If you’ve lived here for any length of time, you’re well aware of the battle we wage against moisture in the air, especially during those brutal months from July to September. We call this time of the year “the sweating season.”
It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank.
Is it serious? Does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed.
Air handlers work in conjunction with your heating and cooling equipment to produce the perfect indoor temperature. They have four main components with important duties:
Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Texas home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.
Our professionals at Collin Air could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement.
Heat pumps are very efficient, using up to 50 percent less energy than furnaces or baseboard heaters, according to the US Department of Energy.
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you may be exposed to two to five times more airborne pollutants by staying indoors rather than outside. To protect yourself and your loved ones, here are five ways you can help your home have better indoor air quality (IAQ):
Did you accidentally stumble upon your air conditioning (AC) unit’s “winter weather” setting? Nope. You’re probably experiencing a freeze up.
The first step to optimizing efficiency is remembering to change your system’s air filter once every three months. This simple maintenance task ensures a balanced airflow, so your AC doesn’t overwork itself.
You can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.