Winter often brings changes in how your HVAC system sounds, runs, or feels. You might notice longer run times, new noises, or rooms that don’t seem to warm evenly. For many homeowners, these changes immediately raise concern that something is wrong. The reality is that HVAC systems behave differently in winter, and many changes are completely normal. Cold weather affects airflow, materials, and runtime patterns in ways that don’t occur during warmer months.

Summer in Texas is no joke. Your A/C becomes the MVP of your home — but even the best system can struggle if your air ducts are packed with dust, debris, or that weird mystery fluff no one wants to talk about. Most homeowners forget about their ductwork because it’s out of sight. But if you’re a hardcore DIYer (and not afraid of a little dust), cleaning your air ducts yourself is absolutely doable.