When a storage-tank water heater starts leaking, installing a new water heater is usually the cure. While minor seepage from a pressure relief valve can be remedied by replacing the valve, leakage from a corroded tank or fittings is a deal-breaker that means it’s time for a new unit. Before taking on the job yourself, however, … Continued Keep Reading
Backup generators keep your home and family powered up even if the utility grid goes down. In some cases, the loss of electricity in a home may mean it can’t be occupied until power is restored. This means your family has to inconveniently relocate elsewhere. Options like portable generators for camping and outings must be … Continued Keep Reading
If you and those you share your home with have been fighting over settings for your home’s single thermostat, the problem may not be different temperature preferences. It may be inconsistent temperatures throughout your home. If the living areas are comfortable but the bedrooms are too warm, for example, consider zoning systems. Why You Should … Continued Keep Reading
Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning and Heating is up for the Best of 2014 Award from Living Magazine. The communities of and surrounding McKinney, Frisco, Plano and Prosper, TX, have supported us since 1978. You, our loyal customers, friends and family, are why we grew from one employee to a fleet of nearly 100 certified HVAC … Continued Keep Reading
Tightening up your home with energy-efficiency upgrades is one of the most practical ways to boost comfort and ease monthly energy bills for the life of your home. And one of the best ways to make your home more energy efficient is rolling out or blowing in attic insulation. Top-Down Approach The insulation barrier inside … Continued Keep Reading
Air leakages caused by cracks, gaps and joints in your doors and windows not only makes it difficult to keep your home at comfortable temperatures, but they also can cost you plenty in wasted energy over the long run. By choosing and using caulk to seal most leaks, you can keep your home at its … Continued Keep Reading
Programmable thermostats have become increasingly popular in recent years, with more homeowners upgrading from the old-school manual models each year. So what have they got that simple mechanical thermostats don’t? Features that boost home comfort, convenience and energy efficiency. If you’re still using an older thermostat, here are a few good reasons that upgrading to … Continued Keep Reading
Your HVAC system is a crucial part of your home, and you don’t want to leave its care up to just anyone. If you sense that the end is near for your heating or cooling system, or see signs of a problem developing, it’s time to begin the search for a reliable HVAC service. Follow … Continued Keep Reading
Readers of the McKinney Courier-Gazette, Frisco Enterprise and Allen American have all selected Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning & Heating as Readers’ Choice in the Heating and Air Company category. “Everyone at Bill Joplin’s works hard every day to provide our neighbors in McKinney and North Dallas with the highest level of HVAC service at the … Continued Keep Reading
Your HVAC system’s air filter is the first line of defense against airborne pollutants, keeping dust from clogging up your furnace or A/C and from troubling your lungs and sinuses. Savvy homeowners understand that by carefully selecting the minimum efficiency reporting value, or MERV rating, of the air filters they install, they can control the degree … Continued Keep Reading
You need to consider efficiency ratings when selecting a new furnace or heat pump. The higher the efficiency level, the more energy savings you’ll see. You want a system that’s efficient enough for North Texas weather, without paying too much. Furnace Efficiency The standard rating for furnace efficiency is the annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) … Continued Keep Reading
Unless the weather is perfect outside, you usually keep windows and doors tightly shut all day. If the home itself is sealed tightly, very little air transfer occurs between the interior and exterior. While this is good news for lowering energy bills, it’s not so great for indoor air quality. Pollution from daily activities such … Continued Keep Reading
