Top Furnace Room Safety Tips to ALWAYS Follow
The furnace room may go for months without being occupied. It can be easy to forget how to safely work around your furnace. And your heating system is not guaranteed to start up flawlessly after months of inactivity. We recommend routine professional maintenance to avoid problems. But these furnace safety tips will help when shutting […]
Can an Emergency Furnace Repair Save Christmas?
If you’re thinking about whether or not your furnace is working properly, we have some insightful information that may help you understand if your furnace is operating safely. While these complex devices are built to last through all types of weather and rarely pose a threat to your home or family, fire hazards and carbon […]
3 Reasons to Upgrade to a Wi-Fi Thermostat
You may have heard about the benefits of programmable thermostats, but the Wi-Fi equipped thermostat has taken energy savings and efficiency to a whole new level. Gone are the days of the old thermostats that adjusted by a radial dial. Here are some reasons you should consider upgrading to a Wi-Fi equipped thermostat: Convenience. If […]
Your Home’s Major Systems: AC, Water Heaters, and Plumbing
When the weather is mild, take advantage by shoring up your home’s major systems. Houston is not currently enduring any major heat wave. But why wait for cold weather, or the next emergency? While things seem calm, take advantage by taking steps to strengthen your home’s major systems. How did your AC hold up through […]
Texans Answer to a Higher Power Bill
Texas is the second largest state (Alaska is over twice as big), but when it comes to utility bills, Texas cities rank 1 and 2 in the cities with the highest power bills, according to a study by Forbes Magazine, with the help of energy and utility analysis firm Ventyx.* Prices at the pump tend […]
Preparing Your Home and Air Conditioner For The Spring and Summer Cooling Season
With hot weather fast approaching in the Houston area, now is the time to make sure your air conditioner is ready for the warm spring and summer months ahead. Proper AC maintenance, along with a few easy steps to keep your house cooler, will ensure that your air conditioner is operating at peak efficiency to […]
Should You Repair or Replace Your Old Air Conditioner?
Many Houston homeowners with older AC systems are hoping their old system can survive another year of tough weather, and they’re weighing the cost of continued repairs and maintenance of an older AC unit versus purchasing a new, more reliable cooling system. The old saying “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it.” makes sense for many […]