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Here in Galveston, TX, the persistent and oppressive humidity poses a unique climate control challenge. Well-designed HVAC systems usually have little trouble keeping humid air in check, but what happens when air conditioning just isn’t enough? How Air Conditioners Dehumidify Your Home As warm indoor air circulates through your AC system, it passes over an…

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Why Pressure Test?  When construction or repair of a refrigeration system is complete, it is standard procedure to perform a Pressure Test. Pressure Testing describes the practice of pneumatically testing the piping and components of the system by adding a test fluid until the desired test pressure is met. The reason a Pressure Test is…

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When you think of fall, what comes to mind? It might be children laughing on their way to school, sights of geese flying south, or the fresh smell of raked leaves.  For us, we commonly think about the first time homeowners turn their furnace. And more often than not, we receive calls from people asking,…

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We’re living in an efficiency renaissance. Efficiency standards have changed a lot in just the past few years, let alone the last few decades. This has affected the HVAC industry so much that we’re not using a different term to talk about AC efficiency–SEER2. This represents an upgrade to the old SEER model of efficiency…

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10 Common Signs Your HVAC System May Need Repair Like any complex system, your home’s HVAC can encounter issues. Even with proper maintenance, it’s not uncommon for HVAC systems—especially after 10+ years of use—to need a little professional help. Whether your heating and cooling aren’t performing like they used to or you just want to…

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Have you ever noticed “aux heat” displayed on your thermostat and wondered what it means? This heat pump thermostat setting indicates that auxiliary heat is being used. But what exactly is auxiliary heat, and when should it be activated? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of auxiliary heat, how it relates…

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