Posts in 2014

Dec 30 Does Your Home Need a HEPA Filter?

Short for high efficiency particulate air, a HEPA filter is a type of ultra-fine mesh mechanical filter that traps airborne allergens such as dust mites, pet dander, mold, bac...

Dec 09 How Often to Change Your Air Filters

For most air filters, it is typically recommended they be changed every 30-60 days. But there are some factors that affect your general air quality, like having pets, smoking...

Dec 08 What Is an Evaporator Coil?

The two main components of an air conditioner are the condenser and the evaporator coil. An evaporator coil is a vital part of the cooling system because it removes heat from...

Dec 02 Preventative Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance keeps your heating, air conditioning and air quality control systems in top working order. Even if you haven't had a problem yet, your heating and...

Dec 01 Is It Time to Buy a New Furnace?

You may be thinking about whether or not it’s time to purchase a new furnace for a number of reasons like sky-high energy bills, inconsistent heating, weak or no heating...

Nov 26 Thanksgiving Safety Tips

It’s easy to get caught up in all of the holiday action, especially when surrounded by family and friends. During Thanksgiving, a lot of time is spent in the kitchen, wh...

Nov 25 How to Protect Your Air Conditioning Uni...

A storm can severely damage AC units. It’s important to know what to do to protect your outdoor air conditioning unit before a threat arises.

Nov 24 New Homeowner Checklist: 10 Ways to Save...

If you just became a new homeowner, there is no better time than now to find all the ways you can help save money on your home. Listed below are 10 ways you can make that happ...

Nov 20 Home Insulation Tips

Just about all new houses nowadays are built with insulation. But what if you live in an older house, especially one built before 1940? Your house may have no insulation at al...

Nov 19 Benefits of Solar Energy

Undoubtedly, you've heard about solar panels and the positive aspects of switching to solar energy, but have you really considered taking strides towards a positive change...

Nov 14 Buying a Two-Speed Cooling System for Yo...

A single-stage air conditioner is like most light switches – it is either all the way on or all the way off. Single-stage air conditioners turn on 100% when the temperat...

Nov 12 SEER vs. Savings

There are many important benefits to replacing your old air conditioner with a newer, high SEER (ie. high efficiency) unit.

Nov 11 How Much Do You Need a Programmable Ther...

Did you know that you can save up to 10% per year on your heating and cooling bills just by turning your thermostat back approximately 7-10 degrees while you’re away fro...

Nov 10 Money Saving Air Conditioner Tips

Here in Austin, it seems as though we think about air conditioning regardless of the time of year. It is now November and our thermostats are still set to cool. Here are a few...

Nov 07 How to Handle Temperature Fluctuations i...

Dealing with the fluctuating weather can be cumbersome, especially when it comes to keeping a comfortable temperature in your home. Here are a couple methods to use in order t...

Nov 06 The Biggest Air Conditioning Mistake Tha...

To change the temperature in your home, your air-conditioning system sucks in air from a room, pulls it over AC coils to chill it, then blows the tempered air through ducts to...

Nov 05 Do Your Air Ducts Need Cleaning?

You should consider having the air ducts in your home cleaned if:

Nov 04 Prepare Your Home for a Safe and Cozy Wi...

Here are a few easy ways to prep your home so you and your family can enjoy the winter season in comfort.

Nov 03 Home Maintenance Checklist for Fall

Now is the best time to handle any preventative maintenance that your home may need in preparation for the winter. Follow this helpful checklist to keep your home safe and com...

Oct 30 Heating Tips for Fall

Here is a list of heating tips to keep in mind during the chillier season:

Oct 29 Ready, Set, Heat!

Even though temperatures are still lingering in the 80s, now is the best time to start your heaters to ensure they are working properly before the cold weather rolls in.

Oct 28 DIY: How To Clean Your AC Unit Condenser

If you've neglected to get your A/C unit checked out at least once a year, chances are it's not running and cooling nearly as efficiently as it should be.

Oct 23 Nest - The Learning Thermostat

Our lives revolve around technology. We like to have the most current phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions. So why not have the same standards for one of the most importa...

Oct 22 UV Lights Can Keep You Healthier!

We know that the sun's UV rays are harmful to us when we keep ourselves exposed for long periods of time so it might sound contradictory to say that these same UV rays

Oct 21 Bug-proof Your Home!

As the temperature drops, bugs begin to find ways to make it through the winter. Your home is a perfect resort from the elements.

Oct 20 5 Ways To Cool Down Air-Conditioning Cos...

Heating and air conditioning your home takes up about 40% of your monthly utility bill. Try some of the following methods in order to reduce those costs!

Oct 17 26 Home Heating Tips and Energy-Efficien...

Increase wall insulation - Probably not the simplest job but certainly the most effective, adding insulation to your walls makes an enormous difference in your home heating bi...

Oct 13 Let AC Express Maintain Your System!

Before each heating season, it is recommended that central air conditioners/heaters get a professional tune-up. This is the biggest step to preventing major malfunctions...

Oct 09 Save Some Money, Turn the Power Down!

Central AC is simply an energy hog. A window unit AC uses 500 to 1440 watts, while a 2.5-ton central system uses about 3500 watts. That's a lot of power.

Oct 06 Watch for Spiders!

Watch for spiders... drafty rooms, uneven room temperatures, ice dams, excessive dust and cobwebs. They're signs of gaps and poor insulation.

Apr 29 All About Goodman - The Quality Brand Yo...

For nearly three decades, Goodman air conditioners have created their brand around something more important. They have focused on the manufacturing, design and engineering of...

Apr 27 Benefits of an Amana ComfortNet Comfort...

When your Amana ComfortNet system is installed, it will allow you to be alerted when service is required on any part of the system plus the added benefits of dual fuel install...

Apr 16 Amana ComfortNet Communicating Control S...

The Amana brand ComfortNet digital control works with Amana brand ECM-based furnaces and air handlers and 16 & 18 SEER two-stage air conditioners and heat pumps.

Apr 14 Solar Lennox Air Conditioning

A brilliant idea. Lennox Solar Ready Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps. Solar-ready air-conditioners and heat pumps harness the power of the sun to reduce your heating and coolin...

Apr 11 Benefits of a Maintenance Agreement

Preventative Maintenance keeps your heating, air conditioning and air quality control systems in top working order. Even if you haven't had a problem yet – knock on...

Apr 09 History of Goodman Manufacturing Company...

In 1954, Harold V. Goodman, founder of Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P., became an air conditioning contractor in the rapidly growing city of Houston,Texas.

Apr 08 Founder of Lennox Air Conditioners - Dav...

In 1895, Dave Lennox founds The Lennox Machine Company in Marshalltown, Iowa (USA) where he manufactures the first ever riveted steel coal-fired boiler.

Apr 03 GOODMAN DSXC16 Air Conditioner (Two-stag...

The compressor in your new DSXC16 air conditioning system is covered by a Lifetime Limited Warranty. If the compressor ever fails, a new one will be provided to the original p...