HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. HVAC is the common term used to read more.

Look at the label on the outside of the equipment for a manufacture date. If the equipment is less than five years old it may have a warranty, but also may not read more.

Yes. Loud heating and cooling equipment contribute to sound pollution. Although no monetary savings are tied to a quieter home environment, the sound rating of a cooling system can have a serious effect on comfort and enjoyment of your La Porte home. The sound level of an air conditioner or heat pump depends on a variety of factors, such as the age and make of the equipment, and read more

In addition to the visual check provided with our System Inspection, a Precision Tune-up also includes a full maintenance cleaning and lubrication of the heating or air conditioning equipment components. Learn more here about Finch Air Conditioning & Heating Inc’s Precision Tune-up steps . The read more

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

A popping sound is a typically sign of an under-sized duct design. It may be caused by greater air flow than the duct work is built for. Have a qualified company analyze your home's ventilation system for proper design and make necessary recommendations. Improper duct work layout can cause 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 precisely intended to work with a matched indoor unit for peak efficiency and performance. The consequence 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 specifically intended; however, the consequence would be a definite compromise in system performance.

Design Advances: Through the years, indoor blower coil units have undergone many design advances — especially in the areas of air handling performance, filtering efficiency and operating sound levels. An up-to-date outdoor unit will also incorporate the read more

Similar to a value menu at a local restaurant, charging a flat rate cost instead of an hourly cost delivers more value for our customers because all costs are included, the read more.

You probably wouldn't buy a brand-new car and expect to never have to add air to the tires, change the oil and investigate any strange noises. Your home comfort system is read more

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

If you are replacing your La Porte area home air conditioner, furnace or heat pump, it is an excellent time to also install a new zoning system to address hot and cold spots or special temperature requirements in the read more

With energy costs soaring, there are a few steps you can take to help cut down the expenses of heating and cooling your home. HVAC equipment usually uses 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 way 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 equipment.

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 areas of your home that are rarely used, and your family gets 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 in quality and size, and some have features that others don't. In most cases we recommend purchasing the filter your HVAC manufacturer recommends pairing up with your installed equipment, though you may be tempted to try another filter type for convenience or to remove read more.

Yes, with a capital Y.E.S. 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) extremely important. 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 your home. A carbon monoxide detector is a device very similar to a smoke alarm. It monitors the air for carbon monoxide and read more

You may have tried to get rid of 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

The best way to choose the correct humidifier is by having a home health report performed by Finch Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. Every home is different, and every family is different. So, every humidification need is also different. There are a couple 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 conducted 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 model you choose and the size of your indoor area, a humidifier may use from 1.5 to 12 gallons per day when the furnace is operating. The amount of water read more

How often to change your air filters can depend on several factors:

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

With central heating, people are confined indoors with unusually dry air for many months 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 inhaled, carbon monoxide combines with 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 problems that could be helped with cleaner indoor air. When airborne irritants are removed, allergy and asthma sufferers often find relief from their symptoms. Even healthy people who may read more

Unfortunately, the symptoms caused by carboxyhemoglobin saturation are easily overlooked because they are often flu-like. With mild exposure, most people experience headaches, fatigue and read more

Prevention is the most important step. Taking proper safety measures will reduce your risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Because vehicles 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 can include cleaning agents, paint and read more

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is produced 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 define 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 typically an easy job if you are also replacing your furnace. But you can also have a humidifier fitted to your read more

Dry air in your home can make your throat feel dry or aggravate respiratory ailments. During extremely 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