A ductless air system, also known as a mini-split system, is a fantastic solution for cooling (and heating) individual rooms. Its energy-efficiency and ease of installation make it a smart choice for a finished basement, converted attic or garage, and even a room addition. However, like any HVAC system, ductless air systems can develop issues…
How to Tackle High Indoor Humidity
Those who haven’t spent a summer in the greater Fort Worth area don’t know the true meaning of humidity. As temperatures rise, humidity levels often follow, and soon enough, there’s not much that can cut through that thick, muggy air aside from heading into your air conditioned. But what if what you find indoors isn’t…
Why is My Central Air System Blowing Warm Air?
Nothing is more frustrating on a hot summer day than discovering your central air system isn’t working the way it should – or not at all. A common problem a homeowner might face is a system that is blowing warm air instead of the cool air you expect. This issue can stem from several causes,…
Why Regular AC Filter Replacement Matters
You depend on your central air conditioning system to keep your home cool and comfortable on the hottest of days. And you probably already know that proper maintenance is crucial for its efficiency and longevity. One of the simplest yet most important maintenance tasks is regularly replacing the AC filter. Yet it’s one that many…
Signs Your Home Needs a New AC System
Your home’s central air conditioning system is vital to your indoor comfort, especially during those hot summer months just around the corner. However, like any mechanical system, central AC units have a finite lifespan and can experience wear and tear over time, diminishing their effectiveness and efficiency. If your central air system struggled to keep…
Get to Know Your AC Condenser
The AC condenser is one of the most important components of a central air conditioning system. Unfortunately, it is also one of the least understood. Various issues can affect how your AC condenser works, and each one affects the overall function of your AC system. The more you know about how your AC system operates,…
It’s Not Too Late for AC Preventive Maintenance
What good is your central air conditioning system without annual preventive maintenance? Over time, not all that much. Consider these key facts: The average system lifespan is 12-15 years Annual maintenance helps keep your system in top working order, possibly even extending its lifespan AC maintenance also helps reduce total repair costs You’ll pay less…
Common AC Repair Problems
Most AC systems are built to last 10 – 15 years. The better and more faithfully you have yours maintained, the more productive years you can expect from it. But even well-maintained systems eventually require professional attention beyond simple annual maintenance. When that time comes, here are a few of the more common warning signs…
Home Maintenance Tasks to Tackle this Spring
The increasingly longer days and warmer temps make early spring a great time to tackle some projects and prep your home and garden for the summer months ahead. And to help you figure out just where to start, we’ve come up a list of 10 tasks to check off your to-do list now so that…
Why is a Musty Odor Coming from My AC?
Under normal circumstances, your air conditioning system should be out of sight and out of mind. And while you should expect to hear a low steady hum and feel cool air coming from the vents and returns, you should not be smelling anything unusual. And yet, if you notice a mildewy or Musty Odor emanating…