June 10, 2024
“Is your air conditioner running?” sounds like a setup for a prank call, but if your AC unit is struggling to remain operational in the Austin heat, the situation at hand probably feels anything but funny. This annoying issue, known as “short-cycling,” can leave you hot under the collar and stressed about your energy bills. … Continued
November 3, 2022
Most people don’t even think about their home’s insulation until the cold winter months when they have trouble getting their rooms warm and toasty. However, it’s important to ensure your house is adequately insulated all year long because it does so much more than help regulate indoor temperatures. Our insulation contractors in Austin, TX, can … Continued
June 15, 2022
There are approximately 1.9 billion air conditioning units in operation around the world. The number will hit 5.5 billion by 2050. As AC installations increase, the energy use will increase to 6,205 terra-watt hours. ACs improve the quality of our lives and health, but they don’t have the same benefits to the atmosphere. In fact, … Continued
June 3, 2020
Here’s How to Save Money While Staying Cool This Summer When summer days get hotter, air conditioning can be so awesome! It feels so good to escape the heat and cool down in the comfort of your home. At least it feels good and cool until the first skyrocketing energy bill comes in. Then things … Continued
May 8, 2020
What Temperature Should the A/C Be Set to in the Summer? Everyone seems to have an opinion on how low the indoor temperature should be in the summer when running the air conditioning. Many people just think 72 degrees because that’s standard room temperature, but others think it should be higher when it’s hotter outside. … Continued
April 23, 2020
Here’s the Truth About Uneven Temperatures in Your Home Do you find yourself wearing a sweater in some rooms of your house but just a t-shirt in other rooms of your house? Or maybe you walk from one room, through a central room, to another part of the house and find that one spot is … Continued
April 8, 2020
Do people in your home fight over the thermostat setting? In many homes, especially split-level homes, someone is too hot, someone is too cold and no one is happy. Even in a home with adequate central air conditioning, mom or dad may find the temperature to be fine in the kitchen or living room, but … Continued
March 17, 2020
Here’s How to Help Your HVAC System Last Longer (Safely) Your home’s HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition) system runs ’round the clock, 24/7, all year long. You can’t expect it to last forever, but you can expect your furnace to last for about several years—depending on the model, you may get 15-20 years out … Continued
October 16, 2019
Summer days have spun softly to a close, with autumn at our doorstep. But the hot days still happen—and when they do, are you really sure your air conditioning is working optimally? It feels so good to escape the heat and cool down in the comfort of your home. At least, it feels good and … Continued
October 4, 2019
Temperatures are bouncing around this month. Is your HVAC system struggling to boot back and forth from heat – to cool – to off? We have three tips to keep your system in it’s best condition this fall, because ultimately, it will make a different for your comfort AND your wallet. Keep reading to see … Continued