AC Running But Not Cooling? Here's What's Actually Wrong.
If your AC is running but not cooling, the cause is usually simple: a clogged air filter, a thermostat set to the wrong mode, or an outdoor unit choked with grass an…
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What Is the $5,000 AC Rule? The Honest Math on Repair vs. Replace
The $5,000 AC rule is a fast way to decide whether to repair or replace your air conditioner: multiply the unit's age in years by the repair cost, and if the answer …
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How Much Does AC Repair Cost in New Braunfels, TX?
Most AC repairs in New Braunfels run $150 to $650, with the trickier jobs going higher. Every visit starts with a flat $79 diagnostic fee, quoted in writing before a…
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Is My AC Making Me Sick? What a Dirty Air Conditioner Does to You
Your air conditioner will not make you sick on its own - but a dirty, neglected one can. When mold, bacteria, dust, and allergens build up on the coils, drain pan, a…
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Why Is My Heater Blowing Cold Air? Furnace and Heat Pump Causes
A heater blowing cold air is most often the thermostat fan set to 'On' instead of 'Auto,' which runs the blower between heating cycles and pushes room-temperature ai…
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Why Does My Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping?
A circuit breaker that keeps tripping is usually doing exactly what it was built to do - cutting power before a wire overheats. The three most common causes are an o…
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Is an AC Tune-Up Worth It? An Honest Answer From a New Braunfels Tech
Yes - an annual AC tune-up is worth it, because a maintained system runs more efficiently, breaks down far less, and lasts years longer than a neglected one. In Texa…
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Is a Whole-House Generator Worth It in Texas?
A whole-house standby generator is worth it if you lose power often or for long stretches, run a well or sump pump, depend on medical equipment, or work from home - …
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Why Is My Electric Bill So High in Summer?
Your summer electric bill spikes because your air conditioner is doing most of the work - in a Texas summer the AC alone is more than half the bill. It runs higher t…
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Is Your Federal Pacific or Zinsco Panel Dangerous? How to Tell.
If your New Braunfels or Seguin home was built between the 1950s and the 1980s, there's a real chance it has a Federal Pacific (Stab-Lok) or Zinsco electrical panel …
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Why Is My AC Freezing Up? (Yes, Even in 100° Heat)
An AC freezes up because the evaporator coil drops below 32°F and the moisture in the air ices over it - almost always from restricted airflow (a dirty filter is the…
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The Most Common AC Part to Fail? It's the Capacitor.
The single most common AC part to fail is the run capacitor - a soup-can-sized component that gives your compressor and fan motor the jolt they need to start and kee…
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How Long Does an AC Last in Texas?
A well-maintained central AC in Texas lasts about 15 to 20 years. Skip the yearly maintenance and the heat down here cuts that closer to 10 to 12, because our coolin…
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Furnace Won't Turn On? Here's What to Check First
If your furnace will not turn on, start with the four things that cause it nine times out of ten: the thermostat, the breaker, the power switch on the side of the fu…
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What Size Generator Do I Need?
The honest answer to what size generator you need comes down to one thing more than any other: your air conditioner. Most Texas homes that want to keep the AC runnin…
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Heat Pump vs Gas Furnace in Texas: Which Should You Get?
For most Central Texas homes, a heat pump is the more efficient choice, because our winters are short and mild and a heat pump both heats and cools from one system. …
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Mini-Split vs Central AC in Texas: Which Should You Get?
Central air conditioning is usually the right call for cooling a whole house that already has ductwork, because one system handles every room through the ducts you a…
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Is a Higher SEER Worth It in Texas? SEER2, Explained
In a Texas climate a higher-SEER2 system is usually worth it, because your AC runs so many hours here that the efficiency pays back faster than it would up north. Th…
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Signs You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade in Texas
You likely need an electrical panel upgrade if your panel is a Federal Pacific or Zinsco brand, if breakers trip regularly, if you have a 100-amp or smaller service …
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