What Knocking Pipes Could Be Signaling
When you flush a toilet or operate your washing machine, do you notice a banging noise coming from behind your walls? Commonly known as water hammer, this nuisance drives some homeowners in San Marcos, Texas, crazy. Before banging your head against that wall, though,...
Why Nest Thermostats Are All the Rage
Programmable thermostats have been around for a few years and have made it easy for homeowners to schedule the times of day they’d like their heating or cooling system to turn on or off. More recently, Wi-Fi-enabled versions have added the ability to control HVAC...
Is It Time to Get Some Duct Work Done?
Unless you encounter an obvious problem, it’s all too easy to forget about the ductwork system in your Texas home. Like other HVAC components, however, ducts perform best when kept in good condition. When left neglected, they’re like to degrade over time....
Beat the Heat with Attic Insulation
When you think of staying cool during a hot Central Texas summer, insulation is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. If you’ve found it challenging keeping your Austin home cool, or if your heating and cooling expenses are starting to skyrocket,...
