Cowboys Air Conditioning & Heating Blog: Posts Tagged ‘New Braunfels’

Why Do I Need Annual Heat Pump Maintenance? 

Monday, November 7th, 2022
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When you stop and think about how a heat pump works, it’s likely one of the more fascinating inventions. But, you probably don’t think much about the “how” behind your home getting heated and cooled. You’re just happy that your heat pump works great and keeps your home comfortable year-round. 

However, because your heat pump both heats and cools your home, it’s working around the clock without ever ceasing. It can take on a lot of wear and tear each year, and heating maintenance is crucial to making sure it continues to work great. If you need heat pump repair in New Braunfels, our team can help. In the meantime, keep reading to learn why heating maintenance is one of the best investments you can make in your home. 

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Call Us When Your Heat Pump Gives You These Problems

Monday, June 20th, 2022
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Heat pumps keep us warm in the winter, and cool in the summer by either pumping heat to or away from a given space.

They are efficient, versatile, and easy to manage, but still require constant maintenance to function properly throughout the year. This ensures that any problems are quickly spotted and fixed before they escalate into more serious problems.

Remaining aware of your heat pump’s operation will let you know when it’s crucial to get heat pump repair in New Braunfels, TX.

In this guide, we cover some common signs that will let you know when it’s time to call a professional to repair your heat pump.

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Simple Ways to Improve Your AC Service

Monday, June 6th, 2022

Now that the weather is really starting to warm up, it’s important to make sure that your air conditioner can work for you throughout the entirety of the season. The time to address any issues you might have is now because it’s the easiest time to solve the issues you may face. Think about any time you’ve encountered an unexpected air conditioning problem in the past. It’s unpleasant having to scramble to solve an issue you might have. 

Although some problems that you might run into are inevitable, others are fully preventable with the proper care. We suggest that you invest in your air conditioning service in New Braunfels, TX with the help of our professionals. Here are a few simple things you can try out this season to improve your air conditioning service.

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Last Call for AC Repair!

Monday, October 26th, 2020

humidity-impacts-comfort-walletWe’re almost to the time of year where cold weather will become a constant. We know that you can feel that holiday spirit creeping up right around the corner. It’s important to get prepared for this season, but it’s also just as important to square away your air conditioning system before you do anything else.

If you had trouble with your air conditioner this spring and summer then it’s important that you call us. We’re here to help you out with your air conditioning repair in New Braunfels, TX. You need to handle it now and we’re here to help.

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Wrap Up Those AC Issues Before Winter

Monday, October 14th, 2019

technician-hands-working-on-outdoor-ac-unitIt was in the 80s last week here in our part of Texas, so you might be wondering why we’re talking about winter at all. We know that our weather doesn’t always abide by the seasons here, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t be prepared for what’s to come.

It’s always a great idea to wrap up your air conditioning needs early on in fall. We know that you might need the assistance of your AC for a little bit longer, but you can always count on the assistance of our team for air conditioning repair in New Braunfels, TX. We’re a team full of qualified professionals that are sure to get the work you need done the right way the very first time.

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How a Thermostat Upgrade Can Boost Your AC Efficiency

Monday, October 15th, 2018

smart-thermostatYou might not realize how important your thermostat is to your HVAC system—many homeowners don’t. But something as small as a thermostat upgrade greatly boosts the efficiency of your HVAC system. The vast majority of homeowners have a digital, programmable thermostat. While this technology is adequate, we now have even better systems available that work with you rather than forcing you to work around them. If you’re looking to increase your HVAC efficiency by upgrading your thermostat in New Braunfels, TX, now is the perfect time to do so.

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Get Zoned Cooling with a Ductless Air Conditioner

Monday, August 6th, 2018

ductless air handler on wall over bedAs summer carries on and we keep using our air conditioners on a daily basis, we hope that yours is serving you well. AC maintenance is the best way to ensure this is the case. But of course, there are some instances in which maintenance cannot prevent a cooling system from breaking down, particularly if that system is aging. Most air conditioners, when well cared for, can last about a decade with peak efficiency.

If your system is older than this, and you’re considering a new method of air conditioning in New Braunfels, TX, you’d do well to consider the ductless air conditioner. There are a variety of benefits to doing so, which we’ll get to below. The biggest advantage, though, may be your ability to zone-control your cooling.

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One HVAC Maintenance Task You Can Do On Your Own

Monday, December 25th, 2017

air filterIn our previous post, we discussed how a clogged air filter can impact your heating system. But it’s not just your heater you should worry about, especially in our part of the country. Your air filter impacts both of your  New Braunfels, TX HVAC systems–your heater and your forced air cooling system. But changing your air filter is a maintenance task you can, and should, do on your own.

You’ve likely noticed that we encourage you to leave the overall maintenance to the professionals. Our staff is highly trained and experienced in thoroughly inspecting, cleaning, and adjusting your air conditioning and heat systems to ensure they work as efficiently and effectively as possible—for the years to come. But if you want to keep your heater and cooling system in the best working condition possible, then you can’t go 6 months to a year without changing your air filter!

With a dirty or clogged air filter, you will:

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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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How Ductless Air Conditioners Can Save You Money

Friday, May 23rd, 2014

Ductless air conditioners have been around for quite some time, particularly in commercial properties, but their benefits have carried them into the residential market, making a ductless air conditioning system a great option for many people. Have you been thinking about installing ductless air conditioning in your New Braunfels property? Let us tell you some of the ways a ductless system can potentially save you some money. Our technicians have been offering AC services in New Braunfels for many years, and we’d be happy to stop by for an in-home consultation. This will help us evaluate how much money you could save by updating to a ductless AC system.

Saving Money with Ductless Air Conditioners

Ductless air conditioners have some benefits you won’t find with a traditional split-system AC, which may make a ductless air conditioning system in your New Braunfels property a good choice for your summer cooling:

  1. No need for ductwork – as you can tell from the name, there is no need to install ductwork for a ductless air conditioner. This is because the system uses individual air blowers to distribute the air room by room. Even if you have a ducted air conditioning system, a ductless air conditioner is an option to consider if you expand your property and don’t want the added cost of installing new ductwork.
  2. Zone control – the distribution of cool air through a ductless system automatically gives you zone control. Why? Each indoor blower operates independently and is also programmable. This allows you to cool only the spaces you want cooled at the temperature you want.
  3. Better efficiency – there are 2 ways a ductless air conditioner can be more energy efficient than a ducted one: first, as mentioned above, the system is automatically zoned. By controlling how much air conditioning you use, and when, you can cut down on your overall energy use. Second, there are no ducts through which to lose cool air. Ductwork that has holes, cracks or broken seals can lose up to 30% of its air; having no ducts eliminates ever experiencing this problem.
  4. Flexibility – the indoor air blowers are quite small in size – about a ½ foot – and about 2 inches deep. They fit easily into small spaces, most commonly above doorways; they can also hang from ceilings or be free-standing. This type of flexibility allows for cooling in rooms that may be difficult to cool with ducted or window air conditioners. It also is a great option for houses that have challenging architecture, such as vaulted ceilings.
  5. They are quiet – the indoor unit of a ductless air conditioner is very quiet, much quieter than a window unit; the most noise a ductless system makes is a low hum.

Talk to a Professional About Ductless Air Conditioning

The best way to determine if ductless air conditioning for your New Braunfels property is a good fit is to speak with your Cowboys Air Conditioning & Heating specialist.

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