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Feb 22 6 Types of Mold You May Find in Your Air...

No matter where you live, one thing is a certainty: Mold can and will find you if you don’t take proper precautions. However, depending on the kind of mold you find in y...

Jan 19 Do's and Don't's of HVAC Maintenance

We all want to save money. With so many home repairs and costs growing with every passing day, there are just as many opportunities to save money on home repairs as there are...

Dec 10 7 Tips for Heating Your Home the Right W...

Winter is a time for hot chocolate, holiday movies, and ugly sweaters. Unfortunately, it can also be a time of extreme low temperatures and power outages. When it comes to kee...

Nov 10 Signs Your Water Heater Has A Mineral De...

Having a broken water heater in the colder months can be one of the more frustrating experiences you can have as a homeowner. Some homeowners may notice that their water heate...

Sep 22 When to Schedule Fall Maintenance

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for around 48% of the total energy use in the average American home. This is the largest use...

Aug 18 5 AC Myths You Shouldn't Believe

Cooling your home is essential during a sweltering Texas summer, but there are many misconceptions about air conditioner efficiency that may be spiking your bills!

Jul 16 Stop These Money-Wasting Cooling Habits!

You’re getting the mail. As you’re flipping through the junk mail, grocery coupons, and ads for teeth whitening, you come across the utility bill from last month....

Jan 31 How to Spot a Faulty Furnace Ignitor

Though furnaces vary plenty from model to model, type to type, they all have one component in common, an Ignitor. Of course, the form of this component itself does vary....

Mar 20 Protecting Your HVAC With Surge Protecti...

Your HVAC system, the cooling and heating units you use to condition the air in your home, are an investment. That whole system of ducts and compressors and fans and vents com...

Mar 17 HVAC Considerations When House Hunting

So you’re in the market for a new house? That’s an exciting place to be in, exciting but also potentially nerve-wracking. One of the most stressful things about bu...

Mar 15 Home Window Upgrades for Greater Efficie...

Air conditioning is more than just the air conditioner. And heating is more than just the heater. Controlling the air within your home is an involved process that is influence...

Mar 14 What’s With That Condensation?

This isn't an issue that’s all too unfamiliar to us Texans. Specifically us in central Texas. You wake up bright and early one morning and you notice a strange sight...

Mar 13 HVAC Tips For Cold Fronts

It might have seemed like we were diving head first into the warm season but today and this weekend’s weather just goes to show you can never let your guard down when it...

Mar 10 A Spring HVAC Checklist

Feel that in the air? Kinda feels a little bit like springtime doesn’t it? Of course, being in central Texas, we don’t really experience the seasons the way people...

Mar 08 Simple Ways to Save Energy

When people talk about cutting down on their energy usage they're usually looking for the big thing, the major change they can make that will make a huge impact on their e...

Mar 07 Exhaust Fans and Proper Home Ventilation

Today’s homes are wonders of human achievement. All of human’s history of architecture, material science, and design converge in the modern homes we enjoy today. O...

Mar 06 HVAC Tips For Pet Owners

We rely on our HVAC systems to keep us and all the occupants of our household comfortable. They provide cool air in the hot summers of Austin and heating in the winter. But fo...

Mar 02 Tips for Choosing the Right HVAC Contrac...

So much of how satisfactory your heating and air conditioning system relies on who you choose to install, maintain, and repair it. The fact of the matter is it doesn’t m...

Mar 01 Home Maintenance Tips to Prevent HVAC Br...

One of the most contradictory aspects of being a homeowner is the simultaneously stressful and fulfilling fact that the home is like an ecosystem of its own that will either t...

Feb 28 Energy Saving Tips For Mild Weather

When it comes to how you can change your habits regarding keeping cool or warm and using your HVAC system, there are a million-plus articles out there about the summer and the...

Feb 24 Finding and Removing Mold from Your Home

One of the least attractive words a homeowner can hear is mold. And for good reason. Mold is a big problem in both its scope and its potential negative ramifications. It's...

Feb 22 HVAC Options for Your New Home Addition

So you’re adding a new addition to your home. Congratulations! This can be a very exciting endeavor, despite the amount of work that goes into it. Among the many conside...

Feb 21 HVAC Add-Ons for Improved Indoor Comfort

People do fine with just enough, but oftentimes we crave more than contentedness. Oftentimes people wonder how much better than just enough they could get. This is true in man...

Feb 16 HVAC Air Filter Reminder Tips

This is a subject we’ve touched upon multiple times in this blog. That subject being the regular replacement of the air filters in your home. Your Austin heating and air...

Feb 16 Proof That The Nest Learning Thermostat...

To be honest, it’s hard to prove exactly how much energy programmable thermostats save you. Most thermostat makers claim they can save up an average of 20 percent on you...

Feb 14 AC Vent Location: Does It Matter?

The placement of the vents in your home makes a difference, believe it or not. It may be something you've never paid attention to before, or it may be something you've...

Feb 10 The Best Time to Buy an Air Conditioner

Like all things eventually, you’re air conditioner will run out of time. Air conditioners, when treated well and maintained properly, are loyal machines that will provid...

Feb 06 Heat Pump to Replace Furnace and Air Con...

Today we’re going to do another “versus” tip of the day in which we take a look at two different options for how you implement your HVAC solutions and the di...

Feb 03 Efficiency Standards for Heaters

The reason for the existence of standards is to make sure a minimum is upheld when it comes to the quality of the products we all use that affect both our lives and the genera...

Feb 02 Pest Proof Your HVAC System

There’s a reason we have a synonym for “annoy” called “pester.” Pests are a nuisance, no matter how you look at it. There’s no good outcome...

Feb 01 Questions to Ask When Replacing Your Air...

It probably won’t be today; it probably won’t be tomorrow, but someday in the future, you’ll need to replace your air conditioner. Like all things, it doesn&...

Jan 31 4 Common Air Conditioner and Furnace Mis...

Today let’s continue the trend that started off yesterday by looking at some aspects of home HVAC ownership that affect both the air conditioner and furnace. For most pe...

Jan 27 Replacing Your AC and Furnace Together

Air conditioners and furnaces are two parts of a whole in more ways than one. They’re the yin and yang of your Austin air conditioning and heating home comfort system. O...

Jan 26 Furnace Types

When it comes to home heating in Austin, furnaces remain far and above the most common form. This is true of the United States in general and has been for a while. Why is this...

Jan 24 All About Passive Solar Heating

There’s more than one way to skin a cat and there’s more than one way to heat a house. Some ways work better than others for different people and different regions...

Jan 23 Why is Your Heater Leaking?

comes to almost any household appliance, or really any appliance or machinery one can think of, water leaks aren’t something you want to see. From your refrigerator to y...

Jan 22 The Various Types of Space Heaters

Space heaters represent the ultimate marriage of convenience, energy efficiency, and comfort when it comes to heating in Austin in the winter. Think about how your ceiling fan...

Jan 18 3 Common Boiler Issues and Fixes

Boilers have a rich history about them. They have been used in many different applications to varying degrees of popularity for centuries. In the 20th century, they saw abunda...

Jan 17 2 A/C Options for a Boiler Heated Home

Houses come in many shapes in sizes, these days more than ever before. And the way people heat their homes varies just as much. Furnaces are the most common type of heating in...

Jan 16 Mini Split Heat Pumps versus Heat Pumps

We’ve talked before about the various features and functionalities of heat pumps on this blog. We’ve also touched upon the existence of ductless heat systems, name...

Jan 15 Why Is Your Furnace Loud?

The amenities of our modern lifestyles all ultimately come down to providing one of two things, convenience and/or comfort. Refrigerators and laundry machines are convenient,...

Jan 12 What Happens during a Heating Maintenanc...

To keep your HVAC system functioning at the top of its game, it needs some special attention every once and a while. That’s not to say that heaters and air conditioners...

Jan 11 Sealing Your Ducts for Better Heating

They’re the least visible but most far-reaching part of your HVAC system. They allow the conditioned air to reach every room in the house. They’re the ducts and al...

Jan 11 Common Furnace Problems & Troubleshootin...

In an ideal world, we’d never have to troubleshoot a problem with our furnaces. Furnaces can be found in most homes around the country, being the most common type o...

Jan 10 The Best HVAC Upgrades for Winter

When it comes to HVAC equipment and components you now have more options than ever. There are so many ways to heat and cool your home that sometimes deciding which way is righ...

Jan 09 Off Grid Home Heating in Austin

As our world gets more interconnected, as it becomes easier to communicate with vast numbers of people across the globe and trade resources from one city or country to another...

Jan 06 Solving Uneven Home Heating

comes to residential Austin heating and cooling, some problems that can arise are more common than others. One of the problems you’re more likely to encounter at some po...

Jan 05 Furnace Replacement - Frequently Asked Q...

One of the inevitable facts about owning a furnace is that it will one day have to be replaced. Luckily, these machines, when they come from a good brand a reputable installer...

Jan 03 The Ins and Outs of Space Heaters

months, we’ve talked a lot about heating the home but for the most part, we’ve focused primarily on the concept of centralized residential heating in Austin. Gener...

Jan 02 Boiler Maintenance Tips

While there’s no doubt that in most regions of the nation, including our own here when heating in Austin, the furnace is the most common type of central home heating sys...

Dec 29 What to Know About Heat Pumps & How to M...

More and more people these days are jumping ships from the conventional and traditional tools used for central heating, the ...

Dec 28 The Lifespan of a Heater

Nothing is permanent in this world and that means that eventually, your loyal heater’s time will come to an end. 

Dec 27 Demystifying Odd Furnace Smells

When it comes to heating in Austin, it is worth knowing as much as possible about what behavior is regular and normal, and what constitutes a sign that something is off and de...

Dec 23 Dirt, Dust, and Heaters

A clean and healthy home makes for a clean and healthy life. We all know that the better condition our homes are in, generally the better we feel in our day to day lives.

Dec 22 HVAC Improvements Can Add Value to Your...

One reason that homeowners tend to conceptualize their home as an investment is that most people don’t stay in the same house their entire lives.

Dec 21 Top Tips for Lowering Winter Heating Bil...

We’re just one day away from the official start of winter and all it takes is one look at the weather forecast for the week to see ...

Dec 20 Home Heating With Biofuel

One of the most exciting things about residential heating and cooling is its potential to be a trailblazing sector for the ...

Dec 19 Using Smart Thermostats for Winter Savin...

The first priority most people have when it comes to the state of their home during the winter is that it is warm, above all. If ...

Dec 16 Heat Recovery Ventilators

There are a lot of forces to balance when it comes to creating the perfect environment in your house. You have to consider and ...

Dec 15 How to Keep Hardwood Floors Warm

When it comes time to replace the flooring in your home or choose the flooring for your new home, more and more people these days ...

Dec 14 Thermostat Considerations for a Vacant H...

When you imagine a vacant home you probably don’t immediately imagine any electricity being used within. At first consideration, ...

Dec 13 Keeping Heat in the Home

Heat loss is a tragic thing in the winter. Your furnace puts in so much effort to keep you warm, using fuel to start a fire, ...

Dec 09 Stay Cozy at Night with an Electric Blan...

For as much as people love their heaters, we all sometimes wonder how we can manage to use them less. Using your heater less when ...

Dec 08 Landscaping for Energy Efficiency

Shrubs may not be the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the phrase “energy efficiency” but today is the day you ...

Dec 07 Furnace Pilot Light Troubleshooting

Furnaces are wonderful machines that can consistently make our homes warm and comfortable all fall and winter long but they aren’t ...

Dec 06 Gas VS. Wood Fireplaces

For many people, fireplaces are an iconic part of an ideal living room setup. They satisfy a deep and unconscious craving for a ...

Dec 05 Most Common Furnace Problems

Modern day heaters are the result of decades of machinery innovation that is in and of itself the result of thousands of years of ...

Dec 02 Preparing Your HVAC for the Winter

It’s almost that time again. Time for the holidays. Time for wearing jackets and coats and drinking hot chocolate. And of course, ...

Dec 01 Questions to Ask When Buying a New Heate...

When your current trusty furnace, boiler, or heat pump finally gives in to the march of time and becomes either too old and worn ...

Nov 29 Supplemental Heating

As the cold weather continues to roll in and we start to expect our days to be more jacket and hot cocoa filled, it’s time to ...

Nov 28 Why Your Heating Bills Might Go Up

It’s natural to want to know where your money is going. After all, it is your money. We don’t like to have to guess whether we’re ...

Nov 18 Furnace Noises

It can sometimes be hard to know what kind of behavior is normal when it comes to HVAC equipment and what kind of behavior is ...

Nov 17 Baseboard Heating

We talk a lot about the ins and outs of furnaces here and for good reason. Furnaces are the most common form of heating in Austin. ...

Nov 15 Heating Fuel Sources

When it comes to air conditioning, there’s generally only one source of energy that runs the whole system, electricity. ...

Nov 14 Reasons to Get Your Furnace Inspected

It’s gotten to that time of the year now when more and more furnaces and heaters are switched on, as heating in Austin becomes ...

Nov 11 Heater Fire Safety

In a lot of ways, heaters and air conditioners are very similar. They accomplish the same function of altering the temperature in ...

Nov 10 The History of Home Heating

Throughout time, mankind has tried to use our mastery of the elements using technology to keep ourselves fed, safe, and ...

Nov 09 Green Home Heating Options

As the years and decades go by, the necessity of creating a more environmentally friendly world gets closer to forefront of the ...

Nov 08 Furnace and Boiler Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency, it’s a term with a lot of meaning behind it and a lot of nuances. You’ll probably hear it a lot when you’re ...

Nov 07 Reduce Fall and Winter Allergies

A new season is upon us and with that comes a whole new world of weather, outdoor and indoor conditions, and, of course, allergens. For many ...

Nov 04 Common Heat Pump Problems

There are many ways to heat a home. Because of our mild winters here in Austin, we have a lot of options available to us of types ...

Nov 03 Alternative Home Heating Systems

Most people get by just fine with their standard natural gas furnace. In North America this is far and away the most common source ...

Nov 02 Heat Pump Versus Furnace

When it comes time to decide what kind of heating system you’re going to have installed, it can be hard to know which road to ...

Nov 01 Furnace Warning Signs

Welcome to the first day of November everyone! It may be true that fall technically began weeks ago back in September, but many ...

Oct 31 Diagnosing a Furnace Problem

In some ways we live in a very Do-it-Yourself world these days. With the internet at our fingertips, it’s easier than ever to ...

Oct 28 How to Keep Warm and Minimize Heater Usa...

There’s something about the fall. Whether it’s the freshly fallen crunchy red and yellow leaves on the ground or the soft cool ...

Oct 27 Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

As the fall rolls in and day by day, it gets a little cooler here in Austin, heating equipment is being turned on more and more ...

Oct 26 Heating Myths

As the cool weather starts to come through Austin, heating starts to become more and more necessary. Right now it may only be at ...

Oct 25 Home Heating Safety Tips

It’s easy to forget about the dangers of heating when you rely on your heater to stay comfortable in the fall and winter. In our ...

Oct 24 Does Your Heater Need Repairing or Repla...

When it comes to things like your home's central heating system, the decisions you make really count. That’s because your Austin ...

Oct 21 How Do Heating Systems Work?

In some ways, many of us take our air conditioning and heating in Austin for granted. We use our thermostats to control the very ...

Oct 20 How Much Should a New Furnace Cost?

As we approach cold weather in Austin, you may find yourself in the tough spot of having to decide whether or not it’s time to ...

Oct 18 Geothermal Heat Pumps

There are a lot more options out there today when it comes to how you can heat your home in the winter than ever before in human ...

Oct 17 How to Clean Your Furnace

As we move further and further into fall here in Austin, heating becomes more and more necessary. There may have been many months ...

Oct 14 How to Save Money This Fall

We spend a lot of money on air conditioning and heating in Austin. It only makes sense. People want to control the atmosphere in ...

Oct 13 Types of Heating Systems

The world of central residential heating is a vast one. Nowadays there are more choices than ever, to the point where most people ...

Oct 12 The Importance of Heating Preventative M...

The upcoming cool weather in Austin provides a wonderful opportunity to save money on your energy bill. This is because we’re soon ...

Oct 11 Prepare Your Home for Fall and Winter

We may not be completely out of the woods when it comes to warm weather yet in Austin, but we’re just about getting to that time ...

Oct 10 What to Do When Your AC Freezes

It seems so counterintuitive but it’s true, the hotter the weather, the more likely that you might find ice in your air ...

Oct 07 Common End-of-Summer AC Repairs

Believe it or not, we’ve been in autumn now for about two weeks. In some ways, we’re still feeling the same effects of the summer ...

Oct 06 The Lifespan of an Air Conditioner

Like all things, eventually, an air conditioner’s time will come to an end. We’re tentatively starting to see the first few signs ...

Oct 05 Refrigerant: History and Future

Air conditioning in Austin requires the perfect combination of the right components, substances, and conditions. Refrigerant is ...

Oct 04 The Benefits of a Dehumidifier

When people think of air conditioning they usually think of the pleasant blasts of cool air that emerge from the vents in their homes and that’s it. Air conditioning ...

Oct 03 Thermostat Problems

It’s the beginning of fall and as expected in Austin, air conditioning is still a necessity for daily use. We’ve some cool days and some hot...

Sep 29 Air Conditioner Refrigerant Leaks

The weather’s started getting milder, but we’ve still got some more hot weather in store for us before the cold finally takes ...

Sep 28 Advanced Air Conditioning Features

You’ve got a lot of options out there when it comes to home air conditioning. Austin is a high-tech city. We love our technology ...

Sep 27 Common Air Conditioning Acronyms and Ter...

And just like that we’re greeted with cool fall-worthy weather. You never know what to expect in Austin air conditioning-wise. It ...

Sep 26 The Truth About Saving Money on Air Cond...

Sometimes it’s hard to know what to believe when we get so much contradictory information. Media has become a vast empire and for ...

Sep 23 The History of Air Conditioning

We often take ubiquitous air conditioning for granted these days. Air conditioning in Austin is as common as air itself. We expect ...

Sep 21 Reasons Why Your AC Isn’t Blowing Cool A...

No one wants to have to call an Austin AC repair company. In an ideal world air conditioning should be something we think about as ...

Sep 20 Minimizing the Need for AC Repairs

Air conditioning in Austin sometimes seems like a constant battle. We do what we can to avoid needing repairs but despite our best ...

Sep 19 Uneven Indoor Temperatures

Happy Monday Austin! Air conditioning in Austin doesn’t always go as smoothly as planned. In an ideal world we’d never have to ...

Sep 16 Sealing Your Home

There are a lot of ways in which you might be spending more money than you have to on your air conditioning. Austin is still ...

Sep 15 Wi-Fi Thermostats

Despite the rapidly approaching fall, we’ve still got high temperatures here in Austin. Air conditioning continues to be a day and ...

Sep 12 How Many AC Units Does Your House Need?

So, you’ve got yourself a new home and it’s come time to answer all the specific, detail-oriented questions about how you’re going ...

Sep 09 Getting Your System Ready for All Season...

Routine maintenance, it’s an important part of keeping your air conditioning and heating system happy and healthy. Preventative ...

Sep 08 New Homeowner Checklist

There’s nothing like a new home. It’s a symbol and physical representation of possibility, belonging, and family. There are a lot ...

Sep 07 Signs You Need an AC Tune Up

There’s no such thing as all or nothing when it comes to air conditioning. Austin residents want the best air conditioning service ...

Sep 06 Why Your AC Is Leaking Water

Most of us have busy lives and better things to do than to keep a 24/7 vigilante eye on the status of our air conditioning in ...

Sep 02 6 Home Insulation Tips

There are so many factors that contribute to quality air conditioning. Austin is still under siege of those day-round hot ...

Sep 01 Zoning Your Air Conditioning

Air conditioning in Austin is a big business. Our climate lends itself to the importance of excellent air conditioning. Austin ...

Aug 31 AC Unit Size

September has arrived, Austin. Air conditioning remains as important to our daily lives as it ever was despite the oncoming fall. ...

Aug 30 Cleaning Your Air Conditioning System

What could be better than prolonging the life and health of your air conditioner with your own two hands? Nothing, that’s what. ...

Aug 29 Are You Paying Too Much For Air Conditio...

Knowing what to expect is key when it comes to getting a good deal. Could there be anything worse than finding out after months of ...

Aug 26 DIY Air Conditioning Fixes

The summer weather continues. With it comes those all too familiar high temperatures. The sun is shining and the heat is fuming. ...

Aug 25 Common AC Problems

Air conditioning manufacturers generally are pretty good at making sturdy, well-crafted machines that will last through a lot of ...

Aug 24 Common Air Conditioning Myths

Summer continues in Austin. Air conditioning is an essential part of our lives, even more so than usual during the hot months of ...

Aug 23 Ductless Air Conditioning

Tired of calling Austin AC repair companies every time there’s a snag in your traditional heating and cooling system? What if ...

Aug 22 Air Conditioning Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency is a big topic when it comes to air conditioning. Austin residents want the best performance possible for the ...

Aug 19 Rebates, Offers, Financing, and Warranti...

Today’s tip is all about getting the best deal for your air conditioning in Austin. Air conditioning is sometimes a difficult area ...

Aug 18 Preventative Air Conditioning Maintenanc...

As with most of our air conditioning in Austin tips, this one is ultimately about how you can save money and get a better air ...

Aug 17 Brand Spotlight: Lennox

Getting the best Austin air conditioning repair or installation isn’t always easy. Air conditioning in Austin is a big business ...

Aug 16 How to Protect Your AC Unit from Storms

We normally associate the summer with heat and sun but we can’t forget that this is also a season of the occasional storm in ...

Aug 15 Programmable Thermostats

Time to beat the heat in Austin. Air Conditioning repair is sometimes a necessity and when it does become time for you to get your ...

Aug 12 All About Air Ducts

Austin air conditioning service AC Express here to explain some of the technical knowledge behind one of the essential parts of ...

Aug 11 SEER Rating, Explained

There are so many factors that apply when it comes to getting the best possible air conditioning. Austin residents want the most ...

Aug 10 Humidity and Your Air Conditioning

This is Texas; humidity can be a problem, no less so in Austin. Air conditioning might cool your home, but that’s only half the ...

Aug 05 Factors to Consider for Saving Money on...

To replace or not to replace, it’s a question many face in Austin, Texas everyday. Air Conditioning is something that ideally we’d ...

Aug 04 Saving Money on AC This Summer

We know beating the heat is a big deal in Austin, and around, from Liberty Hill all the way down to Kyle. Air conditioning is more ...

Aug 03 Air Filter Replacement

Hello, Austin! Air conditioning doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with a few basic maintenance tips, there’s no reason you ...

Aug 02 Inverter AC Versus Non-Inverter AC

Everyone wants to save money and everyone wants to be comfortable. New air conditioners are expensive, and so are energy bills ...

Aug 01 How Solar Power Air Conditioning Works

We’re right in the middle of the summer in Austin. Air conditioning here is as necessary as water. From Kyle to Pflugerville, air ...

Jul 01 5 Reasons to Replace your Manual Thermos...

Replacing your thermostat is one of the cheapest and easiest changes you can make to your HVAC system. If you have a manual ...

Jun 23 Zoning Your AC System

Did you know that there are Benefits of Zoning your AC System? More and more people are finding out about HVAC Zoning and are ...

Jun 21 Some Advantages of Solar Power

Solar-powered AC truly has fantastic advantages, from economical to environmental: Sun is Readily available. Electricity generated ...

Jun 17 Benefits of Controlling your Air Conditi...

Are you having trouble keeping your home’s cooling costs under control? The installation of a WiFi thermostat may be exactly what ...

Apr 19 4 Reasons to Choose an Inverter Air Cond...

An inverter in an air conditioner is used to control the speed of the compressor motor to drive variable refrigerant flow in an ...

Apr 13 Solutions to Help You Breathe Easier: Ho...

F100 Whole-House Media Air Cleaner Up to 85% more efficient than a standard one-inch filter Less frequent filter replacement ...

Mar 30 Ways to Cut Down Air Conditioning Costs...

The sound of your Air Conditioner running and the sound of your bank account drying up. Air Conditioning and Heating your home takes a 43 percent bite from your monthly utilit...

Mar 17 Managing your AC While Away on Vacation

The Texas Summer is quickly arriving, and with it comes that much awaited vaction time. As you prep for your getaway, it's important to also consider how you will be maintaini...

Feb 24 Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner May Be...

It's quite a shocking moment when you find a little puddle of water underneath your air conditioner. Though it may not look like much, that water typically signifies a ser...

Feb 18 3 Mistakes of Thermostat Placement

There are three basic mistakes in thermostat placement that will cause damage to an air conditioner. In each case, the thermostat will begin to read incorrect temperatures and...

Feb 15 Is It Time To Replace your AC?

No one wants to think about replacing their air conditioning system in the middle of summer, but sometimes it is necessary. Odds are you’ve been seeing signs of malfunct...

Feb 10 A Damaged Air Filter Will Lead to Repair...

An important component of any forced-air air conditioning and heating system is the air filter. The air filter serves many functions in your HVAC system, such as helping to pr...

Feb 08 Low Airflow From

Whether you are running your air conditioner or heater, you expect to feel a certain amount of airflow when you hold your hands up to the vents. When the level of airflow drop...

Jan 25 10 Year Parts and Labor Warranties

Most manufacturers offer a full 10-year parts warranty on their products, some even offer a lifetime compressor warranty or unit replacement warranty. So your parts are covere...

Jan 21 Is My Air Conditioner Too Small?

The reason: an oversized unit will cool the room(s) to the thermostat set-point before proper dehumidification occurs, making the area feel “clammy” and uncomforta...

Dec 03 Preparing Your Home For Winter Weather

Sometimes here in Austin, we can get caught off guard with the high price of heating your home. High-energy bills in the summer are expected, but spikes in utility bills durin...

Nov 30 Benefits of Replacing AC and Furnace Tog...

The year-round comfort of your home depends greatly on the heating and air conditioning systems you select to heat your home in the winter and cool your home in the summer.

Nov 11 The Benefits of Getting Regular Furnace...

If you think you’re too busy to schedule a home furnace inspection, think about how busy that system stays keeping the family warm through the winter.

Nov 10 AC Efficiency Myths

When it comes to air conditioning and energy savings, many people misunderstand how air conditioners work and how to save on utility costs.

Oct 20 Closing Vents to Save Energy? Think Agai...

It seems to make sense: close a vent to an unused room so that you may save energy, right? The truth is, closing vents in unused rooms will place undue stress on your air cond...

Oct 15 Common AC Problems That Should Be Fixed...

Wiring can become old, frayed and dangerous to operate. Also, electric controls to your thermostat can affect its operation. The most prevalent signs of trouble are:

Oct 13 How Often to Change Your Thermostat Batt...

Typically, most manufacturers will suggest you put in new batteries for your thermostat every year. It would be best to do this before each Winter.

Oct 07 Maintaining Comfort In Changing Seasons

During the changing seasons, there can be drastic changes in weather conditions in some areas. A warm day may be followed by a chilly night. This creates a strain on the heati...

Sep 28 9 Signs That It's Time for a New Air Con...

If your AC system is displaying any of the following signs, you should consider investing in a new system as soon as possible!

Sep 15 Your AC System's Efficiency Depends on I...

It does not matter how much money you spend on an air conditioning unit or how popular that unit may be if it is installed improperly. Air conditioning units are tested by the...

Sep 11 All About Mold

Mold is a type of fungus that grows on damp surfaces. It comes in different colors and varieties. You might even find different kinds of mold in different parts of your home.

Sep 10 Common Cooling Issue : A/C System Coolin...

If your home doesn't seem to cool down as well as last year, first make sure your filter is clean, then clean or change it if necessary. This will improve airflow througho...

Sep 08 Common Cooling Issue : Summer Energy Bil...

If your A/C system is getting older, typically 12 years or more, it can begin to operate less efficiently and waste energy over time.

Aug 31 Common Cooling Issue : A/C System Won't...

If your system is On, but it won't run, check to make sure your thermostat is set to "cool," and make sure the setting is lower than the current outdoor air temp...

Aug 27 Common Cooling Issue : A/C System Cycles...

Consider the location of your thermostat. If it is in a place that receives direct sunlight, it may be registering the temperature incorrectly during the day and triggering th...

Aug 25 Common Cooling Issue : AC System Makes S...

Solving this problem may be as simple as tightening a screw. Go to your indoor equipment and visually check the outer parts of the system. If you notice that any hardware is l...

Aug 24 Too Hot on the Second Floor?

If you live in a two-story home, you may have found yourself stuck in a situation where the first floor is cool and comfortable but the second floor is just too hot! Unfortuna...

Aug 21 Choosing Efficient Air Filters

Have you cleaned or changed your home air filter in the past couple of months? If not then you are probably overdue. Keep in mind that choosing efficient air filters requires...

Aug 11 Your Shortcut to AC Repair!

Not everyone is an expert in air conditioning repair but on really hot days you want your AC to work, and you want it to work NOW. Ac Express offers same-day service but there...

Aug 07 How Important is Your Thermostat?

It's very easy to overlook the importance of such a small item in your household such as the thermostat. But in reality, this small device plays a huge role in the effecti...

Aug 04 4 Reasons Why Your AC is not Blowing Col...

When you live in or around Austin, few things are worse than having your air conditioner stop blowing cold air, especially in the middle of the blazing summer.

Aug 03 How to Survive Without Air Conditioning

Here at AC Express, we always strive to provide excellent, timely service. That is why our service trucks are stocked daily, and our technicians are consistently on-call and r...

Jul 27 Air Conditioner Troubleshooting

Sometimes, when things go wrong with your home air conditioning system, there are a few ways you can try to fix a simple problem on your own. Here are some troubleshooting tip...

Jul 24 Save Energy, Save Money!

Energy efficiency tops the list of home features that today’s savvy consumers want. And they’re willing to pay for it—an extra $7,100 for a home that will re...

Jul 03 A Wifi Thermostat May Be the Solution To...

Are you having trouble keeping your home’s cooling costs under control? The installation of a WiFi thermostat may be exactly what you need. With the ability to maintain...

Jul 01 Air Conditioning in Austin Doesn't Have...

The sound of your Air Conditioner running is a lot like the sound of your bank account drying up. Air Conditioning and Heating your home takes approximately a 40 per...

Jun 09 Quality AC Installation = Lower Bills

Whether you’re installing new central AC equipment or replacing an existing heating and cooling equipment, a quality installation of high-efficiency equipment can lower...

Jun 02 Repair or Replace?

We get asked this question all the time - should I repair my unit or replace it? Well, like so many things in life, it depends. As an HVAC contractor, you might think our answ...

Jun 01 Things to Consider Before Purchasing a S...

Air Conditioners in the Austin area are very much a basic necessity. That is why there is a great demand for almost all types of AC models. Split AC systems have become one of...

Jun 01 HVAC Terminology

Whether you're a DIY-er or leave all the work to the pros, here are some common HVAC terms explained!

May 27 Why Do You Need to Switch Refrigerants?

As of 2015, R-410A refrigerant is now the new standard to be used in air conditioners instead of the previously used R22. But why make the change? What is the difference betwe...

May 26 Air Conditioner Storm Damage

Hail, strong winds, falling debris, and more can damage your air conditioner during a spring storm. Flooding is also an issue that affects air conditioning equipment and can c...

May 21 How to Resolve Uneven Home Cooling Issue...

If your multi-story home suffers from uneven home cooling, you’re not alone. When you invest in central air conditioning, it's expected that the system should cool t...

May 15 Benefits of Using an Air Conditioner Flo...

Air conditioners have a variety of benefits, but they can still cause serious damage if proper precautionary measures are not taken into consideration. Air conditioner float s...

May 14 Removing Mold From Air Conditioner Coils

No matter what type of air conditioner you have in your home, the air conditioner coils need to be cleaned regularly to avoid mold growth. The air conditioner coils also need...

May 13 Prevent Home Flooding

Have you had enough of this rain yet? It seems as though the rain clouds just won’t leave us alone! Many buildings, roads, and homes in the Austin area were not built to...

Mar 10 Could Your Furniture Be Wasting Energy?

It's highly likely that you've never stopped to ask yourself this question, I mean, how could your furniture have anything to do with energy?

Mar 03 Spring is on its Way!

Winter is nearly over. Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? With spring closely approaching most of us are only thinking about the return of sunlight and warm weath...

Feb 25 Is Keeping a Consistent Temperature in Y...

Dealing with fluctuating weather can be cumbersome, especially when it comes to keeping a comfortable temperature in your home. When you live in Austin, you truly understand t...

Feb 17 AC Express Wants You To Be Comfortable a...

As always, we want our customers to get the most out of their homes, especially their air conditioning and heating. Here at AC Express, we want to make sure that everyone know...

Feb 12 What You Can Do To Avoid Costly Air Cond...

Since heating and air conditioning are absolutely essential in our homes, it is inevitable that these systems will need maintenance in order to avoid breakdowns. You...

Feb 10 Tips for Maintaining Your Home Air Condi...

Few things in your home are as important as your air conditioner. Imagine trying to make it through the hot and humid summers in Austin, Texas without a working air condi...

Feb 09 Get Tax Credit for Making Your Home Ener...

Did you know that some home improvements qualify for energy tax credits? Not only will you be saving in the long run on your energy bills, but these tax credits make your ener...

Feb 06 How to Determine if it's Time for a New...

Buying a new furnace is no one's favorite thing to do. But having an outdated furnace in your home could actually be costing you more money in the long run than a newer mo...

Feb 02 Have You Had Your Preventative Maintenan...

One thing that AC repair professionals can never stress enough is the need for preventative maintenance checks on your air conditioning system. It is absolutely nece...

Jan 30 The Goodman DSXC16 Air Conditioner

There are many great air conditioning units out there nowadays and many not-so-great ones. When it’s time to purchase a new AC unit for your home, it might be overwhelmi...

Jan 28 Tips to Lower Your Energy Bill

Concerned about money? Have you considered all of the ways you can cut costs without lowering your standard of living? Your energy bill is likely a hefty part of your monthly...

Jan 27 Unstable Temperatures in Your Home?

When you live in Austin, you are quite aware of the temperature fluctuations throughout the seasons. We know that summer is basically a standard of hot, hotter, or hottest. Bu...

Jan 25 Investing In Solar Screens Help Keep You...

Having windows makes being indoors a much better experience. They keep you from feeling trapped and allow you to experience the outdoors while still being in the comfort of yo...

Jan 22 What Is Emergency Heat?

Normally, your heat pump pulls heat from the outside air to warm up your house. It is designed to work in a broad range of temperatures throughout the winter. But when severel...

Jan 21 Signs You May Need Air Duct Repair

Air conditioning is a necessary component of every home, especially here in Austin, TX. The air ducts are an essential part of your AC system. It is important to ensure that t...

Jan 20 Why American Standard Is the AC Brand to...

'When you’re at home with American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, you can rest assured that every moment will be backed by high-quality, dependable, and af...

Jan 19 Thermostat Failure

If you’re having a hard time keeping a consistently comfortable temperature in your house, your thermostat may be the culprit. Although there are many reasons why your a...

Jan 18 Harness the Sun's Energy

Everything is bigger in Texas! Sometimes it seems like that also applies to the sun here. If you live in Austin, you know very well that the summers are rough; running the AC...

Jan 15 Did You Know about the Austin Energy Reb...

You could be saving a ton of money! If your air conditioner is over 15 years old, it's probably time for a new one. Older units had less energy efficiency standards and, w...

Jan 12 Cool Ways to Hide Your AC Unit

We’ve spent nearly 20 years in the HVAC industry. We know the ins and outs of heating and air conditioning. But when it comes to aesthetics, we had to scavenge the inter...

Jan 09 How to Get the Most Out of Your Air Cond...

There are a few smart decisions you can make in order to get the most out of the quality and lifetime of your AC system... Make Sure Your Unit is the Right Size - You wa...

Jan 06 AC Preventative Maintenance Explained

Do you ever wonder what our preventative maintenance checks are like? Well, then it’s probably time that you schedule one with us at AC Express. A short visit from us ca...

Dec 30 Does Your Home Need a HEPA Filter?

Short for high efficiency particulate air, a HEPA filter is a type of ultra-fine mesh mechanical filter that traps airborne allergens such as dust mites, pet dander, mold, bac...

Dec 09 How Often to Change Your Air Filters

For most air filters, it is typically recommended they be changed every 30-60 days. But there are some factors that affect your general air quality, like having pets, smoking...

Dec 08 What Is an Evaporator Coil?

The two main components of an air conditioner are the condenser and the evaporator coil. An evaporator coil is a vital part of the cooling system because it removes heat from...

Dec 02 Preventative Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance keeps your heating, air conditioning and air quality control systems in top working order. Even if you haven't had a problem yet, your heating and...

Dec 01 Is It Time to Buy a New Furnace?

You may be thinking about whether or not it’s time to purchase a new furnace for a number of reasons like sky-high energy bills, inconsistent heating, weak or no heating...

Nov 26 Thanksgiving Safety Tips

It’s easy to get caught up in all of the holiday action, especially when surrounded by family and friends. During Thanksgiving, a lot of time is spent in the kitchen, wh...

Nov 25 How to Protect Your Air Conditioning Uni...

A storm can severely damage AC units. It’s important to know what to do to protect your outdoor air conditioning unit before a threat arises.

Nov 24 New Homeowner Checklist: 10 Ways to Save...

If you just became a new homeowner, there is no better time than now to find all the ways you can help save money on your home. Listed below are 10 ways you can make that happ...

Nov 20 Home Insulation Tips

Just about all new houses nowadays are built with insulation. But what if you live in an older house, especially one built before 1940? Your house may have no insulation at al...

Nov 19 Benefits of Solar Energy

Undoubtedly, you've heard about solar panels and the positive aspects of switching to solar energy, but have you really considered taking strides towards a positive change...

Nov 14 Buying a Two-Speed Cooling System for Yo...

A single-stage air conditioner is like most light switches – it is either all the way on or all the way off. Single-stage air conditioners turn on 100% when the temperat...

Nov 12 SEER vs. Savings

There are many important benefits to replacing your old air conditioner with a newer, high SEER (ie. high efficiency) unit.

Nov 11 How Much Do You Need a Programmable Ther...

Did you know that you can save up to 10% per year on your heating and cooling bills just by turning your thermostat back approximately 7-10 degrees while you’re away fro...

Nov 10 Money Saving Air Conditioner Tips

Here in Austin, it seems as though we think about air conditioning regardless of the time of year. It is now November and our thermostats are still set to cool. Here are a few...

Nov 07 How to Handle Temperature Fluctuations i...

Dealing with the fluctuating weather can be cumbersome, especially when it comes to keeping a comfortable temperature in your home. Here are a couple methods to use in order t...

Nov 06 The Biggest Air Conditioning Mistake Tha...

To change the temperature in your home, your air-conditioning system sucks in air from a room, pulls it over AC coils to chill it, then blows the tempered air through ducts to...

Nov 05 Do Your Air Ducts Need Cleaning?

You should consider having the air ducts in your home cleaned if:

Nov 04 Prepare Your Home for a Safe and Cozy Wi...

Here are a few easy ways to prep your home so you and your family can enjoy the winter season in comfort.

Nov 03 Home Maintenance Checklist for Fall

Now is the best time to handle any preventative maintenance that your home may need in preparation for the winter. Follow this helpful checklist to keep your home safe and com...

Oct 30 Heating Tips for Fall

Here is a list of heating tips to keep in mind during the chillier season:

Oct 29 Ready, Set, Heat!

Even though temperatures are still lingering in the 80s, now is the best time to start your heaters to ensure they are working properly before the cold weather rolls in.

Oct 28 DIY: How To Clean Your AC Unit Condenser

If you've neglected to get your A/C unit checked out at least once a year, chances are it's not running and cooling nearly as efficiently as it should be.

Oct 23 Nest - The Learning Thermostat

Our lives revolve around technology. We like to have the most current phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions. So why not have the same standards for one of the most importa...

Oct 22 UV Lights Can Keep You Healthier!

We know that the sun's UV rays are harmful to us when we keep ourselves exposed for long periods of time so it might sound contradictory to say that these same UV rays

Oct 21 Bug-proof Your Home!

As the temperature drops, bugs begin to find ways to make it through the winter. Your home is a perfect resort from the elements.

Oct 20 5 Ways To Cool Down Air-Conditioning Cos...

Heating and air conditioning your home takes up about 40% of your monthly utility bill. Try some of the following methods in order to reduce those costs!

Oct 17 26 Home Heating Tips and Energy-Efficien...

Increase wall insulation - Probably not the simplest job but certainly the most effective, adding insulation to your walls makes an enormous difference in your home heating bi...

Oct 13 Let AC Express Maintain Your System!

Before each heating season, it is recommended that central air conditioners/heaters get a professional tune-up. This is the biggest step to preventing major malfunctions...

Oct 09 Save Some Money, Turn the Power Down!

Central AC is simply an energy hog. A window unit AC uses 500 to 1440 watts, while a 2.5-ton central system uses about 3500 watts. That's a lot of power.

Oct 06 Watch for Spiders!

Watch for spiders... drafty rooms, uneven room temperatures, ice dams, excessive dust and cobwebs. They're signs of gaps and poor insulation.

Apr 29 All About Goodman - The Quality Brand Yo...

For nearly three decades, Goodman air conditioners have created their brand around something more important. They have focused on the manufacturing, design and engineering of...

Apr 27 Benefits of an Amana ComfortNet Comfort...

When your Amana ComfortNet system is installed, it will allow you to be alerted when service is required on any part of the system plus the added benefits of dual fuel install...

Apr 16 Amana ComfortNet Communicating Control S...

The Amana brand ComfortNet digital control works with Amana brand ECM-based furnaces and air handlers and 16 & 18 SEER two-stage air conditioners and heat pumps.

Apr 14 Solar Lennox Air Conditioning

A brilliant idea. Lennox Solar Ready Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps. Solar-ready air-conditioners and heat pumps harness the power of the sun to reduce your heating and coolin...

Apr 11 Benefits of a Maintenance Agreement

Preventative Maintenance keeps your heating, air conditioning and air quality control systems in top working order. Even if you haven't had a problem yet – knock on...

Apr 09 History of Goodman Manufacturing Company...

In 1954, Harold V. Goodman, founder of Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P., became an air conditioning contractor in the rapidly growing city of Houston,Texas.

Apr 08 Founder of Lennox Air Conditioners - Dav...

In 1895, Dave Lennox founds The Lennox Machine Company in Marshalltown, Iowa (USA) where he manufactures the first ever riveted steel coal-fired boiler.

Apr 03 GOODMAN DSXC16 Air Conditioner (Two-stag...

The compressor in your new DSXC16 air conditioning system is covered by a Lifetime Limited Warranty. If the compressor ever fails, a new one will be provided to the original p...