When it comes to air conditioning basics, most people have only a vague idea of how their system works. The fact is, air conditioning doesn’t just pump cool air into your home– it actually removes warm air and cycles it back in as cooler air. This is a cycle that continues until your thermostat reaches the pre-set temperature. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2010
Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips for Homeowners
There are many air conditioning maintenance tips for homeowners that anyone can do. Professional maintenance is necessary for some aspects of A/C maintenance, and a professional should take care of points of inspection twice a year. But, there are simple steps that homeowners can take to ensure a long life for their equipment. Continue reading
Air Conditioning Maintenance: Key to Energy Savings
Air conditioning maintenance is one of the best ways for homeowners to ensure that they are getting peak energy-efficiency from their cooling system. An energy-efficient air conditioning system is one that offers the most comfort for the least cost each month. This is the goal for all homeowners, particularly when the household budget is tight. Continue reading
Don’t Miss Out on your Energy Rebates!
We recently talked about the energy rebates and incentives available to Texas homeowners. If you haven’t yet taken advantage of all the opportunities to save on the purchase of energy-efficient HVAC equipment, there’s still time. Not only are there various local, state and Federal rebates out there, but manufacturer incentives are also available that make an equipment upgrade more attractive than ever. Continue reading
How HVAC Zoning Works
A zoning system for your HVAC system is a way to control the temperature for each area, or “zone” in your home, rather than have to heat or cool the whole house to the same temperature. With a zoning system, you can set temperatures differently for either individual rooms or sections of your home. Continue reading
Do I Repair or Replace my HVAC Equipment?
Repair or replace?—it’s a question that all homeowners will most likely have to ask at some point. The fact is, the answer isn’t always obvious. However, there are clues for you to look at when making the decision. Continue reading
UV Lights Help Clean your Indoor Air
We’ve been talking a little bit about indoor air quality and why it’s become such a big public health issue. Keeping your indoor air clean is important not only for your family’s well-being but also for the health of your home and HVAC system. Air in which most of the contaminants have been removed will allow everyone to breathe easier and keep system components functioning properly for longer. Continue reading
Indoor Air Quality Affects your Quality of Life
Have you ever wondered why your allergies start acting up every time you walk into your home? Or why it seems like you’re constantly dusting the furniture? Do you or other family members suffer from recurring respiratory problems? Poor indoor air quality doesn’t always manifest itself in obvious ways, but it sure affects a lot of things, including the quality of your life at home. Continue reading
Rescue your HVAC System with Preventative Maintenance
Here at Jon Wayne, we believe that twice-a-year HVAC maintenance is one of the best things you can do for your home and your home comfort. We don’t call our priority service agreement the “Rescue Club” for nothing! Preventative maintenance can in fact rescue you and your heating and cooling system from disaster by keeping your system components running smoothly and efficiently. Continue reading
Is your Insulation Keeping you Comfortable?
Insulation is an important factor in home comfort. If your home isn’t as comfortable as it should be, your insulation could be partially responsible. If you are having issues such as rooms that aren’t comfortable– cold in winter or too hot in summer, for instance– you should consider looking into your insulation. Continue reading
