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How to Maximize Your Air Conditioner’s Efficiency This Spring

May 16th, 2016

Spring is here in Fredericksburg, TX and that means the chilly temperatures of winter have given way to warm days and increased use of your air conditioner. You may be feeling the pinch with higher bills this spring, as your system is called upon more and more often. That’s only going to get worse as spring turns to summer and your air conditioner will likely see daily use for months before there’s any let up. In those circumstances, you want your system to function as efficiently as possible, so as not to waste any energy But you still need your home to be kept cool on even the hottest days, and you shouldn’t have to give up on comfort just to save a few bucks in monthly air conditioning expenses. There are ways to do that, however, that it pays to look into.

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Signs You Need a New Generator

May 9th, 2016

Thunderstorms and other issues are common here in Boerne, TX, and while our civic electrical systems are reliable, no one can tell when Mother Nature is going to have the final word. And that assumes that you as a homeowner are on a civic grid. Many of our customers are located in rural areas where the electrical grid doesn’t reach. A reliable generator is your best weapon in these circumstances, and if properly maintained and you stock up on fuel, it can safely see you through any loss of power. Generators wear out, however, and sooner or later even the most reliable one needs to be replaced. You don’t want to discover this fact when the power goes out and your reliable warhorse suddenly leaves you flat. Instead, learn to look for signs that you need a new generator by evaluating its recent performance, along with several other factors that we’ll detail below.

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Size Your New Generator Carefully

May 9th, 2016

Earlier this week, we discussed the importance of spotting when your old generator needs to be replaced, which is of vital concern to residents of Helotes, TX who either rely on generators for their electrical power or who have one on hand in the event the power in their homes goes out. Today, we’ll talk about one of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a new generator: power output. Generally speaking, the more powerful the generator the better, but your budget may not always allow for that and their may be other factors to consider as well. When making a purchase as important as a generator, it’s vital that you size it properly.

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Is Your Air Conditioner Telling You It Needs Replacing?

May 2nd, 2016

It can often come as a shock when your air conditioning system finally gives up the ghost, leading you to replace it with a new one. But few defunct systems simply fall apart without warning, and most of them will let you know well in advance that the time has come to replace them with a new one. Now is the time to look for such warning signs, before summer hits Bandera, TX, and a new system can be ready to go by the time the first heat wave arrives. Here’s a few quick tips to let you know when to put your old system out to pasture for good.

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Look into the Benefits of Rainwater Collection

April 25th, 2016

Kerrville, TX residents pride themselves on self-sufficiency, and in rural parts of the area may depend on wells and other sources for their household water supply. This is in keeping with the hard-won independence of the area, but it does put some burdens on the homeowner to keep their systems running. You also need to have an ace in the hole in the event of a drought or if your well water becomes contaminated. Rainwater collection is an excellent way to do that: capturing, storing and purifying rainwater for proper use in your home. Here’s a quick breakdown of how the system works.

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Get Your Air Conditioner Maintained Today!

April 18th, 2016

Here in Helotes, TX, summer is on the way and longtime residents know exactly that that means: high temperatures, high humidity and a need to keep your air conditioner running on a daily basis. Now is the right time to schedule a proper servicing session for your system, when temperatures are still mild and you won’t have use of your air conditioner every day. It will make a huge difference when summer arrives.

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What are the Benefits of GFCI Installation?

April 11th, 2016

We tend to take our electrical outlets for granted, since they’ve become such an indispensable part of our homes. Plug in the appliance, turn it on and off when you need it, no problem, right? But outlets can be more than just convenient places to run electrical doodads. They can be a stalwart defense against electrical surges and other dangers to your home. Thunderstorms and lightning strikes are not uncommon here in Bandera, TX and without proper protection, every electrical device in your house could be at risk.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Well Water

April 4th, 2016

Here in Boerne, TX, a number of residents live off of the civic water system, relying on wells or other private sources to provide water for drinking and cleaning in their households. It’s often the only reliable option for rural residents, but it falls on the homeowner to ensure that the water from their wells or other sources is safe for use. A quality plumbing company can help out with that in a number of ways, both by periodically testing the water to ensure that it’s potable and installing devices to improve your well water. Here are 3 of them for you to consider.

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Common Spring Problems with Your Heat Pump

March 28th, 2016

A heat pump is a unique device for your heating and cooling needs because it is capable of performing both duties equally well. It uses the same principles as air conditioning – circulating refrigerant through a closed loop to first heat and then cool the air – but with a twist. The cycle can be reversed, allowing you to heat your home as well as cooling it and allowing you to combine both functions into a single unit. Heat pumps tend to experience the most issues during transition periods like now, when they switch over from heating to cooling modes (or from cooling to heating in the fall). If you can keep an eye out for some of them, you may be able to get a jump on a given issue before it gets out of hand.

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Are Ductless Cooling Systems Right for You?

March 21st, 2016

Spring is officially here, and while many of us in the Fredericksburg, TX area are still recovering from the winter, now is an excellent time to consider adding a new air conditioner or swapping out an old one whose time has come. Most people tend to think of air conditioners as centralized units, blowing air through a series of ducts to get to the rooms of your home. There is, however, an alternative for those so interested. Ductless air conditioning systems get rid of those ducts in favor of smaller individual units, each controlled separately from the rest and each charged with cooling a single room or section of your home. Ductless systems cost a little more to install than other kinds of air conditioner, so you need to make sure that the benefits they offer match your specific needs. Here’s a few tips to determine whether ductless cooling systems are right for you.

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