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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…
Tips & TricksWhy Does the Thermostat Say Heat Is On but Nothing Happens?When the thermostat says Heat is on but nothing happens, the system is often just waiting: many thermostats pause a few minutes before starting,…
Humidity & Moisture ControlWhy Do Your Windows Sweat, and Is It a Problem?Windows sweat when the glass is colder than the dew point of the air touching it. In Austin, outside fogging on muggy mornings is…
VentilationDoes a Bathroom Exhaust Fan Need to Vent Outside?Yes. A bathroom exhaust fan should be ducted all the way outdoors through a roof or wall cap with a damper flap. The residential…
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…
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,…
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…
