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Why are you heating and cooling your home when you are not there? Being able to control your thermostat when you are away is one of the most cost effective energy improvements you can make in your home. Contact us today to learn more!

Ductless systems, also known as mini splits, provide heating and cooling without traditional air ducts. They are much simpler to install than a central HVAC system and offer other advantages as well.

It is no secret that your oven will toast your house up and cooking on a cold day is nice sometimes, but on a hot day it will warm your house up in an unnecessary way. Try to utilize the opportunity you might have to cook outside.

The best time of year to have your AC serviced is spring, even if you reside in a locale with pretty warm weather all year long.

Keep your home cool by learning about what causes humidity and the effects of it in your home.

Is your home always uncomfortable either upstairs and down? You should consider zoning your home!

You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the fire department or your HVAC technician?

Have your utility bills suddenly jumped? It could be your heating and cooling system.

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your home to outside or from outside to inside.

Your furnace may be blowing cold air because the pilot light has gone out. Call us or request service online to have it properly fixed. This is indicative of a bigger problem that requires professional help.

Is your AC making scary noises? Call us today! We can help!

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Close your blinds on sun-facing windows during the day to keep the sun from heating up your home and causing your AC to use more energy.

Schedule a clean-check today.

On most thermostats, you can choose between On or Auto for your fan setting. It might be a good idea to try a combination of both settings.

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon. It can often be mixed with other gasses with odors. Carbon monoxide can result from the burning of any of these, gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, coal, wood and other things. It is also a byproduct of an internal combustion engine. The CDC estimates that 400 people per year die of carbon monoxide poisoning, 20,000 more visit the emergency room and 4,000 people are hospitalized. Contact us today at 830-538-9450 about installing a Carbon Monoxide Detector today in your home or office.

If you hear unusual noises coming from your HVAC unit, turn it off and call us. Don’t attempt repairs without an HVAC certified technician.

Change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors at least twice a year. It’s easy reminder and is very important for your safety!

Just like a regular physical, a regularly scheduled maintenance appointment can help find and diagnose problems that would be otherwise invisible to you because the signs are not easily seen or heard.

Contact us today to schedule your summer AC check up!

It’s time to replace your old or broken AC unit! Avoid the common mistakes people make when purchasing a new air conditioner and learn how to prevent them.

The central air conditioning system is a simple pleasure of everyday life. Your home should be a place where you can relax. On a hot day, cool air is essential to your relaxation. If you take good care of your air conditioner with annual inspections and monthly filter swaps, it should last 10 to 15 years.