HVAC Inspection

Summer Allergies? Maybe It’s Time To Clean Your AC Components

By Brenda Masse / July 11, 2026 /

Summer allergies? Some of those sunny-day sneezes and stuffy heads may be coming from your AC unit. Summers in North Texas take a heavy toll on your HVAC system, and homeowners often forget to keep up with maintenance. Now that the hottest part of the season is upon us, it’s the perfect time to get…

How to Use Your Home Inspection Report

By Brenda Masse / January 17, 2024 /

Unless you’re building a home from the ground up with an unlimited budget, there will inevitably be a few things about the home you purchase that you wish were different, or that you have to fix. When it’s time for the home inspection, it’s important to know how to use the information this tool provides.…

All I Want For Labor Day Is A New AC System

By Brenda Masse / September 6, 2023 /

Did you know that it’s considered totally gauche to sport a broken AC after Labor Day? Not really, but it would be nice if the weather in North Texas wouldn’t make an AC malfunction such a catastrophic event. Having to purchase a new AC system this close to fall just seems like cruel and unusual…

Home Inspection Deficiency Checklist: Is This A Deal Breaker?

By Brenda Masse / August 30, 2023 /

When you’re buying a home and you have your home inspection, you’ll receive a very detailed report that includes information about everything from tiny foundation cracks to the roof. You’ll get a lot of info about things that aren’t super important, but that can be used as a maintenance checklist, such as outlets that need…

HVAC Home Maintenance You Really Can DIY

By Brenda Masse / June 14, 2023 /

Last week, we shared some tips for HVAC home maintenance to keep your system running efficiently this summer. It turns out there are more than one column’s worth of tips that you can do yourself – that’s right, we are actually recommending you DIY! Twice! If you missed last week’s Upon Closer Inspection, our golden…