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

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

January 17, 2025

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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5 Ways to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

December 20, 2024

When the temperature gets low, your energy bill gets high. That’s because you spend more time indoors during the winter. And we don’t blame you—it can get pretty cold here in Texas.

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Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

December 13, 2024

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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Why Is My Thermostat Blank? Photo of a thermostat mounted on a wall with a blank screen.

Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

November 22, 2024

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

Is it serious? 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.

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5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall

5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall

November 15, 2024

Get ready for cooler weather here in Austin — fall is around the corner! When the outdoor temperatures start to drop, you probably will spend more time inside your home.

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Air Conditioning Basics––Did You Know?

October 18, 2024

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.

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Is My Home Energy Efficient? Green Home.

Is My Home Energy Efficient?

October 11, 2024

You hear it all the time—buy energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to lower your Texas utility bills!  But what about creating an energy efficient home?

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?

September 20, 2024

17.2 million households in the United States use a humidifier—install one, and join the households who have been maximizing their indoor comfort.

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Your HVAC System Can Enhance Sleep

September 13, 2024

If odd sounds, such as banging, squealing, or rattling, from your HVAC system are keeping you up at night, it is time to schedule maintenance and regain a peaceful nighttime environment in your Texas home.

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Going Ductless

August 23, 2024

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®.

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