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24-hour air conditioning repair should be an emergency service in Austin and at large if you ask us. But hey, we’re happy to be your climate control 9-1-1. There are a few emergencies that are uniquely Texan. A UT fan being trapped in a room alone with an A&M fan, or vice versa. No brisket…
Are you looking for more ways to get those cooling and heating bills down? Basic math will show that the more people in your home, the higher those bills can be just by usage alone. Any time is a good time to educate your kids on the basic math of cooling and heating academics (and…
Winter is hitting soon, and for Austin homeowners that can mean enjoying hot cocoa by the fire, and, unfortunately, also stressing about expensive heating bills. Heating bills can rise in the middle of cold months, but you could lower your bills if you start planning now. Winterizing your home can be a great way to reduce…
With all of the dust, debris, and changing priorities during a remodeling project, it’s quite easy for your HVAC system to be forgotten and for it to get damaged. When planning out your remodel make sure to take steps to protect your HVAC system ahead of time. Here are some simple ways you can make…
When the time hits to replace an old heating system, finding the right furnace that can keep your home comfortable, delivers reasonable utility costs and is within budget are key factors in such an important decision that will affect your household for many winters. The first step in choosing the right furnace is to select…
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The statistics for breast cancer are sobering but improving. One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with this disease during her lifetime. One in every 36 women diagnosed with the disease will die from it. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths…
With summer half way over, are you doing all you can to conserve energy? It’s never too late to prepare your home for the summer heat. Here are ten simple tips that can help you stay cool, be green, and save on energy costs. 1. Keep your thermostat setting under control. During the summer, turn…
According to ENERGY STAR, an average household spends close to $2,200 a year on energy bills, half of which goes toward heating and cooling empty and unused spaces. The latest generation of programmable thermostats are now smart and can help reduce your energy costs by a few hundred dollars. More affordable than ever, the WiFi…
Airco recently partnered with local news station KXAN to help low income seniors keep cool this summer through the Family Eldercare’s annual Summer Fan Drive. Airco’s employees raised $2500 and our parent company, Direct Energy, matched what we raised to donate a total of $5,000! The Summer Fan Drive meets a critical basic need –…
As of January 1st, 2015 the Department of Energy is instituting new regional minimum efficiency standards for residential central air conditioners, which will be equal to the current ENERGY STAR criteria. The northern United States will remain at 13 SEER while the southern United States minimum federal efficiency will increase to 14 SEER. Along with…