If you experienced any of the unprecedented flooding in Texas, you might be wondering what to do if the severe weather has damaged your AC unit. First, check with your homeowner's insurance policy to see if you are covered for flood damage. If not, many policies may cover your unit if it has … [Read more...]
What to do when your A/C isn’t cooling like it should
We know it can be very frustrating when you hear yout A/C unit working but the air coming from the vents isn't cooling things off like it should. Keeping your home A/C unit working well can save energy, money and a lot of discomfort on your part. If it's alreay starting to wimp out on you, there … [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...]
5 Tips as to Why Your Thermostat May Not Be Working
Being comfortable in your home is a priority isn't it? If you are burning up or freezing, you generally can't relax as you should. Many times people may think they have an issue with their furnace, when in reality, their thermostat is the problem. Below are some suggestions that may help you to … [Read more...]
How to Protect Your AC from Copper Thieves!
Why all the interest in copper wire from air conditioning units? Thieves have certainly found it interesting since it has gone up from $1 a pound to up to $4 a pound with $3 being the average amount one can receive from recycling copper! Thieves are having a time stealing from individuals and … [Read more...]
8 Easy Tips to Help Lower Your Heating Bill
Winter is quickly approaching and our furnace systems will begin to get their workout. In Houston, we don't have to deal with severe freezing temperatures like many other places, but there will be some cold days in the months to come where the furnace kicks on often. Heating a home can be … [Read more...]
Portable Heater Safety Tips!
It is that time of year where we all begin to think about staying comfortably warm from the cool morning and evening air. Although Houston doesn’t get near as cold as many states, it still can get pretty chilly! Many people may choose to use a portable heater from time to time to help warm their … [Read more...]
4 Benefits of Installing a Programmable Thermostat
Are you tired of having to manually tinker with your thermostat on a regular basis? We don't blame you. If you've got too much going on in your life to remember to turn down the heat before you leave or switch on the AC as soon as you get home, then you ought to consider installing a programmable … [Read more...]
Are More Efficient Air Conditioners On the Horizon?
Willis Carrier developed air conditioning over 100 years ago. Since then, air conditioning has changed the way the world operates. The basic technology of the air conditioner has experienced very little alteration over the last century though. Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory … [Read more...]