Single, Two-Stage, Or Variable Speed Houston HVAC System?
If you’ve been following us for a bit, you’re probably already familiar with a fair bit of key terms in Houston HVAC. More specifically, you’ve probably heard us discuss single-stage, two-stage, and variable speed systems. However, if you’re new to us—WELCOME! That’s just our style of customer service, to be transparent with everything we do. […]
When Faced With Replacing a Complete System What Do You Recommend?
A: For our region— in the Houston and surrounding areas, we have long, hot, humid summers. It makes sense to move up to something with a little bit better technology. Most new homes are furnished with single-stage equipment—surely due to cost. Most people don’t have to replace their air conditioning system that many times in […]
When Should You Replace The Furnace?
A: Normally in the ten to twelve-year mark is when people see major failures happening on components such as the blower motor or control board. These parts are sensitive to things such as power surges, electrical storms, and things of that sort. So, when you’re faced with one of those major repairs, I would […]
How Often Should You Change Your Filter?
A: It depends on what type of filter your Houston HVAC system uses. The traditional 1” filters that you see on wall or ceiling filter racks—you should replace every two to three months depending on the filter. You would have to read the instructions on the filter manual. On the higher-end media filter cabinets, those […]
How Often Do You Have To Maintain Your AC System?
A: We recommend to have a technician look at your Houston HVAC equipment twice a year. Usually, as our preventative maintenance agreement provides—have the technician look at the cooling side in the spring. That visit is more geared towards air conditioning, and once in the fall—that visit will be more geared towards heating. Have you […]
Houston Air Conditioning: What Do HVAC Techs Do?
In Houston, air conditioning is not optional it’s a way of life and HVAC units are getting more and more complex. Back about 20 years ago, most Houston air conditioning units were far less complex. In fact, with some research and patience, it was feasible to make some repairs yourself. Naturally, whenever dealing with high […]
HVAC Repair In Houston: Red Flags & Contract Terms To Watch Out For
Reading contracts and signing paperwork for a service agreement or any other contract for that matter is a chore that no one looks forward to. Sadly many people loathe it so much that when they sign contracts such as a gym membership or HVAC service agreement—they sign it without reading it. Maybe you’re one of […]
HVAC Knowledge Check: Heat Pumps 101
If you have a home that you are having built or just replacing your HVAC in Houston, there is a wide gamut of options for heating and cooling your home. Of course, being in Houston and the climate zone we are in, heating is not always a huge concern since we rarely see freezing temperatures. […]
Top New HVAC Technology To Look For When Replacing Your AC
8 New Advancements Available For HVAC Replacement In Houston Advanced Coolants You may already know this if you read our previous blogs— but HVAC systems that use R22 coolant are going to be increasingly expensive to maintain. This is because R22 has been removed from the market by the EPA and is phasing out. Newer […]
Don’t Be Fooled By Fake Houston AC Repair Reviews
Let’s face it: Not all Houston air conditioning companies are honest. Some will try and use tricky billing policies to charge you for materials you didn’t ask for, quote you for jobs they never complete properly, or just flat out lie boldly to your face. Most people aren’t HVAC experts, hence the reason they call […]
