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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

January 15, 2025

One reason Texas homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

December 26, 2024

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Castroville home.

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Your HVAC System Can Enhance Sleep

December 16, 2024

The sound of a well-maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is like a lullaby for a good night’s sleep.

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Why Is My Thermostat Blank? Thermostat mounted on a wall with a blank screen.

Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

November 26, 2024

It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank. Is it serious? Does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed. Chill Out Here are some…

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How an Air Handler Works

November 15, 2024

If you have a ductless mini split system, you need an air handler to do the heavy lifting. It circulates conditioned air throughout your Texas home. Doing so lets you keep your living space at the desired temperature.

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?

November 1, 2024

Fall is a beautiful time of the year—but it comes with a drop in humidity levels. If you’re concerned about the humidity change and want to enhance your comfort inside your Hondo home, installing a humidifier is an excellent option.

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4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

October 15, 2024

You could save up to 30 percent on your energy bill when you perform maintenance that support ideal system efficiency, according to the IAQA.

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What Maintenance is Needed for a Ductless System?

September 30, 2024

The Environmental Working Group agrees a well-maintained filtration system may have the greatest impact on your home’s indoor air quality.

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What Is a Heat Pump?

September 16, 2024

Heat pumps provide heating and cooling capabilities—there’s no need to supplement your heat pump with an air conditioner. That means you only have one system to worry about for repairs and maintenance costs.

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Understanding Your Air Conditioner

August 29, 2024

Your air conditioner lives in your home full time—why not get acquainted with it?

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