Living in Houston, Texas requires the use of a central air conditioner during the warm months. Locals know that the A/C unit removes the heat from the house and expels it outside, thus keeping the home cool, as well as manages the humidity in the air, but there some interesting facts that we at Absolute…
Water and oxygen are the essence of life. Without them, we cannot survive. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 2.5 billion people across the globe do not have access to sanitary water sources. Unsanitary water conditions contribute in the deaths of thousands of individuals every day. We here in the U.S. are…
During the hot summer season your home’s air conditioner is not only cooling the inside air but it also removes the humidity as well. The humidity inside the air is collected in the air handler and then drips into the condensate pan. This pan has a drainage hole where the water is then led through…
Thousands of people each year remodel at least one area of their home. There are tons of different reasons to consider remodeling your home. Some people remodel to flip a home as part of real estate investing. Other people remodel so that they can have a home that suits their needs better than the current…
A home with air conditioning makes hot summer months more comfortable. Installation of a new air conditioner also provides you with more energy savings and advanced features that your current unit doesn’t have. However, if your new unit isn’t installed correctly, it will not provide you with any of these benefits. Tips for Quality Air…
Air conditioners, like anything else that uses moving parts, eventually wears and needs some repair. Air conditioners are often easily repaired, and with the right maintenance and care, repairs are even less likely. More often than not, rugged, high quality products are produced from air conditioner manufacturers. When the AC fails, it is often a…
Second story homes throughout Texas often struggle to keep the top floor of their home cool. There are many key factors that cause the higher floors of any building to be warmer than the ground floor. One major factor is the “heat stack affect” which simply means heat rises. Cool air drops and warm air…
Natural gas is a safe and convenient resource when it is used correctly and installed properly. However, leaks can occur which can manifest physical symptoms and in some instances the gas can produce carbon monoxide poisoning that dangerously affects people and pets. Today, we at Absolute Plumbing & Mechanical would like to discuss gas leaks.…
The air conditioner is a very important unit to the cooling system. It not only helps maintain cooler temperatures indoors, but it also controls the humidity levels inside your home. When the air conditioner is no longer functioning correctly or at all, there are is a plethora of causes. Today, we at Absolute Plumbing and…
Major plumbing problems such as clogs or burst piping can be rather obvious. However, smaller leaks can go unnoticed for extended periods of time. According to the EPA the average home wastes up to 10,000 gallons of water per year due to small leaks. It is not the major plumbing issues that can lead to…
