When Do I Need to Replace My Air Conditioner?
Dallas summers can be unforgiving, especially if your air conditioner is not as effective as it used to be. While a typical air conditioning system can last 12 to 15 years, or longer, performance can decline as it ages, leaving you with a system that not only fails to keep your home comfortable but also…
Ways to Maximize HVAC Efficiency
Texas natives depend on HVAC equipment all year long to remain comfortable. But while these systems can be a blessing in the comfort department, they aren’t so fun when it comes to energy costs. Maximizing your system’s efficacy and efficiency is vital if you want to avoid high costs, and Total Air & Heat is…
Ideal Thermostat Settings to Save Money in the Texas Heat
The Texas summer sun feels like it’s doubling its efforts this week, and these “90 and up” days are once again becoming the norm. Luckily, your cooling system is prepared and ready to cooperate, helping you stay comfortable even on the nastiest days. Unluckily, however, that means you’re starting to see those high spring and…
Why Is My Air Conditioner Spitting Water?
Water damage is one of the most potentially harmful and frustrating problems you can experience in your Texas home. But while we might expect to deal with a leak from a plumbing appliance or a bad storm, most homeowners don’t expect it from the air conditioner! Is your cooling system spitting, dripping, or spouting water?…
Do You Need to Schedule AC Repair in Plano?
Sometimes it’s really obvious when to call on an AC repair team in Plano. The unit shuts down completely, your house is hot—boom, call your local air conditioner repair experts. But in many situations our team come sot find that there were warning signs of needing this service far before we actually got the call!…
How to Prep Your Air Conditioner for Spring
After a surprisingly brisk winter season for the Dallas area, you’re probably more than ready to feel the warm breeze of spring blowing your way. But can you say the same for your air conditioner? It’s been taking a really long nap, so you might need to help it get in order and prepared for…
How to Determine You Need Furnace Repair
We have a ton of experience handling furnace systems and troubleshooting problems…so we understand very well that it’s not always an easy choice for a homeowner to decide to call in for repair! Many of us would rather avoid the cost. That’s why today we want to delve into the common signs of a furnace…
How to Reduce HVAC Costs This Winter
Worried about how the winter season will affect your wallet? Don’t be! While the colder months can be brutal on the unprepared homeowner, there are plenty of ways to avoid shelling out extra money to keep cozy. Our Total Air & Heat professionals have put together this guide to reduce HVAC costs without hibernating through…
Spooky Sounds Your Furnace Is Making
Does your furnace creep you out will all manner of noises and sounds echoing through the vents? Do you dread the possibility of ghosts and goblins haunting your home—or worse, a serious problem with your furnace that’s going to cost a lot to fix? Today, we’ll look at the various geists, monsters, devils, and maintenance…
What to Do Before Turning Off Your AC System
Summer is over and with it the season of air conditioning. While there may be the occasional warm day ahead that warrants use of the AC, it’ll be nothing like the daily usage of the hottest parts of summer. That means it’s about time for the final maintenance check-up of the year, before you start…
