Ah Spring! The warming temperatures, the blooming flowers, the dusting of pollen over everything! In March, April, and May, temperatures and humidity levels rise, plants and trees sprout, and your indoor air quality may decline – thanks to pollen, dust, mold, and other allergens and particles in the air. Here are some tips for improving the air quality in your home during the Spring. Change Your Air Filters Regularly replacing your HVAC system’s air filters can make a noticeable difference in the quality of the air you and your family breathe in your home. The EPA reports that air filters not ..read more

We all depend on our home HVAC systems to keep us comfortable – and in the case of frigid or scorching temperatures – to keep us safe. Still, problems with these systems, if not prevented or addressed early, can cause dangers of their own and lead to property damage, injury, and even death. Read on for some helpful tips about how to prevent these HVAC issues and keep your home and family safe. Power Down If you’re having any major problems with your HVAC unit, rule number one is to shut off the circuit breaker for your system before attempting any troubleshooting and to prevent further damage ..read more

Air filters are vital to keeping our homes clean, keeping our HVAC systems running smoothly, and ensuring proper indoor air quality and comfort. However, there may be a number of things about your air filters that you didn’t realize. Here are five surprising facts about your HVAC air filters that you might not know. 1. Standard Air Filters Were Only Designed to Protect Equipment People tend to think that HVAC air filters clean the air you breathe in your home, but not all air filters are created equal. In fact, standard air filters were only designed to protect the HVAC system, filtering out l ..read more

People are always looking for ways to add equity to their homes should they ever sell. While fancy new kitchen and bathroom renovations are always on the list, you may not think of updating behind-the-scenes, more functional items like your HVAC system. Still, in a time when record-setting heat waves are impacting most of the country, people will certainly notice if your HVAC system is old, clunky, and not performing well. Also, today’s home buyers are more concerned with being eco-friendly (while also benefiting from lower electric bills), and “smart home” features that easily let you monitor ..read more

You may love the look of a house with high ceilings – skylights, wood beams, dramatic chandeliers, and steep angles add architectural interest and drama to a home. Unfortunately, those beautiful high ceilings can make your HVAC system work harder and increase the cost of your energy bills. Don’t worry though, there are ways to effectively and efficiently heat and cool a home with high ceilings without blowing your budget or destroying the planet. Make Sure Your HVAC System is the Right Size & Capacity If you have a home with high ceilings and you feel like you’re constantly adjusting the t ..read more

transforming the future of the HVAC industry – leading to smarter, greener, more efficient HVAC systems that offer better performance than ever before. So, what does the future hold for the HVAC industry?  Let’s look at some of the latest trends in HVAC technology and the benefits they offer. Greater Control and Energy Efficiency Consumers have become increasingly concerned about the environmental impacts of their HVAC systems, and are demanding more eco-friendly options that do the most work with the least expenditure of energy. Newer energy efficient HVAC units provide maximum comfort w ..read more

Can you imagine not having air conditioning during a sweltering hot summer? If your power has ever gone out or your AC stopped working, you may have experienced for yourself just how unpleasant life without air conditioning can be. The Not-so Good Old Days Back before AC was invented or became common in homes, people did what they could to keep their cool. Homeowners would sleep on the porch (often called a sleeping porch), and apartment dwellers often would sleep on fire escapes. People would plant shade trees near their homes, use awnings and window overhangs to provide shade and cool the ai ..read more

If you’re good at fixing things, enjoy working with your hands, and are looking for a job that’s always in demand (especially here in Texas), a career as an HVAC Technician may be perfect for you. You’ll get the satisfaction of helping people stay safe and comfortable, the opportunity to work on different projects in different settings, and you’ll have a rewarding and secure job to help you support yourself and your family. Still, there is a process you’ll need to go through if you want to become an HVAC Technician. The good news is that, unlike some other careers, you won’t need to spend four ..read more

Regularly replacing your HVAC system’s air filters can make a difference in the quality of the air you and your family breathe in your home. By using a medium to high efficiency air filter and replacing it regularly (according to the manufacturer’s instructions), you can reduce some airborne particles, improving the quality of the air in your home. And yes, if you forget to replace your air filters as needed, you may notice more dust accumulating on your household surfaces or your allergies might start acting up. Still many standard HVAC air filters don’t perform as well as you might think in ..read more

If your energy bills seem too high, your old thermostat could be the culprit. Mechanical/manual style thermostats in particular may be costing you money in ways you aren’t aware of. Thermostat problems are easy to overlook and are often misdiagnosed as issues with your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning unit.  These problems can cause extra strain on your HVAC system, using more energy, and consequently, increasing your utility bill. Let’s look at some of the ways your old thermostat can cost you money. Misreading the temperature Your older thermostat may be miscalibrated, no longer ..read more