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Indoor air quality is on everyone’s mind but how do you know what equipment is right for your home?
Continue ReadingCarbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon. It can often be mixed with other gasses with odors. Carbon monoxide can result from the burning of any of these, gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, coal, wood and other things. It is also a byproduct of an internal combustion engine. The CDC estimates that 400 people per year die of carbon monoxide poisoning, 20,000 more visit the emergency room and 4,000 people are hospitalized. Contact us today at 512-537-1234 about installing a Carbon Monoxide Detector today in your home or office.
Continue ReadingAlthough the same plumbing problem can affect both a single-family home and a commercial property, it generally impacts more persons in a business setting. Commercial enterprises serve a range of clients and employees and must comply with health, occupational, and safety standards. Businesses can lose customers and possibly inventory over unsafe, unhealthy, and annoying water problems.
Continue ReadingAt AiRCO Mechanical, we are proud to recommend the iWave-R as a part of our portfolio of indoor air quality products. Our qualified professionals have installed many iWave-R air cleaners in and around Round Rock. They understand the technology and have mastered the techniques needed to repair, replace, and maintain all forms of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
Continue ReadingOn most thermostats, you can choose between On or Auto for your fan setting. On tells your HVAC unit to run its fans all the time, even when the air isn’t being heated or cooled. Auto means the fan only runs when your air is being treated. It might be a good idea to try a combination of both settings. Try setting it to ON when you are home and AUTO when you’re away. For more information, give us a call at 512-537-1234.
Continue ReadingAt AiRCO Mechanical, we know that perfect timing is often a pipe dream. Furnaces sometimes blow cold air in the dead of winter. Central air conditioning can go out during a heatwave here in Texas. Heat pumps break down at the most inconvenient times.
Continue ReadingGood indoor air quality (IAQ) is essential to a healthy lifestyle here in Texas, especially in winter when we tend to spend more time indoors.
Continue ReadingYou turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the fire department or your HVAC technician? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your heat pump and give one of our highly trained technicians a call at 512-537-1234 to come out to diagnose the smell for you.
Continue ReadingA well-maintained furnace that runs at peak efficiency will keep you warm and toasty in your Round Rock home throughout the heating season. It will consume less energy than unmaintained and inefficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. It will cost less to operate and likely will not break down when you need it most.
Continue ReadingOur heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals at AiRCO Mechanical are ready to improve the indoor air quality inside your Round Rock home. We can pinpoint your needs and recommend an affordable solution that restores comfort to your living space.
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