Houston AC System Upgrades: Thermostats
Is your system in good health and relatively low in age but your thermostat is basic? If so, you can increase the efficiency of your Houston AC system and make it more convenient to operate. However, it’s not like you can just jump on Amazon and pick out the first thermostat that catches your eye. […]
Houston AC Repair Burning Questions
Depending on how long you’ve been following our blog, you may have noticed that we get a bunch of questions regarding HVAC maintenance. That’s no surprise given we are based in Houston, TX—one of the most brutal climate zones for AC units. The warm climate coupled with the overkill humidity, make it a miserable place […]
What If The Noise Level From Your HVAC Increases?
A: If you notice noises that are out of the ordinary, you should immediately call a professional technician to come take a look at your system. Normally it’s the startup outside, you know—that loud electric noise. If it’s the compressor making the noise, it could be something defective or a damaged compressor. It could also […]
What Is A Condenser Coil?
A: The condenser coil is a coil that’s located in the outdoor unit, which is the condenser unit. The condenser houses the compressor in the middle and it’s surrounded by a large coil. That really dictates the size of the condenser outside. The higher efficiency systems these days have huge condenser coils. You’ll notice that […]
What Is An Evaporator Coil?
A: The evaporator coil is the part of the system where heat is removed from the conditioned space. So you have air flowing through the return air ducts of your system and it runs through the coil. The compressor outside sends refrigerant in liquid form up to the evaporator coil where evaporation happens. It’s an […]
How Often Should You Replace Your Evaporator Coil?
A: Hopefully never, that would be my answer—only when there’s a failure. An evaporator coil should last the life of the system if it’s been installed properly and if there’s nothing that’s going to compromise the integrity of the surface of the coil that would cause a leak or corrosion. There’s nothing that indicates that […]
What Happens When Your Evaporator Coil Is Dirty?
A: When the evaporator coil is dirty, a couple of things happen. If debris gets in there, it’s going to reduce airflow and slow down the rate at which air flows thru the coil. So, it’s going to compromise cooling, humidity control. Eventually, it can overwork the compressor and the blower motor, causing them to […]
Can You Replace An AC Coil?
A: We do it often, there are two coils in the system. You have an evaporator coil up in the attic and a condenser coil at the condensing unit that goes around the compressor. Once an evaporator coil fails or springs a leak—repairing it usually causes too much damage. It compromises the usable area of […]
How Can You Tell If You Have An Airflow Issue?
A: Well, normally the best sign is when you notice a big temperature differential from room to room. For example, the master bedroom of the home—at night is when you’re going to notice. You set your thermostat to where you’re normally comfortable and it feels warm. But, you go to the next room, and it’s […]
How Long Should A Furnace Last?
A: A furnace should last forever—that would be ideal, cost-wise right? Unfortunately, machines don’t and one of the most common misconceptions, in Houston especially is, “My system is out and I know I need to replace the air conditioner. I want to keep the furnace though because I don’t really use it.” Well, that’s not […]
