It is every homeowner’s nightmare. A freezing cold evening and your furnace won’t start. You rush down to your basement to restart it, but after trying again and again you realize that your furnace won’t ignite and your electrician can’t possibly get out to your home for days. Don’t let this happen to you. You … Continued Keep Reading
Nobody would blame you for doing everything you can to lower your energy bills. We all want to maximize comfort and minimize costs. Sometimes the best practices have to change with technology. Let it be known: closing air vents does not save energy, assuming you are using modern forced-air heating and cooling systems. Why People … Continued Keep Reading
Here in North Texas the question of heating, oil vs. natural gas, for the home is easy to answer: natural gas wins, hands down. Although a new natural gas furnace may cost a little more up front than an oil-burning furnace, the lower operating costs and higher efficiencies of gas furnaces easily make up the … Continued Keep Reading
A hybrid heat dual fuel system combines a natural gas furnace with an electric heat pump to provide home heating more efficiently than either type of system working alone. A hybrid heat system is well-suited to homes here in North Texas for a variety of reasons, including our relatively mild winters and our easy access … Continued Keep Reading
Thank you, McKinney, TX! Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning & Heating has again been voted best in the heating and air conditioning category in the “Best of McKinney” contest highlighted in McKinney Magazine. Sponsored by the McKinney Chamber of Commerce, the award is based on votes of community members for favorite local businesses in more than … Continued Keep Reading
A variable speed furnace can lower your home energy costs and improve your family’s comfort at the same time. The blower motor in this type of furnace provides just the right amount of airflow at any given time to maintain your home’s temperature. In a conventional furnace, the single-speed blower motor runs until the thermostat-set … Continued Keep Reading
Replacing an HVAC system is a costly exercise, and so it’s worth doing your research before making a purchase. But given the large number of products available, it can be hard to find the product and the brand that are just right. For peace of mind and guaranteed value for money, picking Carrier is a smart move. Here … Continued Keep Reading
Air leaks are a major contributor to escalating home energy bills. The leaks either, allow warm air to escape or cold drafts to enter the home. Whichever way, more energy is required to create a comfortable living environment for your family. Sealing air leaks, caulking and weather stripping are the best solutions to ensuring that your … Continued Keep Reading
Getting the duct system design right in your home is essential to get the best performance from your HVAC system. Energy loss estimates associated with poorly designed ductwork range from 10 percent in a good system, up to an eye watering 40 percent in lower grade units. What Does the Ductwork Do? The duct system distributes (or supplies) the air … Continued Keep Reading
One of the main jobs of an A/C unit is to remove moisture from the air. But discovering a pool of water near your cooling system can be alarming. Pooled water can have several explanations. One cause might require the attention of an HVAC expert, and another might be more easily addressed. Here are some … Continued Keep Reading
In other parts of the country, folks may be feeling a nip in the air. But here in Texas, homeowners know that they’ll be relying on their air conditioners for a while longer. You want your system to run cold and efficiently until you no longer need it. Here are some tips to help your … Continued Keep Reading
Cleaning your A/C’s evaporator coils and condenser coils is an easy way to improve the efficiency of your air conditioner and extend its life. Refrigerant passes through the coils and cools the interior air of your home. Over time, a lot of dust and other debris can adhere to the surface of these coils, and … Continued Keep Reading
