HVAC represents Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. HVAC is most often utilized to read more.

Find the label on the outer surface of the system component for a manufacture date. Equipment less than five years old may have a warranty, but also may not read more.

Yes. Noisy heating and cooling equipmentincrease sound pollution.While no monetary savings are tied to lower sound levels, the sound rating of a cooling system can have a serious effect on comfort and enjoyment of your Austin home. The sound level of an air conditioner or heat pump depends on a number of things, such as the age and make of the equipment, and read more

In addition to the professional visual inspection included with our System Inspection, a Precision Tune-up also comes with a full maintenance cleaning and lubrication of the heating or air conditioning equipment components. Find out more here about Strand Brothers Service Experts’s Precision Tune-up steps . The read more

A Service Call fee is a charge for the expense associated with the time and travel to diagnose, inspect and deliver expert recommendations for a home's heating or air conditioning system by a read more

A popping noise is a typically sign of an under-sized duct design. It may have to do with greater air flow than the duct work is able to manage. Have a qualified company analyze your home's ventilation system for proper design and make necessary recommendations. Improper duct work layout can be attributed to several ventilation and air quality problems, including read more

The answer is, typically, yes. Here's why.

Matched System Design: All air conditioner and heat pump outdoor units are specifically constructed to work with a matched indoor unit for the best efficiency and performance. The effect of this matched equipment is a harmonized, top-performance team that ensures dependability and efficiency. Air conditioner and heat pump outdoor units may ”operate” with indoor units other than those for which they have been precisely intended; however, the result would be a definite compromise in system performance.

Design Advances: Over time, indoor blower coil units have undergone a number of design advances — especially in the areas of air handling performance, filtering efficiency and operating sound levels. The latest outdoor unit will also include the read more

Similar to a value menu at many restaurants, charging a flat rate cost in place of an hourly charge delivers more value for our customers because everything is included, the read more.

You probably wouldn't purchase a brand-new car and assume to not ever have to add air to the tires, change the oil and check out any unfamiliar noises. Your home comfort system is read more

There are many possibilities that can trigger your HVAC system to freeze up; many of them usually need to be corrected by a professional technician. Making sure the air filter is clean or replaced and making sure the airflow is not restricted are about the only read more

If you are changing your Austin area home air conditioner, furnace or heat pump, it is the right time to also install a new zoning system to fix hot and cold spots or special temperature requirements in the read more

With energy costs going up, there are a few steps you can take to help reduce the expenses of heating and cooling your home. HVAC equipment usually consumes more energy than any other appliance in the home. This inevitably shows up every month on monthly bills, but it's important to remember that energy costs can be controlled in several ways.

Maintenance: One step to control energy costs is to schedule annual maintenance to help be sure that your furnace and air conditioner is running properly and efficiently. Operating dirty heating or cooling equipment can result in unnecessary loss of efficiency and may even damage the unit.

High Efficiency: If you are in the market for a new home comfort system, consider purchasing a high-efficiency system. They are designed to help reduce your energy costs as well as help conserve natural resources. When choosing a new home comfort system, pay close attention to the SEER rating of the air conditioner and the AFUE of the furnace. The higher the SEER or AFUE, the higher the efficiency and savings.

Zoning: Zoning can significantly lower your heating costs. Zoning divides your home into separate comfort areas, which are heated or cooled based on the occupancy of the rooms. That means a zoning system allows each room in your home to potentially have its own temperature setting. With a zoning system, you no longer pay to heat or cool rooms of your home that are rarely used, and you can have the exact temperature you want in highly occupied rooms.

Programmable Thermostats: Programmable thermostats can make a significant difference in energy consumption. Since you can proactively set a schedule for the days and times that the home is occupied, these thermostats are able to deliver exact comfort, efficiency and energy savings. For example, if you're going to be away, you can set the whole house at an energy-saving temperature to avoid heating or cooling an empty house and conserving energy in the process.

No, HVAC air filters vary by quality and size, and some have specs that others don't. Usually we recommend purchasing the filter your HVAC manufacturer recommends pairing up with your installed unit, though you might be tempted to try another filter type for convenience or to remove read more.

No doubt about it. Exposure to air pollutants can be up to 100 times higher indoors than outdoors. The American Lung Association estimates that most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, making indoor air quality (IAQ) important for homeowners to know about. Many common household items contribute to poor indoor air quality. Compounds found in read more

The best method of detection is to use a carbon monoxide detector in a central location. A carbon monoxide detector is like a smoke alarm. It monitors the air for carbon monoxide and read more

You may have tried to eliminate indoor odors by spraying air fresheners or lighting candles. Unfortunately, these tactics only mask the odors, they don't get rid of them. These remedies may in fact negatively affect indoor air quality from read more

A great way to choose the correct humidifier is by having a home health report performed by Strand Brothers Service Experts. Every house is different, and every family is different. So, every humidification need is also different. There are a few factors read more

Every person and every home entails a different comfort need. The threshold of irritancy and triggers that affect people’s health and comfort combine to determine the proper solutions. High threshold levels may require simple read more

According to studies commissioned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to air pollutants indoors can be 100 times higher than outdoors. Frequent dusting and vacuuming can help reduce the amount of dust and dust mites present in your home. However, not all read more

Depending on the type you choose and the size of your house, a humidifier may use from 1.5 to 12 gallons per day when the furnace is operating. The amount of liquid read more

How often to change your air filters can depend on a few things:

• the type of air filter you are using
• the overall indoor air quality
• how many pets are in the home
• the number of people occupying the home, and
• the level of air pollution and construction around the home

For basic 1"-3" air filters, manufacturers usually read more

Yes. Carbon monoxide is an invisible threat to health and safety in the home. Though more commonly thought to be associated with fireplaces and vehicle emissions, carbon monoxide poisoning read more

When in heating mode, people are confined indoors with unusually dry air for extended periods each year. Humidifiers help [[to keep comfortable levels of moisture|create the ideal humidity level and comfort|the right comfort level of read more

When we breathe it, carbon monoxide attaches to with the red blood cells in the blood and displaces the oxygen our bodies need to survive. Carbon monoxide combines with the red blood cells over 200 times more easily than oxygen and creates a read more

Allergies and asthma are two health issues that could be helped with cleaner indoor air. When airborne irritants are removed, allergy and asthma sufferers often find relief from their symptoms. Even those in good health who may read more

Unfortunately, the symptoms of carboxyhemoglobin saturation are easily overlooked because they appear to be flu-like. With mild exposure, people report that they experience headaches, fatigue and read more

Prevention is the most important step. Taking proper safety steps will reduce your risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Because automobiles are a major cause of carbon monoxide poisoning, always take your car out of the garage to let it warm up. Never leave it read more

Many everyday household items may contribute to poor indoor air quality. Compounds found in carpeting, furniture, upholstery and drapery fabric constantly emit gases or fumes. Other sources of pollutants are cleaning agents, paint and read more

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is generated by the incomplete combustion of fuels such as wood, natural gas, gasoline, diesel, kerosene, coal and charcoal. It is caused by read more

Indoor Air Quality is a term used to explain the level or amount of air pollution that exists inside a house or building, particularly occupied areas or rooms. Exposure to air pollutants can be up to read more

Installing a humidifier is usually an easy job when, at the same time, you change out your furnace. But you can also have a humidifier fitted to your read more

Dry air contributes to making your throat feel dry or aggravate respiratory ailments. During cooler or cold weather, your home rapidly loses its humidity to the outdoors. Humidity levels could [[drop to as low as 10 percent|even go down as low as read more