That’s One Smart Thermostat
It’s a thermostat that improves with time and is connected to the internet. It adjusts over time to your weekly routine and in the end saves on energy bills. Check out the video! Find more information at: http://www.nest.com/ swfobject.embedSWF("http://www.youtube.com/v/B9qCLs8txBo&rel=0&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=0", "vvq-572-youtube-1", "425", "344", "10", vvqexpressinstall, vvqflashvars, vvqparams, vvqattributes); Read More
How insulated is your attic? AC ENERGY SAVING TIP #012
Having a properly insulated attic can reduce the cost of energy bills. It’s all about keeping the cool air from your air conditioner IN and the stifling heat of San Antonio OUT! If your home was not built with energy saving in mind, then you can reduce your energy bills by adding more insulation to your home. Older homes usually have less insulation than newer homes, but many times adding insulation to a newer home can also provide proper... Read More
Improve the Efficiency of Your HVAC System and Home
Making your home more energy efficient not only saves you money on your energy bill, but also helps with keeping this earth green by addressing the problems of pollution, global warming, energy security and fossil fuel depletion. Energy efficiency includes insulation of your home, to use less heating and cooling energy from your HVAC system, and using fluorescent lights instead of incandescent lights. See if you can reduce the use of your air conditioner... Read More
A Day in the Life of a Cowboys AC and Heating Contractor
Our very own Cowboys AC Tech, John De La Rosa was featured in the San Antonio Express News! Check out the article from mysanantonio.com… At 5:30 p.m. when San Antonio’s heavy breeze still feels molten and the sun’s rays still fry your skin, John De La Rosa was still hard at work. It was his fifth call of a 15-hour day, and the job he was about to perform could take anywhere between 30 and 90 minutes — if nothing goes wrong. He... Read More
Save Money on Air Conditioning: Cowboys AC ENERGY SAVING TIP #011
With this HEATWAVE we are experiencing every little bit helps… An unventilated attic can reach up to 150 degrees in the heat of summer, up to 50 degrees hotter than it should be. An overheated attic can bake the overheated shingles on the roof from the inside out, causing the shingles to deteriorate, also making your air conditioner work harder than it needs to. This means higher utility bills to keep your house cool and you comfortable. This... Read More
Cowboys AC to Participate in CPS Energy Savers Program
Cowboys Air Conditioning and Heating would like to recommend a new program entitled the CPS Energy Savers Program/Better Buildings Program to all of their clients and friends. The CPS Energy Savers Program will offer energy audits to customers operating within the local CPS territory. BBB is proud to announce a partnership with City of San Antonio and CPS Energy on the highly anticipated energy saving initiative called the Better Buildings Program,... Read More
Give Your Air Conditioner a Rest: AC Energy Saving Tip #010
Limit how often you open outside doors and windows during the summer. Your AC will keep running until the desired temperature is reached. Every time a door is opened, warm air enters and your AC has to work harder! You can open the doors inside the house to maximize your heating and cooling efficiency. Whenever possible, leave doors between rooms open to assist air circulation. Exceptions are houses with more than one thermostat, such as those... Read More
Central Air Conditioning: Achieving Energy Efficiency
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or HVAC is a common solution for home and commercial indoor climate control. Depending on the season, an HVAC system allows warm or cool air to be distributed throughout an interior space by a series of ducts. However, there is a price to pay for that comfort. Almost half of the average American’s energy bill is dedicated to heating and cooling their home. With proper maintenance and equipment, the HVAC... Read More
A New Free AC Tune-Up Winner will be Chosen June 30th!
We give away a Free AC Tuneup (valued at $49.95) every month to one lucky Facebook Fan. All you have to do is “Like” Cowboys on Facebook! The following items are included in the “Spring Into Summer Tune-Up” Chemically clean outside unit Clean out all obstructing dirt and debris Clean electrical compartment Repair any loose wires at unit Inspect and measure efficiency of unit Inspect air ducts Digitally inspect and enhance... Read More
Do You Have HVAC System Leaks? AC ENERGY SAVING TIP #008
Have your central air duct system checked for any leaks to make sure you’re not losing your cool air. If any leaks are found, they can be sealed and your system will be more efficient! Central air leaks in the duct systems are quite common and more invisible than air leaks around a window or door. Why are they more invisible? Because duct system air leaks are in places that aren’t obvious, like the attic or crawlspaces of your home.... Read More