3 Signs It’s Time For a New AC

May 23, 2025

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 AC Maintenance Tips

April 18, 2025

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.

Celebrate Summer With an Air Conditioning Tune-up

April 11, 2025

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.

Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

March 21, 2025

Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air.

2025 Heat Pump Buying Guide for Lakeway, Homes

March 14, 2025

Tired of sky-high gas bills or uneven temperatures in your Lakeway, home? A heat pump could be the perfect solution for year-round comfort and significant energy savings.

Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

February 21, 2025

This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Lakeway home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.

Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

February 14, 2025

We all know the difference between the heating and cooling settings on a thermostat.

But what’s the difference between the On or Auto switch? How does this setting impact the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your Austin home?

What Is a Heat Pump?

January 21, 2025

What’s the best way to preserve resources? Working with what you already have. Heat pumps make your Austin home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool). It stands apart from a gas furnace or boiler, which…

Air Conditioning Basics––Did You Know?

January 17, 2025

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.

How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

December 20, 2024

A furnace is a big part of your life—whether you realize it or not. It keeps your Austin home warm and can help with your indoor air quality (IAQ).

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