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HVAC notes from our Houston jobs
These are things we end up explaining on service calls, written down for homeowners and facility managers. We tried to write them the way we'd say them on the job.
October 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Furnace Short Cycling: Why It Turns On and Off (and What to Do)
Furnace turning on and off every few minutes? It's usually airflow, a dirty flame sensor, overheating, the thermostat or a furnace that's too big. Here's what you can safely check and when to call.
October 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Do I Have a Heat Pump or a Gas Furnace? How to Tell
Three quick checks tell you whether your home heats with a heat pump or a gas furnace: the outdoor unit, the thermostat and the indoor unit.
September 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Switching from AC to heat: a fall checklist for Houston homes
Before the first cold front, check the filter, the thermostat and the vents, then give the heat a test run on a mild day. Here's how, and when it's time to call.
September 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Replacing a 12-year-old Carrier rooftop unit with a Daikin 7.5-ton
We swapped a Carrier 7.5-ton rooftop unit that had run more than 12 years for a new 3-phase Daikin 7.5-ton, set by crane. Here's the job.
September 24, 2026 · 6 min read
How preventative maintenance extends AC life and stops peak-season breakdowns
Houston heat and humidity are rough on a system nobody looks after. Here's what a real maintenance visit covers, and how it keeps the mid-summer no-cool call off your calendar.
December 16, 2025 · 7 min read
Your 2026 HVAC planning guide: what Houston homeowners should budget for
What a Houston homeowner should realistically set aside for HVAC in a year, from tune-ups and filters to repairs and saving toward the next system.
December 2, 2025 · 5 min read
Why your heater smells weird the first time you turn it on
Houston’s first cold front is the great heater sniff test. Most smells are dust. A few are not.
September 6, 2026 · 8 min read
How to prevent a clogged drain
When a Houston A/C drain line clogs, there's usually a reason: bad pitch, algae, a dirty sink at the end of the line, or two lines teed into one. Here's how to keep yours flowing.
October 7, 2025 · 6 min read
Gas vs. electric heating: which is best for Houston homes?
Houston winters are short and weird. Heat pumps often win. Gas still has a job. Electric strip heat is the expensive fallback.
December 22, 2025 · 6 min read
What to do if your heat goes out during a cold snap
Houston heaters mostly fail because they sit unused all year. Before you assume the worst, run through this list, and know when it's time to call.
September 30, 2025 · 6 min read
What homebuyers should ask about a home’s HVAC before closing
In Houston, ignoring the HVAC is like buying a car without asking if the engine works. Here's what to ask.