Year: 2014

The Benefits of Geothermal Heating

By Intelligent Air Services | October 17, 2014

Geothermal heating and cooling have been around for a long time, but with recent advancements in technology and products, it has become an increasingly popular way for homeowners to both heat and cool their homes. Geothermal systems offer a lot of benefits to homeowners and understanding how the systems work will help you gain an…

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Ways You Can Update Your Air Conditioning System

By Intelligent Air Services | September 19, 2014

Your air conditioning system does a lot, and you can capitalize on its work by adding an upgrade. Upgrades can help address a number of your needs, like improving indoor air quality. The specialists at Intelligent Air Services are here to help improve your indoor comfort in any way possible, and upgrading your air conditioning…

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Signs It May Be Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner in Austin, TX

By Intelligent Air Services | August 22, 2014

Although summer is coming to a close, you can expect to use your home’s air conditioning system throughout the year in Texas. If your current air conditioner is showing signs that it may be approaching the end of its service, there is never a bad time to have it replaced: a hot day can surprise…

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Why Waiting to Repair Is a Bad Idea

By Intelligent Air Services | August 15, 2014

You hear a clunking sound, or smell something a little funny, coming from your air conditioner. But from what you can see, it’s still running fine – until it doesn’t. Air conditioners, like other mechanical devices, are pretty good at giving signs and signals when problems develop. However, it can be very tempting to ignore…

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How Do Zone Control Systems Work?

By Intelligent Air Services | June 30, 2014

Would you want one light switch for all the lighting in your home? Obviously, this is an overstated example, but sometimes a single-set thermostat can start to feel this way. However, it brings up a great point: is there a way to achieve comfort for everyone with your air conditioning while continuing to be energy…

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Why Should I Consider Geothermal Air Conditioning?

By Intelligent Air Services | June 23, 2014

Geothermal power consists of harnessing the heat generated from the Earth’s core that moves toward the surface. Only ten feet below the ground, the temperature of the earth stabilizes around 50°F, regardless of the temperature top-side. Finding ways to use this geo-warmth results in energy that is clean, renewable, inexpensive, and without the fluctuations that…

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What Those Odd Sounds from Your Air Conditioner May Mean

By Intelligent Air Services | June 12, 2014

As we climb into the 90s for another hot summer season, you may start to hear something odd coming from your air conditioner. You know your air conditioner best, so you know what sounds normal and what doesn’t. When you start to hear something not normal, but your AC is still running ok, it can…

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Air conditioners rely on refrigerant to cool the air in your Austin, TX home

By Intelligent Air Services | June 12, 2014

As air conditioning technology improves, so are older types of refrigerant phased out in favor of newer, more efficient blends of refrigerant. As we climb into the 90s for another hot summer season, you may start to hear something odd coming from your air conditioner. You know your air conditioner best, so you know what sounds…

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Why Are SEER Ratings Important in New Air Conditioning Installation?

By Intelligent Air Services | May 23, 2014

Among the many technical stats available for an air conditioning system, one of the most important for a potential owner to understand is SEER, which stands for “seasonal energy efficiency rating.” Looking at the SEER for a model will give you a sense of how well the unit converts electrical energy into cooling power, and…

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What Does the Energy Star Logo Mean on an Air Conditioner?

By Intelligent Air Services | May 16, 2014

When you look over an HVAC system, from an air conditioner to a boiler, you may notice a blue logo on its cabinet with the name ENERGY STAR. This isn’t a commercial brand name: it’s an important notification to you, the consumer, that the unit meets government specifications for saving energy and assisting the environment.…

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