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...]
HVAC Spring Cleaning Checklist for Homeowners
Air conditioning units work hard to keep you comfortable in the hot Texas heat. But to stay cool, it’s important to perform routine maintenance on your HVAC unit to ensure that it has a long useful life. How dust can increase utility bills A frequent problem that many homeowners ignore is dust … [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...]
3 Secrets HVAC Repair Companies Don’t Want You to Know
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are not one-size-fits-all, but many companies may lead you to believe this is true. This can cause homeowners a huge headache and expense, especially during the times of the year when comfort is easily compromised by the weather … [Read more...]
HVAC Parts 101: Air Compressor
Thankfully, cooler weather appears to be on the horizon. However, for those last remaining warmer days, nothing is more welcome than a cool home on a hot afternoon. As you may have read in earlier installments of our HVAC 101 series, your air conditioner functions primarily by transforming … [Read more...]
Forget to Change Your Air Filter? Try an Electronic Filter Monitor
Air filters are vital parts of your home air conditioning system. They serve to trap dirt, dust and other allergens as air circulates through your system. Like most technology components, air filters need to be replaced with time; otherwise, the buildup of dirt and allergens can actually slow … [Read more...]
Richmond’s Air Helps Harvey Victims By Offering Reduced Pricing on Professional Flood Inspections
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Houston and all of Southeast Texas is just beginning the long and daunting recovery process. So many thousands of people are facing destroyed homes as well as the daunting cleanup process that must follow such destruction. With such widespread flooding and … [Read more...]
HVAC Parts 101: Air Filter
If you live in a home or apartment with a central air conditioning system, or even just drive a car, you’ve probably had to change an air filter at some point. Air filters help trap dust and other allergens from being circulated back into your home’s breathable air. Let’s take a look at how air … [Read more...]
5 Tips on Prepping Your Air Conditioner for Spring & Summer
After winter has hit and done its damage, the time comes to prepare your air conditioning unit for the warmer weather ahead. Seasonal maintenance is important for keeping your indoor air quality as clean as possible in the allergy-laden months ahead. Here are a few tips to make sure your air … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Protect Your HVAC System From Storms
Spring can bring a lot of stormy weather to the Houston area, so it’s a good idea to be prepared. Along with having an emergency kit and making sure your house is sealed up, there are also things you can do to protect your HVAC system. Storm damage to your HVAC system can cause long-term problems … [Read more...]