Air Conditioning Articles

With summer in full bloom in Austin, most residents are all looking to save some pennies wherever possible. So why not start with your costly energy bill? After all, the US Department of Energy says air conditioning AC can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill.

Most people spend 90 percent of their day indoors, according to the US EPA. Investing in your home, health, and comfort just makes sense.

It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its blank screen.

Is this a serious issue—does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed!

As the temperatures begin to rise in Cedar Park, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), high-efficiency air conditioners can reduce energy usage by 20 to 50 percent per year.

Spring is finally arriving in Texas! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.

July 17 is the coolest date on the calendar. It marks National Air Conditioning Day, which commemorates the work of Willis Carrier, father of the modern-day indoor air conditioning system. It is the perfect time to put your feet up, chill out, and luxuriate in the cool comfort of your Texas home.

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.

The U.S. Department of Energy raised the minimum efficiency requirements for central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps starting in 2023.

Though air conditioners are a major part of modern life, they hold many secrets few people know about.
Luckily, our team at Alamo Austin Air Condtioning is ready to spill the beans.

You can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade your AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.

It’s a hot day outdoors, and you are inside your Austin home waiting for your air conditioning (AC) system to kick into full gear.  But instead of cool air coming out of your vents, all you feel is hot air!  Why is my AC blowing hot air?

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Lakeway without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.