Thankfully, today’s heating systems are as safe as they’ve ever been. There are building codes and gas and electric regulations in place to make sure a heater is installed properly. And advanced technology has brought us the integration of safety switches that stop a heater in case of emergency and keep our [...]
A reliable and powerful heating system is necessary to make it through one of our Texas winters. But proper home heating requires something more than just heating power. After all, a furnace that can heat up air to a comfortable 72°F isn’t much good if the heat doesn’t go anywhere. That’s why a central [...]
An air conditioning system works by drawing heat from inside your home into its refrigerant fluid. This heat is expelled from the fluid via the condenser unit located outside your house. Anything that interferes with efficient running of the condenser also interferes with your AC system’s ability to cool your home. Unfortunately, there are [...]
Living in the warmer climates presents many challenges, but none are so difficult to overcome as the intense, furnace-like heat of the summer. Fortunately, modern air conditioners are constructed with just a few parts, which makes them incredibly reliable. You can count on your unit to keep on trucking for years and [...]
With winter right around the corner the cold weather will be upon us soon. It’s inevitable that we start using the heater and more hot water. But this creates a common concern for homeowners – their electric and gas bills will soon be on the rise. With the use of energy-efficient solutions [...]
When installing a new air conditioning unit, it is important to make sure that your attic is sufficiently insulated. Uneven or poor attic insulation can lead to hot and cold spots in your house and a higher AC bill. A well-insulated attic is the best way to increase your home’s energy efficiency. Here [...]
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For a central air unit First things first: Make sure the power is shut off. Then, start by cleaning the air conditioner condenser (the outside component of your central AC system) with a vacuum hose and the soft bristle attachment. The fans are what are in charge of actually bringing air into [...]
For the Waco, Texas and surrounding area residents who enjoy mild winters, it’s easy to forget the potential the state has for chilly winter weather. Not being prepared could mean experiencing costly energy loss. Here are some of the leading energy wasters you’ll want to be sure to keep in check this [...]
Most people know that excessive humidity can make them feel even hotter during the warmer months of the year. It comes as no surprise, then, that it has a major impact on the effectiveness of air conditioning systems. What people don’t often realize is that humidity has an effect on heating systems [...]
