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May 17, 2013

Will Your Houston AC Survive Summer?

The Houston summer is nearly here and things are starting to heat up.  Homeowners are beginning to rely on their air conditioning systems to run day and night to keep their family cool.  Most of us don’t give much thought to our Houston AC system until we start sweating.  We cringe at the thought of air conditioning repair  or replacement but the majority of homeowners do not perform annual AC maintenance, which can eliminate 80 – 90% of all air conditioning failures. Here a few signs that your system may be headed for failure this Summer: The temperature inside of every room of […]

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Mar 12, 2013

How to Maximize Air Conditioning Efficiency

As we get closer to another Houston summer you can expect your air conditioning costs and energy bills to start rising.  Two of the biggest issues when it comes to saving money on your energy bill are annual AC maintenance and replacing air conditioning systems that have outlived their lifespan. People often look for ways to improve their car efficiency but overlook the larger savings found in maximizing air conditioning efficiency. Keys to Air Conditioning Efficiency Annual AC maintenance has multiple benefits; it can increase your air conditioning efficiency and lower your home energy costs.  Every .01 inches of dirt […]

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Dec 12, 2012

Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality is an often overlooked but highly important home issue.  The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that typical indoor air is at least 2 to 5 times as polluted as outdoor air.  Because the average individual spends around 90% of their time indoors, this is quite alarming.  Poor indoor air quality has been linked to several different health problems including allergies, asthma, respiratory issues, throat infections, and lung infections. There are many factors that can bring raise the levels of pollutants in your home’s air: Household (chemical) Products – Many cleaning products contain powerful and toxic chemicals.  Some of these […]

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Nov 02, 2012

10th American Standard Customer Service Award

HousePro Energy Solutions is honored to accept the American Standard Customer Care dealer award for the 10th consecutive year. We strive to give every customer the highest level of satisfaction possible Each of our Customer Care dealers must meet rigid requirements and standards to ensure their absolute commitment to excellence in every aspect of the business. Our Customer Care dealers also constantly seek ways to improve the customer experience. After most interactions, they will provide a Customer Satisfaction Survey, which rates their performance and offers them valuable feedback. Not every dealer can live up to our rigorous demands. But when it […]

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Sep 25, 2012

Attic Ventilation = Energy Savings

What is attic ventilation and what are its benefits? Attic ventilation refers to an inlet and outlet system on your home that allows a constant flow of air in and out of the attic.  An effective attic ventilation system provides year round benefits by keeping the attic cool during summer and keeping the attic dry during winter.  A cool attic lowers energy costs because the air conditioner does not have to cool the hot attic air and the duct system is not exposed to high temperatures.  During winter, the reduction of moisture protects your HVAC equipment and home against damage. […]

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