We know how much people depend on their AC systems, especially in the famed Texas heat. The problem is some people rely on them too much. And that can prove to be a costly mistake. Fortunately, there’s a cost-effective alternative that can significantly reduce your air conditioning expenses: the whole-house attic fan. It’s designed to…
5 Reasons to Install Whole-House Zone Control
As a homeowner, you’re always looking for ways to improve comfort and efficiency without breaking the bank. But let’s face it, the handy tips and tricks you find online or pick up from family and friends only go so far. One solution that has gained popularity in recent years is whole-house zone control. What is…
What Size Mini-Split Do I Need for My Home?
Let’s say you want to convert your attic, basement, or back porch into livable space. How will you heat and cool it? Sure, you could rely on window AC units and space heaters. Or significantly increase your renovation budget to extend your home’s existing HVAC system. Or you could look into a better, cost-effective, and…
Enjoy Comfort and Efficiency with Ductless Heating and Cooling
A room addition, garage conversion, or attic expansion – these are just some of the reasons you may want to consider adding a ductless heating and cooling system to your home. Or perhaps there’s a room or area of your home that the main system just doesn’t heat or cool well enough. Whatever the reason,…
How to Choose an HVAC Service Provider
Whether you’re looking for HVAC maintenance, repair, or installation, your choice of service provider can have a significant impact on your heating and cooling system, budget, and overall comfort. A good HVAC company and their contractors will help keep your systems in tip-top shape and offer money- and energy-saving solutions. On the other hand, an…
Is an Open Floor Plan Right for You?
Open floor plans have been the dominant architectural trend in residential remodeling and new construction for decades. This type of layout involves the joining of two or more common spaces to form a larger area by eliminating partition walls. Usually, open floor plans involve some combination of a kitchen, dining room, and living room, where the…
An Air Source Heat Pump to Heat & Cool Your Home
Choosing how to heat and cool your home used to be simple. You had your furnace for heating and central AC for cooling. When it was time to replace one or both systems, you simply upgraded to a newer, more energy-efficient version of what you already had. Considering that, according to the Environmental Protection Agency,…
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…
What’s the Average Lifespan of an HVAC System
Even with the utmost of care, a home’s HVAC System – 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…
Why You Should Heat & Cool Your Garage
Heating or cooling your garage? What a waste of time and money, right? Okay, so maybe you have a space heater in there to prevent a pipe from freezing in the winter, but even then, how many sub-freezing days do we really get? And yes, many a homeowner uses their garage as a workshop –…