Archive of A/C & Heating Tips & Help 
3 Simple Steps to Lowering that Electric Bill
As the heat turns up in Houston, so do our electric bills. With higher temperatures your air conditioning system works harder to try and keep up. The simplest steps to lowering your electric bills involve getting your system to work smarter, not harder. (read more)
Buying Tips and Types of Air Conditioning Units In Houston
It can prove somewhat difficult when trying to decide what sorts of air conditioning units to purchase in Houston because there are so many different types to choose from. (read more)
Is Your Houston Heating Ductwork Sealed and Contained
Heating ductwork in Houston is an unseen part of your home but it has a great impact on the comfort level and temperature of your Houston home. If your ductwork leaks air then you are not getting maximum airflow to all parts of your house. (read more)
Do Furnace Filters Improve Indoor Air Quality in Houston?
Furnace filters are mistakenly thought to be expensive in Houston when they are not. Truth is, they can be purchased at low costs and are sold in bulk packs, which even saves you more money. (read more)
It's Baaack! Energy Tax Credit Program 2009
The very popular Federal Energy Tax Credit program is back and better than ever. For a very limited time this revised and reinstated program has return to help make energy efficiency programs more affordable than ever. (read more)
Plagued by Thermostat Wars
Are people in your home comfortable at different temperatures? Are you tires of paying to heat and cool unused rooms? Would you like individual room temperature control? (read more)
Do I need a tune up?
Today’s air conditioners with greater efficiency levels, are more likely to need maintenance, due to changes in coil design (thinner fins, more surface area, thinner tubing... (read more)
Lifesavers: Programmable Thermostats
You hate coming home to a hot or cold house. But you hate leaving your A/C or furnace running when you leave. It wastes energy, costs money, and is bad for the environment. (read more)
What is 410A?
Air conditioners and heat pumps use a refrigerant called R-22. This is a Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), with potential to damage the ozone layer. In 2010, air conditioners using... (read more)
Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips
For your home central air conditioning system to last as long as possible, proper maintenance is a must. By caring for your unit properly, you will extend its life, keep energy costs... (read more)
How 13 Seer Can Affect You
During the decade between 1990 and 2000 energy bills for consumers were reduced by nearly 50 billion dollars, thanks to the new appliance efficiency guidelines. The reduction... (read more)
Increase the Life of Your Air Conditioning
Whether its hot or cold weather, everyone has heating and air conditioning systems' woes on occasion. Air conditioning systems are not only expensive... (read more)
Air Conditioning- The History Of Air Conditioning
It is so easy in the modern world to take air conditioning for granted. With the advances in technology is now virtually unheard of for air conditioning not to be used... (read more)
Call The Central Air Conditioning Repair Expert
While it provides cooling, air that is moved throughout your home, central air conditioning is out of sight and you do not need those big window air conditioning units... (read more)
Questions To Ask When Buying A Furnace
When shopping for a major item like a new furnace it's very important to use a Houston Heating contractor who is familiar with the product and able to perform... (read more)
Plagued by Thermostat Wars
Are people in your home comfortable at different temperatures? Are you tires of paying to heat and cool unused rooms? Would you like individual room temperature control? (read more)
Do I need a tune up?
Today’s air conditioners with greater efficiency levels, are more likely to need maintenance, due to changes in coil design (thinner fins, more surface area, thinner tubing.... (read more)
Lifesavers: Programmable Thermostats
You hate coming home to a hot or cold house. But you hate leaving your A/C or furnace running when you leave. It wastes energy, costs money, and is bad for the environment. (read more)
What is 410A?
Air conditioners and heat pumps use a refrigerant called R-22. This is a Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), with potential to damage the ozone layer. In 2010, air conditioners using... (read more)
Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips
For your home central air conditioning system to last as long as possible, proper maintenance is a must. By caring for your unit properly, you will extend its life, keep energy costs... (read more)
How 13 Seer Can Affect You
During the decade between 1990 and 2000 energy bills for consumers were reduced by nearly 50 billion dollars, thanks to the new appliance efficiency guidelines. The reduction... (read more)
Home Heating Systems - Easy Energy Saving Upgrades
With soaring global energy prices there has never been a better time to ensure you have the most energy efficient heating system in your home. Replacing or upgrading your existing... (read more)
Going Green - Making Your Home More Eco-Friendly
These days it seems that the fashionable trend in living is going green. By that we mean more and more people are choosing to opt for cleaner energy, less waste, environmentally... (read more)
Impact of Relative Humidty on Air Quality
Diagram of the humidty levels in the air. (read more)
How do I replace my filters?
Air conditioning filters come in two types: furnace mounted and return air grill mounted. In Houston we primarily have grill mounted. Grill mounted filters are typically 1” think and are held behind a grill. (read more)
Eliminate Allergy Suffering
Do you or a loved one stuffer from allergies or asthma? Sneezes, sniffles, itchy eyes, the perpetual cold – none of it is pleasant and much is the cause of missed school or work, loss of energy, and generally misery. (read more)