Archive for 2016
The Benefits of Maintenance Programs
We often tout the benefits of a regular servicing and maintenance program for your HVAC system, and now is the time of year to get it: between the seasons when the weather is cooler than our stifling Georgetown, TX summers, but not yet so cold that you need your heater. Regular maintenance resembles a tune-up more than a…
Read MoreWhy Your Business Needs a Commercial HVAC Specialist
If you own a business or work as an office manager here in Austin, TX, you may think that you can rely on a heating and air conditioning service that doesn’t offer commercial HVAC expertise. This can be a big mistake. Commercial HVAC systems differ in a number of ways from residential systems, and when…
Read MoreCracked Heat Exchangers Are a Major Problem
Summer is winding down in Manor, TX, and soon enough your heating system will be called upon to keep your home comfortable. If you own an older furnace, or even if you don’t, now is a good time to start checking it and ensuring that it’s operating the way you expect it to. That way,…
Read MoreGet Your Home Ready for Cool Weather
Labor Day represents the last unofficial day of summer, and while there are still some hot days left ahead in Round Rock, TX, now is the time to start preparing for cooler weather. It will be here before you know it, but by preparing your house now, you can help save some money on your winter…
Read MoreSmart Thermostat Tips for Late Summer
Summers are always beastly hot in the Austin, TX area, which translates to high bills as your air conditioner works overtime to keep your home cool and comfortable. By the time we get to the tail end of summer, you may have been laboring under high monthly costs for quite some time. We’re used to paying…
Read MoreKey Factors with AC Filters
August is a good time to discuss your air conditioning filters here in Georgetown, TX. They strain out dust, pet hair, and other contaminants, using the regular cycle of your air conditioners to keep your home’s air as free of contaminants as possible. Your AC system should be maintained once or twice a year by trained professionals,…
Read MoreIs It Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?
It can be tough to tell when an older air conditioner needs to be put out to pasture, especially if it’s been serviced regularly and can still do the job. But August is a great time to give yours a critical look and see if a new system may be in order. Our blazing hot…
Read MoreUpgrade Your AC with a Zone Control System
Summers in Austin, TX are as hot as they come, and if you own a centralized air conditioning system, it’s likely working overtime to keep your house cool. That usually comes with a heavy spike in your monthly bills, and most of us are used to paying more every summer for the privilege. It doesn’t…
Read MoreWhat to Do in an Air Conditioning Emergency
An air conditioning emergency is defined as any situation when your air conditioner either shuts down unexpectedly or experiences such a serve operational problem that you can’t continue to run it safely. The issue isn’t so much with the air conditioner itself—which you can and should shut off the moment you experience any issues. No,…
Read More3 Ways a Dehumidifier Helps Your Air Conditioner
Summers in Georgetown, TX are stiflingly hot, but they also feature high humidity that can turn your home into a swamp. A dehumidifier is an easy solution to that problem, and obviously, that’s the primary job that a dehumidifier does in your home. But did you know that it can also help your air conditioner do its job…
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