Trusted HVAC Contractors in Texas City, TX

Contrary to popular belief, there is no rule of thumb for sizing a system to a home. Things like the size of the house, climate, the number and type of windows installed, insulation, and even the number of people living in the house are some of the many factors used in determining what tonnage system should be installed. Always keep in mind that when it comes to HVAC systems, bigger is not always better. If your system is too large, it will deliver less comfort, cost more to operate, and will be less efficient.

Yes, depending on the size of the plant and how close it is to the unit. Small shrubs and plants should be planted no closer than 18 inches to the unit. Do not plant any large trees, bushes, or plants of any kind that will obstruct the air flow to the unit. Plants that frequently shed leaves or flowers should be avoided as well as the loose leaves and flowers may be sucked up into the unit's coils restricting air flow. (The same holds true for pet hair!) Air flow obstruction or restriction will cause excessive heat load on the system resulting in a premature failure or diminished system capacity.

The most important part of HVAC maintenance is ensuring air flow. The key to ensuring your system is working properly and efficiently is keeping your system free of dust, dirt and debris. You should change your filters regularly; keep outdoor units clear of debris, clutter and weeds; use caution with weed trimmers around your outdoor unit to prevent damaging control wiring; keep pets away from the outdoor unit as well since pet urine, pet hair, and chewed wires can cause expensive damage. We also recommend having your HVAC system professionally maintained twice a year; your air-conditioning system in the spring, and heating system in the fall. This not only ensures maximum efficiency, it enables us to foresee any possible problems that may occur in the near future and possibly fix them before they become more expensive repairs.

When your AC and heating system is not working properly, we first need to thoroughly inspect the system in order to identify the problem, or what we refer to as troubleshooting or diagnosing a system. A typical diagnosis will take approximately 30 minutes to one hour and once this is done, we will let you know what the problem is and what repairs, if any, need to be done to ensure that your heating and cooling system is working properly and as efficiently as possible.

Depending on the repair it can take just a few minutes or a few hours. We always try to get your system working as soon as possible and the same day. Once a diagnosis is made, we will be able to give you a better estimate of a repair time-frame.