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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]