When you were a kid and you didn’t want to confront a problem, what was your favorite excuse or other avoidance tactic? While you reflect back, take a moment to reflect on these modern day excuses, as featured on ScaryMommy.com , from “I don’t want to, you can’t make me” youth: “I forgot. Sorry. I’ll … Read more
Okay, before we provide some guidance on HOW to choose a heating and cooling company, perhaps it would be helpful if we first pointed why you should have just one company handling all your heating and cooling needs. First of all, who has time these days to conduct a brand new search every time you … Read more
The current temperature in Dallas (on Friday, June 26, 2015) is 95 degrees. The 10-day forecast? Pretty much a carbon copy of today. But that’s what we waited all winter for, right? And now we have it. Well, so does your air conditioning system. As in, it has a mandate for round-the-clock cooling, even though … Read more
No one is supposed to open their electricity bill and gasp in horror. Yes, your bill is going to go up some once you start running your AC system. That’s to be expected. But by double or triple what you had been paying? That is not to be expected unless, that is, your system is … Read more
Heating & cooling companies are also referred to as HVAC companies, with the latter standing for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. And while most people get the Heating and AC part, not so much when it comes to the role of Ventilation – or even what it exactly means – in providing for your family’s … Read more
Remember the very old, classic song: “The Old Gray Mare”, especially the part about “she ain’t what she used to be”? Well, if your AC system is at least 10 years old, it “ain’t” what it used to be either – pardon our grammatical license for the sake of making a point. Even with faithful … Read more
Even if it’s brand new, your central AC system is going to make at least a little bit of noise. That’s just part of the dual mechanical processes of moisture condensation and air movement. And yet there’s a difference between normal noise and hideous racket, as you can well imagine. The kind of noises you … Read more
Here’s a very common occurrence. Let’s see if it fits your present situation. You purchased your AC system 5 – 7 years ago and it’s been running like a charm. Until recently, that is. Then all of sudden, it started acting up and now you have no idea to call. Part of the reason, perhaps, … Read more
Join us in our brief “true or false” survey, won’t you? The best place to go fishing is the same place everyone else goes. True/False The most original Father’s Day gift, by far, is a necktie. True/False The best time to cook a steak is the day after its “eat by” date. True/False If you … Read more
Hypothetically speaking, if you need to practice Yoga or drink a cup of chamomile tea before opening your electricity bill, chances are you’re paying too much. And there’s no time of the year when your bills are higher than right now, during the prime of air conditioning season. For what it’s worth, we feel your … Read more
