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Air ConditioningWhy Mitsubishi Electric Leads in Mini-Split Design and EfficiencyMitsubishi Electric is one of the best-known names in ductless mini-splits, known for inverter technology, efficient equipment and many indoor unit styles. Gold Eagle…
Air ConditioningMulti-Head Mini-Splits: How They Work and Where They FitA multi-head mini-split is a ductless system that connects one outdoor unit to two or more indoor units, each with its own temperature control.…
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)Indoor Air Quality Beyond Mold: Dust, VOCs, Filtration and UpkeepMold gets most of the attention, but dust, pollen, VOCs and fine particles also affect the air in your home. The practical tools are…
Ductwork & Air FlowHow Furniture, Rugs and Closets Affect Your Home’s AirflowGood airflow means conditioned air reaches every part of a room and returns to your HVAC system unblocked. When furniture, drapes, rugs or closed…
MoldBest Practices for Mold Prevention in Your HVAC SystemA properly sized, well-maintained HVAC system is one of the best tools for mold prevention because it removes humidity every time it cools. Keep…
Insulation & EnvelopePassive House Mechanical Systems: ERVs, Heat Pumps and MoreA Passive House relies on matched mechanical systems: balanced ventilation with an ERV or HRV, right-sized heating and cooling (usually a heat pump), efficient…
Insulation & EnvelopeWhat Is a Passive House? The Standard Explained for TexasPassive House is a performance standard that uses airtight construction, continuous insulation, high-performance windows and balanced ventilation with heat or energy recovery to keep…
Air ConditioningWhy Zoning an HVAC System Is Complex in Central Texas HomesZoning a single HVAC system is hard because closing dampers to some zones raises static pressure, which can damage ductwork and equipment. A zoned…
Air ConditioningWhat Is a Zoned HVAC System? A Guide for Central Texas HomesA zoned HVAC system divides your home into areas that each have their own thermostat, using motorized dampers in the ductwork so one system…
Ductwork & Air FlowHow Your Home’s Duct System Works: A Central Texas GuideA home duct system is supply and return plenums, the ducts, and the boots, registers and grilles at each room; in most Central Texas…
Ductwork & Air FlowDuct System Plenums: What They Are and Why Size MattersThe supply and return plenums are the main air chambers attached to your furnace or air handler, and their size affects airflow, static pressure,…
MoldWhy Your HVAC System Alone Can’t Stop Mold in Central TexasEven a top-tier HVAC system can't prevent mold alone, because moisture gets in from places the AC never touches: leaks, showers, cooking, laundry and…
