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In the middle of a hot and humid summer, it’s tempting to answer this question with a big fat “NO” regardless of the size of your A/C. While you do need one big enough to cool your home, bigger is not necessarily better when you’re talking about air conditioners. If you have one that is too big, … [Read more...]
Tips for Buying a New A/C Unit
In the heat of the summer, your A/C is likely your best friend; however, one fateful day, it may blow its last bit of cool air. Hopefully this tragedy won’t happen to you in the middle of the unbearable summer heat, but if it does, you’ll be scrambling to find a replacement fast. To make your … [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...]
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...]
Home-Buying HVAC Checklist
When it comes to buying a home, it's important to remember to check out the status of the home's heating and cooling systems. Problems with HVAC equipment could lead to costly repairs or replacements that you're not prepared for after you sign the contract. Here are 5 HVAC tasks to add to your … [Read more...]
American Standard’s Attention to Sustainability
As people continue to use and consume large amounts of the earth's natural resources, sustainability and environmental friendliness are becoming increasingly important for companies and corporations worldwide. In response, the diligent teams at American Standard, a member of the Ingersoll Rand … [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...]
Wanna Reduce Your Energy Bill By 30%? Check Your Ductwork
It may be hard to believe, but you could be wasting a lot of energy when you crank on your AC. Like a LOT of energy. And it's not because your air conditioner isn't the most efficient ENERGYSTAR air conditioner around; it's because your ductwork is leaking out all that cold air into your attic, … [Read more...]
