It might not feel like it but cooler fall temperatures are around the corner. However, this doesn’t mean it is time to throw out good practices when it comes to keeping your home cool. We shouldn’t be okay with the idea of wasting energy even if your air conditioner isn’t going to be in use as much as it was the past couple of months.
What’s more, living in Texas means we are no strangers to heatwaves when we least expect them. It goes a long way in keeping your home efficient for the sake of your comfort now and later in the year too.
Whatever is in your ductwork is what is going to be making its way into your home. This means that when you run the heater and there is hot air in your ducts, it will come through into your home. The same applies to cool air during summer. And, of course, if there is a large amount of dust and debris in your ductwork, that will also make it into your home.
There is a hint of spring in the air as temperatures have begun to nudge towards the high 60s and the sun has started to make longer appearances. It is a great sign that warm weather is around the corner and most of us are ready to enjoy that sunshine!
It pays to know your different heater system types. Why? Because knowing the difference can help you make a more informed choice about which heater will really benefit your home comfort and your wallet in the long run.
The holidays have passed (aside from the New Year) and we have all earned a little time to relax. All the celebrating is fun but it can be pretty exhausting. You are looking forward to kicking back in your home and snuggling up for the cooler temps to come. However, maybe you noticed that when you tried to turn on your furnace this morning it didn’t seem to be working quite right.
Today’s newly built homes often tote the detail that they are “green and efficient” because they are sealed. This means that the way they are built reduces air leakage which helps to improve the efficiency of the homes systems by making it easier to maintain the ideal indoor temperature.
Texas is one of several states that requires the use of efficient, well-maintained air conditioning systems. If you are live in the Lone Star state and you don’t have a properly working AC, you are likely to encounter uncomfortable days filled with heat and humidity throughout most of the year.
There are a number of people out there who are willing to work on your air conditioner (or heater, for that matter). Many of these HVAC “professionals” or enthusiastic handy people have little to no experience in the industry and are hoping to learn a thing or two by working on your system—but, do you really want your system to be used as a guinea pig?
The summer seasons is officially here, though we’re sure you’d agree with us that summer started quite a while ago. As such, you’re probably already using your air conditioner on a daily basis. Does that mean it’s too late to schedule maintenance if you skipped it pre-season?
With temperatures on the mild side the last couple of months—relatively speaking, anyway—you might not have given much thought to how much we’re going to need our air conditioners in the coming months. And if you run a business or own a commercial property in the Katy area or one of our surrounding communities, it’s even more important you give it some thought. Below are 2 important tips on how to care for your commercial cooling system. 
