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Maintenance Guides
15 guidesRegular maintenance keeps heating and cooling systems efficient and reliable, which matters in Central Texas where the AC runs most of the year. These guides explain what a tune-up covers, how often to schedule one and the warning signs that mean your system needs attention.
Start with Why Regular HVAC Maintenance Matters, then see What's Included in an HVAC Tune-Up? and 10 Signs Your HVAC System Needs Maintenance so you know what to look for between visits.
Many homeowners keep spring and fall tune-ups on a schedule through a maintenance plan, and our home maintenance plan page lists what each plan level covers.
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MaintenanceWhy Is There Water Around My Furnace in Winter?Water around a furnace in winter usually comes from a high-efficiency furnace, which makes water (condensate) and drains it through a trap and line…
MaintenanceWhy Do Your Ducts Pop or Bang When the Heat Comes On?Ducts that pop or tick when the heat comes on are usually metal parts warming up: the furnace cabinet and heat exchanger, the metal…
MaintenancePre-Winter HVAC Checklist for Central Texas HomesIn Austin, get your heater ready in early to mid October: change the filter, test-run the heat, clear the outdoor unit, test smoke and…
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…
MaintenanceHow 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…
MaintenanceHVAC Maintenance Plans Explained: What a Good Plan Should IncludeA good HVAC maintenance plan in Central Texas pays for two real tune-ups a year, cooling in spring and heating in fall, with cleaning,…
MaintenanceWhy 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…
MaintenanceWhat’s Included in an HVAC Tune-Up?An HVAC tune-up is a professional inspection, cleaning and adjustment of your system: filter, coils, drain, electrical parts, refrigerant charge, airflow and safety controls.…
MaintenanceHow Long Does an AC Last in Central Texas?Most central air conditioners and heat pumps in Central Texas last about 10 to 15 years, sometimes longer with good installation and care. Long…
