Cool Care Heating and Air Conditioning

“Help! Why Is My Heater Making These Strange Noises?”

December 20th, 2021

While we hope this will never happen to you, your heater could break down with little to no warning at all. It can go from seemingly functioning just fine all day long to coming to a halt or it could just not cycle on when you need it.

Of course, this is rare. It’s even rarer if you’re staying on top of your heating maintenance appointments. Maintenance helps your heater work as efficiently and effectively as possible, for as long as possible.

Even with routine maintenance though, it’s still a good idea to be aware of the signs of a heater in disrepair, and one of those signs is strange or unusual noises coming from the system. So, you’re right to be alarmed and to be searching for a solution online. Of course, the solution is always going to be to call a professional. But in the meantime, we can let you know what certain sounds might mean for your furnace or heat pump system.

Tips For Staying Warm When Your Furnace Is Out of Service

December 6th, 2021

Okay, okay, so maybe our definition of “cold” isn’t quite the same as our neighbors up north. But let’s face it, we do deal with chillier temperatures in the wintertime, and sometimes (like just last year) we’re surprised with a REALLY cold weather front that we don’t have the infrastructure to support in our city. This means that if your furnace breaks down during a really cold day (or worse, night), you may be without a source of heating for a while before you can have repairs done.

When yours is out of commission, it can definitely feel like an emergency. That’s when it’s time to give our team a call! While you wait for our technicians to arrive though, we have some tips for you to stay warm. Read on!

Cool Care Voted a “Neighborhood Favorite” by NextDoor!

December 1st, 2021

Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorites are the only local business awards solely determined by those who know local businesses best – your neighbors.

Becoming a Neighborhood Favorite not only shows how important a business is to your community, but it also shows that your neighbors trust that business.

Be sure to contact Cool Care for all your Houston area HVAC needs!

How to Detect if You need Heating Repair

November 22nd, 2021

When people think of harsh winters, they probably imagine a state up in the midwest or maybe even New England. Still, just because we’re not known for our chilly temperatures doesn’t mean that we don’t need fully effective and efficient heating systems when wintertime does come. You know as well as we do that we can even be surprised by chillier-than-normal temperatures and even snow!

That said, it’s extremely important that you keep up on your professional heating maintenance appointments. Annual tune-ups from a trained and experienced professional will ensure that your system works as best as it can while minimizing repair needs.

But still, there’s always the chance that your system will need repairs between maintenance sessions, and for this reason, it’s a good idea for you to know the signs of a heater in disrepair, which we’ll cover below!

Problems You Might Face with an Aging Central AC

November 8th, 2021

While other parts of the country get ready to turn on their heaters for the season (some probably already have), we’re still using our air conditioners for a bit.

Your central air conditioner gets a lot of use throughout the years. Hopefully, you keep up on your maintenance appointments! Annual maintenance allows our professionals to comprehensively inspect, clean, and adjust components that need it. We’ll also check for small repair needs during this service before they have a chance to grow into big repair needs.

Even with maintenance though, every central air conditioner has its limits. 10-15 years of useful service life is the average limit for a central air conditioner that’s well-maintained. After this point, or even nearing this age, it’s going to experience problems. Here are some of the most common we get called for:

Don’t Let HVAC Problems Haunt You: Schedule This Service Today!

October 25th, 2021

It’s definitely the spooky time of year… but that doesn’t mean that you need to be haunted by HVAC problems! We know winters are pretty brief here in Texas, but if you’ve lived here for a year then you know our weather can absolutely surprise us, and for that reason, we all need fully functional and efficient heating systems in place.

What kind of shape is your heater in? Not sure of the answer to that question? Well, then it’s definitely time to schedule one very important service–heating maintenance!

Unsure if you really need this service or if it’s going to benefit you all that much? Read on as we uncover the benefits of this service, and then give us a call when you’re ready to schedule a tune-up.

What Kind of Shape Is Your Ductwork In?

October 11th, 2021

It is easy for homeowners to underestimate the importance of air ducts in their HVAC system. It’s also easy to take it for granted that this ductwork will stay in great shape no matter what happens, since most of the time they’re out of sight, out of mind.

However, ductwork does sustain damage at times, sometimes from corrosion and sometimes from old age. It could even be that your air ducts were poorly installed to begin with, which will have a big impact on how well your HVAC system actually performs. This can result in a drop in comfort, and an increase in the contamination that’s allowed into your home.

If ductwork has gaps, leaks, or loose connections, it must be managed with a professional duct repair service from trained and experienced professionals. Otherwise, your home can suffer from expensive efficiency issues and other problems, such as the following:

We’ll Waive Your Diagnostic Fees Starting this October

October 1st, 2021

We’re getting into the season of giving a little early this October. We’re waiving your diagnostic fees on approved service or repair! Fall is already the time of year where we suggest that you schedule an appointment for maintenance. This offer makes it the perfect time to check in on any other problems you might have with a free diagnosis.

We do want to highlight that this is for approved services. If you choose not to go forward with any of the services, then we will still charge diagnostic fees. We’d also like to note that diagnostic fees are only waived on approved credit.

Get in touch with us today!

Is It Time to Consider Going Ductless?

September 27th, 2021

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There’s a good chance you already have an idea of what a ductless air conditioner is, even if you saw it and weren’t quite sure what you were looking at. Have you ever been in a hotel room or a doctors office and seen a unit that looked sort of like a window unit mounted up on a wall? This is a ductless air handler. Ductless systems go by many names–ductless heat pumps or ductless mini-splits, for instance.

But no matter the name, the fact is they’re very beneficial for homes around our area, particularly because their heat pump technology is great for climates like ours–hot in the summer and typically mild temperatures in the winter. There are of course rare exceptions to that rule! But overall, a ductless system could really benefit you. Read on to learn how!

How to Troubleshoot Your Struggling Air Conditioner

September 13th, 2021

It’s no secret that our hot weather can be brutal and unforgiving. Sure, there are those very rare instances where our weather takes a different turn, but for the most part, we need to be able to rely on our air conditioners almost year-round. This means that if it has repair needs, we should take care of them right away, right?

We get it–it’s almost the official end of summer and you want to start thinking about turning your air conditioner off for a couple of months, not spending money on repairs. But the truth is, this is the most likely time for you to have problems with your air conditioner, and addressing them now will set your air conditioner up for success, throughout the rest of this season and next spring when you need it again.

Fortunately, in some cases, you don’t actually have to call an AC professional. No, we are not advocating for DIY repairs. We would never recommend this. But there are some troubleshooting tips you can take before you give us a call! Read on to learn more.