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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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How to Protect Your Home from Electrical Surges

March 15th, 2016

Electrical surges are responsible for millions of dollars of property damage each year in the U.S. These power surges can instantly overload and short-out the circuity of home electronics and appliances. This happens because an increase in voltage above an appliance’s normal operation voltage causes an arc of electrical current within the appliance. The heat generated from this arc causes damage to the electronic circuit boards and other electrical components.

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3 Signs of a Refrigerant Leak in Your AC System

March 14th, 2016

With March arriving in its usual fashion, residents of Kerrville, TX are turning their attention towards their air conditioner, which has likely sat unused over the last few months but which will soon be called upon to get your household through another hot Texas summer. Now is the time to have your system checked out for any lingering problems that it may have picked up over the winter: getting them identified and repaired now means it won’t cause you any trouble when you need it.

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Schedule a Maintenance Session for Your Air Conditioner

March 7th, 2016

Have you scheduled a maintenance session for your air conditioner in the last year? If you haven’t, there’s no time like the present. With spring right around the corner, warm weather is well on its way, and you want to ensure that you have a fully functioning air conditioner to keep comfortable. Air conditioner maintenance is essential to avoiding major AC problems in the future.

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Ducted vs. Ductless Heating Systems: What You Need to Know

February 29th, 2016

As winter comes to an end, you may be wondering if you’ve used your heating system as efficiently as possible here in Boerne, TX. Or perhaps you plan to renovate your home and you are considering an alternative heating system. There are many options out there. The two fundamental types of HVAC systems are ducted and ductless.

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3 Alternatives to Traditional Heating Systems

February 22nd, 2016

The most common heating system in Kerrville, TX homes is probably the furnace. With proper maintenance, furnaces can last a long time. They are one of the most powerful, cost-effective heating systems available in the residential market today. They are not the only option out there though. While this traditional heating system may work for one home, you may find that another would be a better fit for yours. In a state that experiences cold temperatures for a few short months, it’s only natural that you want to invest in a heating system that will give you the most for your money. We’ve highlighted 3 alternatives to traditional heating systems below.

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The Differences between Furnaces and Ductless Heating Systems

February 16th, 2016

Although Boerne, TX is known for its heat, there are still plenty of chilly nights left here this winter. As we near the end of the season, this is a good time to consider if your heating system is right for your needs. When it comes to choosing a heater, you want to keep in mind a few factors: upfront cost, efficiency, and the space available in your home. Below, we look at both centralized heating and ductless heating, reviewing the pros and cons of each system.

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Upgrades to Help Your Heating System

February 15th, 2016

Winter continues here in Boerne, TX, with cold temperatures and snow continuing to predominate. That means higher heating bills, which can pinch you in your pocketbook even if they provide much-needed comfort from the cold. Thankfully, you can do something to cut those bills down to size. There are numerous ancillary products that can be installed by a trained professional, which will help your heater perform more efficiently. Not only does that cut down on your monthly bills, but it can help your heater last longer, as well as providing a number of additional benefits to your home. Here’s a list of upgrades to help your heating system.

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How to Prepare Your Generator for an Emergency

February 8th, 2016

Generators can be a great asset to homes off of the electrical grid here in Boerne, TX, and even homes with functioning electricity will benefit from the added security of an in-house generator. But you never know when an emergency is going to strike, and if you can properly prepare your generator for any eventuality, it’s bound to make the process of using it a whole lot easier. Things may be peaceful now, but if you can prepare your generator before problems occur, it will perform that much better when you need it to. Here’re a few tips on how to prepare your generator for an emergency.

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