Tips & Quips Blog | Heating & Air Conditioning Repair Austin

How long should my old furnace and air conditioner last?

The answer to this question often depends on the equipment you have, how well it was installed, and how well it has been maintained.

I have a floor furnace now and want to add central air & heat. What will this cost?

This will depend on how involved it is to run ductwork, install the equipment, connect the flue (or install a new flue), connect the gas & electric, etc.

should I do a full replacement at one time

Should I replace my furnace and air conditioner at the same time?

It depends. If you plan to replace them within a few years of one another, special warranties, rebates, and financing (available with approved credit) that are often available with a complete system may make changing the complete system the best option.

What is a heat pump? Is it better than an air conditioner?

In the summer, a heat pump works in exactly the same way as an air conditioner, i.e., cooling your home or office by moving heat from the inside to the outside.

If Your AC Still Requires R-22, Save Money and Replace Your System

Repair or replace… that is the question. R-22 refrigerant (aka “Freon”), used as a refrigerant in the AC systems of most homes, businesses, restaurants and stores built before 2010, is being gradually phased out by the EPA under the Montreal Protocol.

What is SEER?

This stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. The “size” of an air conditioner is rated in BTUs (British Thermal Units) or tons; however the “efficiency” of a system is rated in SEER.

Air Conditioning without air ducts?

Many people looking to install air conditioning in an older home or a specialized space like a sunroom or garage run into a big issue – there is no place to put the ductwork.

Best Ways to Beat the Heat of Summer

Austin is going through a bout of extremely high temperatures, and you want to make sure that you are doing everything you can to make cooling your house as efficient as possible.

Adding Insulation Pays Off

Insulation: Long-Term Savings Tips. One of the most cost-effective ways to make your home more comfortable year-round is to add insulation to your attic, including the attic trap or access door, which is relatively easy.

What is a “cracked” furnace? How serious is this?

The part that transfers heat from the gas flame to the air in the house is called a “heat exchanger”. If the heat exchanger has a crack or rust hole in it, the fumes (including carbon monoxide) enter the air that comes out of the supply registers into your home or office.

AC Check-ups Save Money

A study by Gulf States Power and the Louisiana Engineering Extension Center found that an air conditioning tune-up saved an average of $32.76/month on air conditioning costs.