There’s nothing like hot and humid weather to make you fully appreciate your air conditioning service. And yet it’s that same kind of weather that creates thunderstorms. That begs the question: how well do air conditioning and thunderstorms mix? We know you don’t want to hear this but operating your air conditioner while thunder and…
Leave Your AC System on During Vacation
Wherever summer vacation is taking you, what happens when you get home? Will things be pretty much as you left them or will an unpleasant surprise or two be waiting for you. Well, a lot depends on what steps you take to prepare your home for your departure, and that includes you central AC system.…
How to Minimize Dust in Your House
Keeping dust at bay is a never-ending battle. No sooner do you finish wiping down a surface before those pesky little particles come right back home to roost. Luckily, there are a few simple steps you can take to reduce total dust accumulation. The result will be less housework and less sneezing for those who…
8 Uses for Caulk
When you think uses of caulk, you probably think of sealing drafty windows and touching up old tile. Well, it might surprise you that this simple material, which comes in numerous formulations, also is great for other household projects. Here are 8 other household problems that you can easily solve with a little know-how and…
Comfortable Indoor Humidity
Everyone knows about outdoor humidity, but how much do you pay attention to relative indoor humidity? Most of our customers would answer that question like this: “Not so much.” Well for starters, the right level of indoor humidity is just as important to your overall comfort as the temperature. The older your AC system, for…
Air Conditioning Health & Related Benefits
As of spring, 2018, a US government survey reports that more than 100 million homes have central air condition. Which means it’s no longer a novelty or even a luxury only for the affluent. Today, it’s pretty much expected. But here’s what you may not expect. A well-maintained AC system can do much more than…
Reasons to Replace Your Thermostat Batteries
If you have a digital thermostat, it’s no doubt powered by batteries. If you’re not sure, through the paperwork that came with it or look up the make and model number online. If it is battery powered, you’ll also find instructions on how and when to replace the batteries for uninterrupted system operation. The frequency…
Air Conditioning Health Benefits
You buy something like an air conditioning system for added comfort. But that doesn’t mean additional benefits don’t come along for the ride.You see, on top of cool, comfortable temperatures and lower utility costs – when compared to window air conditioning units – central air systems provide several important health benefits, including these: Reduced Stress…
Why Are My Air Vents Dirty?
It can happen in the cleanest homes you know, including yours. “It,” in this case, is dirt forming on or near your air supply vents and registers. When people first notice, it’s easy to assume that the dirt particles are coming from inside the ductwork. But that’s not the case. All that dirt already resides…
Tips for Allergy Relief
Have you ever heard someone complain about the horrors of “allergy season,” as if that were only one time of year? Well, that’s simply not true, including right here in the DFW area. Allergy triggers change by the season, but there’s always something in the air that can make you downright miserable. In spring, for…