Heating Articles
Find out why holding on to an old furnace is costly and how getting a new one will result in cost savings and efficiency.
Is your Texas home prepared for the cold? Cold weather means higher energy bills.
There are a few things to check in your home in the case that your furnace is blowing cold air, such as your thermostat settings, air filter, and your home’s ductwork. If you can’t figure out the issue, give us a call at (512) 537-1234 and we will inspect your furnace.
Why should you care how a furnace works? Because if your furnace ever fails to run, knowing the basics might come in handy. Around , when people need heat, most people rely on gas furnaces to heat their homes. You adjust the thermostat, the furnace kicks on, and warm air blows from the vent. Life…
The heat is on but your furnace won’t turn off—why? When your home’s furnace turns on and off repeatedly, regardless of the temperature, we call this short cycling. Whether it’s a faulty thermostat, a corroded flame sensor, or some other issue, short cycling is a serious problem that needs to be addressed immediately. Not only…
Your question: should I turn off my furnace when I’m not at home? Our answer: dial it down but keep it on. We don’t run the lawnmower unless we’re cutting the grass. We turn off the lights when we leave a room. Why would we leave on the furnace if we’re not there? Keep in…
On your thermostat, there’s a furnace-fan setting for either “On” or “Auto.” Which option is the best choice? There are devotees of both settings, each believing their setting is the optimum one to choose. But in reality, it’s more of a pros-and-cons type of situation. It really depends on which benefits are a priority for…
Gas furnaces create heat by burning natural gas. This gas is usually methane combined with other carbon based gasses. The Ignitor The process starts with the ignitor. The ignition source for older furnaces is a pilot light, newer furnaces use an electronic starter. With a pilot light, the regulator supplies a very small bit of…
As winter approaches, your summertime memories may quickly fade into worry about more pressing matters. If you’re like most folks, staying warm in the most cost-efficient way possible is a #1 priority. If you find yourself needing a new heating system, require work on the one you have or just looking for better efficiency, you’ll…
Austin’s area’s fall and winter seasons deliver a wide range of weather conditions. With a variable-speed furnace, you can enjoy consistent, comfortable indoor temperatures in any season. Advantages of Variable-Speed Furnaces The blower fan motors in older, mid-efficiency furnaces include only two speed settings: high and low. Usually, the lower, more energy-efficient setting is good…
What’s the Danger of a Cracked Heat Exchanger? A cracked heat exchanger can be a common furnace problem that may surprise homeowners during a routine furnace inspection. If your HVAC professional tells you that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger, you must take action. Yet because this problem requires a full replacement of your…
With all of the dust, debris, and changing priorities during a remodeling project, it’s quite easy for your HVAC system to be forgotten and for it to get damaged. When planning out your remodel make sure to take steps to protect your HVAC system ahead of time. Here are some simple ways you can make…
When the time hits to replace an old heating system, finding the right furnace that can keep your home comfortable, delivers reasonable utility costs and is within budget are key factors in such an important decision that will affect your household for many winters. The first step in choosing the right furnace is to select…
Let’s be honest. Heater repair in Austin can be a pain, but here at AiRCO we make every effort to make things a little easier for you. Our convenient attributes include: Availability It’s 3 o’clock in the morning and your system has stopped running. Or it’s noon on a lazy Sunday and you hear a…
The season of cold, ice, and snow is quickly approaching, and if your system is older or malfunctioning, then a heater replacement may be an inevitable part of your near future. So here’s a crash course so that you will be prepared to make that transition as smooth and as painless as possible. The first…
A heater installation is a considerable investment in your home, so it is important that you get the maximum value for your purchase. One way to do this is to be sure that your AC specialist is qualified and can be relied on to provide you with the service and products that you need. Fortunately,…
The holiday season is a festive and busy time, but you don’t want the festivities to be spoiled by a broken heating system. Fortunately, preventing disaster is quite simple. Checking and replacing your filters as necessary and scheduling a tune-up are all that you will need to do to optimize your HVAC system for peak…
Don’t want your employees to (act like they are going to) freeze to death this winter? Have Airco’s commercial HVAC repair specialists at the ready to keep them warm in case something goes wrong this “winter.” Austin, and in general, is a funny place when it comes to weather and temperature. We Texans pride ourselves…
The condition of your gas furnace can have a major impact on your home’s energy cost and the health of your family. While your HVAC professional can give you the best analysis of your system’s performance, you are still able to estimate its condition by inspecting it periodically. Make sure your furnace is: Quiet. Often furnace noises are created during normal operation. Pings,…
After purchasing a high efficiency HVAC unit, you might be surprised when your system starts putting out a nasty odor. “Dirty sock syndrome” and other odor-based issues are relatively common in high efficiency HVAC units. Discover some causes of HVAC odors and what can be done to prevent them. Causes of Odors in High Efficiency HVAC…
When you invest in a gas furnace for your Austin home, you should expect to receive many years of reliable service from your system. But how long can your gas furnace last in our climate? It depends on several of the following factors. Average expected lifespan: Gas furnaces can operate between 12 to 15 years. Outside factors will…
Today’s technological improvements have wonderfully enhanced the year-round performance of heat pumps. These new particular features may help you get the most comfort, energy savings and versatility out of such an innovative appliance. Compressor Options The compressor in your heat pump alters the pressure of the refrigerant, which allows it to carry heat to and from your home.…
You may have just purchased a new home or renovated your current one, and now have a forced-air furnace. But what are they, and why are these units so popular? All furnaces share a similar design, although traditional models use convection to provide heat. This means that it takes advantage of hot air’s tendency to…
In some climates, choosing a heat pump for your cooling and heating needs offers an energy efficient alternative to separate furnace and air conditioner equipment. Although heat pumps do have limitations, in extremely cold weather especially, steps can be followed to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency while extending your heat pump’s operational lifespan.…