Stationary Generators Offer Benefits in Power Outages
Increasingly, homeowners are seeking alternative sources of energy that can meet their needs in an emergency. When a home loses power, off goes the heat, out go the lights, the food in the refrigerator...
View ArticleWhat’s In Your Bottled Water – Besides Water?
Pure, clean water. That’s what the ads say. But what does the lab say? When you shell out for bottled water, which costs up to 1,900 times more than tap water, you have a right to know what exactly is...
View ArticleHeat Pump Troubleshooting and Repair
For many of our readers troubleshooting a heat pump can be a daunting task. It can require some skills in refrigeration, mechanical and electrical skills along with some experience that comes through...
View ArticleCauses of Low Refrigerant in Air Conditioners
Firstly, your machine (Air conditioner or heat pump) does not consume refrigerant, therefore, you will never have to change Freon (Freon is a trademarked name by DuPont that refers to R-22) unless you...
View ArticleREDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
The carbon footprint is the amount of impact we have on the environment, measured by the amount of carbon dioxide released every year. You can start by choose energy efficient equipment and appliances...
View ArticleAVOID ALLERGIES AND VOCs (AIRBORNE VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS)
VOCs are an industry term for air pollutants, which cause allergies, headaches, itchy eyes, throat problems, etc. and spread viruses. In the spring and the fall, we typically like to save money by...
View ArticleWhat does a programmable thermostat do?
The programmable thermostat allows you to pre-set the temperatures that you want during different times such as sleeping, away from the house, and when you wake up. This will allow you to optimize your...
View ArticleBCI Mechanical Expands to McKinney, TX
BCI Mechanical, provider of HVAC services, is proud to announce that have expanded to McKinney, TX! Previously, BCI Mechanical operated out of one location in Denton which serves Denton, Dallas, and...
View Article4 Ways to Chill Your Air Conditioning Costs
Summer doesn’t have to mean heat, humidity, and high utility bills. Instead, beat the heat with our favorite tips on trimming your air conditioning costs. Just a few small changes can add up to big...
View ArticleHave You Had Enough Rain?
Have you had enough rain? The following is a report posted by NBC5 and the National Weather service for the state of Texas and the Month of May 2015. We are seeing the effects of this already in the...
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