however, in the HVAC works, it is a way of predicting numbers that relate to energy usage in terms of output and input. The utilization of SEER ratings is part of a minimum requirement that has been placed on … [Read more...]
How to Make Sure Your A/C is Ready for Summer
After your air conditioner sits idle for several months through the winter, it’s a good idea to do a checkup before you get too far into spring or summer. The following tips will help your system get off to the right start and make sure your house stays cool all summer long: Change air … [Read more...]
When HVAC Technicians Say “MERV,” We Don’t Mean the TV Show
Although an air filter is a common need for homes in Houston, choosing the right filter can present a bit of a challenge. It is important to recognize that there are different ratings for filters based on the use of the MERV scale. Although this might bring TV celebrity Merv Griffin to mind, MERV … [Read more...]
3 Things to Look for in a Houston A/C Specialist
With the typically warm, humid weather conditions in the Houston area, you may find yourself reliant on your home's AC system throughout much of the year. When your system breaks down and you need Houston air conditioning repair service, you may wonder which of the many professionals you should … [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...]
Why are Strange Odors coming from my Furnace?
It's the middle of winter in Houston, and suddenly you smell some very strange odors coming from your furnace. Some smells are indications of a minor problem, but others can be signs of a major issue and can also be dangerous. There are four types of smells that may indicate a more serious … [Read more...]
Best of the Blog: 2015
Welcome to 2016! Call us nostalgic, but here at Richmond's Air we've been taking a look back at our blog posts from 2015. We covered a lot of ground on some important issues for our Metro-Houston community. Check out our 2015 blog post highlights: Houston Weather 2015 was full of some interesting … [Read more...]
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