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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…
Air ConditioningWhy Mini-Splits Are a Good Alternative to ZoningDuctless mini-splits give each room its own indoor unit and its own control, so they deliver zoned comfort without adding dampers and complexity to…
Air ConditioningTypes of Mini-Split Systems: Which Fits Your Texas Home?Mini-splits come in four main styles: wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted (cassette), floor-mounted and ducted. Wall-mounted units are the most common and simplest to install, while ducted…
Ductwork & Air FlowWhy Properly Sized Ductwork Matters for Your HVAC SystemDuctwork has to be sized to match your HVAC system. Undersized ducts choke airflow, strain the equipment and whistle; oversized ducts move air too…
Ductwork & Air FlowDuct System Optimization: What It Involves and Why It MattersDuct system optimization means checking and improving your ductwork's sealing, insulation, balance and layout so conditioned air actually reaches every room. Done right, it…
