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Homes across the U.S. are heated in various ways depending on climate and affordability. In the South most homes are heated using a forced-air system. This is because with a forced-air system the ductwork used to distribute warm air to your house can also distribute cold air during the summer … [Read more...]
Winter is Coming: 5 DIY Projects to Stay Warm
When winter finally gets here, the days will be cold and short. For that reason, it’s a good idea to take some time this fall to get your furnace ready for the work ahead. Not only will seasonal HVAC maintenance help prevent breakdowns, but having maintenance done now will help you avoid long wait … [Read more...]
How a Smart Thermostat Can Keep You Comfortable
What if the temperature of the air around you adjusted to your preferences whenever you pleased? What if your home somehow knew exactly what setting to put the thermostat to keep you happy and comfortable? These questions may sound like make-believe but in actuality they’re quite relevant for … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Autumn Leaves Get Into Your HVAC System
Autumn is a beautiful time of year in part because of the changing colors of the leaves that eventually fall to the ground. But these beautiful fall leaves can wreak havoc on your outdoor HVAC unit if the leaves infiltrate the system. In order to avoid HVAC repairs later, take time this fall to … [Read more...]
Get Ready for Autumn HVAC Maintenance
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...]
4 DIY Projects for Homemade AC
Nothing can truly take the place of central air conditioning, but if your AC isn’t working, here are a few creative ways to stay cool: 1. Copper Coil AC Materials: fan, copper coil, water pump, cooler, plastic tubing, ice and water. Picture it, a copper tube wrapped in a spiral and attached to … [Read more...]
What to Expect from Your AC When Temps Reach 100 Degrees
Extremely hot summer days can put a strain on your AC unit, especially when temperatures outside reach 100 degrees or more. For many Texas homeowners, setting the thermostat lower is the solution for maintaining comfort in spite of high temperatures. However, this short-term solution causes air … [Read more...]
How Shade Trees Cool Your Home and AC Compressor
Before AC, shade trees were one of the many ways people stayed cool during the hottest parts of the day. An afternoon nap under a giant oak was the perfect way to escape the summer heat in a pre-AC world. Nowadays, we prefer to stay indoors with our air conditioners at full blast. But in summer, … [Read more...]
13 Ways People Stayed Cool Before Air Conditioning
Air conditioners didn’t enter homes until H.H. Schultz and J.Q. Sherman invented the window AC unit in 1931. These air conditioners are still commonly used today; however, back then very few people could afford the luxury of an individual room air conditioner. Fortunately, they found plenty of … [Read more...]
7 Signs Your AC Unit is Low on Refrigerant
If your AC unit is low on refrigerant, or Freon as it’s commonly known, than you’re going to be paying for it. You’ll probably be paying a higher than normal electric bill and you’re running the risk of a costly air conditioner breakdown. To ensure cost and energy savings this year, be aware of … [Read more...]
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