Why is it that HVAC systems break down when we need them most — during the hottest or coldest days of the year? Bad luck may be one reason, but it’s also because HVAC equipment tends to fail when it’s most stressed. Whatever the cause, a broken-down system can leave you sweltering or shivering — and waiting for a service technician to get around to you. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2011
End-Of-Summer Energy-Savings Tips For San Antonio Homeowners
Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean energy savings should. Jon Wayne has a few tips to help San Antonio residents save money through the rest of the season: Continue reading
Looking Into A New Air-Conditioning System? Use This Buying Guide
If you haven’t had to replace your air-conditioning system in a while, the latest advancements in A/C technology might surprise you. Manufacturers have implemented high-tech features that enable air conditioners to get really efficient results. So if it’s time to upgrade to a new system, consider taking advantage of these features: Continue reading
Ventilation System Options That Give You Whole-House Comfort And That Fresh-Air Feeling
Many San Antonio residents have reduced their homes’ energy loss by plugging air leaks and sealing their homes tightly. While this is an important step toward improving your home’s overall energy efficiency, it can compromise your indoor air quality. If air can’t move into and out of the house freely, indoor pollutants (dust, pet dander, viruses and bacteria, chemicals from cleaning products) build up. Continue reading
Plans For Duct Sealing Turn Into Real Savings
Is your home losing energy through the air ducts? Chances are it is, but you may not even know it. According to the U.S. government’s Energy Star program, a typical San Antonio home may be losing 20 percent of its conditioned air through leaky ducts. That’s air you’re paying to cool or heat — a significant loss that can force your HVAC system to work overtime, not to mention boost your utility bills. Leaks and disconnected joints also can draw in unfiltered, unconditioned air, lowering your indoor air quality. Continue reading
Thinking Winter Already? Use AFUE Ratings To Select A High-Efficiency Furnace And Save Money On Utility Bills
Most homeowners in the San Antonio area focus on getting efficient cooling results, and rightly so: San Antonio’s climate requires that a significant portion of home energy bills go toward air conditioning to stay comfortable. But we can’t ignore our heating systems, either. With the winter just around the corner, investigating high-efficiency furnaces now means you have time to research and comparison shop to make a selection, as high-efficiency furnaces are a long-term investment that pay you back again and again. Continue reading
Repair Or Replace: A Furnace Guide To Your Options
Do you think you might need to replace your furnace? Does it need costly repairs? Jon Wayne can help you make a decision about the condition of your current furnace if you’re facing a significant repair and think it might be wiser to replace the furnace.
Consider these questions as you decide whether to repair or replace: Continue reading
Noticing A Shift In Your System Efficiency? You Might Need To Address Air Filters
A number of factors influence how much you pay each month for the energy your household uses. These include, of course, the rate your utility company sets for electricity and the efficiency rating of your air-conditioning system. There is another small, but simple, factor that influences how much energy your system consumes and how well the system uses it, and that’s your air filter: the type of filter you use and whether you change or clean it regularly. Continue reading
