Furnaces Articles

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

January 17, 2025
What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace? Photo of a man sitting on his couch, looking out a window and seems worried.

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Manchaca home.

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Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

December 13, 2024
Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home? Photo of a family of three huddled together freezing under blankets to stay warm.

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your West Lake home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling. On cold days, this can be a nuisance. You may be confined to only a few rooms in your home, or you…

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How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger

January 15, 2024
How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger. Man coughs in his elbow while sitting on sofa at home.

At Smart Air Cooling and Heating, we take the safety of our customers in Texas seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.

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How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

December 15, 2023
How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace? Mature adult woman carrying firewood with a dog.

Nobody wants a problem with their furnace—but even the most efficient systems have to be replaced at some point.

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How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter?

November 10, 2023
How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter? A winter blizzard rages outside the back yard bay window where this small, serene potted plant garden grows and blooms oblivious to the season.

Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Manchaca, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your Texas home is by cranking up the heat.

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Preparing Your HVAC System for the Fall

October 31, 2023
Preparing Your HVAC System for the Fall. Young Blue-Collar Man Portrait In a Back Yard During The Fall Smiling at the Camera.

As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Austin you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance.

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How Do I Know When I Need a New Furnace?

February 15, 2023
A HVAC tech uses a clipboard. How Do I Know When I Need a New Furnace?

Furnaces are not designed to last forever, so it’s helpful to know when you should be replacing it. But how exactly will you know when it’s time?

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What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

October 13, 2022
Image of someone working on a furnace. What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

A furnace is a major investment for any Austin homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.

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