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What Happens During Heating Maintenance?

December 5th, 2022

To keep your heater working as well as possible through the coming winter, it’s important to schedule heating maintenance. This will do more than just catch any existing problems before they cause your heater to shut down on a cold winter night. It will improve the efficiency of your heating system so your utility costs don’t increase, ensure that there are no safety hazards such as fuel leaks or carbon monoxide emissions, and increase the life expectancy of your heater so it will last as long as possible before you need to worry about replacing it.

But the process may be a little mysterious, and we’d like to demystify it for you. Here is a guide to what your technician will actually be doing during heating maintenance. Some of the steps will be different for gas and electric heaters, but many are identical.

6 Things to Know About Smart Thermostats Before Making the Switch

November 21st, 2022

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Your thermostat is the part of your heating and cooling system that keeps track of the ambient temperature in your home and tells those systems when it’s time to turn on and off. No matter how new or efficient those systems are, they won’t do you any good if your thermostat is broken. Many customers think they need repairs to their furnace or air conditioner only to find that the thermostat was the real culprit.

In recent years, many homeowners are making the switch to smart thermostats, which offer a variety of benefits that the older models simply can’t compete with. Could a smart thermostat be right for you? We’ve got some information that can help you decide if you’re ready for smart thermostat installation in Houston.

Have You Scheduled This Important Heating Service Yet?

November 7th, 2022

While our last blog post was about air conditioning, the seasons are turning, and it’s time to think about your heating system. While Texan heaters don’t see as much use as those in other parts of the country, they are still important, and as recent cold snaps have taught us, sometimes having a functional heating system is absolutely critical.

So how is your heater doing? Since you haven’t turned it on since spring, there’s really no way you can know for sure.

Don’t Neglect These Potential End-of-Season AC Repair Needs

October 24th, 2022

As the weather cools down and you start to enjoy autumn events and celebrations, it’s easy to forget about your air conditioner. It’s done a lot of work during the summer, and perhaps you’re thinking it deserves a bit of rest. But just how exhausted is your air conditioner? Taking a break for the season won’t resolve any actual problems, so if your air conditioner is exhibiting any of these warning signs, you should get your AC repaired so it will be ready again when you need it.

Why Now Is the Best Time to Replace Your Air Conditioning

October 10th, 2022

If you’ve had the same air conditioning system for many years, you might be wondering how much longer it will last. It’s always better to know your options before your air conditioner fails entirely, and we believe our customers deserve all the information they need to make the best decision for their homes and their families. Right now, there’s some new information that may affect your decision.

We’re going to help you determine whether your AC unit is ready for replacement and what you can do about it, especially in light of these new considerations.

Benefits of a Whole-Home Air Purifier

September 26th, 2022

Just last year, the Environmental Protection agency reported that “Americans, on average, spend approximately 90% of their time indoors.” While indoors, we breathe whatever contaminants are in our indoor air, and some contaminants are found in concentrations up to five times higher indoors than outdoors! Of course, spending more time outdoors can be beneficial to our health in many ways. But a significant amount of time is spent breathing indoor air regardless. Do we have to resign ourselves to breathing in all those contaminants?

No! A whole-home air purifier can dramatically reduce the particles in our air and give us much higher indoor air quality—and higher quality of life. Let’s begin by answering some frequently asked questions about indoor air quality and the systems that can improve it.

5 Signs You Need AC Repair

September 12th, 2022

Air conditioners in Texas really have their work cut out for them. The cooling season is long and sometimes the temperature outdoors is over 100°! The summer might be ending for school-age kids, but we know you still need your air conditioner to have your back during the hot early-autumn days. In gratitude for all our air conditioners do for us, and in the hope of your air conditioner lasting through the rest of the cooling season and far beyond, let’s make sure you know how your AC system lets you know when it has a problem.

The Benefits That Professional Duct Sealing Provides

August 15th, 2022

The ducts in your home are designed to last a long time. However, as they age, they will gradually degrade, and leaks are likely to occur. Does that mean you should have all your ductwork replaced? Not necessarily.

Having the ducts sealed by a knowledgeable professional might provide the solution you need. If you want to know more about duct sealing in Houston, TX, we have answers to your questions right here.

Why Professional AC Installation Matters

August 1st, 2022

When you live somewhere as hot as Houston, and you’ve searched for information about AC installation at the beginning of August, that tells a story. You are probably in very big need of a new air conditioner, now.

We completely understand the sense of urgency; however, rushing into an AC purchase is never a good idea, as it can leave you with a system that’s improperly matched for your specific home and needs. It might not even be sized correctly for your space.

And then, when it comes to the actual installation job, there are a number of steps that make the installation flawless. If any steps are missed or done incorrectly, it can lead to problems like short-cycling, refrigerant leaks, ductwork damage, and other efficiency problems. It could even lead to a premature system breakdown.

Ultimately, air conditioning systems are very complex and they require a trained and experienced professional to install them.

Read on as we uncover the steps our pros go through, and why it’s so important to leave this job to the trained and experienced techs on our team.

How to Breathe Easier At Home

July 18th, 2022

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For those of us who experience allergy and asthma symptoms, pretty much any time of the year is “allergy season” with the right conditions. And you may have the perfect conditions right there at home! What we mean is, many folks don’t realize that their indoor air quality can actually be worse than the quality of the air outside, without the right indoor air quality solutions in place.

Even if you don’t suffer from allergies or asthma, there are still steps you can take to breathe a little easier, or healthier, at home. One solution for this is the professional installation of a whole-house air purifier. Read on to learn more!