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You’d be surprised at the importance of properly sizing a new residential HVAC system. If the cooling or heating system is oversized or undersized, it will waste energy and underperform. An essential element of HVAC sizing is calculating cooling and heating loads, or the needs and requirements of a home. There are three main types of loads.…
If your central A/C or heating system is malfunctioning, or just not working at all, you should determine whether your HVAC equipment or the thermostat is the problem. A thermostat problem is usually a less expensive fix than something in the cooling or heating system. Here are some common thermostat problems. HVAC System Won’t Run Check…
There is so much involved in choosing a new home and it’s easy for first-time home buyers to overlook features that aren’t easily visible, like the heating and cooling system. Given Austin’s humid summers and cool winters, however, it’s important to know what kind of HVAC system you’re getting. Some tips: Determine the system type…
Air filters are essential parts of your heating and cooling system. They slow down the buildup of grime on coils and heat exchanges, which can cause a system to work harder. Choosing the best air filters for your home’s system is a key step in keeping both your unit and family healthy. Most HVAC technicians…
Fall allergies are no fun. Out of all the methods to decrease allergens in your home, the most effective is to remove as many of the allergens as possible. If you’ve tried to reduce indoor allergens before, you know that it’s not an easy task. When properly maintained, filters in your HVAC system are only…
As winter approaches, your summertime memories may quickly fade into worry about more pressing matters. If you’re like most folks, staying warm in the most cost-efficient way possible is a #1 priority. If you find yourself needing a new heating system, require work on the one you have or just looking for better efficiency, you’ll…
Residents of Austin live with drastically varying weather. Winters can be cool, summers bring blistering heat, and autumn and spring swing from one extreme to the other. Here are home maintenance suggestions that will help keep you and your family comfortable all year long: Gutters are placed on your roof to collect rain and snow,…
A cool Austin winter must have a furnace that works when you need it. However, when furnace problems rear up there are troubleshooting steps that can get the system working again before you have to call for repair. Check the power: Check the power switches and electrical connections to make sure they are all turned…
You’d be surprised at how many energy-saving myths are making the rounds – practices and assumptions that people continue to follow even though they have no basis in fact or science. Following are some of the more enduring energy-saving myths, as well as the truth about each one. Myth: Leaving lights and fans on saves…
As a homeowner, you enjoy counting on the fact that your heating and cooling systems are going to run effectively. Unless you’re taking the proper steps to ensure proper performance, though, you just might be wasting money on energy bills while also putting premature wear and tear on your equipment. Preventive HVAC maintenance is an…