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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…
FiltrationHow Often Should You Change Your AC Filter in Central Texas?Check a standard 1-inch filter every month and change it when it looks gray and dusty, which in a Central Texas summer often means…
Humidity & Moisture ControlMoisture From Below: Slab and Pier-and-Beam Homes in Central TexasGround moisture reaches Austin homes two ways: as vapor moving up through concrete slabs, and as humid outdoor air flowing through vented crawlspaces under…
VentilationFresh Air in a Tight House: Ventilation Options for Newer Austin HomesNewer Austin homes are built tight, so stale air, odors and moisture no longer leak out by accident. The fix is planned ventilation: exhaust…
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 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…
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: it blasts hot air, shuts off and repeats,…
