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Humidity & Moisture ControlMoisture From Below: Slab and Pier-and-Beam Homes in Central TexasGround moisture reaches Austin homes as vapor through concrete slabs and as humid air in vented crawlspaces. Drainage handles liquid water; sealing, vapor barriers,…
Ventilation & FiltrationFresh Air in a Tight House: Ventilation Options for Newer Austin HomesNewer Austin homes are built tight, so stale air, cooking odors and moisture no longer leak out by accident. The fix is planned ventilation:…
Humidity & Moisture ControlWhy Your Vents and Ducts Sweat: Dew Point and Condensation ExplainedVents and ducts sweat when a cold surface meets air whose dew point is higher than that surface's temperature. AC supply air leaves the…
Air ConditioningWhy a Bigger AC Isn’t Better in Texas HeatAn oversized AC hits the thermostat setting so fast it shuts off before the coil pulls much moisture out. That short cycling leaves a…
HeatingWhy a Bigger Furnace Isn’t Better: The Case for Dual FuelMost Austin winter days need only a little heat, so an oversized gas furnace short cycles, causing uneven comfort and extra wear. A right-sized…
Ductwork & Air FlowWhy Rooms Get Hot When You Close the Door: Return Air and Pressure BalanceA bedroom gets hot with the door closed when it has a supply register but no return path. Air blown in can't get back…
Ductwork & Air FlowLeaky Ducts: How They Pull Attic Air and Dust Into Your HomeThe return side of your duct system runs under suction, so leaks in return ducts, filter grilles or the air handler in the attic…
HeatingHeater Smells Like Burning? What’s Normal and When to CallA light, dusty burning smell the first few times you run the heat each fall is usually normal. A strong, electrical or hot-plastic smell…
HeatingHeat Pump vs. Gas Furnace vs. Dual Fuel in Central TexasFor most Central Texas homes, a heat pump with backup heat strips is a practical main heating system, since winters are mild and it…
HeatingWhat Drives the Cost of a New Heat Pump in Austin?The cost of a new heat pump in Austin depends mostly on the size your home needs, the efficiency tier (SEER2 and HSPF2), the…
HeatingWhy Is My Heat Pump Blowing Cold Air in Heat Mode?Often it's normal: heat pump air is warm but not furnace-hot, and a defrost cycle can blow cooler air for a few minutes. If…
HeatingAux Heat vs. Emergency Heat: What Your Heat Pump Thermostat Is Telling YouAux heat is backup heat, usually electric heat strips, that your thermostat turns on automatically when the heat pump needs help. Emergency heat is…