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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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The Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning

July 25th, 2016

Bandera, TX residents need air conditioning systems to keep their home cool, and most of us are happy with the traditional centralized system that most of us are familiar with. But it’s not the only type of air conditioner out there, and if you’re looking for an alternative model, you would do well to examine the possibilities offered by a ductless air conditioning system. As the name implies, ductless air conditioning has no need for the system of ducts that centralized systems use. Instead, it places multiple smaller units throughout your home, each one charged with cooling a specific room or section. It costs more to install than centralized systems, but in return, it offers a number of benefits that can improve your quality of life dramatically.

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Stop AC Breakdowns Before They Start

July 18th, 2016

Summers in Boerne, TX are too hot and humid to go without air conditioning, and a breakdown in your system means more than just an uncomfortable afternoon. It can present an active health risk. We’re on call to handle any air conditioning repair issues you may have, but we’d rather help you stop those breakdowns before they start and ensure that you air conditioner is running the way it should all summer long. Doing so involves a two-pronged approach.

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What a Dehumidifier Can Do for You

July 11th, 2016

Summers in Fredericksburg, TX are plenty hot and a good air conditioner is an absolute necessity in this part of the world. But that’s only part of the story. In addition to high temperatures, the humidity in this part of the world is usually through the roof, and while air conditioning can somewhat address this issue, the increased strain can lead to big problems. A whole-house dehumidifier, on the other hand, can solve the problem the right way, and help ease the stress on your system in the bargain.

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How Does a Rainwater Collection System Work?

July 4th, 2016

We have a number of households that live off the grid here in Bandera, TX: far out in the country where civic water systems can’t reach and which usually rely on private wells or similar sources for their water. In addition, however, these households can add a rainwater collection system to their home, using rainwater to augment their water supply. Right now is the perfect time to have such a system installed: we’re offering $100 rebate on the installation and helping you save big money on your water bills to boot. Here’s a quick breakdown on how a rainwater collection system works.

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Buy a New Generator Today!

July 4th, 2016

Helotes, TX has a number of rural residents, people who live off the civic grid and are responsible for their own electricity. Even if you’re on a reliable civic system, it pays to have a backup considering the number of thunderstorms and blackouts we have in this part of the world. A whole-house generator makes an easy and easy-to-use solution to the problem, and right now is the perfect time to do so. We’re offering a $200 rebate on whole-house generator installation services, and can get you set up very quickly if you need it.

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