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Remember! Change Your Air Filter During Winter Months
Published on 2013-01-03 10:42:21
You often hear about how important it is to keep your air filter clean during the summer months. The last thing you want when your AC is working overtime to keep your home cool is for a dirty filter to clog up the air flow. The same is true for your
Energy-Efficient Resolutions for the New Year
Published on 2012-12-21 13:20:06
2013 is just a few days away. The turn of the New Year is time to think about major life changes you’d like to make in the following 365 days. Beyond losing weight and being a better friend, we have a few energy-efficient New Year’s resolutions t
Mountain Cedar Season Arrives Early in San Antonio
Published on 2012-12-12 10:18:24
Mountain cedar season didn’t wait around this year. It’s already arrived in San Antonio and the Hill Country – earlier than usual. The cedar count was already registering as “high” on Tuesday. According to San Antonio allergist Dr. Paul Rat
Prepare for Mountain Cedar Season
Published on 2012-11-29 12:18:12
The countdown is officially on. We’re about two weeks away. Are you ready for mountain cedar? Wait a second, please. I need to sneeze. Yes, unfortunately, mountain cedar season is likely just a few weeks away. Dr. Paul Ratner tells Champion AC that
Now is the Time for a Heater Tune-Up
Published on 2012-11-14 17:20:37
The temperature is finally dropping here in San Antonio. That means it’s time to make sure your AC and heating system is in top shape for the cooler weather. Around 80% of all central AC and heating repairs can be avoided with proper maintenance. T
End-of-Year Inventory Blowout Sale Underway
Published on 2012-10-29 17:02:50
Champion AC is once again holding its annual end-of-year inventory blowout. We have some of the lowest prices we’ve ever offered on brand new Amana air conditioning and heating systems. For instance, you can get a 13-SEER unit installed for just $4,999. The inventory blowout prices also apply to our energy-efficient units, which come with [...]
End-of-Year Inventory Blowout Sale Underway
Published on 2012-10-29 17:02:50
Champion AC is once again holding its annual end-of-year inventory blowout. We have some of the lowest prices we’ve ever offered on brand new Amana air conditioning and heating systems. For instance, you can get a 13-SEER unit installed for just $4,999. The inventory blowout prices also apply to our energy-efficient units, which come with [...]
Don’t Be Scared of Tackling Energy Vampires
Published on 2012-10-16 14:53:00
We’re just a few weeks out from Halloween, so ghouls, goblins and ghosts are all the talk right now. But today we want to talk to you about vampires. A specific type of vampires, actually – energy vampires. What are energy vampires, you ask? They’re the things you leave plugged in that continue to suck [...]
Cold Front Headed This Way. Is Your Heater Ready?
Published on 2012-10-05 09:41:25
Get ready, San Antonio! Our first real, cold front is headed our way. The front is expected to drop temperatures into the 50s and 60s this weekend. Sunday’s high is forecasted at 65, with lows in the low 50s. Temperatures in the Hill Country will be even colder than that. Is your San Antonio heating [...]
Free or Low-Cost Efficiency Projects for Fall
Published on 2012-09-19 12:28:29
The arrival of fall over the next couple of weeks is a great time to make some energy-efficient changes around the home. Even better, it’s a great time to make some free or low-cost energy-efficient changes. Here are a few examples. Change out your light bulbs: Fall weather means you have to turn the lights [...]
Reminders for the Fall
Published on 2012-09-10 16:07:10
How about that temperature when you woke up this morning? San Antonio hit a low of 59 today, which is a new record low. Saying that, summer isn’t going anywhere – at least for a bit. We’re still going to regularly hit highs in the mid-90s for a while. But another cool front is headed [...]
Getting the Word Out About Conservation
Published on 2012-08-30 13:11:55
It is no secret that using air conditioning in San Antonio takes up a big chunk of your electric bill. That’s why we spend so much time here at the Champion AC blog talking about energy-efficient technologies, etc. Of course, there are so many others doing their part to spread the word about conservation and [...]
Energy Diet: Four Steps to Use Less Energy
Published on 2012-08-24 09:41:12
What if I told you there’s a diet where you can eat whatever you want and still be a success? Well, there is. Kind of. I’m talking about an energy diet. Energy Star raised the idea of an energy diet this week, explaining that kilowatt-hours are the “pounds” of your electric bill. So if you [...]
Champion AC Honored with Going Green Award
Published on 2012-08-15 20:14:29
Champion AC received a huge honor this week. The San Antonio Business Journal announced we’re one of the recipients of a Going Green Award. In particular, they’re giving us the Community Education Program award for our San Antonio Energy Champions initiative. In case you haven’t heard about it yet, San Antonio Energy Champions is all [...]
Are You Ready for the Light Bulb Switch?
Published on 2012-07-26 11:56:25
Being energy-efficient in your home isn’t limited to making the right decisions with your air conditioner. There are a lot of other things you can do to live a greener lifestyle, and we always like to highlight some of those habits and/or lifestyle changes here on the Champion AC blog. One of the first places [...]
Happy Birthday, Air Conditioning!
Published on 2012-07-19 14:26:01
You may have seen the news that air conditioning turned 110 years old this week! So here’s a great story on the history of AC from CBS News. And Happy Birthday from Champion AC!
Your Air Conditioner and Severe Weather
Published on 2012-07-11 23:57:06
Hasn’t it been so nice to get a stretch of beneficial rain in the middle of the summer? The great news is it looks like San Antonio’s rain chances will continue through the weekend. Unfortunately power outages sometimes accompany those storms. So whenever there is the possibility of power going out at your home, Champion [...]
Introducing the iComfort Touch Thermostat
Published on 2012-07-05 15:20:03
Anytime we start installing a cool, new piece of technology at Champion AC, we like to tell you about it. And this is pretty cool. We’re one of the first air conditioning companies in south Texas to install the Lennox iComfort Touchscreen Thermostat. It does everything a high-end programmable thermostat does, plus… …it automatically sends [...]
Ways to Stay Cool in this Record Heat
Published on 2012-06-26 06:18:24
Today’s high temperature is expected to be 106 degrees. I don’t care how used you are to the heat, that’s hot. No other way to explain it. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday for most of south and central Texas, including Bexar County. A heat advisory is “issued within 12 [...]
Picking the Right Air Filter
Published on 2012-06-21 08:58:26
At Champion AC, we try to reinforce the importance of regularly changing the air filter in your San Antonio air conditioning system. As CPS Energy says, air filters are the lungs of your AC units. A dirty air filter means your system is choking. That equals higher electric bills, poorer air quality and a shorter [...]
Setting Your Thermostat in the Summer
Published on 2012-06-13 13:02:37
One question we hear quite frequently from Champion AC customers is about their thermostat. What temperature should it be set at during the summer? During the summer in San Antonio air conditioning isn’t a luxury – it’s more of a necessity. And there is no simple answer to that question. Everyone has a different level [...]
The Importance of a Clean Air Filter
Published on 2012-05-31 16:04:00
Summer is here, and that means your air conditioner may already be working overtime to keep your family cool in the south Texas heat. One of the most important things your can do to help your AC work efficiently is to regularly change your air filter. There’s a reason you see air conditioning companies talk [...]
Is Copper Theft Still a Problem?
Published on 2012-05-25 10:43:24
This week San Antonio police busted what they called one of the biggest theft rings they’ve seen in a while. It involved about $35,000 worth of copper being stolen from commercial air conditioning units. Just how big a problem is copper theft? Do a search for “copper theft” and read article after article from around [...]
Control Your AC System on Your Computer or Phone
Published on 2012-05-18 09:36:29
At Champion AC, we’re big fans of creative and innovative ways to conserve energy. It’s no secret that 50-60% of your electric bill is the result of your air conditioning system. That’s where CPS Energy’s Home Manager system comes in. It allows you to control your AC system (and other things, like hot water heater, [...]
AC Repair: New Summer 2012 Spot with Jennifer Broome
Published on 2012-05-11 17:53:24
Have you seen Champion AC’s new summer commercials featuring meteorologist Jennifer Broome? She explains that we can handle AC repair calls for any make or model of air conditioner. Well, here…I’ll let her talk instead. For more information, visit the Champion Air Conditioning website.
Is Your Air Conditioner Ready For Summer?
Published on 2012-04-27 11:51:53
It’s only April, but San Antonio is already seeing temperatures in the mid to high 90s. Some parts of south Texas have already topped 100 degrees this year. That means it’s time to make sure your San Antonio air conditioner is ready for the heat of the summer. First, make sure your air conditioner is [...]
Installing a New Air Conditioning System
Published on 2012-04-19 10:41:22
If you’re investing in a new air conditioning system for your home, Champion AC recently produced a video to help walk you through the installation process. It shows you what will happen when our licensed technicians arrive, remove the old AC unit and install the new air conditioner and thermostat.
If Power Goes Out, Turn Off Your AC
Published on 2012-03-19 10:36:31
The weather could get awfully messy here in San Antonio today and tomorrow. The forecast is calling for anywhere from 1” to 6” of rain, potential flash flooding and even the threat of tornadoes. That means there’s also the chance we lose power at one point or another here in the next couple of days. [...]
New Survey: Energy-Efficient Changes at Home
Published on 2012-03-16 13:00:53
The Harris Poll just released the results of a new survey involving 2,056 adult Americans who were interviewed about energy-efficiency habits at home. There were several highlights, but the survey also highlights a lack of adoption for some practices that can drastically reduce your energy consumption and energy bills. Let’s first showcase some of the [...]
Is Your AC Ready for the Hot Weather?
Published on 2012-03-02 15:39:15
A cool front is expected to blow in tonight, but temperatures in San Antonio will only drop ten or so degrees. It really does appear our winter, or what we call winter, is over. That means it’s time to make sure your San Antonio air conditioning system is ready for hot weather during the spring [...]
New Light Bulb Package Labels: Lumens vs. Watts
Published on 2012-02-21 12:50:24
Have you ever heard of lumens? You will soon see that term when you shop for light bulbs at your favorite grocery store. Big changes are coming this year to the packaging of new light bulbs. Gone will be the traditional measurement associated with bulbs – watts (the amount of power a bulb uses). Instead, [...]
Controlling the Thermostat While You’re Not Home
Published on 2012-02-15 12:07:24
Hello, this is Dale – Champion AC’s social media manager. I did something the other day that a lot of people probably do without even thinking about. I left for the weekend (knowing temperatures were going to be around freezing at night and in the 40s or 50s during the day) and turned off my [...]
New App Monitors Air Quality
Published on 2012-01-31 12:33:34
We talk quite a bit about ways to improve your indoor air quality, but today we want to tell you about a tool that will help you prepare for the air your breathe outside. The EPA has released a new app for your iPhone or Android phone called AIRnow. It’s an app that provides air [...]
Tips to Save Energy and Money During the Winter
Published on 2012-01-25 13:24:24
It’s been an incredibly mild winter so far in San Antonio. We’ve even had some days recently hit the 80s. So it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking we’re out of the woods when it comes to the cold weather. But forecasts are still calling for winter to make its presence felt here [...]
Explaining the Mountain Cedar Count
Published on 2012-01-19 11:38:33
Mountain cedar is a big topic of conversation right now in San Antonio. A lot of people are suffering with cedar fever, which leads to sneezing, a nose that won’t stop running and eyes that hurt to open. Last week, San Antonio saw a cedar count that peaked at more than 32,000. (Just to clarify, [...]