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The Cost of Keeping Cool Could Cause Utility Bills to Rise

KATY, TX-As the last bells ring at schools across Texas this week, it’s not just the weathermen who are announcing that summer has indeed arrived. With temperatures rising weekly and the kids energetically bouncing in and out of homes statewide, it is no wonder that homeowners generally fear that first summer utility bill.

Keeping homes and places of business cool from Katy to Sugarland and beyond is the priority of Howell Services, the leading air conditioning repair Houston company. Servicing Sugar Land plumbing systems and air conditioning units across the metro area, Howell Services’ owner Ron Howell recommends a few small changes that can make a big difference in summertime energy and water bills.

“Keeping costs low is on everyone’s mind whether you’re a home owner or business owner,” says Howell. “And the good news is with a few simple changes in your family’s habits or even unit tweaks, you can actually keep your water and energy bills from climbing at the same pace as our heat index!”

• Trim off a minute from your shower time or consider installing a slow-flow shower head.
• Take a look at the temperature on your hot water tank. Lower it to 120F to make sure your not heating water you won’t use (and to make sure your money isn’t just sitting around!).
• Make sure you are doing full loads to conserve water. Fill up your washing machine with one large load instead of two small ones and run a full load of dishes instead of hand washing to use less water.
• Be a leak freak. Inspect your faucets, toilets, irrigation system and outdoor hoses for any leaks that could wash your savings away.
• Turn on your sprinklers and see what you’re watering. Make sure the water isn’t falling onto sidewalks or driveways that won’t get green no matter the amount of watering!
• Turn up the thermostat at least a degree. You don’t want to swelter indoors but even minor adjustments can make dollars fall off your monthly bill.
• Service your air conditioning unit. A thorough inspection can prevent costly repairs on a system that one day decides it can’t take the summer heat!

For air conditioning repair in Houston or the greater area, call Howell Servicesat 281.232.5292 to schedule an appointment convenient to you for a Howell-trained technician to come to your residence or office location.


Howell Services was formed ten years ago by Ron and Melissa Howell, a couple who wanted to create a standard of the finest quality home repairs and a safety-checked team of top service professionals. Serving the greater Fort Bend area, Howell Services is reputed for straightforward pricing and it’s famed Diamond Club, a preventative maintenance plan for discerning home and business owners.

Contact: Melissa Howell
Web: www.howell-services.com
Telephone: 281-232-5292

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Howell Services is dedicated to enhancing the level of indoor comfort control for our Fort Bend residential and commercial HVAC customers with the latest in plumbing, drain cleaning, air conditioning, heating, insulation and indoor air quality technologies. For Air Conditioning Repair Houston, call us at 281-232-5292 or visit us at www.howell-services.com!