Refrigeration is important. The science of keeping things cool has made an immeasurable impact in our quality of life as Americans, and especially as Texans. The preservation of food, the manufacturing of penicillin and the ice in your tea are all made possible by refrigeration. However, the advancement in refrigeration technology has not been without cost. The first chemicals used in refrigeration units for both industrial and home uses were toxic gasses such as ammonia and methyl chloride. A leak in one of these units was not just dangerous but potentially deadly.

The Value of a Secret Secrets are tricky things, aren’t they? Depending on the subject (surprise party vs. hazardous waste) and who it is about (relative vs. major corporation), a secret can be a fun event bonding people together or it can...

Occasionally, you will need some renovations for your home, and a heating specialist will likely be needed for that. If you want the job done correctly, you need to make certain that you hire only the very best. We've got a couple of guidelines...

Maybe you’ve heard of the “Butterfly Effect?” I won’t get into all the principles of this incredible idea that a butterfly flapping its wings in a distant forest somewhere causes a hurricane to form many miles away. Too complicated for...

Can you think of the last time you got maintenance on your AC or furnace? If the answer is no, or it hasn’t been checked sometime in the last year, you’re running the risk of facing a breakdown. Your HVAC system is probably one of the...

Thermostat settings on your air conditioning system are most times directed by personal preference as well as energy savings preference. For example, the Energy Star program recommends a setting of 78 degrees for conserving energy and staying...

We’re used to the weather folks giving us a heads-up about what’s going to happen during the day – you know, something along the lines of, “Most parts of Tarrant County will see a few showers this morning, but sunshine...

It sure does feel like we are always playing catch-up – at work, at home, with our friends and family – the list goes on and on and there is never enough time to do it all. I can’t tell you how many times I think of something I...

One simple yearly tune-up to your heating system can lower your energy bills and maintain a comfortable living environment throughout the winter.