Category Archives: Air Filters

When Choosing Air Filters, Do You Understand What MERV Means?

By Ted Scarborough | Published: March 6, 2012

Regularly changing your air filters is one of the best things you can do to keep your HVAC equipment running efficiently. In addition to regular filter changes, you might also

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Five Maintenance Steps That Will Keep Your Ducts Contaminant-Free

By Ted Scarborough | Published: February 16, 2012

Duct maintenance can have a large impact on the air quality inside your home. Dirty ducts will push dirt and other contaminants into the rooms of your home. This makes

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Duct Maintenance Allows Your Furnace To Perform At Optimum Efficiency

By Ted Scarborough | Published: February 7, 2012

If you live in an older home, it is likely that you can benefit from duct maintenance. Your duct system is not designed to operate indefinitely without tune-ups and small

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Your Fall To-Do List — Yes, Even Sultry Texas Will Eventually Cool Down

By Ted Scarborough | Published: September 15, 2011

Before winter hits east Texas, you want to make sure your house is ready for the cold weather it will bring. Here are some things you should be sure to

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Make Your Home A Haven From The Heat: Freshen Up Air Circulation

By Ted Scarborough | Published: September 8, 2011

In the infamous Texas heat, it’s generally a requirement that people have a place that’s a haven from the heat, and that’s usually one’s home. However, when a home is

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Precise Control With A Programmable Thermostat

By Ted Scarborough | Published: September 6, 2011

Programmable thermostats give homeowners the ability to precisely control the use of their HVAC system and avoid wasting energy. They allow you to retain the high levels of comfort you are

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Vacationing Soon? Use A Programmable Thermostat To Monitor Your Home’s Cooling Equipment

By Ted Scarborough | Published: September 1, 2011

If you’re taking a vacation, you’re probably wondering how you’re going to monitor your home’s HVAC system while you’re away. Consider installing a programmable thermostat, and you’ll be able to

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Summer Allergies Still A Bother? Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

By Ted Scarborough | Published: August 25, 2011

Allergy season can pose a health threat to east Texas area residents during summer. Oftentimes it seems as if there is nothing you can do to reduce your symptoms. However,

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With As Much As Texans Need Their A/Cs, Preventive Maintenance Should Not Be Ignored

By Ted Scarborough | Published: August 18, 2011

With the hot and humid summers that you experience living in east Texas, your home’s air conditioning system is essential to battling the heat. In order to combat the high

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Upgrading Your Cooling System? HVAC Terms You Should Know

By Ted Scarborough | Published: August 11, 2011

Before you upgrade the cooling system in your home, you should first learn some of the key terms related to the industry. Gaining understanding of the terms listed below will help

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