Under normal circumstances, your air conditioning system should be out of sight and out of mind. And while you should expect to hear a low steady hum and feel cool air coming from the vents and returns, you should not be smelling anything unusual. And yet, if you notice a mildewy or musty odor emanating…
Clean Your Floors, Breathe Cleaner Air
If you struggle with allergy and asthma problems, you understand that there are many contributing factors. One can even be born with allergies. From cashews to shellfish, bee stings, certain kinds of meds, and so much more, there’s no telling what might cause an allergic reaction. But let’s say, for example, that your primary allergy…
Why You Need an Air Conditioned Garage
Not everyone needs a heated garage. In the DFW area, you’re way more likely to see garages with no conditioned air, or AC only. Still, unless all you do is run in and out of your car and store your tools and gardening equipment, you have some very good reasons to add AC to that…
Why Your AC System Isn’t Performing Up to Par
If only central air systems were like desk lamps – at least a good one. You take it out of the box, place it on the desk where you want it, plug it into a working socket, turn on the switch, and there it is – a brand new light source. And now, back to…
The REME HALO Air Purifier. For an Added Layer of Protection.
What occupies the most amount of space in your home? Sure, it’s the air. In fact, it’s everywhere you go. You walk through it, sleep in it, and it keeps you company while you’re dining, bathing, or watching TV. The point being you can’t escape it. But not all indoor air is created equal. Air…
Benefits of an Air Purifier
Today’s homes are built to be more energy efficient than ever, with tightly sealed doors, windows, foundations, and deeply insulated attics and walls. A benefit for sure when it comes to reducing energy consumption, but all at the cost of poorer indoor air quality. You see, once less outdoor air is allowed in, dust, pet…
What’s the Average Lifespan of an HVAC System
Even with the utmost of care, a home’s HVAC – heat, cooling, or a combination system – will need to be replaced. Anticipating the end of its equipment life can help you budget and plan accordingly. Doing so also enables you to select the right equipment and contractor for the job. Yet before we jump…
How to Battle the Winter Blues
Winter days can be dark, gloomy, and bleak – especially with the reduced amount of daylight hours. Even the heartiest of winter lovers can feel down, irritable, and out of sorts during cold weather months. For some, it’s just a case of mild winter blues while others suffer from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, which…
How to Protect Your AC System This Winter
From snow and ice to freezing rain and blustery winds, winter can be downright brutal at times. It’s enough to make you forget about those dog days of summer when you longed for a bit a reprieve from the heat and humidity. Well, summer will be back soon enough and, once it arrives, will your…
Fun Facts About Christmas Trees, Past & Present
Drive through just about any neighborhood during the holiday season and you’re sure to see a multitude of indoor and outdoor Christmas trees with festive lights and decorations galore. And while the Christmas tree has been one of the best-known holiday season symbols for centuries, chances are there’s still plenty you don’t know about them.…