Air Conditioning in Arlington: Air Conditioner Manufacturers
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, […]
Air Conditioning in Arlington: The Evolving Contractor Mindset
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 […]
Air Conditioning in Arlington: Contractors as Designers
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 […]
Air Conditioning in Arlington: Mistakes Contractors Make
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, […]
Air Conditioning in Arlington: What Makes a Good Contractor
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 […]
Air Conditioning in Arlington: Meet the Contractors
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 […]
Air Conditioning in Arlington: Looking at HVAC Contractors
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 […]
Understanding Air Conditioning in Arlington: Home Cooling by the Numbers
If the heat doesn’t grab your attention, maybe these numbers, Did You Know facts, and insight on ventilation, maintaining your air conditioner, and common AC problems will as another way to look at home cooling. By the numbers. Nearly 50 percent . . . of the average household’s energy use goes to space cooling, more […]
Understanding Air Conditioning in Arlington: Basics of Home Cooling
In this next series of posts we will look at heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals, AC equipment, service and repair. To get started, this post introduces how home cooling works and the types of air conditioners available to Arlington homeowners. In the next post we’ll examine home cooling numbers, a few Did You […]