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Consider a Ductless HVAC System This Winter

November 14th, 2016

Winter is on its way here in Helotes, TX, and if you’re going to install a new heating system, now is the right time to do it. An older, heavily-used heating system might not be able to last the whole winter, and making a change now means ensuring that your home is kept warm without worrying about a breakdown. If you’re going to make a change, you might want to consider a ductless HVAC system instead of a traditional centralized model. They offer a lot of advantages over centralized models, though they work better in some homes than others. Here’s a quick look at the benefits such a system offers.

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Benefits of Commercial Indoor Air Quality Devices

November 7th, 2016

If your own a business or manage a commercial space here in Boerne, TX, you know how important it is to maintain a quality commercial HVAC system. It will keep your employees and customers comfortable no matter what the weather’s like, as well as ensuring that delicate equipment like computer systems don’t suffer any problems. But temperature control is only one part of the equation when it comes to your business. Commercial indoor air quality products can remove dust and dirt, kill germs and ensure that the humidity levels stay exactly where they should be. Why is that important to your business? Here’s a quick list of some of the advantages you can enjoy.

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Signs of Electrical Trouble in Your Home

October 31st, 2016

Your electrical system is one of the most important components in your home, but also one of the most dangerous. Frayed wires, loose connections and similar problems can crop up almost anywhere in your home, and the dry air in Fredericksburg, TX can make that worse. Without proper repairs, it could short out important appliances or even start a fire. Only a trained, licensed electrician should conduct repairs on your electrical system, but before that can begin, you need to notice that there’s a problem. The sooner you can spot signs of electrical trouble in your home, the more quickly a professional can get the issue fixed. Among the signs to watch for are the following:

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The Dangers of Space Heaters

October 25th, 2016

Winter is on its way here in Helotes, TX, and keeping your home warm is more than just a luxury. A number of methods exist to handle the issue, and you might be tempted to rely on a portable space heater to do it. Portable units benefit from a low cost and an ease of use. Unfortunately, they also present a number of dangers to your home, that may easily outweigh the short-term savings of a cheap solution. They can include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Causes of Reduced Heating in Your Furnace

October 24th, 2016

Most homes in the Bandera, TX area rely on forced-air furnaces for heat. It’s an effective means of keeping your house warm, and it also gives you an easy way to spot any problems that might arise. A lack of hot air coming from the vents usually spells a significant problem, since it slows down the rate at which your house warms up. That means the heater has to use more energy to do its job, which raises your monthly bills. It also increases strain on other parts of the system, forcing them to work harder and increasing the risk of a serious breakdown.

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How to Prevent Freezing Pipes

October 17th, 2016

With cold temperatures comes a whole new host of potential issues for your Boerne, TX home. That can include freezing water in your pipes, which will clog up the plumbing system at best and could result in burst pipes at worst. Burst pipes can be particularly damaging if they occur while you are away for the holidays, and could go for days or weeks before being detected. Now is the perfect time to prepare for freezing pipes, and make sure they don’t bedevil you this winter.

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Humidifiers vs. Dehumidifiers: What’s the Difference?

October 10th, 2016

In an environment like Fredericksburg, TX, where summers are humid and winters dry, it makes sense to have both a humidifier and a dehumidifier working in your home. They act as different sides of the same coin: one removing excess moisture from the air, and the other adding moisture when the air is too dry. The issues are similar but distinct, and each one demands a specific response to treat. Here’s a quick breakdown on the differences between the two systems.

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The Benefits of Pressure Tanks

October 3rd, 2016

Many homes in the Bandera, TX area operate off of the civic grid, which means they use well water and similar private sources to feed their home. That means you need to attend to any issues or problems with it yourself, which often includes water pressure. Low pressure is a common complain for well water, both because the pumps involved are suffering from problems and form issues inherent in the well itself.

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Upgrade Your Air Conditioner Instead of Replacing It

September 27th, 2016

An air conditioning system doesn’t always need to suffer a catastrophic breakdown in order to need replacing. Indeed, many times it’s simply a matter of inefficiency: costing so much to run in monthly bills that a replacement unit is necessary just to maintain a monthly budget. The last part may be of particular concern to homeowners in Boerne, TX, where summers are long and you want to get as much time as you can out of an existing unit.

If high summer bills are the only real complaints about your system, you can take concrete steps to address them without replacing your entire unit. Look for upgrades to cut into those costs and extend the overall life of your system. They cost much less to install and the benefits they can provide are substantial. And with demand on your air conditioning system lowered during the winter months, now makes an excellent time to discuss your options. Here’s a brief list of air conditioning upgrades you may wish to consider.

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Do You Need a New Furnace or Boiler?

September 26th, 2016

Fall is officially here, and if you live in Helotes, TX or any nearby community, the time has come to dust your heating system off and get it ready for another winter. If your heater is older and perhaps struggling with efficiency and/or repair issues, you might want to think about replacing it with a new one before heating season begins in earnest.

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