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 […]
Balancing Act: How To Avoid Hot & Cold Spots In Your Home
As we gratefully begin the gradual shift toward cooler less infernal temperatures, now is a good time to calibrate your heating and air conditioning system. Have you ever noticed how cold it is in your living room for example; yet in another room, it is significantly warmer? That is the sign of your HVAC not […]
After The Flood: Putting The Pieces Back Together
Earlier this month we covered how to mitigate your losses and survive a flood in Houston. During this hurricane season,we are bound to experience some flooding, as we have already seen last month over Independence Day. At Airteam we have seen families overwhelmed by the aftermath of losing a home or suffering extensive damages following […]
Are You Prepared In Case Of A Flood?
Many Houstonians are still dealing with their insurance companies to get their homes restored following the Independence Day floods last month. With the aftermath of Harvey still fresh in our minds, it’s unfathomable to imagine what these residents whose homes have been damaged are going through. Hurricane season in Texas will hit its peak towards […]
