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37 guidesAir conditioning carries Austin homes through long, humid summers, so it pays to understand how your system works. These guides explain AC sizing, SEER2 ratings, refrigerants, mini-splits, zoning and the common problems that show up when a Central Texas summer pushes equipment hard.
New here? Start with Why a Bigger AC Isn't Better in Texas Heat, then read Why Is My AC Freezing Up or Leaking Water? and How Long Does an AC Last in Central Texas? to learn what normal wear looks like.
To see how cooling systems are sized, installed and serviced, our air conditioning services page walks through the equipment and options we work with.
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Air ConditioningWhat Should You Set Your Thermostat to When You’re Away?In summer, raise the thermostat a few degrees instead of turning the AC off, generally no higher than the mid 80s, so the house…
Air ConditioningHow Cold Should the Air From Your AC Vents Be?Air from your supply vents is usually about 15 to 20°F cooler than the air going into the return, a difference called the temperature…
Air ConditioningWhy Is One Room Hotter Than the Rest of the House?One room runs hotter when it gains more heat than its air supply can carry away. Usual causes: afternoon sun on west or south…
Air ConditioningWhy Is My House Humid Even With the AC Running?Your AC only removes moisture when it runs long enough with air moving slowly across a cold coil, so anything that cuts that short…
Air ConditioningWhat 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…
Air ConditioningWhy Your Vents and Ducts Sweat: Dew Point and Condensation ExplainedVents and ducts sweat when a cold surface meets air whose dew point is above that surface's temperature. AC supply air leaves the coil…
Air ConditioningWhy a Bigger AC Isn’t Better in Texas HeatAn oversized AC reaches the thermostat setting so fast that it shuts off before the coil pulls much moisture out. That short cycling leaves…- Air ConditioningWhy Rooms Get Hot When You Close the Door: Return Air and Pressure BalanceA bedroom gets hot with the door closed when it has a supply register but no return path. Air blown in can't get back…
Air ConditioningHeat Pump vs. Gas Furnace vs. Dual Fuel in Central TexasFor most Central Texas homes, an electric heat pump with backup heat strips is a practical main heating system, since winters are mild and…
Air ConditioningWhat Drives the Cost of a New Heat Pump in Austin?The cost of a new heat pump in Austin comes down to the size your home needs, the efficiency tier (SEER2 and HSPF2), the…
Air ConditioningThe Aerie Smart Thermostat and Aerie Home AppThe Aerie Smart Thermostat is Gold Eagle's own connected thermostat. Along with temperature control and scheduling, it shows real-time indoor air quality readings, lets…
Air ConditioningWhy Is My AC Freezing Up or Leaking Water?An AC usually freezes from restricted airflow (dirty filter, closed vents, dirty coil) or low refrigerant, which means a leak. It leaks water when…
