Cowboys Air Conditioning & Heating Blog: Posts Tagged ‘HVAC Maintenance’

Which System Needs a Tune-Up?

Monday, February 20th, 2023
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The weather lately can feel like it is giving us whiplash. One day it’s in the 80s, the next you need your winter clothes to handle a 50° day.

You know that now is usually the time when you would want to schedule maintenance but, at this point, you’re wondering what system you should actually be focusing on.

The truth is that the answer may be both. We’ll break down when and why you should schedule maintenance in San Antonio for your AC or heater so you can contact us with confidence.

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What Do Technicians Do During HVAC Maintenance?

Monday, November 27th, 2017

Repairman in uniform and clipboard greeting a housewife at the front door.If there’s anything we tout the benefits of, a lot, it’s going to be New Braunfels, TX HVAC maintenance. Just as you get your car tuned-up on a regular basis, you should also have your climate control systems checked out and serviced as well. You wouldn’t want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere with a broken down car, nor would you want to be in the dead of winter without a working heating system.

Temperatures don’t get as bitterly cold as other parts of the country experience, but it’s never a bad idea to have your heater maintained, no matter how briefly it may get used. And scheduling maintenance before you actually need to use your heater the most is the best way to ensure that you run into as little problems as possible. But what do HVAC technicians actually do during maintenance?

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These HVAC Maintenance Tasks You Can Do on Your Own

Monday, January 2nd, 2017

Last week, we explained the importance of changing your air filter, and offered some guidance on how to do so.  This is one HVAC maintenance task that not only can you do on your own, you should be doing on your own. Especially considering that you typically only schedule professional maintenance once or twice a year, and your filter must be changed much more often than that.

Changing your air filter is not the only maintenance task you can do yourself though. While we don’t typically recommend DIY-projects when it comes to working on your HVAC system, there are some simple things you can do throughout the year to help your system work effectively and efficiently. Keep reading to learn more.

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Changing Your Air Filter: How It’s Done

Monday, December 26th, 2016

Would you believe that there are many homeowners out there who aren’t even aware that their HVAC has an air filter inside of it? Or if they do know that, they think it only needs to be cleaned or changed during their annual HVAC maintenance appointment.

Changing your furnace filter is actually a very important step that you need to take on your own, at least every 3 months during periods of use. This is imperative to keeping your HVAC system running effectively and efficiently.

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Why Should You Enroll in an HVAC Maintenance Program

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

One of the biggest inconveniences of owning a home is having to call a technician for repairs from time to time. But if you want to prevent problems with your HVAC system, there are a few ways to stop repair needs from occurring as often while keeping your unit running efficiently. The best way to save money on repair costs is by scheduling regular maintenance with an HVAC expert. To learn more about why this program is so valuable, read on!

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