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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…
Humidity & Moisture ControlMoisture From Below: Slab and Pier-and-Beam Homes in Central TexasGround moisture reaches Austin homes as vapor through concrete slabs and as humid air in vented crawlspaces. Drainage handles liquid water; sealing, vapor barriers,…
VentilationFresh Air in a Tight House: Ventilation Options for Newer Austin HomesNewer Austin homes are built tight, so stale air, cooking odors and moisture no longer leak out by accident. The fix is planned ventilation:…
Humidity & Moisture ControlWhy Your Vents and Ducts Sweat: Dew Point and Condensation ExplainedVents and ducts sweat when a cold surface meets air whose dew point is higher than that surface's temperature. AC supply air leaves the…
Air ConditioningWhy a Bigger AC Isn’t Better in Texas HeatAn oversized AC hits the thermostat setting so fast it shuts off before the coil pulls much moisture out. That short cycling leaves a…
HeatingWhy a Bigger Furnace Isn’t Better: The Case for Dual FuelMost Austin winter days need only a little heat, so an oversized gas furnace short cycles, causing uneven comfort and extra wear. A right-sized…
Ductwork & Air FlowWhy 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…
