The weather in Texas puts more strain on your air conditioner than almost anywhere else in the United States. Keeping this in mind, there are a few HVAC red flags to be on the lookout for. You don’t want to miss the warning signs and end up stuck with no A/C in the middle of […]
The winds of winter are blowing into central Texas and that means two things: it’s time to break out the stretchy pants and prepare to host friends and family for Thanksgiving. Hosting extended family is stressful enough, and the last thing that you want is for them to be uncomfortable during their stay or worse — […]
In Texas, your air conditioner is basically the difference between life and death in the summer. If your A/C goes out, you’re in serious trouble. One of your top priorities, when it comes to your home, should be prolonging the life of your HVAC unit. It’s a big investment and it’s vital to enjoying your […]
Winter in Texas is a funny thing. It could be sunny and 60 degrees in the morning and 25 with bone-chilling wind in the afternoon. You don’t want to be caught in miserable weather without a fully functioning HVAC system. It’s always better to have it and not need it than to need it and […]
I’m sure many of you heard “keep the door shut, we’re not cooling the whole neighborhood!” while growing up. When it comes to running your air conditioner all summer, there are some truths that are widely accepted, such as you should keep your windows and doors shut while your air conditioner is trying to do […]
Fall is just a few weeks away but as all Texans know, that doesn’t mean it’s going to cool off immediately. With more than a month of Austin heat left to weather, now is a great time to upgrade your HVAC system. The Lennox Fall Promotion may motivate you to make the change sooner rather […]
Hurricane Harvey dealt incredible damage to the Gulf Coast and left the Houston Metroplex with unprecedented flooding. Estimates of property damage and lost business are in the tens of BILLIONS of dollars. It is important to know how best you can help and what organizations are your best bets to donate to/volunteer with. Below are the […]
R-22 coolant is the refrigerant that was used almost exclusively throughout the HVAC industry from the 90’s to the early 2000’s. Also known as Freon, the coolant has since been categorized as an ozone-depleting substance. Many air conditioners around the country still utilize this refrigerant and if your system does, there are a few important […]
A new air conditioner doesn’t sound like the most glamorous upgrade to your home, but it could save you a significant amount on your monthly electrical bill while keeping you cooler. We’re not talking about chump change here, A/C units use about 5 percent of all the electricity produced in the United States, costing homeowners […]
Nothing is as relaxing as a weekend trip with your family, friends, or favorite book. All of the below destinations are a good ways away from Austin, and all have either camping facilities or are close enough to ample amounts of hotels or bed and breakfasts to stay for a few days. From relaxing state […]