Houston is sometimes referred to as the capital of the Sunbelt, which means that most of the year, the weather remains warm. But Texas weather is also notorious for being unpredictable, and recently, residents have been getting hit by frigid cold snaps. Cold snaps are rapid downward changes in the … [Read more...]
How To Get Your Furnace or Home Heater Winter-Ready
While the temperatures may still be mild and comfortable in Houston, Texas, we’ve already begun the transition into fall. As winter approaches, now is the time to make sure that your home heating system is in good working order. Before you turn your furnace on full force this winter, ensure that … [Read more...]
5 HVAC Maintenance Tips to Ensure Your Furnace is Winter Ready
It can be a big transition for your home’s HVAC system to transition from cooling your home in the summer to warming your home in the winter. For this reason, it’s important for you to perform a fall/winter weather checklist on your home’s unit before flipping that switch from cooling to … [Read more...]
A Winter Furnace Checklist for Houston Homeowners
Winter is coming. Are you ready? With winter comes cold temperatures and the last thing you want at a time like this is to turn on your furnace only to find that it’s not working properly. Don’t wait until you’re faced with a frigid night to check your furnace; run through this heating equipment … [Read more...]
Where Does Heat Escape from Your Home?
If you feel like the cooler winter air is making it into your home, it may be time to look at better insulating and weatherizing your home. Believe it or not, up to 35% of the heat in your home can escape through walls, windows, doors, and other cracks and gaps. So, just by making small … [Read more...]
The Do’s & Don’ts of Space Heaters
As the air begins to cool, we’ll be turning up the temperature on our thermostats and pulling the space heaters out of storage to stay warm. While Texas doesn’t usually see the same falling temperatures as more northern areas of the country, you’ll still need to be prepared for wintertime. Space … [Read more...]
9 Fiery Facts About Home Heating
People have been developing technology to hold off Jack Frost for centuries, and it’s a much more interesting history than you may realize. Here are some historical and informative facts about the way we heat our homes. The next time you turn on your heat this winter, you can appreciate … [Read more...]
Winter is Coming: 5 DIY Projects to Stay Warm
When winter finally gets here, the days will be cold and short. For that reason, it’s a good idea to take some time this fall to get your furnace ready for the work ahead. Not only will seasonal HVAC maintenance help prevent breakdowns, but having maintenance done now will help you avoid long wait … [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...]