Posts in the Helpful Tips Category

Indoor Air Quality Solutions for North Texas Homes in Summer 

It will only get hotter in North Texas as we enter the summer months, and homeowners will have to rely heavily on their HVAC systems to keep their homes cool and comfortable. However, an often-overlooked and very important part of that comfort AND safety, is the indoor air quality (IAQ) in our house.   Poor IAQ […]

How the Texas Heat Can Take a Toll on Your Dallas Home 

Living in Texas can bring its fair share of joys but also challenges, and the sweltering heat of summer is undoubtedly one of them. While you may be aware of the impact of high temperatures on your energy bills and overall comfort, it’s essential not to overlook the toll that the scorching DFW heat can […]

Avoid Summer AC Problems

As the spring cold fronts continue to bring in much-needed rain for North Texas, the rapid temperature change has many of us in the Dallas – Fort Worth metroplex wondering what this summer will bring. While Texas summers are usually guaranteed to be hot, we never know how hot it is until it’s too late.  […]

Signs you have a hidden leak

Having a leak is one of the most common plumbing issues a home could have, and while some leaks may be minor and easy to find and fix (think about a leak in your toilet, faucets, sinks or shower heads), some of them could be hidden behind your walls, ceilings, or floors without any obvious […]

Burst Pipes: Warning Signs and How To Avoid Them

A burst pipe is the last thing anyone wants to encounter, this emergency cannot only cause significant damage to your home plumbing system, but also to your household items. Pipes most commonly become damaged during colder months, which means that during this time, you need to be extra careful about the maintenance and health of […]

Hot Water Issues: Fix or Replace your Water Heater

As winter start to creep into North Texas, ensuring that your water heater and other heating systems are in good condition to handle the plummeting temperatures becomes of utmost importance. Not having hot water during the winter months. not only affects the comfort of you and your family but it can also mean more severe […]

3 Easy Tips For an Emergency Free Thanksgiving

We get it: we’re all excited about having our loved ones over for Thanksgiving, enjoying a delicious dinner together and building family memories that will last forever. But something that you certainly won’t want to remember years to come, is the emergency call to the plumber the next day because of a blocked drain or […]

Winter Indoor Air Quality Tips

Did you know that the air inside your home can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than the air outside? Just because the air pollution isn’t visible to the naked eye doesn’t mean it’s not causing problems within your home. Indoor air pollution can cause several illnesses for high-risk groups such as the elderly, […]

How to Maintain Your Water Heater

Water heater maintenance is essential to retaining the longevity and efficiency of your unit. We recommend you do several things to check your water heater’s performance. Here are six ways to maintain your water heater. Test the TPR Valve The TPR valve stands for the Temperature and Pressure Valve. The TPR valve is located on […]

5 Ways to Save on Summer Cooling Costs

The blazing temperatures in the Dallas Fort-Worth Metroplex are unavoidable and air conditioning costs skyrocket during the warmer months. Whether you’re renting or buying, keeping your home cool while saving money on energy bills is a priority for most citizens, that is why A Star is here to help! Here are 5 ways to Save […]

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