AC Maintenance Articles
Don’t force yourself to deal with an aging air conditioning system. There are plenty of great options available to maximize your comfort.
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Are you ready to upgrade your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in your Austin home? If so, be sure to sign up for an HVAC maintenance agreement so you can keep your new system in your home in top shape. AiRCO Heating & Air Conditioning offers several different maintenance agreement memberships so your heating…
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Creak! Rattle! Bang! What if those are not the noises of scary Halloween celebrations, but instead, coming from your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system? Although all heating and cooling equipment may make noises from time to time, not all noises are equal in severity. Some may be perfectly normal operating sounds while others…
Continue ReadingAccording to the dictionary, the definition of the word “maintain” is to “enable a condition to continue.” When it comes to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, that means making sure your furnace or heat pump is ready for the winter so it can continue to keep your family warm and comfortable. Our professionals…
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Something about spring puts many people in the mood for a fresh start. Some people take on ambitious spring-cleaning projects. Others start planning gardens and spring planting. Spring is a great time to get your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in tip-top shape before summer arrives. Our AiRCO Heating & Cooling professionals want…
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It’s that time of year again. Snow disappears, the days get longer, and the first signs of spring start to appear. If you are a homeowner in San Antonio, you know the hot summer is just around the corner. You may be starting to think about replacing an older air conditioning system or, at the…
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If you have a modern, energy-efficient ductless system, you’ll want to protect your investment with good maintenance practices. Our team at AiRCO Heating and Cooling wants to be sure you are well informed about the basic things you can do to take care of your ductless, or mini-split, system. Here are some tips to add…
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Air conditioning is one of those things that’s difficult to live without here in Austin, especially during the dog days of summer. Regardless of what type of air conditioner you own, the best way to keep it running reliably and efficiently is with good maintenance practices. Our team at AiRCO Heating and Cooling is well…
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One of the most difficult parts of adulting these days is making big decisions such as when you should spend money on things like a new air conditioner (AC). Air conditioning systems can be expensive, and although they can provide a great deal of added comfort in the hot summer, they are not as critical…
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The best time to have an air conditioning tune-up is late spring, right before the weather gets really hot in Austin. During this time, you probably haven’t run your air conditioner for several months, and it will still be some time before you need it on full blast all the time. Our team at AiRCO…
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Summer is quickly approaching. On the most scorching of days, the last thing you’ll want to worry about is your HVAC system breaking down. That’s why you should schedule an inspection and tune-up for your air conditioner as part of your spring cleaning. You might not want to spend the money now, but a costly…
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The US Department of Energy says that air conditioning can account for up to 47% of your utility bill. At AiRCO Heating and Cooling, we take energy efficiency seriously. Here in we understand that air conditioning is crucial for comfort during the hot months and our advice may help you save money on your monthly…
Continue ReadingSummer is quickly approaching. On the most scorching of days, the last thing you’ll want to worry about is your HVAC system breaking down. That’s why you should schedule an inspection and tune-up for your air conditioner as part of your spring cleaning.
Continue ReadingThe US Department of Energy says that air conditioning can account for up to 47% of your utility bill. At AiRCO Heating and Cooling, we take energy efficiency seriously. Here in we understand that air conditioning is crucial for comfort during the hot months and our advice may help you save money on your monthly…
Continue ReadingYou’d be surprised at the importance of properly sizing a new residential HVAC system. If the cooling or heating system is oversized or undersized, it will waste energy and underperform. An essential element of HVAC sizing is calculating cooling and heating loads, or the needs and requirements of a home. There are three main types of loads.…
Continue ReadingAs a homeowner, you enjoy counting on the fact that your heating and cooling systems are going to run effectively. Unless you’re taking the proper steps to ensure proper performance, though, you just might be wasting money on energy bills while also putting premature wear and tear on your equipment. Preventive HVAC maintenance is an…
Continue ReadingAfter a long summer day of running around in the Austin heat, your best chance for solace is walking through your front door being greeted by glacial air flowing through your home. But what happens when you swing open the door to only find stale, dry, and hot air slowly creeping out the door? Panic,…
Continue ReadingLiving in Austin during the summer is a great time; frequent visits to the Green Belt, Wednesday evenings spent at Blues on the green, and plenty of time spent relaxing around great company. But summer can become a living nightmare when you come home after a hot day at Barton Springs to find out your…
Continue ReadingSmart people understand that it’s necessary to perform regular preventative maintenance on your car to keep it running properly and ensure that it lasts long into the future. They also save time and money. It’s like going to a general doctor for regular checkups to avoid being really sick later. Here are three reasons that…
Continue ReadingMany people think heating is more important than air conditioning when it comes to indoor climate control and comfort. But those people have obviously never had to endure the oppressive heat of a long summer. Whether you’re in Austin, Kyle or Round Rock, a high-powered AC unit is absolutely crucial in a state as humid…
Continue Reading24-hour air conditioning repair should be an emergency service in Austin and at large if you ask us. But hey, we’re happy to be your climate control 9-1-1. There are a few emergencies that are uniquely Texan. A UT fan being trapped in a room alone with an A&M fan, or vice versa. No brisket…
Continue ReadingIt’s no fun when the hot weather hits and your air conditioning stops working. But there are some quick steps to take first to make sure it’s in the proper operating mode before calling an AC expert to repair the problem. 1. First, check to see if the thermostat switch is set to the proper…
Continue ReadingStudies show that you can increase savings on cooling and heating costs by correctly utilizing a programmable thermostat. Studies also show that many homeowners don’t use them properly. In one survey, half of installed programmable thermostats were operating in “hold” mode and weren’t programmed for automatic operation. A programmable thermostat enables you to automate temperatures…
Continue ReadingThe Comfort in Your Home isn’t Just Impacted by the Temperature If you were questioned about the important factors that affect the comfort in your home, you would likely say that temperature has the principal impact. Regulating the ambient temperature plays a large role, however other factors such as indoor air quality as well as…
Continue ReadingLike any complex equipment, your air conditioner needs maintenance. Scheduling a spring tune-up through your HVAC contractor will help keep your A/C in top form. Many tasks the technician performs during your annual air conditioner maintenance visits require expertise and training, but others can be performed by the homeowner with some basic knowledge of how the A/C runs.…
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