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How Does a Heat Pump Work?

Monday, August 7th, 2017

Texas summers are blazing hot, but our winters are usually very mild. Accordingly, homeowners in the area tend to focus far more on their air conditioners than their heating systems. It also explains why heat pumps are so popular in our part of the world: devices that use the principles of air conditioning to both heat and cool your home. If you think a heat pump might be a good addition for your home, or if you have an existing heat pump that needs repairs, you might be curious as to how it works and why it makes such a good option for this part of the world.

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Can Your Home Benefit from a Heat Pump?

Monday, May 15th, 2017

Spring is the season when homeowners get rid of their old air conditioners and install a new one. It makes sense to do so now, especially if your old system is at the end of its run. Better to install a new one now and enjoy the benefits of improved efficiency and performance all summer, than risk running the old inefficient one and possible having to deal with a catastrophic breakdown in the middle of one of our patented Texas heat waves.

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What Does Frost on Your AC Coils Mean?

Monday, April 3rd, 2017

Spring is here, which means that warmer temperatures have arrived and you’re probably making more use of your air conditioner in order to keep your home comfortable. That trend will continue as spring turns to summer, and any unusual activity with your air conditioner needs to be addressed now, before the mercury in the thermometer rises too high.

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Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers Both Serve Your Home Well

Monday, February 6th, 2017

We tend to focus on temperature control for our homes here in Fredricksburg, TX, and for good reason: heaters are as vital in the winter as air conditioners in the summer. But that’s not the only aspect of home comfort you need to pay attention to. Humidity levels here in Texas — both high and low — can be brutal, and while you should be rightly focused on your HVAC system for keeping your home comfortable, you can take steps to address ambient moisture levels as well. Luckily, there’s a great way to go about it, with help from a lot HVAC service technician.

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Watch Out for Low Air Flow in Your Furnace

Monday, January 23rd, 2017

Here in the heart of winter, any problems with your furnace system are cause for concern. Boerne, TX gets pretty cold in January, and without reliable heating, your home could experience a deep freeze right in the middle of a cold front. Most breakdowns announce themselves with subtle signs, and the sooner you can spot them, the better.

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How Does Zone Control Aid Your HVAC System?

Monday, January 2nd, 2017

A zone control system is an upgrade to your HVAC system which provides a number of benefits without having to replace your entire heating and air conditioning array. It consists of a series of shutters placed at strategic locations in your duct system. Each shutter can be controlled separately, allowing you to raise or lower the temperature in individual rooms or sections of the home independently of the rest. Considering how unpredictable the weather can be here in Fredericksburg, TX, that precision of control can be quite a relief: allowing you to set one temperature in one room and another in a second room without having to compromise on either. But zone controls can be far more than a luxury: helping your entire HVAC system out in ways both subtle and obvious.

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Use NEST Protect to Keep Your Home Safe

Monday, December 5th, 2016

We’re all used to smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to help keep our homes safe from the unexpected. Every home in Fredericksburg, TX should have such a system in place and keep it well maintained. But technology in this field advances like everything else, and if you’re still relying on older fire and smoke alarms, then you might be missing out on some enticing advances. In particular, we recommend a NEST Protect system to help keep your home safe. With proper installation, it provides a number of advantages over more traditional smoke and CO detectors, which can make a huge difference in an emergency.

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Signs of Electrical Trouble in Your Home

Monday, October 31st, 2016

Your electrical system is one of the most important components in your home, but also one of the most dangerous. Frayed wires, loose connections and similar problems can crop up almost anywhere in your home, and the dry air in Fredericksburg, TX can make that worse. Without proper repairs, it could short out important appliances or even start a fire. Only a trained, licensed electrician should conduct repairs on your electrical system, but before that can begin, you need to notice that there’s a problem. The sooner you can spot signs of electrical trouble in your home, the more quickly a professional can get the issue fixed. Among the signs to watch for are the following:

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Humidifiers vs. Dehumidifiers: What’s the Difference?

Monday, October 10th, 2016

In an environment like Fredericksburg, TX, where summers are humid and winters dry, it makes sense to have both a humidifier and a dehumidifier working in your home. They act as different sides of the same coin: one removing excess moisture from the air, and the other adding moisture when the air is too dry. The issues are similar but distinct, and each one demands a specific response to treat. Here’s a quick breakdown on the differences between the two systems.

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The Importance of Changing Filters in Your Air Conditioner

Monday, September 19th, 2016

Fall officially arrives this week, but most residents of Fredericksburg, TX know that warm weather will continue into October and possibly beyond. Your air conditioner, already handling a daily workload for months, will be under more pressure than ever to perform as summer comes to an end, and that means it’s very important that you ensure you regularly change the filters on your system. Ideally, they should be changed once a month, but you should do so no less often than every 2-3 months. It’s easy enough to perform yourself, and you can purchase replacement filters at your local hardware store or home improvement center. (In fact, it might be a good idea to stock up on extra filters so you have them on-hand when you need them.) But why is it so important to do so?

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