Fresh Air Without Having to Open the Windows: Ventilation Tips

Over the last half-century, the average San Antonio-area home has become extremely well built. This is advantageous in many ways, but there is at least one unfortunate side effect: our modern homes are often poorly ventilated.

If you think about it, older homes had a fairly natural ventilation system. They were downright drafty, because building materials weren’t manufactured to the same exacting specifications as today’s materials. Continue reading

What You Need to Know About Your Air Conditioning System

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