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The Benefits of a Smart Thermostat

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

Thermostats have been an indispensable part of our households for decades, and most homes have one parked along the wall at some convenient spot. Because they have few moving parts and rarely wear out, they last for a good long time, which helps make them such good investment. If you’ve had a thermostat in your home for longer than 10 years, congratulations for making such good use of your money. (The one exception is non-digital thermostats with a mercury switch, Mercury is dangerous and if you still have such a thermostat in your house, you should get it replaced immediately.)

Tags: Air Conditioning, Bandera, Heating, Thermostats
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Funny New Year’s Resolutions!

Monday, December 26th, 2016

2017 is almost upon us, and in addition to popping corks and watching the ball drop, many residents of the Bandera, TX area undertaken New Year’s resolutions in order to gain a fresh start. Most of these involve matter or personal betterment – resolving to exercise more often, for example, or cut down on sweets. Sometimes, however, New Year’s resolutions can get downright wacky. In the spirit of the holiday season, we’d like to share some of the funnier ones with you.

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Time to Get Your Old Thermostat Replaced

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

Thermostats are designed to last a long time, which often means decades or more of safe, reliable service. Provided you change the batteries now and then for those that aren’t on your electrical grid, yours can last for decades without encountering any problems. There’s only one downside to that: a long-lasting thermostat hasn’t been able to take advantage of some of the amazing advances the industry has seen in the last few years. If your thermostat is more than ten years old, you might want to consider replacing it, even if you haven’t had any trouble from it.

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Causes of Reduced Heating in Your Furnace

Monday, 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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The Benefits of Pressure Tanks

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

Monday, 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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How Do Energy Recovery Ventilators Save Me Money?

Monday, 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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The Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning

Monday, 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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How Does a Rainwater Collection System Work?

Monday, 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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Improve Your Self-Sufficiency with Upgrades to Your Plumbing

Sunday, June 12th, 2016

Bandera, TX is full of independent folks, like a lot of places in our great state. We come from a long line of frontiersmen, and self-sufficiency is something we pride ourselves on. Believe it or not, that can translate to specific aspects of your household, such as the plumbing and electrical systems. If you get your water from a private well or similar source off of the civic water system, there are a number of things you can do to help maintain that independence. We’ve broken down a couple of them for your perusal below.

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