By David | Published:
April 28, 2011
Follow my Heating and Air Conditioning Tips and Information on my dedicated Blog Page at blog.ccacac.com. All my information is relevant to the climate and conditions in Corpus Christi and the surrounding South Texas area.
By David | Published:
February 9, 2011
While it is cold outside we tend to stay inside and try to stay warm. Just like in the summer time humidity in the air makes us feel warmer. In the summer we are trying to keep our humidity level below 50% in our homes to feel more comfortable. Now while it is cold and [...]
By David | Published:
February 2, 2011
With this cold weather we are having right now comes the need for all our heaters to run properly. Having your heater professionally checked every year is the best safety measure you can do for your family. Making sure that your heater is running safely can give you the peace of mind knowing that is [...]
By David | Published:
November 30, 2010
Even though we don’t have much of a winter heating season you really should have your heating system checked for safety reasons. A gas furnace should be checked every year to make sure all the safety controls are working properly and the system is operating and there are no problems with corrosion or leaks in [...]
By David | Published:
November 30, 2010
I know we don’t have really cold weather here in Corpus Christi, but did you know that on the average we have about 850 heating hours per year. That is not much compared to the 2600 cooling hours we have and nothing compared to the brutal cold weather they have up north, but it is [...]
By David | Published:
November 16, 2010
The up to $1500 Federal Tax Credit for installing High Efficiency Air Conditioning systems or Attic Insulation will be ending on December31, 2010. If your air conditioning system is 10 years old or older then you really should think about taking advantage of this tax credit now. The new system has to be installed and [...]
By David | Published:
June 29, 2010
When it comes to your air conditioning system there is not much to prepare for in the event of a hurricane. The concern is if you loose power what can you do. If you have a generator and want to run your air conditioner be very careful to make sure the generator has enough power [...]
By David | Published:
June 18, 2010
Many people ask me what they should set their thermostats at in the summer to be comfortable. The answer to that question varies greatly. Most people are very comfortable at 76 degrees if they have good control of the humidity in their space. At 76 degrees and 45% relative humidity most people are comfortable. But [...]
By David | Published:
June 11, 2010
There is a lot of confusion about what qualifies for the federal tax credit when it comes to air conditioning equipment. The Federal tax credit is just what the name implies a “Tax Credit”. It is not a deduction which would give you less money back in your pocket. The stipulations are that you must [...]
By David | Published:
June 7, 2010
I have heard a lot of reports lately about other companies telling customers things about the R22 refrigerant phase out that simply are not true. R22 refrigerant is being phased out, but new R22 refrigerant will be available until at least 2020 and then recycled refrigerant will be available until at least 2030. Some outside condensing units that use [...]
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