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Customer Question: My Heating and Air Conditioning Service Company/Service Technician is advising me to replace my current AC R-22 Condenser and Coil with a new “Higher Efficiency and Environmentally Friendly” R-410 Refrigerant System, should I follow their advice? – June 6th 2013 HVAC Expert Answer from David Rivera, President of Efficient Home Solutions: This is a question that …

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Vacations are supposed to be carefree and devoid of stress – however that time on the beach and nice hotel probably cost you a pretty penny. But, you can offset some of your vacation expenses by following these few energy-saving tips below, you can actually save money while you’re out of town. While you’re taking …

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Did you know that here in North Texas 60% to 70% of your monthly utility bill is the result of Heating and Air Conditioning your home? No matter what time of year, whether it’s January or July, your heating and air conditioning costs make up the majority of your electric and natural gas bills. Particularly …

3 Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audit Tips Read More »

The overall differences between Trane, Rheem, Amana, Goodman, Lennox and Carrier Heating and Air Conditioning Systems are very small.  Selling one brand over another can be difficult and often confusing to clients. These customers and clients can get frustrated and overwhelmed by large number of brands. It’s easy to understand how clients can become frustrated …

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As we get closer and closer to the dreadful triple digits of the North Texas summer, do you ever find yourself feeling a bit hot in your own house? Worried your air conditioning unit might not be functioning properly? Believe it or not, there are actually a few easy and painless steps can take to …

How to Check if Your AC System is Working Properly Read More »

Earlier this morning, Efficient Home Solutions dispatched a technician to visit one of our customers in Addison. The homeowner complained of a strong chemical smell emanating from her vents when the heater was turned on. Upon inspection of the home’s heating unit, our technician found the system to be unsealed. The chemical smell was a …

Unsealed Heating Systems & Potential Fire Hazards Read More »

It’s still winter, so why should you worry about air conditioning? Plan ahead now, while temperatures are low, to make sure that your air conditioning is working properly when the temperatures are high. – The Augusta Chronicle As spring rolls in and the weather continues to get better and better, the North Texas summer sits …

Early AC Inspections are Critical to a Cool Summer in North Texas Read More »

Starting today, Friday, February 15, the Allen Event Center will play host to the 4th Annual Collin County Home & Garden Show. The event, which ends on Sunday, February 17, will feature more than 200 North Texas home, garden and HVAC improvement experts, including Efficient Home Solutions. The heating and air conditioning experts at Efficient …

EHS at the Collin County Home & Garden Show Feb. 15-17 Read More »

While visiting a home in Plano this past Saturday, we met with client who complained of uneven room temperatures from room to room throughout the home. Upon inspection, we found an improperly installed Wind Turbine, a 5″ base of insulation and unsealed Heating and Air Conditioning system. The furnace was working safely, effectively and efficiently. …

The Effects of an Unsealed HVAC System & Improper Installation Read More »

With an early spring predicted in North Texas, it’s important that your AC-Air Conditioning System goes through the proper spring cleaning and check-up.