Maintaining the right level of humidity in your home can be a challenge, especially in the middle of a Houston summer. Throughout the year, depending on how dry or humid the air is, you may need the help of a humidifier or dehumidifier. How do you decide which one you need?A humidifier adds … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Lowering AC Cooling Costs This Summer
Air conditioning can feel like the best thing in the world on a sweltering hot day. Once you get that utility bill, however, you might regret cranking it up so carelessly. If this sounds like you (or a certain someone in your household), here are just a few tips for staying cool this summer without … [Read more...]
Understanding SEER Ratings
A SEER rating may seem like some crystal ball gazer's ability to look into the future; however, in the HVAC works, it is a way of predicting numbers that relate to energy usage in terms of output and input. The utilization of SEER ratings is part of a minimum requirement that has been placed on … [Read more...]
Now Your Thermostat Can be Smart Too
Everything You Need to Know About Smart Thermostats With the rising popularity of smart watches and smart phones, it seems all our gadgets these days are getting a little more intelligent. That can now include your thermostat. Smart thermostats are the latest innovation in energy … [Read more...]
How to Make Sure Your A/C is Ready for Summer
After your air conditioner sits idle for several months through the winter, it’s a good idea to do a checkup before you get too far into spring or summer. The following tips will help your system get off to the right start and make sure your house stays cool all summer long: Change air … [Read more...]
When HVAC Technicians Say “MERV,” We Don’t Mean the TV Show
Although an air filter is a common need for homes in Houston, choosing the right filter can present a bit of a challenge. It is important to recognize that there are different ratings for filters based on the use of the MERV scale. Although this might bring TV celebrity Merv Griffin to mind, MERV … [Read more...]
3 Things to Look for in a Houston A/C Specialist
With the typically warm, humid weather conditions in the Houston area, you may find yourself reliant on your home's AC system throughout much of the year. When your system breaks down and you need Houston air conditioning repair service, you may wonder which of the many professionals you should … [Read more...]
Electric Heat Pump or Gas Furnace: Which is Right for You?
Electric heat pumps transfer air from the outside of your house in order to heat the inside. Gas furnaces burn fuel to produce their own source of heat, which is then circulated to heat the house. Both are viable options for heating your home, but how do you know which will be right for you? There … [Read more...]
Is a Smart Thermostat Right for You?
Every day there seems to be a new technical gadget hit the market. As soon as you get used to one, another comes out. Several years ago, the smart thermostat seemed a luxury and now they are becoming fairly standard in newly built homes. What are the benefits of a smart thermostat and are their … [Read more...]
3 Questions You Should Ask During an HVAC System Estimate
It's sad but true: at some point you'll need to replace your home's central air conditioner, heat pump and/or furnace. These systems present a substantial cost for homeowners, and collecting estimates on the cost of a new system can feel like bracing yourself for bad news. It’s important for you … [Read more...]
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