As the leaves change color here in Texas, our team at Air-Ton Heating & AC is preparing for an important time of the year—furnace maintenance season.
Continue ReadingSome like it hot!
Others, not so much.
If you have a large home with multiple stories or a large household with family members who prefer different temperatures, consider installing a zone controls.
Continue ReadingVery few air conditioning (AC) units are whisper-silent. A certain amount of noise coming from your ductwork is not uncommon. It is normal to hear the blowers spinning, among other parts of the cooling process. Additionally, air conditioning equipment produces more sounds as it ages—not always because of a mechanical problem. However, if you’ve owned…
Continue ReadingYou decided to part ways with your old air conditioning (AC) system. It is not always an easy decision to make. But now, you can get ready for a new era of home comfort, with lower utility bills and improved indoor air quality (IAQ). Did you know upgrading your AC can reduce your electricity bill…
Continue ReadingYour home’s indoor air quality is often two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These pollutants contribute to many diseases as well as respiratory conditions like asthma and allergies.
Continue ReadingAs the summer months approach, we are all looking to save some pennies where we can. So why not start with your ac bill?
Continue ReadingShould you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC) units. Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up.
Continue ReadingEnergy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well. The most significant disadvantage is poor indoor air quality.
Continue ReadingLiving in Texas near the Gulf of Mexico is lovely. Unfortunately for homeowners in and around Houston, salty air can be harsh on your air conditioning unit.
Continue ReadingDehumidifiers are often used in humid climates during the summer months in areas where weather turns both hot and humid, or year-round in humid areas of a home like a basement.
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