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Choosing a heating system for your Amarillo area home usually means deciding between a heat pump or furnace. Both have advantages and disadvantages that could influence your decision. Here are three important considerations to apply when choosing a heat pump or furnace. Fuel Furnaces are available in models that use combustible fuel or electricity. The…
Continue ReadingNighttime winter temperatures in the Amarillo area often drop below freezing, so putting some of these energy-saving tips can help lower heating costs. The time and money it takes to execute them are well spent since they’ll work year-round to stop heat transfer. The cooler months lend themselves to making long-lasting home improvements that start…
Continue ReadingAlong with air conditioning, good airflow in your home is a big part of what makes the Amarillo area’s hot summers bearable. In winter, ventilation prevents moisture problems that could lead to damaging mold growth. Just as homes and lifestyles vary, so do ventilation methods. If you’re looking for a way to improve your home’s…
Continue ReadingDirty ductwork in your Amarillo area home can take a toll on your indoor air quality and HVAC system. Dust, dust mites, mold, fungi, and bacteria in your ducts can aggravate allergy and asthma symptoms. Particles can end up inside your heating and cooling system, rendering it less efficient and further degrading indoor air quality.…
Continue ReadingJust recently, local energy provider Xcel Energy announced a 6.3-percent rate increase for residential customers. For the average Amarillo homeowner who uses an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours of energy, that could add up to an additional $6.58 per month. That $6.58 doesn’t seem like a lot, but it can quickly add up over the course…
Continue ReadingPreventative maintenance is never completely done. You should do it regularly to keep the HVAC system running at a high efficiency and to prevent major breakdowns. Many homeowners find it more convenient to schedule maintenance in the fall before the winter.
Continue ReadingSo you’ve decided now’s the perfect time for installing a new central A/C. Maybe over the summer you realized that your window units just didn’t cut it, or your old system wasn’t working quite as well as it used to. The energy bill may be higher than in years past, or more repairs than normal were…
Continue ReadingSummers can get hot in the Amarillo area, even downright unbearable, especially if your air conditioner has broken down. Although air conditioners are pretty tough systems, there are a few common AC problems that can bring the system to a halt. With following guide, you may be able to identify the cause of the problem…
Continue ReadingPoor air quality in a home poses a serious risk to the occupant’s health. Nowadays, people spend 90 percent of their lives indoors where the air is filled with potentially toxic, allergenic, irritating and infectious substances. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises that the levels of these harmful substances are 2 to 5 times,…
Continue ReadingEvery year, your air conditioner naturally loses some efficiency. Fortunately, you can fight this with certain routine efforts at home. Here’s how to work on improving A/C efficiency so you can watch those cooling costs melt away. Reduce Your Use Only use the air conditioner when the temperature outside exceeds the indoor temperature. Otherwise, open…
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