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Central to any heating and cooling system is the thermostat. It gauges temperature in your home and controls the amount of heated or cooled air your system puts out on a daily basis. In a way, the efficiency of your home HVAC system depends a great deal on the thermostat, making higher tech models very […]

It’s hot. It’s humid. You feel like you melt when you walk outside. This is the Texas summer we all know, and it’s not the sort of weather you’ll want to endure without an operating air conditioner. Once the hot, humid weather of Texas summer hits, the last thing you’ll want is to find that […]

With the warmer temperatures of spring promising the blazing hot days of summer, the time has come to get a spring maintenance evaluation performed on your air conditioner. There are a number of things that need to be checked in order to ensure your AC operates properly during the spring and summer months. To keep […]

With spring and summer approaching in the coming months, it’s time to make sure your AC is up to the task of fighting off the blazing Texas heat. If it is not able to operate at its best, you can end up paying for higher energy usage and significant repairs later on. There are a […]

Each aspect in an HVAC system—heating, ventilation, and air conditioning—contributes to maintaining your home’s interior climate. All parts of the HVAC system must be properly maintained to make sure everything works as it ought to, so regular system maintenance is vital to getting the most out of your air conditioner and heater. The benefits of regular maintenance include […]

Gas furnaces and heaters have many moving parts, so their overall functionality may be affected by a number of internal and external factors. Sometimes, the problem can be fixed on your own. Other times, you may require professional maintenance and repairs. If your furnace isn’t quite working the way it should, or if it doesn’t […]

Each home is unique. Layout, insulation levels, window placement, and even geographic location all play a part in your home’s individual heating and cooling needs. In order to keep your home as comfortable as possible year round, these factors all need to be taken into account. But how does one calculate the impact that factors […]

Fall has arrived, and while we may still have some warmer days ahead, the time to prepare for winter is now. With proper preparation, you can save energy and reduce your heating bills. There are a number of things you can do this fall and winter to keep yourself comfortable without turning up the thermostat. […]

Each year, thousands of Americans are hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide (CO), is a colorless, odorless gas that results from burning certain fuels, such as wood and gas. It can even come out of your oven if you leave the door open while it’s running. When inhaled, it enters the bloodstream, replacing oxygen […]

Heat is a valuable commodity during the winter months, but it can also be dangerous if not handled properly. In particular, space heaters, fireplaces, and stoves can present safety hazards if they are used carelessly, or if they are out of order. Accidents involving home heating equipment are the leading cause of fire deaths in […]