MY AIR VENTS ARE DRIPPING. IS THIS NORMAL?

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Your home climate control system—including heating, air conditioning, the ductwork, and the insulation of the building itself—is designed to keep the inside air as pure and clean as possible, all while regulating the temperature. Among other things, this means keeping moisture and humidity out. If there is water dripping from the registers (air vents), there […]

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS BEFORE CALLING A DALLAS HEATING REPAIR SERVICE

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If your heating system doesn’t seem to be doing its job, there could very well be something wrong with it. Then again, it could be something fairly superficial—and quite easy to fix—that’s keeping it from working as it should. Before calling for heating repair in Plano or elsewhere around North Texas, here are a few […]

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST PERSON FOR A/C REPAIR IN PLANO

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When it comes to A/C repair, Plano, TX has a variety of options, and with good reason—this place gets absolutely blistering during the summer months. Before the temperatures rise, you’ll want to know who to call in case something goes wrong with your air conditioner. So how do you find the best person for the […]

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APPS FOR THERMOSTATS

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  Smart thermostats, Wi-Fi thermostats, digital thermostats—these new technologies utilize smartphone apps in order to help regulate your home’s temperature while also saving energy. They offer a level of convenience that has never before been seen in home heating and cooling, so they can make a large difference in your energy consumption. Features of Thermostat […]

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PORTABLE SPACE HEATER SAFETY TIPS

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It’s cold outside and folks are turning up the heat by using portable space heaters. The U.S. Product Safety Commission estimates that each year, over 25,000 home fires and 300 deaths are linked to the use of space heaters. Additionally, an estimated 6,000 people are treated in emergency rooms each year for contact burns from […]

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WHAT FACTORS MIGHT AFFECT MY HVAC WARRANTY?

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While warranties on various HVAC systems will differ slightly from one another, there are a few things that most will have in common. A number of items will affect your warranty, possibly reducing the coverage you get from it or voiding it entirely. Keeping these things in mind will help you get the most out […]

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BENEFITS OF HIGH TECH THERMOSTATS

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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 […]

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ENSURING YOUR HVAC IS PREPARED FOR THE SUMMER

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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 […]

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HOW TO PREPARE YOUR AC FOR SUMMER

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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 […]

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