Why Is My AC Leaking Water Inside My House? (A Houston Homeowner’s Guide)
There are few things more stressful for a homeowner than walking into your hallway or living room and stepping in a puddle of water—only to realize it’s coming from your ceiling or your indoor air conditioning unit. In a humid climate like Houston, your HVAC system pulls gallons of moisture out of your home’s air […]
Why is My AC Running but Blowing Warm Air?
Picture this: It is 95 degrees outside in Houston, you hear your air conditioner running, but your house keeps getting hotter. You put your hand up to the vent and realize the worst. The system is blowing warm air. Panic naturally sets in. You might find yourself searching your phone asking why is my AC […]
Should I Replace My AC Evaporator Coil or the Entire HVAC System in Houston?
Houston’s extreme heat and humidity put massive stress on residential HVAC systems. When the evaporator coil fails — usually from corrosion, refrigerant leaks, or dirt buildup — homeowners face a critical decision: replace only the indoor coil or invest in a complete new HVAC system. This choice affects comfort, energy bills, and long-term reliability. According […]
Sealing Your Home For Houston HVAC Efficiency
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pzA12DETFIDo you feel like your Houston HVAC system is not running as efficiently as it should? Is it costing you a lot of money in energy bills? You might need to check your home for air leaks. Learn how proper home sealing can help optimize the efficiency of your HVAC system and save you money […]
What If The Noise Level From Your HVAC Increases?
A: If you notice noises that are out of the ordinary, you should immediately call a professional technician to come take a look at your system. Normally it’s the startup outside, you know—that loud electric noise. If it’s the compressor making the noise, it could be something defective or a damaged compressor. It could also […]
What Is An Evaporator Coil?
A: The evaporator coil is the part of the system where heat is removed from the conditioned space. So you have air flowing through the return air ducts of your system and it runs through the coil. The compressor outside sends refrigerant in liquid form up to the evaporator coil where evaporation happens. It’s an […]
What Happens When Your Evaporator Coil Is Dirty?
A: When the evaporator coil is dirty, a couple of things happen. If debris gets in there, it’s going to reduce airflow and slow down the rate at which air flows thru the coil. So, it’s going to compromise cooling, humidity control. Eventually, it can overwork the compressor and the blower motor, causing them to […]
Can You Replace An AC Coil?
A: We do it often, there are two coils in the system. You have an evaporator coil up in the attic and a condenser coil at the condensing unit that goes around the compressor. Once an evaporator coil fails or springs a leak—repairing it usually causes too much damage. It compromises the usable area of […]
What If Your HVAC System Is 10 Years Or Older?
A: After 10 years, that’s when most manufacturers’ warranties expire. So, at that point, any major repairs or replacement of main components become very expensive. So, return on investment is very low, or non-existent at that point. So, if your system has reached that age and you’re faced with either a malfunctioning compressor, burnout, or […]
What If Your Humidity In Your Home Is Abnormally High?
A: There’s several reasons why it could be high. It could be an HVAC system that’s underperforming to where the surface of the evaporator coil is not reaching the temperature ideal for removing moisture. Another could be, that maybe the system installed was oversized. Somebody didn’t run a heat load calculation on the home and […]
