People have tendencies to jump on bandwagons — energy efficiency, saving energy, being “green,” buying the latest smart home tech gadgets. But whole-house energy efficiency doesn’t start with a trip to the nearest home improvement center to buy every energy-efficient gadget in the store. In fact, Arlington, TX air conditioning service and repair contractors suggest… Read More
Recently a local homeowner’s wife complained about the $550 electric bill for July, saying, “I thought the new air conditioners were supposed to save us money.” In theory, yes. But as her husband explained, “We leave the back door open and the storm door doesn’t seal well. In fact, the whole house isn’t as energy… Read More
Quick: Name the company that manufactured the air conditioner that’s cooling your home. What’s the brand name? What are its specs? How old is it? Now, what brand is your car? What are its specs? To make it even easier, what brand is your TV? Is it HD? Does it have surround sound? Can you… Read More
Now that we’ve taken a look at heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors, let’s turn our attention to what they actually install — the equipment. Before we go too deep, this post provides a quick overview of the top manufacturers who sell air conditioning products readily available to homeowners in Arlington, Fort Worth, Dallas,… Read More
During a recent service call, an Arlington air conditioning service and repair tech said something telling: “For most of us,” he said, “the days of just selling boxes is over.” Go on. Elaborate. “Homeowners are looking for more than just air conditioners,” said the tech, who has more than 20 years experience at an Arlington… Read More
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors wear many hats . . . service tech repair tech (there is a difference between service and repair, although these can be the same in some companies) salesman installation tech problem solver trusted advisor designer Designer? What does an Arlington air conditioning contractor have to design? This post… Read More
If your home is cool in the summer, toasty in the winter, and your cooling and heating bills are not astronomical, chances are your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor has your system well cared for and calibrated just right. There are, however, a minority of fly-by-night contractors in business for a quick buck,… Read More
We’re not here to beat up on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors. No, we love these guys. Contractors, service and repair techs, they keep us cool in the hot Texas summers, warm in the cold North Texas winters, and make sure our cooling and heating equipment runs efficiently all year long. But, we… Read More
Installing new air conditioning equipment is one of the biggest investments homeowners make. It’s not as much as buying the home, but it’s significantly more than purchasing a refrigerator or stove. Sure, you can spend more on renovations or installing a killer media room or outdoor kitchen, but those are elective decisions. More than any… Read More
Technicians who work on air conditioning equipment are not unlike mechanics who work on your car or truck. Until you find one you can trust, you’re always a little bit suspect. Are they any good? Can you trust them? Beginning with this post, we begin a series looking at heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractors… Read More
