512-336-1431
1431 -183 A/C & Heating
A Troubleshooting Guide for Homeowners. Your HVAC system is crucial in keeping your home comfortable year-round. However, like any home appliance, it can sometimes encounter problems. The good news is that many HVAC issues can be resolved with a bit of troubleshooting and some basic know-how. In this guide, we’ll discuss common HVAC problems and …
Extreme weather, whether it’s the scorching heat of summer or the biting cold of winter, can put a significant strain on your home’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. As homeowners, it’s crucial to ensure that your HVAC system is prepared to handle these conditions, not only to maintain a comfortable living environment but …
As the chill of winter approaches, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm and cozy home. But what happens when your trusty heating system suddenly stops working? It’s not only inconvenient, but it can also leave your home uncomfortably cold. Understanding the common causes of heating system breakdowns can help you prevent these issues or …
Don’t Get Left in the Cold: The Importance of Pre-Winter Furnace and Heater Maintenance As the temperatures start to dip and winter coats make their way out of storage, there’s one household item that can’t be ignored—your furnace or heating system. While a cozy, warm home feels like a given, it’s essential to realize that …
Your home is your haven. It’s where you and your family share memories, celebrate milestones, and find solace from the world outside. Ensuring the safety of your home environment is paramount, and one significant aspect of this safety is being vigilant about potential carbon monoxide leaks from your HVAC system. Understanding Carbon Monoxide Before we …
Turning a blind eye to an air duct leak can cost you big bucks in the form of higher heating and cooling expenses. Air ducts are conduits that carry the conditioned air from your furnace and AC system to your home’s living spaces. If punctured, torn, or otherwise breached, some of the conditioned air will …
Furnaces require more than just a burner assembly or heating element; many of them require a thermocouple. It plays an important role in preventing gas from leaking into homes. What Is a Thermocouple? A thermocouple is a simple safety device that’s designed to control a furnace’s gas valve in response to the pilot light. It …
Gas furnaces have several safety features, including a pressure switch. Whether you have an older low-efficiency gas furnace or a newer modulating furnace, it will produce flue gases. Also known as stack gases, it’s the byproduct of burning natural gas. To ensure that flue gases are properly ventilated, gas furnaces feature a pressure switch. What …
You shouldn’t use your furnace if it has a cracked heat exchanger. Aside from affecting your furnace’s heating performance, it can be very dangerous to you and your family. An Introduction to Heat Exchangers Heat exchangers are devices that transfer or “exchange” heat from a source to a destination. There are many different types of …
A limit switch is an important part of most residential furnaces. It controls the blower while also protecting against overheating. The limit switch will perform these tasks automatically; you won’t have to make any manual adjustments to your furnace. If it fails, however, you’ll need to get your furnace serviced by a heating, ventilation, and …
