With everything that's involved in purchasing a new house, it's easy for first-time home buyers to overlook features that aren't so easily visible, such as the heating and cooling system. Given San Antonio’s humid summers and cool winters, it's important to know what kind of...
Many homeowners today have made the energy-saving choice to go green and reduce energy usage. As a result, homes are more airtight than they have ever been. While this is an effective path to conserve energy, it also means increased pollutants are locked inside the house...
Your air conditioner's outdoor unit comes with valuable copper in the coil, refrigerant lines and wiring. This makes it a target for thieves who could destroy an expensive A/C component to harvest the copper. Protecting your A/C unit from theft with these following tips just...
The Comfort in Your Home is Influenced by More than the Temperature If you were inquired about the crucial factors that really impact your comfort, temperature would likely be the leading impact. Adjusting the ambient temperature does influence your home comfort, though elements like air quality...
When you're thinking about purchasing a home in the San Antonio area, an HVAC system inspection is vital in addition to the systematic home inspection before proposing an offer. The exhaustive HVAC inspection will be important for the older homes, due to the debatable history...
When your A/C is blowing hot air into your San Antonio home, you are sure to seek the cause so the situation can be resolved quickly. Check out some common problems that cause your A/C to blow hot air and look into whether you can troubleshoot the...
You’ve probably seen the EnergyGuide label proudly displayed on home appliances. If you're purchasing a new appliance, heat pump or other HVAC product that is a participant in the EnergyGuide program, the label information is crucial for maximizing your investment. Find out here how this...
Geothermal HVAC systems deliver heating and cooling through ground loops buried deep in your soil where the ground temperature is constant year-round. This delivers you with an abundant source of energy in the winter and a heat sink in the summer, but it also places the outdoor...
Like any complex equipment, your air conditioner requires maintenance. Scheduling a spring tune-up through your HVAC consultant will help you keep your A/C in top form. Many of the tasks the technician performs during annual air conditioner maintenance visits require expertise and training, but others can be tackled...
Spring is a fabulous time to get your hands in the dirt and plant flowers. Don’t have much space or time? Not to worry, try planting a container garden. It’s an easy, fun and compact way to add color to a deck, patio, or front...