AC Comfort Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Houston’

Unexpected Furnace Repairs You May Face as a New Homeowner

Monday, December 18th, 2023

When you buy a home, there may be an existing furnace already in place. Even if everything in the home passed inspection, you could still face some common furnace problems in the near future. After all, you don’t know how the previous homeowners took care of their furnace – or not.

When you do need to schedule an appointment for furnace repair in Houston, Texas, give our team a call. We can complete an inspection and make recommendations for any tune-up items that need to be completed. Keep reading to learn more about the furnace repairs that you may face the season as a new homeowner and what you can do about them.

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How Heat Pumps Are Better Than Furnaces (and Where They Fall Short)

Monday, November 6th, 2023

Heat pumps are an excellent option for replacing a furnace, especially in our region. There are many ways that a heat pump is better than a furnace but the systems also have their shortcomings. If you are interested in heat pump installation in Houston, TX give our team a call to schedule your in-home assessment.

We can talk to you about your options between both heat pumps and furnaces. Then we can find out what you hope to get out of a heating system. Is consistent comfort a major concern or are you more interested in energy efficiency? The good news is, you don’t have to choose or make sacrifices. Keep reading to learn how our team can help you choose a heater that meets all of your needs and exceeds your expectations. 

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The Thermostat May Be Behind Your Home Cooling Problems

Monday, September 11th, 2023

If you’re struggling to keep your home cool, you may be putting the blame on your air conditioner. But many times, it’s actually your thermostat that is the problem. Either way, changes in how comfortable your home is point to something being wrong either with your AC or your thermostat.

No matter which of these common AC issues in Houston, TX, you’re dealing with, our team can help. We can troubleshoot both your air conditioner and thermostat to get to the root of the problem and help you improve your cooling output. Keep reading to learn more about how your thermostat can negatively impact your AC’s operation.

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This is How Important it Is to Change Your AC Air Filter

Monday, April 10th, 2023
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You know that you have to change your AC air filter every month, but does it really matter if you skip a month or change it late? The short answer is yes. Changing your air filter is a very easy way to take good care of your air conditioner. 

If you haven’t been keeping up with your air filter as you should, you may need the help of an HVAC company in Houston, TX. We are the team of experts that you are looking for. We can help you clean out any dust and dirt that has made it into your air conditioning system and offer tips for protecting it better in the future. You can keep reading to learn more about why changing your AC air filter on time every time is so crucial. 

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Wow, It’s Hot—And Your AC Can Use Some Help

Monday, August 1st, 2022

thermometer-going-redTexas summers can get extraordinarily hot—and this summer we’re seeing some extreme 100°F+ days. You’ll rely on your air conditioning system for many hours a day to maintain comfortable and safe conditions for your family. 

As your local HVAC Contractor in Houston, TX, we want you to enjoy a worry-free summer in your house, even through intense heat waves. We have our regular services to see that your AC receives the repair work it needs if it starts to encounter trouble. But we’d like to help you avoid trouble in the first place. Below, we’ll share some of our best tips for keeping extra strain off your AC. This will help prevent your air conditioning system from overheating and breaking down at the worst possible times. 

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When Should I Schedule a New AC Installation?

Monday, March 28th, 2022

old-air-conditionerAir conditioning system replacement doesn’t run on an exact schedule. The standard central air conditioner can last around 10 to 15 years. But depending on how much they work and how often they’re serviced, they can run for shorter or longer. So to answer the question in the title, we need to first look at why you might be asking this question. We can then give you an idea of whether you’re due for an AC replacement. The best way to get answers is to call our professionals to help you with your air conditioning in Houston, TX

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Do Gas Furnaces Still Use Pilot Lights?

Monday, January 17th, 2022

gas-energy-flamesThe natural gas furnace has a long history of use. The first patent on the gas furnace was in 1919, and by the 1940s, gas furnaces started to become popular as central heating options, replacing coal-burning furnaces because of their power, improved safety, and convenience—no more need to take delivery of coal and shovel it into the furnace, the natural gas comes right to the home.

Furnace technology has continued to improve over decades since, and this is where we come to the question in the title: Are pilot lights still a thing? We’ll look into this question more below.

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Why Your Furnace’s Burners Won’t Stay Lit

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

natural-gas-furnaceWhen you need your home’s gas furnace working, the last thing you want to happen is to have it keep shutting down on you. Unfortunately, this is one of the more common furnace issues you may run into: burners that won’t stay lit. There may be a simple explanation for it, but in many cases you’ll need to call us for professional furnace repair in Houston, TX. Please do not attempt to make any repairs to a gas furnace on your own, as it’s potentially hazardous.

So why aren’t the furnace burners staying lit? Let’s examine some of the possibilities:

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Should I Worry That a Gas Furnace Will Dry Out My Home’s Air?

Monday, November 15th, 2021

natural-gas-furnaceYou may have heard that a drawback of gas furnaces is they tend to make the air in a house drier. Is this true, and is it something you need to consider when thinking about replacing your current furnace?

The answer is a bit complicated. The short version, if you don’t want to hang around for the longer explanation, is that older types of gas furnaces can contribute to drier indoor air (although they do not directly dry the air) while newer ones do not. If you’re looking to have a new gas furnace installed, our technicians offer the quality furnace service in Houston, TX that will ensure you have the right unit for your needs. If dry air is still a problem in your home, regardless of the type of furnace you have, we can help with installing a whole-house humidifier.

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November Is Heating Maintenance Month in Texas!

Monday, November 1st, 2021

furnace-repair-technicianPeople who don’t live in Texas may imagine that it always stays warm here, even during winter. But although we may not experience as consistently cold winters as more northern states, we’ve occasionally had periods of extreme cold sweep through. It’s important for us to remember to keep our heating systems in good shape, because when we need them, we really need them.

This is why we’re glad to announce that November is Heating Maintenance Month for Texas. No, not an official designation—but we want to make sure our customers know how important this service is, and that November is a great time to have it done.

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