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Reasons You Should Install a UV Light for Your HVAC System

April 19, 2023

When visiting Richmond clients, our technicians often get questions about improving indoor air quality. Whether it’s for your home or office, we always recommend that one of the highly effective and budget-friendly options is to add a UV light to your HVAC system. We can gladly provide this service to you. The Connection Between UV Lights and Indoor Air Quality UV or ultraviolet light can kill bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms that are present. They are all around us in the air, which means they inevitably end up in your HVAC system, and from there, in your lungs. When...

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Four Reasons Why Ductless Heating and Cooling Is Right for You

March 17, 2023

With the rising cost of energy, more and more people are looking for ways to reduce their energy expenditure while keeping their home comfortable, which is where ductless heating and cooling systems come in. Like traditional systems, ductless ones move heat from one point to another, either to cool or heat air in your home, but they do so without needing to be connected to a complex system of ductwork. 1. Easy Installation Ductless systems are quite different from traditional homes’ heating and cooling systems, as they can be installed easily anywhere within a home. A ductless system can even...

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All About Ductless Heating and Cooling

February 2, 2023

When it comes to heating and cooling solutions for your home, how satisfied are you with your current situation? Do you find yourself with uneven temperatures, air leaks, and a system that can’t keep up with your current demands? Perhaps ductless heating and cooling systems are the answer that you’re looking for. How Ductless HVAC Systems Work Ductless heating and cooling systems consist of wall-mounted indoor units combined with an outside compressor. Unlike window units, a ductless wall unit requires a very small hole to be drilled into a wall, making your rooms less vulnerable to air leaks and security...

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Why Winter Requires a Different Filter

January 20, 2023

During the winter, your HVAC system may need to work harder to keep your home warm. This can put additional stress on the system, which is why it’s important to take steps to maintain and prepare your HVAC system for the winter months. Reasons to Change your Filter Using a different HVAC filter during the winter months is a good idea for several reasons. The first reason is that a MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) filter with a higher rating is generally recommended for use during the winter. MERV is a standard that measures a filter’s ability to remove particles...

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What Is the Typical Life Span for a Furnace?

December 20, 2022

Furnaces are by far the most common heating option in the US, and this is true even in places like Texas where the winters are generally quite mild. Most homes in colder climates rely on gas furnaces for heating, but either gas or electric furnaces can be a good option for homes in Richmond. Here is some information regarding how long you can expect your furnace to last. Average Life Span for Gas and Electric Furnaces Gas furnaces tend to have lower energy costs than electric units purely for the fact that natural gas tends to be quite a bit...

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How Cold Does It Have to Get Before a Heat Pump Quits Working?

October 19, 2022

Heat pumps work to warm the home by moving heat from the outdoors to indoors. However, many people considering getting a heat pump worry about where their heater will get heat from if it’s freezing outdoors. To see whether or not heat pumps work in freezing weather, it’s essential to understand how they work. Will a Heat Pump Work in Freezing Temperatures? Modern heat pumps can still operate in freezing temperatures because they have compressors that adjust speed and energy consumption based on temperature. They also use grooved copper tubing that better facilitates heat exchange. The end result is that...

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Should You Upgrade Your Window Unit AC?

September 13, 2022

Most people use window air conditioners because they are affordable and don’t need a lot of additional equipment to operate. They are also easy to install compared to a central unit. Unfortunately, they don’t always offer the best cooling experience nor are they the most convenient, as they occupy most of the space in the window and obstruct the view outside as well as sunlight. It may be time to consider upgrading to a central AC unit. Signs That You Need to Upgrade Your Window Unit AC 1. Old Age An average window unit has a lifespan of 10 years....

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Is It Safe for Me to Power Wash My AC?

August 16, 2022

The AC unit for your Richmond, TX, home sits outdoors 24/7, where it’s exposed to the elements, insects, animals and more. Pollen, insect debris, animal droppings, tree sap and more may get into the AC unit, reducing its efficiency and potentially damaging sensitive components. Read on to learn whether or not power washing your AC unit is a safe or recommended method to keep the system clean. Never Power Wash Your AC Unit Never power wash an air conditioner. Its aluminum housing may warp or bend. The tubing carrying the refrigerant may crack from the pressure of a power washer....

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4 Common AC Compressor Problems

July 26, 2022

If your air conditioner compressor is not working, you will want to troubleshoot the problem. A compressor that isn’t working can lead to an AC that isn’t cooling your home. In this blog post, we’ll go over four of the most common compressor problems. 1. Overheating One thing that can cause your AC compressor to fail to work is due to overheating. This can happen if the air filter is dirty and isn’t allowing enough air to flow over the coils. 2. Making Strange Noises If your AC compressor makes strange noises, it could signify a severe problem. Strange noises...

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3 Ways to Soundproof Your HVAC System

June 13, 2022

Most of us have had the experience of waking up in the middle of night due to our loud HVAC unit kicking on. Or, we’ve been trying to concentrate on work or a movie, only to get interrupted by the incessant drone of an HVAC system. Fortunately, soundproofing your HVAC can help reduce this noise. Read on to learn how to reduce noise from your HVAC system. 1. Stop the Noise Where It Starts The use of a vibration-reducing product like Vibra Block is a great way to buffer any noise your HVAC system might be giving off. Vibra Block...

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