By now everyone is familiar with the concept of secondhand smoke and the dangers that it presents. What many people may not realize is that thirdhand cigarette smoke that can be harmful as well. Thirdhand smoke is the particles that linger from cigarette smoke. These particles can remain on … [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...]
What is BTU & What Does it Mean for Your AC/Furnace?
In your search for a new air conditioning unit or furnace, you may have run across the acronym BTU, and if you are outside the world of heating and cooling jargon, you’re probably unfamiliar with it. What is BTU? BTU stands for British Thermal Unit. British Thermal Units are units of measurement … [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 outside. < … [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...]
Humidifier vs. Dehumidifier: Babies
When you begin prepping your home for a new baby, there are many factors to consider. Supplies like bottles, clothes and diapers are likely high on your list, but have you thought about a whole home humidifier or dehumidifier? Maintaining healthy humidity levels in your home is important … [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...]
Humidifier vs. Dehumidifier: Dry Skin
Dry skin happens to most people at some time or another, especially when the weather starts to turn cold. Low humidity and cold, dry air can take its toll on the uppermost layers of your skin by zapping the moisture right out. Other causes of dry skin include age, sun exposure and frequent … [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...]
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