Archive for 2015
Never Set Your Thermostat Higher Than It Needs to Be
Winter has arrived, and that means you’ll be using your heating system on a daily basis. Admittedly Austin, TX enjoys plenty of mild temperatures, but we still get plenty of cold days, and regular use of your heating system is a fact of life. But people, as always, want their house to be warmed up…
Read MoreCommon Problems with Heat Pumps This Season
Austin, TX is an ideal place for a heat pump, which combines the effects of a heater and an air conditioner into one single unit. Heat pumps work well in areas with mild winters like ours, but which still need a reliable heating source for the occasional cold day in the winter months. They can…
Read MoreGet Your Heater Ready for the Holidays
Thanksgiving is here, and Christmas will be here before you know it. Here in Austin, TX, homeowners are preparing food and getting ready to welcome friends and relatives over for the holidays. The last thing you need to worry about is a heating system experiencing problems or even one that isn’t as efficient as you…
Read MoreDon’t Wait to Get Your Ducts Sealed
A breach in your ducts can be caused by any number of things, from seals between two pieces becoming loose to damage caused by animals or other external issues. It may not sound like much, but in point of fact it can end up costing you a great deal. The good news is that there’s…
Read More3 Benefits Offered by Humidifiers
When winter comes to the Austin area, dry air usually comes with it. The moisture in the air coalesces as the temperature falls, a tendency that gets compounded by homes that are buttoned up tight to keep in the heat. Whenever the air gets too dry, significant problems follow in their wake, and those problems…
Read MoreWhat Does a Heating Service Call Entail?
Now is the perfect time of year to schedule a service call for your heater. The fall has arrived here in Austin, TX, and while our winters are short, there are still plenty of chilly nights where you’ll be grateful for a reliable heater. A maintenance visit by a trained professional at least once a year can…
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between Ductless Heating and Zone Control?
If you’re in the market for a new heating system, you may be wondering about your options. Two in particular sound like they achieve the exact same thing: ductless heating and zone control systems. Both of them allow you to shut off the heat in individual rooms while leaving it elsewhere in the house, as…
Read More3 Reasons to Call Emergency Repair
A good repair service knows that you can’t limit breakdowns to the working day, which is why we offer 24-hour emergency service to homeowners throughout the greater Austin TX, area. But many homeowners would prefer to hold on until morning (or Monday) to get their system repaired. In some cases, that’s the smart call, since you might…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Fall has arrived here in Austin TX, and winter won’t be far behind. Now is the time to take a long hard look at your home’s energy efficiency. You can make upgrades and improvements to your home this season that can improve its overall efficiency a great deal. Over time, the saved costs in monthly heating…
Read More3 Reasons to Replace Your Heater Now
We strongly recommend to all of our clients with failing heating systems that they consider replacing them now, in the fall. Temperatures here in Georgetown, TX are still pretty warm, which means you won’t have need of a heater for a while and can plan the installation according to your schedule, instead of having to rush ahead…
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