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Country Air: Can you run your AC on a generator?
As history has proven, Texans are fiercely independent. Texas is the only U.S. state with its own power grid, but despite being the energy capital of the country, Texas has suffered more power outages than any other state. Since 2019, we’ve had about 300 power outages. Read full blog on our website.
Country Air: 7 Ways To Reduce AC Maintenance And Repair Costs
We recommend getting several quotes for AC maintenance. However, honesty and industry-best service is more important than base pricing. A bad HVAC company will have incredibly low prices upfront but may gouge you with over-priced unnecessary charges later. Your maintenance service cost can usually be reduced if you sign an annual contract. Annual maintenance is the best way to reduce the risks (and the costs) of repair. Other things you can do are:Read More
6 AC Maintenance Tips for Homeowners from Country Air
Get ready to shut the windows again because 2023 was the Houston area’s hottest year on record and 2024 could be even warmer. In March, The Farmers’ Almanac issued its summer prediction for us: “Texas will see sizzling temperatures, with a stormier July than August.” If you’re a new homeowner in Northwest Houston – even if you’re a seasoned homeowner – here are AC maintenance tips homeowners should know: READ THE BLOG.
AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE: MONEY MATTERS
Spring and fall Air Conditioning maintenance (including heating, ventilation) visits include 86 inspection points. Once our maintenance professionals have completed that checklist, a more in-depth evaluation of capacitors and components is performed. If any of the checklist items requires more thorough examination and additional attention, we do what we can at that time. If an issue is found during our AC Maintenance visit that requires additional work, the Country Air technician has two more checkboxes
Gas vs. Electric Furnace, Do You Know The Difference?
Gas vs. electric furnace, do you know the difference? Check out our latest blog breaking down the pros and cons of each: https://www.countryairco.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-a-gas-and-electric-furnace
Benefits of Antimicrobial Duct Work For Your Home
?? Building a new home or upgrading your duct work soon? Consider antimicrobial duct work for your home. A great solution if you live in Houston. Read the benefits here: https://www.countryairco.com/blog/benefits-of-antimicrobial-duct-work-for-your-home
How to Tell if the Capacitor is Bad on Your AC Unit
Uh, oh - your AC went out. Here's how to identify if the pesky capacitor is to blame: read about it on our latest blog.
Fall HVAC Maintenance: Why Do It?
The cooler months are right around the corner which for most Texans is a sigh of relief. Although our heaters aren’t running all the time in the winter here, we do get some days where it is needed (cough, cough Snowmageddon 2021?) That brings us to the topic of the hour: what is a fall heater check for and why is it beneficial to you? Read about it on our latest blog.
Signs Your HVAC Ducts Need to Be Cleaned
Your air ducts are conduits that run throughout the attic space in your home. They deliver and remove air for both the AC and heating system. Getting your air ducts cleaned when needed will help improve indoor air quality and your overall health and wellness. Read our latest blog and look out for the signs that your air ducts need to be cleaned and get answers to the following questions plus more! Why do air ducts need to be cleaned?How often do air ducts need to be cleaned?What can I do to prolong the
How often should you clean your dryer vent?
How often should you clean your dryer vent? A sigh of relief: it always feels good to check that last item off your spring-cleaning to-do list, but check it twice, did you remember to clean your dryer vent? ? It’s not something you probably think about much but cleaning your dryer vent is an important part of routine maintenance in your home.How to know when it is time to clean your dryer vent:https://www.countryairco.com/blog/how-often-should-you-clean-your-dryer-vent
