Why Is My Heater Blowing Cold Air?
When it’s cold outside, there’s no better feeling than returning to a warm and cozy home. But unfortunately, your heating system can experience an unexpected issue that puts your family’s comfort in jeopardy. For example, you might have woken up one morning only to discover your furnace blowing cold air. You count on your heating […]
It’s Not Too Soon to Begin Thinking About Your Furnace
With temperatures still muggy and warm, your home heating system is probably the furthest thing from your mind at the moment. However, now is the time to consider whether or not your furnace will get you through another winter. Though Houston winters are blessedly mild, the mercury has been known to dip below freezing at […]
5 Tips to Keep Indoor Humidity in Check
Humidity is the enemy of comfort. Heavy air makes a room feel hotter than it is. Not only can high humidity make it hard to get a good night’s sleep, but it can also promote mold growth. Even worse, viruses are known to spread easier in humid conditions. Here are five helpful tips on how […]
4 Bad Air Conditioning Habits to Break This Summer
An HVAC system is one of the biggest investments that you’ll ever make for your home, so you’ll want to make it last. You should be able to get 15 to 20 years out of your central heating and cooling system with routine maintenance. However, the way you operate your HVAC unit will go a long […]
HVAC Tips Every Pet Owner Should Know
If you’re the owner of a pet, then you know that there’s a lot that goes into taking care of “the most important” member of your family! From taking your dog for walks to changing your cat’s litter box, it can almost be described as a full-time job — one that you wouldn’t mind working […]
How to Tell if your AC is Broken
Sputter, spat, woosh: those are the typically the sounds of a failing air conditioner, providing its last gust of cold air. Of course, there are many reasons why an AC will give way, eventually, but believe it or not, sometimes your unit isn’t broken at all. If you think that your air conditioner is broken, then […]
Ways to Stay Cool for Less
Fact: summer is on the horizon and Texas is just about to get even hotter! With temperatures rising above average, and the famous Houston humidity on the rise, you’ll feel obligated to crank your AC unit into high gear. Although this might cool down your home as quickly as possible, it will be a surefire way to […]
Fall HVAC Maintenance
While a Houston autumn is warmer (and much shorter) than even our northern neighbors in Dallas, we still have to deal with our own temperature and weather challenges as the calendar moves forward. In the next few weeks, as households begin the back to school rush, it’s important to start thinking about fall home maintenance. […]
The Difference Between AC and HVAC
If you are confused by the term HVAC and how it differs from the more familiar “AC,” you’re not alone. While both are acronyms for air conditioning, the first encompasses a bit more of the technical landscape. HVAC is an industry term for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. This refers to the entire heating and […]
