Heating

Although there are many ways to heat and cool your Houston, TX home, a ductless mini-split might be the most efficient. Ductless mini-split heat pumps provide year-round heating and cooling. Moreover, during the warmer months, some of these units boast efficiency levels as high as 300%. They don’t require HVAC ductwork, and they offer zoned air delivery…

Boilers and furnaces are two of the most popular options for whole-house heating. While both boilers and furnaces are great heating options, understanding the differences between the two heaters and why those differences create their own unique sets of pros and cons is very important when choosing a whole-house heater. Here is everything you need…

Hearing noises from your furnace can be unsettling, more so from a relatively new appliance. Determining the source of the sound before addressing the issue is vital for long-term solutions. Homeowners can find it hard to differentiate between a problem that requires immediate attention from a minor one. Regardless, you should never ignore a loud furnace because…

Modern furnaces are designed to last for up to 20 years. For this reason, most Houston homeowners may only need to shop for a furnace once or twice. It can come as a surprise to many that furnaces come in a variety of sizes and models. This begs the question, what size furnace is needed…

Winter nights in Houston can get downright chilly. Central heating systems are an excellent option for keeping a home warm when the outside temperatures drop. Instead of installing a heating system in each room, ductwork carries the conditioned air throughout the house. Installing a central heating system is a tough job. Here is what you…

When the winter months and cold days roll around, it’s important that you have a properly functioning furnace. Before you can settle on a brand, you should first decide which type of furnace best suits your needs. Gas and electric furnaces are two of the more popular options. Each one has its own unique set…

When it comes to heating your home through the winter, gas furnaces have been the standard appliance for decades. While they last a long time, they do wear out and need a replacement at some point. Discover how long your furnace should last, the factors that will affect its longevity, and how you know when…

Heating Tips Gas and Oil Systems Gas furnaces are rated for efficiency with an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency number or an AFUE. According to the state’s Energy Efficiency Standards, Title 24, the minimum AFUE for central furnace systems now sold in California is 0.78, which means that 78 percent of the fuel used by the…