In case you missed spring maintenance on your AC, be sure to get your HVAC system serviced this autumn. HVAC contractors can be overburdened with repair requests during the summer and winter months. In order to avoid waiting for HVAC repairs during times of extreme heat or extreme cold, get your … [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...]
Houston Holiday Warmth: Community Events
During the holiday season, family and friends will gather in homes all across Houston to celebrate Christmas and the New Year's arrival. Here at Richmonds Air, we want to make sure your home comfort systems are working properly to keep your loved ones warm during the holidays, but we also know that … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Saving Energy This Holiday Season
Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most expensive. While the money spent to make the holidays special for your family and friends is worth every cent, there are a few ways to have the same magical holiday...without emptying your wallet. Here are three quick … [Read more...]
Prepare Your Home Comfort System for Fall
While fall seems to take some extra time to settle into the Houston area, it's finally that time of year! Pumpkins are out, the summer heat has relented, and the weather is starting to cool down at last. As you're pulling your fall sweaters out of the closet, you might also want to start preparing … [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...]