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Want to save money? Don’t rely on a home inspector to catch HVAC issues
Heating and cooling (mostly cooling, in Texas) make up 40-60% of the average homeowner’s energy bills. With money and comfort on the line, why are major HVAC issues often overlooked when a home is inspected? Consider this: Most city and third-party home inspectors know very little about a home’s comfort system. They have been trained […]
Read this postAre Your Air Conditioner’s Best Days Behind It?
Replacing an air conditioner is like replacing a car: It’s expensive, and some people wait until they have no other choice. You can continue throwing your money at AC repair parts, but you’ll find yourself spending hundreds of dollars repairing the same faulty parts every summer. If you’re tired of fixing your HVAC system, consider […]
Read this postHelp Texans Affected by Harvey
Here are some of the many nonprofits seeking donations to help Texans who have been – and continue to be – affected by Harvey: Austin Disaster Relief Network – This local nonprofit organization is accepting donations of supplies, time and money for Harvey victims. Text AUSTINRELIEF to 444999 to give. Austin Pets Alive! – asking for […]
Read this postComparing and Choosing A Filter – Part Three
As a general rule, the filter is either determined by the manufacturer or by your service company when they install your system. This is an often overlooked, but very important, aspect of system design. First we will see how a filter should be sized and then see what the options are for the everyday homeowner […]
Read this postComparing and Choosing A Filter – Part Two
Using the information we learned in the previous article, Understanding Filters, we are now ready to apply that knowledge to choosing the correct filter. Filter Types: Filter size, and we are not talking about the frame size, but the thickness of the filter. Filters are available from One inch thickness to five inch thickness for […]
Read this postWhich Air Filters NOT to Use
Early in this series we talked about “filter ratings” which amount are equivalent to a bucket of hogwash. We will see some of these here and discuss some other “over hyped” types of filters. The Home Depot Air Filter Performance Rating (FPR) System From the Home Depot Website: The Home Depot Air Filter Performance Rating […]
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