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 Overcome Seasonal Allergies in Texas During Spring/Winter Months
Any Texan who suffers from seasonal allergies probably dreads the change of seasons in the winter and spring months. All the sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes—it’s just too much. Common seasonal allergies in Texas If you live in Texas, you’re exposed to a high number of allergens each year. Some … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About High Winds and Your Home HVAC System
The windstorm that struck Texas in late October of 2021 might have made many Houstonians think they were headed to Oz. During the storm, over 125,000 Harris County, Texas, electric customers were left without power after the Houston area saw high winds. The National Weather Service issued a wind … [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...]
Annual Plume of Saharan Dust Puts Strain on Houstonians and HVACs
Did you hear about the plume of dust from the Saharan desert that traveled 5,000 miles to Central Texas back in July of 2021? The annual Sahara dust plume is a natural phenomenon that takes place in the summer. This cloud, also known as the "Saharan atmospheric layer," can travel hundreds of … [Read more...]
Are Residential Mini-Split A/C and Heat Pumps Systems Efficient and Eco-Friendly?
In Texas, summers go hand-in-hand with air conditioning. With the relentless heat and humidity that Houston is known for, it can get quite expensive to keep the inside of your home cool and comfortable, especially for those who have started working from home or are spending more time indoors … [Read more...]
Good News in Texas: Uplifting Stories During the COVID-19 Crisis
So much of the news we’re hearing about lately is scary and can be overwhelming. With that in mind, the team at Richmond’s Air wanted to share some uplifting, hopeful and encouraging stories that have come out of the area recently. These stories just go to show that when times get tough, Texans come … [Read more...]
Home Air Purification Tips and Keeping COVID-19 Out of the Air Your Breathe
We’re all looking for ways to keep ourselves and our families healthy by protecting against COVID-19. With so many of us stuck at home, whether it’s due to a stay at home order from your local government or a self-imposed quarantine, the indoor air quality of our homes has never been more … [Read more...]
COVID-19 update
Richmond’s Air is conducting AC unit maintenance and checkups! Due to the nature of our business, and in an effort to help slow down the spread of COVID-19, if anyone in the house is COVID-positive, everyone needs to be out of the house for at least 2 hours before a technician can enter the house … [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...]
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