The time you spend preparing your home for cooler weather is well spent and translates to lower energy bills this winter. Tending to your home’s comfort systems assures you that they’ll run dependably and safely when you most need them. Check the Air Filter Running the HVAC system with a dirty air filter will increase … Continued Keep Reading
Heat pumps are one of the best HVAC choices for the North Texas climate, especially if you choose a system that has advanced heat pump features. Engineers continually work to improve the performance capabilities of these appliances, and these four particular upgrades will save energy, while increasing your satisfaction and comfort. Compressor Types The compressor in … Continued Keep Reading
As temperatures cool, the steps you take to reduce heating costs will keep more energy dollars in your bank account this winter. Each of these tips also offers a cost-effective way to manage your energy costs year-round when adapted for the cooling season. Lower the Thermostat Reducing the temperature inside your home will cut your heating costs. A … Continued Keep Reading
Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning & Heating of McKinney has been awarded the Carrier 2007 President’s Award, one of the Carrier Corp.’s highest honors for its dealers. The annual award recognizes dealers that exemplify quality in customer service and are considered one of Carrier’s model Factory Authorized Dealers when working with consumers. President’s Award elite winners … Continued Keep Reading
Cutting the energy consumption of your existing HVAC system might be as simple as upgrading a thermostat. Old thermostats are often inaccurate and that translates to a home that’s under- or over-conditioned at any given time. And if you’re gone routinely, choosing a programmable model will save you even more money, since you won’t need … Continued Keep Reading
Improving home insulation is often the most affordable way to improve a home’s energy efficiency and lessen its impact on the environment. Except in more complicated situations, it could be well within your ability to do the job yourself. In our region, the best places to add insulation are the Attic Walls Ductwork for the … Continued Keep Reading
Getting a head start on fall home maintenance will help you reign in energy costs and provide a more comfortable home home throughout the year. These inexpensive projects provide a high return on investment of time and money. Air Leaks Look around the window frames outside for small cracks and crevices that let air inside … Continued Keep Reading
A key component of your cooling system is the indoor evaporator coil that carries the chilled refrigerant to absorb the heat from your home. Although rarer in drier climates, evaporator coil leaks do happen in hot, humid climates like ours. The good news is that these leaks are nearly 100 percent preventable. The evaporator coil … Continued Keep Reading
February 8, 2008 was a day of celebration for Bill Joplin. Not only was he inducted into the Carrier Dealer Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colorado, but Thad Helsley, mayor pro-tem of McKinney, proclaimed that day as Bill Joplin Day in his honor. The career achievement award—the highest bestowed to any … Continued Keep Reading
Programmable thermostats are sensible devices that provide maximum comfort while saving time and energy when used correctly. If you’re having issues with your programmable thermostat and want to get the cooling or heating system running ASAP, try these troubleshooting tips before placing a service call. Power Correction Try these troubleshooting tips if the programmable thermostat’s … Continued Keep Reading
When the air inside a home is dirty, everyone suffers. Poor indoor air quality can cause allergies, asthma and other respiratory ailments for the family living in your home. Many of the causes are invisible, and finding the source of your family’s seemingly constant illnesses can be frustrating. Thankfully, there are several simple steps you can take to cut down … Continued Keep Reading
It’s never a bad time in North Texas to schedule A/C maintenance. Since this climate requires a good deal of cooling, air conditioners and heat pumps work hard for months on end, often well into the fall. This time of year, your HVAC contractor should address these issues for dependable cooling. Heat Pumps and Central … Continued Keep Reading
