Tips & Quips Blog

from the McCullough Man and His Dog Scottie

What is SEER?

This stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. The “size” of an air conditioner is rated in BTUs (British Thermal Units) or tons; however the “efficiency” of a system is rated in SEER.

Air Conditioning without air ducts?

Many people looking to install air conditioning in an older home or a specialized space like a sunroom or garage run into a big issue – there is no place to put the ductwork.

Best Ways to Beat the Heat of Summer

Austin is going through a bout of extremely high temperatures, and you want to make sure that you are doing everything you can to make cooling your house as efficient as possible.

Insulation: Long-Term Savings Tips. One of the most cost-effective ways to make your home more comfortable year-round is to add insulation to your attic, including the attic trap or access door, which is relatively easy.

What is a “cracked” furnace? How serious is this?

The part that transfers heat from the gas flame to the air in the house is called a “heat exchanger”. If the heat exchanger has a crack or rust hole in it, the fumes (including carbon monoxide) enter the air that comes out of the supply registers into your home or office.

AC Check-ups Save Money

A study by Gulf States Power and the Louisiana Engineering Extension Center found that an air conditioning tune-up saved an average of $32.76/month on air conditioning costs.