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...]
3 Common Money-Wasting Mistakes to Avoid This Summer
It's summertime! It's the season for beach vacations and neighborhood BBQs, but nothing can kill the happy summer vibes more than receiving an expensive electric bill. Fortunately, there may be a way to shave a few bucks off your bill this summer while still keeping your home cool. Here are a few … [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...]
Repair or Replace? Questions To Ask About Fixing Your A/C
An air conditioning system is vital to the comfort of your home. Do you ever wonder how Houston residents survived without machine-cooled air back before A/C systems were invented? Of course, air conditioners can also be a huge investment when something goes wrong. When you’re facing a costly … [Read more...]
Allergies, Air Conditioning and Your Home
Spring is here, flowers are blooming, and the days are getting warmer. However, for many people spring signals the start of allergy season. But what many people do not know is that their central air conditioning can actually aggravate their allergies. Typically, air conditioning units operate in … [Read more...]
Time for Your AC’s Seasonal Checkup
In the Houston area, we demand a lot from our air conditioners. And with temperatures already climbing back towards the 80s, it's time to think about showing your hard-working central air unit a little TLC. All central air owners should schedule seasonal maintenance with a professional HVAC … [Read more...]
Local Autistic Boy Receives Birthday Gift of a Lifetime
In a day in age when we seem to hear bad news far too often, it's always a pleasure to stumble across an uplifting story of people doing kind deeds for others. Recently, in our great hometown of Houston, a 14-year-old autistic boy named Dylan received a special gift that he will never … [Read more...]
The Next AC Innovation: 3D Printed Cooling Bricks
Here at Richmond's Air, we like to keep you up to speed with the latest advancements in air conditioning. In the past, we've posted about several exciting HVAC innovations, including sending a building's heat off into space and an air conditioner made more efficient by sidestepping the traditional … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
It only takes one prolonged cold snap or heat streak in Southeast Texas to reveal homes with energy efficiency problems. Drafty or stuffy rooms that feel uncomfortable despite constantly running A/C or heat is a telltale sign that your home could use some energy upgrades. Not only will energy … [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...]
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