Living in a climate such as ours, it’s absolutely vital to have a properly functioning air conditioner. In order to ensure your AC system runs as effectively and efficiently as possible throughout its lifespan, you’ll want to have a professional HVAC technician inspect, service, and repair your unit when needed. Regular preventive maintenance such as this is essential. However, there is one thing you can do on a regular basis that helps your air conditioner work: changing the air filter.
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Change Your Air Filter to Maintain System Performance
Monday, April 18th, 2016Air Conditioning Problems to Watch Out For
Monday, March 14th, 2016As we move closer and closer to summer, homeowners are going to start using their air conditioners on a daily basis to keep comfortable. That translates into a lot of strain on the system, which means more problems occurring. If you want to keep your air conditioner in the best possible shape, you should be able to identify problems with the system as quickly as possible so that you can call for repairs. Read on to find out more about the kinds of air conditioning problems you’re likely to face this summer.
Get Your Ducts Cleaned This Winter
Monday, February 15th, 2016Every time you take a breath, you are exposing yourself to millions upon millions of microscopic airborne contaminants. This group of contaminants contains all sorts of nasty things, like dust, pollen, dander, mold spores, and germs. Normally, you don’t notice these contaminants because they’re so widely spread that your body can easily defend itself against them. Under certain circumstances, however, the contaminants can become much more concentrated. Exposure to larger doses of these contaminants can cause plenty of health problems, which is why you want to avoid them. Read on to find out how you can protect against the negative effects of airborne contaminants with duct cleaning.
If Your Heat Pump Isn’t Heating, This Might Be Why
Monday, January 4th, 2016Heat pumps are well known for their ability to switch back and forth between heating and cooling modes. In fact, that’s often the reason that homeowners install them in the first place. This ability is granted by a part called the “reversing valve,” which directs the flow of refrigerant through the system. If the valve develops problems, though, your heat pump may suddenly be unable to switch between modes. If your heat pump seems to be stuck in the air conditioning mode this winter, a reversing valve issue is probably the cause. Let’s take a closer look at how the reversing valve functions, and the problems it may run into.
Should I Be Worried About Ice on My Heat Pump?
Monday, December 21st, 2015If you’re using a heat pump this winter, you may notice ice building up on the outer casing of the outside unit. Don’t panic! Heat pump ice isn’t necessarily a problem in and of itself. However, monitoring the ice levels on your heat pump is a good way to determine whether or not another problem has occurred in your system. Let’s take a look at why ice accumulates on a heat pump, and when it indicates that there is another problem in the system.
Get Your Ducts Sealed This Winter
Monday, November 30th, 2015Winter is here, and if you aren’t using your heater on a daily basis, you probably will soon. You may have already had your heating system professionally checked and repaired, but those aren’t the only steps you need to take to be prepared for this winter. Let’s take a look at one of the lesser-known steps that can really improve your home heating system this winter: duct sealing.
The Advantages of Geothermal Heating
Monday, October 26th, 2015Fall is the time of year when people start to get their home heating situations in order, including installing new systems if necessary. If you’re in the market for a new home heating system, you should consider geothermal heating. Let’s take a look at what geothermal heating is, and some of the advantages that it offers.
Why Installing a Humidifier Is a Good Idea
Monday, September 7th, 2015Texas has a well-earned reputation of being an uncomfortably hot place during the summer. Since we live in a desert, the fact that it’s hot and dry shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. What might be surprising, however, is the effect that the environment can have on you and your home. In order to cope with the oppressive heat, most homeowners run their air conditioners non-stop all summer long. This takes care of the heat, but one of the side-effects of heavy air conditioner use is that it removes most of the humidity from the air in your home. Let’s take a look at what that lack of humidity can do, and why installing a humidifier is a good idea.
What Does Refrigerant Actually Do in the Air Conditioner?
Monday, August 3rd, 2015We’ve discussed a lot of the different parts of air conditioning systems, and what they do, on this blog. One thing that we haven’t really covered in detail yet, though, is refrigerant. Refrigerant is a vital part of air conditioning systems, but not many homeowners really know how it works. In fact, there are quite a few misconceptions about refrigerant among the general populace. In an effort to dispel some of those misconceptions, let’s take a look at what refrigerant does for the air conditioner.
How an Energy Recovery Ventilator Can Benefit You
Monday, June 1st, 2015Most buildings constructed over the past couple of decades have been designed to be as airtight as possible. This is to make climate control easier by aiding in insulating the building. Unfortunately, as a side effect of this design strategy, buildings have been cut off from much of the fresh air flow that is necessary for maintaining high indoor air quality. That is where an energy recovery ventilator comes in. Let’s take a closer look at energy recovery ventilators, and some of the advantages of installing one.
