Failed Capacitor- A Common Problem in the Summer Heat!

Capacitor failures are very common in the summertime. Depending on the design of your air conditioner you could have one or multiple capacitors. Capacitors are devices used in HVAC equipment to assist compressors and motors with starting and running effectively. Your air conditioning system has an 'outside fan motor run capacitor' which helps start and run the outside fan that blows air through the outside coils. It also has an 'indoor blower motor run capacitor' which does exactly what you would think, runs the indoor blower motor.

A bad capacitor can go unnoticed for a long time as they usually decline in strength over time or either go out completely. There are a few symptoms of a bad capacitor that will be present. These include: the motor affiliated with it stops running completely, the air conditioner will not blow cool air, a loud and unusual humming sound will be present, and if the indoor fan stops then there will be no air blowing through the vents at all. A failing capacitor can also make the other components of the A/C system work harder which will use more electricity and eat up the money in your bank account!

At Precision Heating and Air we offer licensed and qualified technicians who will come and keep your house cool and comfortable during the hot summer months! We also offer after hours emergency services with no additional costs. So if you find your A/C has died at 6PM on a Sunday night, do not hesitate to contact us as our mission is to keep your family cool and happy!

Air Conditioner on the fritz?

A few guidelines to purchasing your new unit:

When choosing your new air conditioner there are several factors you should consider before
your purchase. Your new unit ideally should be appropriate to your home size, energy efficient,
and also be affordable.

Size:

It is important to find a system that will adequately cool your home without burning out
the unit. Purchasing a unit that is too small will save you money upfront but will prove costly
in the long run. A small unit trying to cool a large area will cause the system to work harder
which will wear down the components more quickly. It will also raise your electric bill since
it will use excessive amounts of energy by running for a longer period than necessary.

Efficiency:

With the price of energy soaring, now is a good time to replace old units that are
costing you extra each month. Replacing your old unit with a more efficient one can cut your
energy bill by 30-45%. This will also help reduce the impact your household has on the
environment. Air conditioning units have a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) that helps
you understand how efficient the system is. The higher the number, the better and more efficient
the unit is. The efficiency rating you choose will have a major effect on your air conditioning
price and bill, both initially and in the long run.

Price:

There is hardly ever a flat rate for an A/C installation, so having a technician come
out to take a look at your needs is recommended. A new unit can run anywhere from $3500-$7000
depending on a variety of factors. These include the size of your home, number of occupants,
work that needs to be done (example: duct-work), and the efficiency of the model you choose.

At Precision Heating & Air our trained technicians will provide you will custom quotes to install
several different units and help you choose one based on your cooling needs. We offer service
you can trust 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no additional costs for after-hours work.
Stay cool Austin!

Too much airflow making your house feel more like a wind tunnel?

Running through the walls and ceiling of your home is the duct system that controls the where the air flows to from your central heating and cooling system. If your ducts have been improperly sized, or a room has too many air vents, you may experience heavy air flow in one room and not nearly enough in another. Have a room that gets too hot or too cold? That may be the room with the vent that is closest to the air handler.

How Do I Fix This Problem?

Before you learn how to fix it, you should know how not to fix it. The answer to too much air flow in your home is not simply closing the vents to that room. When you close vent to the room that has too much air flow, the air flows down that channel to where the closed vent it and just sits there. This drops the efficiency of your heating and air conditioning system and raises your energy bill. The air has nowhere to go and will not be directed so it just sits in the duct, slowly becoming room temperature.

What you can do is have a damper installed at the mouth of that particular duct run. A damper is a plate or valve that controls air flow and temperature simply by stopping air flow in the particular area of duct work. Rather than stopping the air once it gets the vents, the damper is placed at the mouth of the duct run, where it can be closed and redirect the air further on down the main duct system.

There are two different types of dampers: manual and automatic. Manual dampers are operated by handle on the outside of the duct that allows you to open or close it when you need to. This would most commonly be used for ducts that lead to guest rooms that aren't constantly in use. No sense in heating or cooling a room that isn't being used, right?

The automatic dampers  are generally included in more sophisticated heating and air conditioning systems such as the Carrier® Infinity® heating and cooling system and the Carrier® Infinity® Touch thermostat .The automatic damper runs on electric or pneumatic motors which are in turn controlled by the thermostat. These dampers are used for zone or room-by-room control so that you can control the temperature of any given zone or room in your home.

Is your office a little too cool, while your bedroom is sweltering hot? Maybe it’s time to give yourself some control over the temperature in your home! Give Precision Heating & Air Conditioning a call! We offer free quotes for system replacements, and our Comfort Consultants will be sure to give you a quote that fits your budget. When you use Precision Heating & Air Conditioning for your air conditioning and heating service and repair, you choose service you can trust 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no additional costs for after-hours work. Stay toasty, Austin!

Hey there, Austin! Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?

Well, as far as Mother Nature is concerned you can forget about it, at least for now! We are rolling into the first weekend of December with an anticipated high of 86 degrees! I know I might hit up Barton Spring’s pool for a good ole “polar bear” swim. It doesn't look this warm front is going anywhere too quickly either.  According to the weather forecast we will be holding onto temperatures in the low to mid 80’s until late next week, where we will see temperatures in the high 60’s over the second weekend of December. Looks like you can hold off on turning on those furnaces for yet another week.

When it does get chilly enough that you need your furnace on though, make sure to have your furnace checked out and turned-up before turning it on. Having annual preventative maintenance done on your furnace will make sure you’re not in any danger of a gas leak or carbon monoxide poisoning. Precision Heating & Air offers a coupon for a 26 point heat inspection for just $59! With that kind of savings, why wouldn't you have your furnace looked at? If you’re ready to ensure your family’s safety and save some money this holiday season, call Precision Heating & Air Conditioning.  When you choose Precision Heating & Air Conditioning for your air conditioning and heating service and repair, you choose service you can trust 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no additional costs for after-hours work. Stay cool, Austin!

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What Does SEER Mean?

Good day, Austin! So that old system has finally kicked the bucket, and it’s time to pick a new one. Which one is the best? What’s most efficient?  There are a few factors that play into what determines an air conditioning unit’s efficiency. What’s the SEER rating? Or the AFUE? If you’re getting a heat pump, what’s the HSPF rating? The better question is: What do these terms means and what do they mean to you?

• SEER

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It is a number that rates the efficiency of your air conditioner or heat pump according to procedures established by the Department of Energy.  In simple terms, it is the BTU capacity of your system divided by the power consumption in WATTS.  Thus, the higher the SEER rating, the more efficient a unit is and the less it will cost to operate.  Most fifteen to twenty year old units are in the 6.00 SEER range.  Replacing a 6.00 SEER unit with a 12.00 SEER unit would result in a 50 % reduction in cooling costs.

In the city of Austin, rebates start at air conditioning units rated at 15 SEER receiving a $400 rebate, 16 SEER receive $450, and 17 SEER and up receive a $550 rebate.

• AFUE

AFUE stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency.  It is a rating established by the Department of Energy to measure the efficiency of a gas furnace over the course of a heating season.  Most furnaces over ten years old are in the 55 to 65 % AFUE efficiency range.

Since 1992, 80 % AFUE has been the minimum level efficiency that manufacturers are allowed to produce.  The highest AFUE rating currently available is around 92%.  The higher the AFUE, the less gas the furnace consumes.  Higher AFUE furnaces will pay for their added cost in a few years of operation.

Effective May 1st, 2013 non-weatherized residential furnaces and mobile home gas furnaces installed on or after May 1, 2013, in the Northern Region must be at least 90% AFUE. In all other states, non-weatherized gas furnace and mobile home furnaces installed on or after May 1, 2013 would be 80% AFUE.

• HSPF

HSPF stands for Heating Seasonal Performance Factor.  It is a Department of Energy rating that measures the heating efficiency of a heat pump over the course of a heating season.  The higher the HSPF, the more efficiently the heat pump provides heat.  There is no direct correlation between HSPF and AFUE.

In the city of Austin, Heat pumps receive $400 rebate for 15 SEER, $500 rebate for 16 SEER, and $600 for 17 SEER and up.

Still scratching your head? No worries, our certified technicians at Precision Heating & Air will be happy to explain it, and make sure your house gets the heating and cooling it needs to keep you happy! Ready to replace that old heating and air conditioning unit? Give Precision Heating & Air Conditioning a call!  When you choose Precision Heating & Air Conditioning for your air conditioning and heating service and repair, you choose service you can trust 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no additional costs for after-hours work. Stay cool, Austin!

Dose Precision Heating & Air Recommend Having Your Air Ducts Cleaned? Read On...

Hey there, Austin! It’s seems to have warmed up a bit from that cold front that rolled through last weekend, so hopefully you didn't have to kick on that furnace just yet. With the threat of cooler weather, we've had quite a few customers call in asking about getting their ducts cleaned. Does Precision Heating and Air recommend it? Why should I get my ducts cleaned? What are the health and efficiency benefits? Well we can definitely answer all of your questions for you!

There is very little known about the benefits of cleaning the ducts in your house, so a general consensus statement cannot be made for whether you should or shouldn't do this. Knowledge on the potential benefits and problems caused by cleaning ducts is very limited and it is impossible to generalize whether or not duct cleaning would benefit the air quality in your home.

There are only a few reasons that you should get your ducts cleaned:

• There is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface (e.g., sheet metal) ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system.
• Ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from your supply registers.
• The ducts are infested with vermin (i.e. insects or rodents).

If you decide to have your ducts cleaned, it should only be as needed, rather than an annual thing. You may consider having your air ducts cleaned simply because it seems logical that air ducts will get dirty over time and should occasionally be cleaned. While the debate about the value of periodic duct cleaning continues, no evidence suggests that such cleaning would be detrimental, provided that it is done properly.

On the other hand, if a service provider fails to follow proper duct cleaning procedures, duct cleaning can cause indoor air problems. For example, an inadequate vacuum collection system can release more dust, dirt, and other contaminants than if you had left the ducts alone. A careless or inadequately trained service provider can damage your ducts or heating and cooling system, possibly increasing your heating and Air Conditioning Repair costs or forcing you to undertake difficult and costly Air Conditioning Repairs or replacements.

While having your heating and air conditioning unit maintained annually can improve efficiency, there is no proof that having your air ducts cleaned will improve your systems efficiency. Moreover, there is no proof of the health benefits of having your air ducts cleaned. If there is a persistent presence of mold or pests, you may want to get the ducts replaced.

If a mold problem persists, you may want to look into having a Guardian Air Reme air purifying system installed. This system not only purifies the air in your home, but stops germs and mold in it track as it enters the home. Interested? Give Precision Heating and Air a call! We provide free quotes on duct replacements and offer installation of Guardian Air purification systems. At Precision Heating and Air, we deliver service you can trust 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no additional costs for after-hours work. Stay cool, Austin!

What Are The Most Common NO COOL CALLS?

Hey, Austin! During the warm months (in Texas thats April-October) Precision Heating & Air sees a variety of issues with customers central air conditioning units and we get a lot of different explanations for what the customer thinks is wrong. But what are the most common problems we face when going out to fix a customers air conditioning unit? I'm glad you asked.

5. Faulty Wiring
Improper, haphazard or uncertified A/C wiring is dangerous and a potential fire hazard. We often will come across installs or repairs that the customer tried to complete themselves, or hired a free-lance contractor, to complete. We do not advise this! You always want to have a certified NATE HVAC technician come out to service your air conditioning unit. Bad wiring often prevents the system from getting power, or can trip the circuit breaker.

4. Low Refrigerant
Refrigerant (also known as R-22 Freon or R-410A Puron) is the chemical that cools the air. Low refrigerant may indicate a leak or problem with the refrigerant system. If your air conditioning system needs to be recharged with refrigerant, typically that means there is a leak. All refrigerant leaks should be located and repaired. A low refrigerant or a leak can lead to the evaporator coil freezing up, which will take hours to thaw before a certified technician can work on your air conditioning unit.

3. Condenser Fan is not Working
Another common issue we run into is the condenser fan motor going bad. The condenser fan is responsible for transferring the heat from your home to the outside air. If the fan on the outside unit doesnít run, proper heat transfer is not taking place and the air conditioning compressor may overheat and trip the safety overload. Worse yet, it may cause internal damage to the compressor.

2. Condenser Unit is not Functional
This typically indicates lack of power, contactor problems or even a faulty thermostat.

1. Frozen Evaporator Coil
A frozen evaporator coil often indicates a problem with the airflow, such as restrictions caused by dirty air filters or blocked return air ductwork. Make sure to change your filters often. Not sure how often that should be? You can find all that out here. (Insert link to blog about air filters) Frozen indoor coils could also be caused by low refrigerant, but that can only be determined by having a certified technician come out and search for a leak and test the refrigerant levels.

So there you have it, Austin. The top five reasons things go wrong with your air conditioner. The only one that you really can fix yourself is when the evaporator coil freezes. Try changing your filters and leaving the unit off for 3-4 hours to let it thaw. If your house doesn't start cooling down after that, it's time to call in the pros! Never hesitate to call Precision Heating & Air. We deliver service you can trust 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no additional costs for after-hours work. Stay cool, Austin!

Have you heard about Carrier’s newest addition to the Infinity family?

Precision Heating and Air is proud to have the opportunity to offer the Carrier® Infinity® Touch Control thermostat! This is a really exciting and innovative way to control the temperature in your home through-out the year. Thanks to the engineers over at Carrier, you can control the temperature in your home while on vacation, from your cell phone, or from your computer.

Innovation and the Environment

Over 100 years ago, a humble but determined engineer solved one of mankind’s most elusive challenges by controlling the indoor environment. A leading engineer of his day, Dr. Willis Carrier would file more than 80 patents over the course of his career. His genius would enable incredible advancements in health care, manufacturing processes, food preservation, art and historical conservation, indoor comfort and much more.

Carrier’s foresight changed the world forever and paved the way for over a century of once-impossible innovations. Yet in addition to being an accomplished inventor, he was also an avid outdoorsman. Carrier recognized the power and beauty of the natural environment. This appreciation of our world and its resources continues to guide Carrier Corporation today. We will never rest on our accomplishments, but instead consistently look for ways to improve our products, our environment and our world. The Infinity® Touch Control puts enhanced comfort and energy savings at your fingertips with intuitive, touchscreen operation and additional features to maximize your indoor comfort experience.

Carrier gives you ultimate command of comfort, performance and energy savings when you include an Infinity® Touch Control, Infinity furnace or fan coil, Infinity heat pump or air conditioner and Carrier® humidifier to create an Infinity system. A complete Infinity system provides unprecedented control of not only temperature, but also humidity, fan speed, weekly comfort schedules and more. This smart system can even monitor operation and maintenance items and provide service reminders such as when it’s time to change the filter.

Leaders in Technology

• Easy-To-Read and Navigate: Our high-resolution color touchscreen with its intuitive prompts is a breeze to operate. Quick-read icons and type put you in control of your immediate comfort needs with just a touch. And, adjustable brightness control provides maximum readability under a variety of lighting conditions.
• Simple, Customizable Comfort - Coordinate comfort settings in up to eight zones* with full, seven-day programmability. Simple, on-screen prompts clearly walk you through the process. Comfort programming can improve energy efficiency by delivering comfort when you need it and energy savings when you are away. A separate vacation mode lets you enjoy even more savings when you are out of town without re-programming your comfort settings.
  *when installed as part of a Carrier® Infinity® zoning system
• One Touch Flexibility - Our Touch-N-Go® feature allows simple, one-touch access to programmed comfort settings so you can quickly and easily make adjustments for greater comfort or energy savings as your needs and schedules change.
• Automatic, On-Screen Reminders: The Infinity Touch Control provides pop-up reminders that can tell you when it’s time to change air filters, humidifier pads, UV lights or schedule regular system checkups. TrueSense™ dirty filter detection goes beyond typical reminder functions by actually monitoring airflow resistance to truly know when your filter is ready for a change.
• Energy Savings Monitoring and Control: Real-time access to your Infinity system’s energy usage provides instant feedback on how your comfort settings affect efficiency. Built-in Smart Setback energy saving feature gradually brings comfort levels back to programmed settings.
• Take Control from Virtually Anywhere: By connecting the Infinity Touch Control to a Wi-Fi network with the included wireless router, you can enjoy full access to the control directly from your web-enabled mobile, tablet and desktop devices, adjusting system operation from virtually anywhere.

Room to Room Control

When you install the Infinity® Touch Control as part of a Carrier® Infinity zoning system; you have one-touch temperature control in up to eight separate rooms or zones within your home.

• Customized Comfort - Separate control of multiple zones can significantly reduce hot and cold spots for more even, consistent comfort. Enjoy maximum efficiency with comfort precisely where and when you need it so you aren’t spending money heating or cooling unused rooms.
• Customized Zone Names - Creating a customized name for each zone makes it easier to monitor comfort levels or create new settings for the correct areas.
• Zoned Ventilation Settings - To help optimize airflow, our patented fan control lets you set different fan speeds for your Infinity system at a different time schedule for each zone.
• Flexible, Seven-Day Programmability - Maximize comfort and energy savings with a different comfort schedule in each zone.
• Convenience and Control - A smart sensor or remote room sensor in each zone monitors individual zone temperatures and allows you to adjust the temperature setting for that zone.

10 Year Limited Warranty: To the original owner, the Carrier® Infinity® Touch Control is covered by a 10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration. The limited warranty period is five years if not registered within 90 days of installation. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will receive the registered limited warranty period. The wireless router required to connect the control to a Wi-Fi network is covered by a two-year parts limited warranty. See warranty certificate at carrier.com for complete details and restrictions. Be sure to ask your Carrier dealer about optional labor warranties.

It’s About Your Comfort

The Carrier® Infinity® Touch Control represents years of design, development and testing with one goal in mind - making you more comfortable. We have taken the lead in creating new technologies that deliver the comfort and efficiency you deserve while staying ahead of industry trends and global initiatives.

The Infinity Touch Control, when combined with a Carrier Infinity furnace or Infinity fan coil and the Infinity heat pump featuring Greenspeed™ intelligence, gives homeowners high-precision comfort. Greenspeed intelligence constantly matches the heating or cooling demands of the home. This translates into reduced energy use and reduced temperature swings throughout the home.

All year long, humidity affects the temperature at which you feel most comfortable. That’s why Carrier
Ideal Humidity System® technology plays such an important role in your comfort. When you combine the Infinity Touch Control, a Carrier humidifier, Infinity variable-speed furnace or fan coil and an Infinity air conditioner or heat pump, ideal Humidity System technology gives you enhanced control over humidity levels for greater comfort even when your system isn’t calling for heating or cooling.† You’ll feel cooler at higher temperatures in the summer and warmer at lower temperatures in the winter.

The Carrier HYBRID HEAT® dual fuel system delivers peace of mind to homeowners concerned about the unpredictable nature of utility costs. This system pairs a gas furnace with an electric heat pump and compatible control to provide comfort, economy and flexibility. Your Carrier HYBRID HEAT dual fuel system will automatically switch between electric and gas heating as needed to keep your home comfortable all winter long while optimizing the efficiencies of each fuel source.

Added Touches

You don’t lead an industry for more than 100 years by accident. Carrier has maintained its position and reputation through diligent, uncompromising attention to detail. The Infinity Touch Control adds flair and functionality beyond touchscreen technology to our most energy-efficient Infinity systems.

You can’t control the weather outside, but you can access the latest, five-day weather forecast for your area. Weather information is targeted according to zip code.*
*When connected to a Wi-Fi network

Transform your Infinity Touch Control into a photo frame by uploading a photo, and then surround it with other photo frames to let it blend in seamlessly into your living space. Awaken the control with just a touch to reveal the control pad.

Includes three faceplates – silver, black and white – allow you to change the color of the Infinity Touch Control to best match your home interior and your personal preference.

The Total Indoor Comfort System

Infinity® Air Conditioner provides reliable, high efficiency cooling for long-lasting comfort and energy savings.

Infinity Gas Furnace provides reliable, high efficiency heating for long-lasting comfort and energy savings.

Evaporator Coil is matched with the proper outdoor unit to provide top cooling efficiency and years of reliable service.

Infinity Air Purifier improves air quality by capturing and killing airborne bacteria and viruses and other irritating airborne pollutants in your home.

Ventilator combines fresh outdoor air with conditioned indoor air for improved air quality and maximum efficiency – great for today’s tightly constructed home.

Humidifier replenishes moisture to dry air.

Zoning sets different temperatures for up to eight different areas of your home for truly customized comfort and enhanced utility savings.

UV Lamp inhibits the growth of contaminants on the indoor coil, leaving your home with cleaner, fresher indoor air.

Infinity Touch Control is more than just a thermostat. It’s your interface to the Infinity system that allows you to control temperature, humidity, air quality, fan speed and ventilation.

So are you ready for this jump into the future, Austin? If you are, you can call Precision Heating and Air! We now offer the Carrier® Infinity® Touch Control thermostat with all Infinity air conditioning systems. Not sure if it’s time for a new system install?  Give Precision Heating and Air a call! We off free system install quotes and we always deliver service you can trust 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no additional costs for after-hours work. Stay cool, Austin!

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Time To Save On Those Energy Bills!

Hey there, Austin! The rest of this week looks to be in the mid-80’s to low 90’s. That’s practically winter here in Austin! Looking for an easy way to cut down on your electric bill and stay cool?  Open some windows! When the weather begins to cool down, your air conditioner dose not have to work  has hard to keep the house cool. Turn your air conditioning unit up into the 80’s or just turning it off completely, you give your system a break and save a little money.

Along with opening windows, using your ceiling fan will help keep you cool. A 1mph breeze can make you feel 3-4 degrees cooler, and we all know we use our ceiling fans at a much faster rate. Did you know that your ceiling fan has two settings? One to pull air up during the winter and the other to blow air down in the heat, so make sure your fan is moving in the right direction.

As autumn rolls into Texas, be sure to be mindful of the outside temperature. Your air conditioning unit should not be run when the outside temperature is 65 degrees fahrenheit or lower. Running it at these temperatures can cause your evaporator coil freeze up, making your air conditioning unit malfunction. 
Easy, right? Paying attention to the temperature outside can help you keep the inside of your house nice and cool, and help you save a little money. If the temperature does spike (because we live in Texas and therefore cannot really predict the weather), turn your air conditioner down to a comfy 76-78 degrees to cool the house down. If you air conditioning unit decides to not cool you down at all, feel free to call Precision Heating and Air. We deliver service you can trust 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no additional costs for after-hours work. Stay cool, Austin!

Wow, Texas Weather Is Strange!

So we have been blessed with a “cool front” in mid-July! How strange is that? Not just two weeks ago it was so hot none of us could stand it; ya know the normal Texas weather at this time of year! We do need a little reprieve from the exhausting temperatures we had last summer and maybe even some rain. How nice would that be to have! There is a 30-40% chance of rain next week so maybe if we are lucky, we will get some well needed rain to help the drought and the temperatures. Looks like it’s going to be in the low 90’s next week and in the evenings in the mid 70’s so it’s going to be a nice few days.

Get Your Air Conditioner Tuned, Before The August Heat!

Right now is the best time to give us a call, make sure the maintenance has been done on your air-conditioning system. We have a great deal going on, it’s only 59.00 to have a certified technician come to your home and take a look at your air conditioning system. We do a 15 point check to make sure your air conditioner is functioning at the manufacturer’s specification. Each and every air conditioning manufacturer has a different specification for how there systems should run and here at Precision Heating and Air out technicians are NATE certified and have been trained on all makes, models and carriers of air conditioning systems so you can rest assured that we know exactly what we are doing to make sure your air conditioner is functioning like it should be. We will do a 15 point check on your system making sure the fan motor is operational and working correctly, test the operation of the compressor contactor, inspect the electrical components, inspect and lubricate the blower assembly, calibrate thermostat to confirm proper operation and also flush the condensate drain to protect against overflow and about 10 other vitally important system checks. So while the weather is tolerable make sure you give us a call here at Precision Heating and Air Conditioning to do your preventative maintenance checks on one of the most important components you have in your home! Have a great weekend!

WOW IT'S BEEN HOT!!

It has been so hot this last week, as a matter of fact it’s been record breaking temperatures and I know we have all been feeling it. I wanted to start out by thanking our loyal, valuable and awesome customers. Not just the ones we have established but also the new ones we have gained just this week alone. Thank you for not only using Precision Heating and Air Conditioning but also thank you all for all of your patience as you had to sit in your homes awaiting our technicians arrival to get your air conditioner back up and working and your home back to being comfortable.  So Thank You All!

Make Sure Your Ceiling Fans Are Turning The Correct Way For The Season

Clockwise or counter clockwise, this is the question of the day. As I have mentioned in my previous blogs, using ceiling fans will help keep your energy will down and help cool you off. So I thought I would make sure everyone is aware what way your fans should turn in the summer and in the winter. Its counter clockwise in the hot weather. When you’re looking up at your ceiling, it should turn counter clockwise. You should feel it blow air down at you to cool you using wind chill. Start the fan at a low speed and make it go faster as the temperature rises in your home. A good rule of thumb is if its 78 degrees in the home it should be set at a slow speed, around 80 degrees it should be at a medium speed and about 82 degrees or higher should be on a fast speed. When you have your air conditioner running, push the temperature up about two degrees when the ceiling fan is on. Always turn the fan off if no one is in the room so that you aren't wasting electricity.

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Clockwise in cold weather, running the fan clockwise to stir up the air, it should lift the air, letting it slowly spread and go down the walls of the room. Use the lowest setting so no one feels a draft. You can let it run as long as people are in the house, remember saving money is the name of the game even in winter so turn the fans off and the thermostat down when you are not home. Always remember we are here to assist you with all you’re cooling and heating needs here at Precision Heating and Air Conditioning!

Air Conditioning & Heating Equipment Maintenance

Regular maintenance of your heating and cooling equipment is not only recommended, but essential to keeping your home comfortable and your utility bills as low as possible.  Do you get regular oil changes for your vehicle? A car is a big investment, and you make sure to protect your investment by maintaining it properly.  Most Texans would agree that the most important piece of equipment in your home is your air conditioner. So, it makes sense to schedule regular preventative maintenance!

Our Preventive Maintenance Plan Will Keep You Freezing!

Precision’s maintenance program offers you two visits a year; in April around the time you start to use your cooling equipment again, and in October when you start to crank up the heat.  At each visit you will be left with a 15-Point inspection and assurance that your equipment is running at optimum performance.  As a maintenance customer you will also enjoy these benefits; same day service if you call before noon, precision tune-ups and safety inspections, 10% discount on the price of repairs (parts & labor), and 1 pound of Freon at no charge – if needed.

Here is what Precision Heating & Air promises to provide you:

• Peace of mind with fair & dependable service 24/7/365
• All repairs are diagnosed and performed by NATE-Certified technicians
• Parts and labor are guaranteed for up to one year
• Fully licensed, insured and bonded
• Trained to service all brands of air conditioning and heating equipment
• Install and replace air conditioning, compressors, coils, furnaces & heat pumps
• Duct repair and replacements
• Family owned and operated
• 24/7/365 service and installation with NO after hours charge!
• Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Georgetown, Lakeway, Cedar Park, Leander, Kyle, Buda

Precision Heating & Air IS A Carrier Factory Authorized Carrier Dealer!

What a great weekend with my family. I hope everyone had a nice father’s day weekend. I was thinking this weekend about what an “Authorized Dealer” means. Well an Authorized Dealer has a direct relationship with the manufacturer. The Authorized Dealer has access to the newest products and all the best promotions among other things. It also means that because we have a direct relationship with the dealer we get the best training and training materials. Which means helpful service on the phone, intelligent and informative technicians and all around professionalism? Products from Authorized Dealers are brand new in a factory sealed box that is shipped directly from the vendor to the dealer. Checking the manufacturer’s site is a good first step in making sure that you are dealing with an Authorized dealer. If the dealer is listed there then you can have that warm fuzzy feeling that you get from shopping with and Authorized Dealer. If not, you might check to see if a phone number for verification is available. Beyond that though, it becomes a little harder to verify. A couple suggestions, do they have a good rating on Consumer ratings site? Have you heard of them before? Do they have a physical store? These are a couple things you can use to judge the validity of a retailer. Here at Precision Heating and Air we will guarantee to you that we are Fully Authorized Carrier Dealers. Please feel free to visit our web site, come into our store or check out our ratings on Google.

Lower Your Energy Bills With Precision Heating & Air's "PM" Plans

Summer time comfort and lower cooling bills are on the top of everyone’s list here in Austin where the temperatures are already in the mid to upper 90’s. Keeping your air conditioner maintenance is a big part of staying comfortable in your home and in your finances. We offer many services here at Precision Heating and Air Conditioning that can help keep repairs to your air conditioner at a minimum.  The manufacturer of your air conditioning system recommends that you service your AC System twice a year. Here at Precision Heating and Air Conditioning we offer one time checks or maintenance contracts that insure we will be out twice a year, once in the summer and we do a 15 point inspection and once in the winter and we do a 26 point inspection. It’s one of those things you just do, like changing the oil in your car. Plus you can get a 10% discount off all services if you have a maintenance contract with us. We also offer coil cleaning. The manufacturer of your system also suggests you clean the evaporator coil in your air conditioner every 5 years. Even though it can be costly to clean, it’s definitely less to clean it than to replace it. Your evaporator coil is the part of your air conditioning system that becomes cold when the unit is on. It’s connected to the duct work and air flows through the coil and the cold air is then distributed throughout your home. So you can see why it’s important to keep it clean and free of debris.  So give us a call here at Precision Heating & Air Conditioning to schedule all of your air conditioning/Heating maintenance and service needs! Have a great weekend and to all the wonderful dads in the Austin… Happy Father’s Day!

Air Conditioning Maintenance Is Highly Recommended

I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend with your friends and family. Here at Precision Heating and Air we are getting ready for the summer rush of call. Unfortunately the Texas heat gets here quick and this week it’s going to be in the mid 90’s so we know the 100 degree weather is coming soon. Make sure you’re ready by having you air conditioner maintenance by us here at Precision Heating and Air. The manufacturer of your air conditioner recommends annual maintenance for you’re AC to try to prevent repairs, however we all know that things will break and it usually happens when you least expect it or have a big event at your home with lots of your friends and family attending and no one likes to be in a room full of people all hot and sticky, even if they are your family! So make sure you have our information handy because we have a service technician available 24/7 for just that reason. We have most major parts on our trucks such as condenser fan motors, capacitors, contactors and much more. We come ready and prepared to get in and get the job done right the first time!  Give Precision Heating and Air Conditioning a call if you need an air conditioning repair, or to have your preventative maintenance check performed.

We Are Offering A FREE SERVICE CALL Starting In JUNE!!

For A limited time only we have a fantastic deal going on for all of next month; we are giving you a free service call, that’s right I said a free service call! That’s a $75.00 value what a great deal. Make sure you give us a call because this fantastic deal will end 6/30/12. Here at Precision Heating and Air we are confident in our service technicians that we don’t need to charge you a service fee and we are ready to prove that to you! (see terms below)

Your heater and air conditioner can use up to 70% of your energy use so if your electric bill seems like it’s getting higher with Texas temperatures getting hotter you may need to have your air conditioner serviced. Let us here at precision heating and Air come take a look at it. If it’s not cooling enough, making a funny noise or just all together isn’t producing the air flow and temperatures you would like we can solve your air conditioner issues but act now and we will come service you’re a/c unit with a free service call.

The Most Common Failures In An Air Conditioning System

You know one of the most common parts in an air conditioner to go out is the run capacitor. This part plays a vital role in keeping your air conditioning running your fan motor and compressor motor. If it’s making loud noises or over heating that means you would need to have it replaced and here at Precision Heating and Air we can do that for you. Just give us a call to schedule your appointment, a lot of times we can even do same day appointments. We can be reached at 512-300-7422.

Our Free Service Call Terms:

• Must be and Austin Address
• Not valid on weekends
• Not valid after 5PM
• Valid ONLY Monday-Friday-8AM-5PM
• Offer Starts 6/1/2012
• Offer Expires 6/30/12

It's Warming Up In Austin Texas!

Hey fellow Austenite’s, summer is fast approaching and the temperatures are heating up quickly! This week temperatures are expected to get in the high 80’s and low 90’s, and with all the rain we have had the humidity will be high. High humidity and warm weather just make you feel a lot hotter and stickier, so make sure your air conditioner is ready. At Precision Heating and Air, we recommend regularly servicing your Air Conditioner with a maintenance plan. Our spring AC tune-up includes a 15-point inspection, this inspection can make you aware of any parts that are wearing and we can replace them onsite, before your system is completely down. During your cooling system inspection, we will clean all accessible components and lubricate all moving parts as needed. If you are having any problems with your air conditioner or just are not cooling well we can also do repairs. We have a technician 24/7 and can service or repair your air conditioner the same day.

Here are just a few of the reasons you can trust in Precision:

• Family owned and operated
• Trained to service all brands of air conditioning and heating equipment
• Peace of mind with fair & dependable service 24/7/365 with NO afterhours charge
• Parts and labor are guaranteed for up to one year
• All repairs are diagnosed and performed by NATE-Certified technicians
• Fully licensed, insured and bonded
• Install and replace air conditioning, compressors, coils, furnaces & heat pumps
• Duct repair and replacements
• Austin TX, Round Rock TX , Georgetown TX , Pflugerville TX , Lake way TX

It's Almost Time To Have Your AC System Tuned!

Spring time is in the air! Today is the first day of February and it’s time to start thinking about getting your air conditioner inspected to make sure it is running at optimum performance before the Austin, TX heat wave hits us!  Precision Heating & Air Conditioning offers a yearly preventative maintenance plan for your heating and cooling system. We will inspect your HVAC equipment twice a year and provide you with a written report; we will clean all accessible components and lubricate all moving components as needed. As a maintenance customer you are promised same day service if you call before noon should you need a heating or cooling repair and you will get a 10% discount on the cost of repairs including labor. At each inspection you will receive a 15 point inspection and any repair recommendations from our insured and bonded technicians.  Give Precision Heating & Air a call today to schedule your spring HVAC preventative maintenance check!

Air Conditioning Maintenance Is Important

Have you notice black stains around your Heating and Air Conditioning vents, a mildew smell, or condensation on an air conditioning vent?  What could cause a lot of condensation to build up on the air conditioning vent?  Consider the facts; we live in Austin Texas, it is hot all of the time, and we use your air conditioner probably 85% of the time!

Your AC System Need Repairs?

AC/Air Conditioner repairs Needed? Precision Heating & Air Conditioning is a locally owned company and we proudly serve Austin and surrounding areas including; Round Rock, Leander, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and Georgetown. Here are the 10 most common Air Conditioning

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