American Comfort Solutions, Inc. Blog
Why a NATE-Certified Technician? Doesn't Your System Deserve the Best Service?
If you want your heating and cooling systems to run efficiently and achieve their full life spans, you've got to treat them right. Working with a NATE-certified technician ensures that both you and your equipment receive the best service possible. Here's a look at what NATE certification is and why you…
Read More...Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance: If You Haven't Taken Care of It Yet, Now's the Time
Is your cooling equipment ready for another hot Texas summer? By taking care of your spring air conditioner maintenance now, you can rest assured that your system will keep you comfortable while running efficiently all season long. Here's a look at why A/C maintenance is so important, and what needs…
Read More...An Easy Way to Understand System Maintenance
Scheduling an air conditioner tune up should be a no brainer. Whenever a client asks me, "Why should I have my system checked, it’s brand new?" I always refer to their automobile and ask if they change their oil on a regular basis. Your AC system is not different.
Read More...Have You Switched from R-22 to R-410A AC Unit?
You've probably heard of Freon, known in the air conditioning industry as R-22. The chemical refrigerant runs most air conditioners in use in the world today. In the early 90s, the Environmental Protection Agency discovered that Freon harms the ozone layer. Over the last 20 years, the EPA has been slowly…
Read More...Does Attic Insulation Help in the Summer?
The top portion of your house absorbs sunlight every day. Likewise, heat produced inside the home tends to rise. That's why attics tend to be some of the hottest areas of a home. Insulation effectively creates a barrier between the attic and the living space, and most people understand that it's beneficial…
Read More...For Allergy Sufferers: Consider Installing An Air Purification System
If you suffer from allergies, you know that airborne pollutants such as pollen, dust and dander can cause your symptoms to flair up or worsen. Most allergy sufferers choose to keep their symptoms under control by taking antihistamines and avoiding allergy triggers. It's important to remember that the…
Read More...AC Installations are Important. Call the Professionals at American Comfort
Robin here, the owner and chief bottle washer at American Comfort Solutions, Katy's fastest AC service! I was driving through my neighborhood on Tuesday at 4pm after visiting with a client and I noticed that one of my neighbors was having a new AC system installed.
Read More...Your Air Conditioning Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Almost half of all residential energy usage in the United States is for heating and cooling. The hot, humid summers of Katy, TX, and west Houston make air conditioning units work extra hard. A well-maintained heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system saves both money and energy. Poorly…
Read More...Why Air Conditioners Freeze Up
Beating the Texas heat requires a good air conditioner, and even the best air conditioners are prone to occasional maintenance issues. At American Comfort Solutions, one of the air conditioner issues we see most frequently is freezing. When an air conditioner freezes up, the ice is often a sign of a…
Read More...Does Energy Star Guarantee Savings?
Rising energy costs and increasing environmental concerns have pushed many people to get serious about saving energy at home and at work. Over the past two decades, the Energy Star label has emerged as an easily recognizable symbol of energy efficiency for residential and commercial products. While there…
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