Heat Pumps
Does My Heat Pump Need Maintenance for Winter?
Heat pumps are great for the climate here in Austin. During the heat of the middle of the year, a heat pump is as powerful as the best air conditioning system. When temperatures cool down enough that a house needs a bit of warmth, a heat pump shifts smoothly into heating mode—and uses much less electricity to…
Read MoreAlternative Types of HVAC System
Alternative Heating and Cooling Systems Most people in the area use traditional centralized heating and air conditioning systems to keep their homes comfortable. A furnace generates hot air and an AC cold air—both in a centralized location—which is then blown through the ducts in the house with a fan. They’re inexpensive, comparatively simple, and easy…
Read More3 Reasons There’s Ice Forming on Your Heat Pump
Cedar Park, TX still has its share of cold weather this time of year, and it’s natural to assume that ice will form on the outdoor part of your heat pump just like it does everywhere else. In point of fact, however, ice on the heat pump can be a big problem, and it might…
Read MoreKeep Your Outdoor HAVC System Clear of Debris
If you own a heat pump here in Austin, TX, it probably contains an outdoor compressor unit that vents air out of the system in order to facilitate the heating or cooling process. The same holds true with a more traditional air conditioner, which likely hasn’t seen much use in the past few months, but similarly uses an…
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 MoreWhy Choose a Heat Pump in Austin, TX?
One of the great things about owning a home today is the great variety of gadgets, appliances and HVAC equipment available to make your life more comfortable. Of course, choosing how to heat and cool your home is a more difficult decision to make than deciding on the right coffee maker. That’s why the Austin,…
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