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Ductwork & Air FlowHow Do You Increase Airflow to One Room?Start with free checks: the register fully open and unblocked, a clean filter, and a path for air back to the return (compare the…
Remediation & RestorationIs It Safe to Stay in Your Home During Mold Remediation?Often yes, for smaller jobs where the work area is sealed off with plastic containment, kept under negative air pressure, and you stay out…
Remediation & RestorationShould You Run Your AC After Water Damage?Usually yes, if the HVAC equipment and ducts stayed dry. The AC is one of your best tools for drying a Central Texas house,…
Remediation & RestorationWhat to Do in the First 48 Hours After a Water LeakStop the water, make the area safe around electricity, take photos, then get everything drying fast. The EPA says wet materials dried within 24…
Health & SafetyCan a Dirty Air Conditioner Make You Sick?A dirty AC doesn't create germs on its own, but it can recirculate dust and, if the coil, drain pan or ducts stay wet,…
Health & SafetyWhere Should CO Detectors Go in a Home With a Gas Furnace?Put a carbon monoxide alarm on every level of the home and outside each sleeping area, as CPSC and NFPA recommend. With a gas…
Health & SafetyCan an Air Conditioner Produce Carbon Monoxide?No. A central air conditioner or heat pump runs on electricity and burns no fuel, so it cannot make carbon monoxide. CO comes from…
Health & SafetyWhat Should You Do If Your AC Stops Working in a Heat Wave?Get the people and pets who handle heat worst somewhere cool first, then try a few safe checks: thermostat set to Cool, a clean…
MaintenanceCan You Hose Off Your Outdoor AC Unit?Yes. Turn off the power at the outdoor disconnect or the breaker, then rinse the coil gently with a garden hose on a soft…
MaintenanceHow Do You Clear a Clogged AC Condensate Drain Line?Turn the AC off, open the cleanout near the indoor unit, flush the line with a cup of distilled white vinegar or warm water,…
MaintenanceShould You Cover Your Outdoor AC Unit in Winter?Usually no. Outdoor AC units are built to sit out in rain and cold, and many Central Texas units are heat pumps that run…
MaintenanceHow Do You Restart Your AC After a Power Outage?Turn the thermostat to Off when the power goes out and leave it off until power has been steady for a while. Then check…