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6 Tips to Winterize Your Home

Post by Admin | 12 Oct 2021

6 Tips to Winterize Your Home

As winter approaches, homeowners should start taking steps to prepare their homes. Your home needs to be prepared against the incoming low temperatures, winds, snow, and ice. You want to stay warm and cozy during the winter months, but you also want to save energy and cut down on heating bills. Check out these 6 tips to winterize your home.

Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

Post by Admin | 12 Oct 2021

Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

It can be rather inconvenient when your furnace starts blowing cold air, especially in the middle of winter. Winter is when you want to relax and curl up in a warm, cozy house. An ineffective furnace makes dealing with harsh weather even more challenging. There can be multiple reasons as to why your furnace is blowing cold air. Some issues might be easy to fix on your own, while some might require the assistance of a qualified professional.

What Level of Humidity Should Be Present in a House?

Post by Admin | 12 Oct 2021

What Level of Humidity Should Be Present in a House?

High levels of humidity can adversely impact your health and the overall comfort of your home. In summer, high humidity levels can make the heat feel worse. High humidity can also make you feel irritable and lethargic.

Why is There a Burning Smell When You Turn on the Heating System?

Post by Admin | 12 Oct 2021

Why is There a Burning Smell When You Turn on the Heating System?

A burning smell coming from your home can be alarming. Upon the arrival of winter, when we turn on the heating for the first few times, a burning smell is sometimes there, lingering around in the house. If this has happened to you, you will wonder what is causing this smell. There can be many reasons your heating system is emitting a burning smell. There is no need to be alarmed or to grab the fire extinguisher. If you know the root cause of the smell, you can deal with it easily.

Why Is My Furnace Making a Banging Noise?

Post by Admin | 12 Oct 2021

Why Is My Furnace Making a Banging Noise?

Wondering why your furnace is making banging noises when turning it on for a heating cycle or otherwise? This banging noise can be due to many reasons. Some might be easily fixable, while others might indicate a major safety issue with your system. Here are two primary reasons why your furnace is making a banging noise.

Pros and Cons of High-Efficiency Furnaces vs. Mid-Efficiency Furnaces

Post by Admin | 13 Sep 2021

Pros and Cons of High-Efficiency Furnaces vs. Mid-Efficiency Furnaces

If you are shopping for a new furnace, the first thing you probably think of is efficiency – as in, getting a furnace that is more efficient than the one you’re replacing. A mid-efficiency furnace has an annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) of 80%. Compared to this, high-efficiency furnaces have an AFUE between 90 to 97%. Therefore energy-efficient furnaces can heat your home faster and cut down on monthly energy bills. However, they are also more expensive to install and have higher maintenance costs. There are several pros and cons of purchasing high-efficiency furnaces as compared to mid-efficiency furnaces

Common Air Conditioning Mistakes That Increase Your Bills

Post by Admin | 04 Sep 2021

Common Air Conditioning Mistakes That Increase Your Bills

The summer heat in Texas summer can be pretty debilitating. Even though we’ve entered the spring and autumn seasons, you may still feel the need to turn your air conditioning on. While air conditioners can make a lot of difference on these hot summer days, high energy bills can lead to a dent in your pocket. In this blog, we have covered some common air conditioning mistakes that increase your bills.

Could Digital HVAC Business Become the New Normal?

Post by Admin | 23 Aug 2021

Could Digital HVAC Business Become the New Normal?

Much like other sectors, technology advancements have also affected the HVAC industry. We see this in the form of indoor Thermostats that help homeowners monitor and regulate internal temperatures with ease. Ceiling fans, unlike their older counterparts, that turn on and off with voice recognition and other Alexa or Siri-powered gadgets are also noteworthy advancements. Also, diagnostics and frameworks have also undergone a major digital up-do in the last few years. The coronavirus pandemic has caused a spike in the demand for HVAC equipment, businesses, and HVAC technicians. Paired up with technology, digital HVAC businesses are expected to become the new normal. In Could Digital HVAC Business Become the New Normal, we will discussing possibilities, mainly of what the future holds for HVAC gone digital.

Spike in HVAC Demand During the Pandemic

Post by Admin | 23 Aug 2021

Spike in HVAC Demand During the Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has influenced most ventures in the United States, including HVAC industry. The HVAC industry has encountered a lot of challenges, including closure of bsuinesses, shortage of talented hardware staff, combined with an increase in demand for HVAC systems.

How HVAC Is Helping Retail Establishments Reopen During COVID-19

Post by Admin | 17 Aug 2021

How HVAC Is Helping Retail Establishments Reopen During COVID-19

The retail industry is in a slump this year, with many establishments closing their doors. This has been primarily due to COVID-19, which led people to stay indoors and avoid shopping. But did you know ventilation systems are becoming more critical during the reopening of many establishments. This is because they may contain the spread of the virus. As a result, local governments have outlined HVAC guidelines for business owners so that their retail spaces would be safe from COVID-19, thereby keeping customers and employees safe from the virus. In this blog, we explain how HVAC is playing an essential role in the reopening of retail establishments.