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Remediation & RestorationIs It Safe to Stay in Your Home During Mold Remediation?Often yes for smaller jobs that are sealed off with containment, but large projects, HVAC work or sensitive household members may mean staying elsewhere.
Remediation & RestorationShould You Run Your AC After Water Damage?Usually yes, if the HVAC system stayed dry, because the AC pulls moisture out of the house; hold off if water or mold reached…
Remediation & RestorationWhat to Do in the First 48 Hours After a Water LeakStop the water, make the area safe, document the damage and get everything drying fast, since the EPA says drying within 24 to 48…
Health & SafetyCan a Dirty Air Conditioner Make You Sick?A dirty AC can recirculate dust and grow mold on a wet coil or drain pan; health questions belong with your doctor, but the…
Health & SafetyWhere Should CO Detectors Go in a Home With a Gas Furnace?Put a carbon monoxide alarm on every level and outside each sleeping area, then add coverage near the furnace and attached garage per the…
Health & SafetyCan an Air Conditioner Produce Carbon Monoxide?No: an electric air conditioner or heat pump burns no fuel, so it cannot make carbon monoxide, but its blower can spread CO from…
Health & SafetyWhat Should You Do If Your AC Stops Working in a Heat Wave?If your AC quits in extreme heat, get the most vulnerable people somewhere cool first, then try a few safe checks before calling for…
MaintenanceCan You Hose Off Your Outdoor AC Unit?Yes: with the power off at the disconnect, a gentle rinse with a garden hose is a safe way to clear dust and debris…
MaintenanceHow Do You Clear a Clogged AC Condensate Drain Line?Turn the AC off, flush the drain line through its cleanout, and pull stubborn clogs from the outside end with a wet/dry vacuum.
MaintenanceShould You Cover Your Outdoor AC Unit in Winter?Usually no: outdoor units are built for weather, and a heat pump that runs all winter should never be covered.
MaintenanceHow Do You Restart Your AC After a Power Outage?Turn the thermostat off during the outage, wait until power is steady, check the AC breakers, then set it back to Cool and give…
FiltrationHow Often Should You Change Your AC Filter in Central Texas?In Central Texas, check a standard 1-inch AC filter every month and plan on changing it every 1 to 3 months, sooner in peak…
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