Tag: heating
The Difference Between Low and High Efficiency Air Conditioning
Things sure do get hot here in Texas! With the temperatures outside rising, you want your home to be as cool and comfortable as possible. There are so many AC options on the market today, it can be difficult to decide what’s best for you and your family’s needs. With the increased awareness in energy …
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Efficiency Ratings for Heat Pumps
What you need to know about Heat pump efficiency ratings (SEER, EER, and HSPF) You’ve probably seen SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) referenced when shopping for a heat pump efficiency. In fact, many companies will try to sell you a heat pump based solely on its SEER rating. While a good heat pump SEER rating …
How to spot furnace problems this winter
Winter can be one of the busiest times of the year. In addition to all of the holiday celebrations, many families have winter activities, a full schedule of work and potentially some exciting plans for the new year. With all of the busyness that this season brings, you may fail to notice furnace problems – …
5 Ways to Fix Uneven Heating in Your Home
When you spend the money to install and maintain an HVAC system, you would expect equal heating and cooling throughout the house. Cold spots and uneven heat in your home is not a lot of fun. Unfortunately, hot and cold spots are quite common. Check out a few of these tips that we recommend to …
CO poisoning and why HVAC maintenance matters
There are a few things scarier to a homeowner than the risk of CO poisoning (carbon monoxide) . The experts often refer to carbon monoxide as “the silent killer” because it is odorless, colorless and virtually undetectable without sensitive equipment in place. One of the scariest aspects of carbon monoxide is that at very low …
Maintain Your Heating System to Stay Safe and Save
As colder seasons near, you should make sure your heating system is working properly. Heating repair and maintenance is important to ensuring that your system is functioning as efficiently as it should, as well as ensure that there are no underlying problems that could put you and your family in the way of danger. Things …
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8 Signs That Your Furnace Needs To Be Repaired or Replaced
Information is the key to making a wise decision. Discover 8 fast and easy ways to know when to replace your gas furnace before it costs you money or becomes unsafe.
Won’t my carbon monoxide detector tell me when I need a new furnace?
Every home should have a carbon monoxide detector, but the fact that it is not going off doesn’t mean everything is safe.
Should I replace my furnace and air conditioner at the same time?
It depends. If you plan to replace them within a few years of one another, special warranties, rebates, and financing (available with approved credit) that are often available with a complete system may make changing the complete system the best option.
What is a heat pump? Is it better than an air conditioner?
In the summer, a heat pump works in exactly the same way as an air conditioner, i.e., cooling your home or office by moving heat from the inside to the outside.
