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The Importance of Changing Filters in Your Air Conditioner

September 19th, 2016

Fall officially arrives this week, but most residents of Fredericksburg, TX know that warm weather will continue into October and possibly beyond. Your air conditioner, already handling a daily workload for months, will be under more pressure than ever to perform as summer comes to an end, and that means it’s very important that you ensure you regularly change the filters on your system. Ideally, they should be changed once a month, but you should do so no less often than every 2-3 months. It’s easy enough to perform yourself, and you can purchase replacement filters at your local hardware store or home improvement center. (In fact, it might be a good idea to stock up on extra filters so you have them on-hand when you need them.) But why is it so important to do so?

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Check the Drain Lines in Your Air Conditioner

September 12th, 2016

With the weather starting to cool off here in Helotes, TX, now is an excellent time to address any specific issues your air conditioner may have and get them taken care of before you need to turn your attention to your heating system. Among the common issues we encounter this time of year are problems with the drain pan and the drain line, which have minor causes but can result in serious damage to your system if you’re not careful. The good news is that a qualified technician can usually fix the problem properly.

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Labor Day Means It’s Time to Get Your Heater Ready

September 5th, 2016

The unofficial end of summer usually arrives with Labor Day, and while Bandera, TX likely has some warm weather still to come, the cool temperatures of fall will be here very quickly. The holiday weekend makes a great easy reminder to take a close look at your heating system and start to prepare it for the coming winter.

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Air Conditioning Problems Late in the Summer

August 30th, 2016

Summer doesn’t always follow the calendar here in Boerne, TX: starting earlier and running longer than most of us would like. Late August and early September are a particularly busy time for air conditioning repair calls, as months of use take their toll and air conditioners still need to be up and running for a few more weeks at least. While you should never attempt to conduct air conditioning repairs yourself — proper training and licensing is an absolute necessity — you can do yourself a favor by watching for air conditioning problems late in the summer, and responding quickly when they arise.

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Pressure Tanks Solve Problems with Your Well

August 29th, 2016

Many homeowners in the Fredericksburg, TX area get their water off the civic grid, from private wells and other sources. It’s often necessary, and it allows the homeowner to address issues directly instead of relying on the city to take care of it. But private wells come with their own array of issues, and when problems crop up, the homeowner is tasked with taking care of them. The good news is that the right plumbing service can do wonders for your home, especially when it comes to specific components either present in your plumbing system already, or ready to be installed should you feel it necessary.

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Get Your Water Tested Before Trouble Hits

August 22nd, 2016

Many houses in the Helotes, TX area operate using wells or other private sources of water. Even if you’re on the civic system, however, it pays to know whether there are any contaminants in the water or whether you could otherwise benefit from a whole-house water filtration system. The best place to begin that process is with water testing, which sets the stage and gives you the information you need. The sooner your can perform such an operation the better, since you never know when trouble is going to hit.

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How Do Energy Recovery Ventilators Save Me Money?

August 15th, 2016

The heat of summer can put quite a strain on your air conditioner here in Bandera, TX, just as the cool air of winter ensures that your heater will need to be ready for daily use. Even when your systems function 100% as expected, you’re likely looking at high monthly bills to cover the energy consumed.

You can take steps to cut those bills down by making your home more energy efficient: anything from adding more insulation to simply putting down weather stripping for those cracks under your doors and windows. If you’re in the market for an upgrade to your home, you might consider installing an energy recovery ventilator in your attic. The benefits can be immeasurable.

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Check on Your Generator Before Trouble Hits

August 8th, 2016

The whole point of an automatic standby generators is to provide you with a back-up in case trouble arrives, and sometimes you can’t always be sure when you’re going to be hit with a blackout or other situation requiring your generator’s use. But in many cases, you should have some warning that trouble is coming — ominous weather is hardly a stranger to Boerne, TX — and when you get a little heads up, it’s important to check on your generator and perform certain simple steps to ensure that it will perform as needed when trouble strikes.

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Water Softeners are Vital for Well Water

August 2nd, 2016

We have a lot of rural homes in the Fredericksburg, TX area, which means a lot of homes that aren’t connected to any civic water grid. These homes usually use well water or similar sources to provide for their families, which means they need to ensure that their system is maintained the right way. We strongly recommend using a water softening system if you use well water. It will improve the quality of life in numerous ways as well as preventing wear and tear on your pipes.

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What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Shuts Down

August 1st, 2016

With timely maintenance and good preventative measures, your air conditioner will function as anticipated all summer long. But our summers in Helotes, TX are as hot as they come, when then the unexpected occurs, you need to know how to respond. Calling the right repair service is the first step, but there are other things you can do to contain the damage both before and after you make the call. Here’s a quick guide.

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