Posts in AC Maintenance

Keeping Austin Cool: Air Conditioning Se...

Anyone who's lived a summer in Austin knows that Texas heat is no joke. When those temperatures climb past the century mark, your air conditioner isn't just a nice-to-...

Cooling Austin Homes in a Flash: Emergen...

Austin summers are no joke. When the sun blazes and the humidity hangs heavy in the air, your home’s air conditioner isn’t just a luxury; it’s a survival. Bu...

Emergency Heating Service In Austin

When Austin gets a surprise cold snap, the last thing you want is your heater acting up. Even though it's usually warm here, those chilly spells can hit fast, and a workin...

Expert Heating Repair in Austin – Fast &...

AC Express is Austin's trusted choice for expert heating repair, offering fast, reliable service from a family-owned team dedicated to the community. With knowledgeable, f...

Affordable AC Repair In Austin by AC Exp...

Looking for affordable AC repair in Austin? As a family-owned business, at AC Express we pride ourselves on delivering fast, reliable service with a personal touch. Enjoy low...

Top-Rated Air Conditioning Repairs in Au...

For top-rated air conditioning repairs in Austin, trust AC Express for fast, reliable service. As a family-owned, community-focused company, we pride ourselves on honest prici...

Fast Emergency Heating Repairs in Austin...

When you’re stuck in the middle of a cold winter, your heater suddenly failing or quitting on you can be a terrible experience. You need fast, reliable help you can trus...

24/7 Emergency Heating Service In Austin...

When your heating system fails unexpectedly, trust AC Express for fast, reliable 24/7 emergency heating service in Austin. As a local, family-owned business, we prioritize you...

Protecting Your HVAC With Surge Protecti...

Your HVAC system, the cooling and heating units you use to condition the air in your home, are an investment. That whole system of ducts and compressors and fans and vents com...

HVAC Tips For Cold Fronts

It might have seemed like we were diving head first into the warm season but today and this weekend’s weather just goes to show you can never let your guard down when it...

Why is Your Heater Leaking?

comes to almost any household appliance, or really any appliance or machinery one can think of, water leaks aren’t something you want to see. From your refrigerator to y...

Top Tips for Lowering Winter Heating Bil...

We’re just one day away from the official start of winter and all it takes is one look at the weather forecast for the week to see ...

Prepare Your Home for Fall and Winter

We may not be completely out of the woods when it comes to warm weather yet in Austin, but we’re just about getting to that time ...

What to Do When Your AC Freezes

It seems so counterintuitive but it’s true, the hotter the weather, the more likely that you might find ice in your air ...

Common End-of-Summer AC Repairs

Believe it or not, we’ve been in autumn now for about two weeks. In some ways, we’re still feeling the same effects of the summer ...

Refrigerant: History and Future

Air conditioning in Austin requires the perfect combination of the right components, substances, and conditions. Refrigerant is ...

Air Conditioner Refrigerant Leaks

The weather’s started getting milder, but we’ve still got some more hot weather in store for us before the cold finally takes ...

Reasons Why Your AC Isn’t Blowing Cool A...

No one wants to have to call an Austin AC repair company. In an ideal world air conditioning should be something we think about as ...

Minimizing the Need for AC Repairs

Air conditioning in Austin sometimes seems like a constant battle. We do what we can to avoid needing repairs but despite our best ...

Signs You Need an AC Tune Up

There’s no such thing as all or nothing when it comes to air conditioning. Austin residents want the best air conditioning service ...

Why Your AC Is Leaking Water

Most of us have busy lives and better things to do than to keep a 24/7 vigilante eye on the status of our air conditioning in ...

Cleaning Your Air Conditioning System

What could be better than prolonging the life and health of your air conditioner with your own two hands? Nothing, that’s what. ...

DIY Air Conditioning Fixes

The summer weather continues. With it comes those all too familiar high temperatures. The sun is shining and the heat is fuming. ...

Common AC Problems

Air conditioning manufacturers generally are pretty good at making sturdy, well-crafted machines that will last through a lot of ...

Preventative Air Conditioning Maintenanc...

As with most of our air conditioning in Austin tips, this one is ultimately about how you can save money and get a better air ...

Brand Spotlight: Lennox

Getting the best Austin air conditioning repair or installation isn’t always easy. Air conditioning in Austin is a big business ...

How to Protect Your AC Unit from Storms

We normally associate the summer with heat and sun but we can’t forget that this is also a season of the occasional storm in ...

Managing your AC While Away on Vacation

The Texas Summer is quickly arriving, and with it comes that much awaited vaction time. As you prep for your getaway, it's important to also consider how you will be maintaini...

A Damaged Air Filter Will Lead to Repair...

An important component of any forced-air air conditioning and heating system is the air filter. The air filter serves many functions in your HVAC system, such as helping to pr...

AC Efficiency Myths

When it comes to air conditioning and energy savings, many people misunderstand how air conditioners work and how to save on utility costs.

Closing Vents to Save Energy? Think Agai...

It seems to make sense: close a vent to an unused room so that you may save energy, right? The truth is, closing vents in unused rooms will place undue stress on your air cond...

Common AC Problems That Should Be Fixed...

Wiring can become old, frayed and dangerous to operate. Also, electric controls to your thermostat can affect its operation. The most prevalent signs of trouble are:

9 Signs That It's Time for a New Air Con...

If your AC system is displaying any of the following signs, you should consider investing in a new system as soon as possible!

All About Mold

Mold is a type of fungus that grows on damp surfaces. It comes in different colors and varieties. You might even find different kinds of mold in different parts of your home.

Common Cooling Issue : A/C System Coolin...

If your home doesn't seem to cool down as well as last year, first make sure your filter is clean, then clean or change it if necessary. This will improve airflow througho...

Common Cooling Issue : A/C System Won't...

If your system is On, but it won't run, check to make sure your thermostat is set to "cool," and make sure the setting is lower than the current outdoor air temp...

Common Cooling Issue : A/C System Cycles...

Consider the location of your thermostat. If it is in a place that receives direct sunlight, it may be registering the temperature incorrectly during the day and triggering th...

Common Cooling Issue : AC System Makes S...

Solving this problem may be as simple as tightening a screw. Go to your indoor equipment and visually check the outer parts of the system. If you notice that any hardware is l...

Too Hot on the Second Floor?

If you live in a two-story home, you may have found yourself stuck in a situation where the first floor is cool and comfortable but the second floor is just too hot! Unfortuna...

Choosing Efficient Air Filters

Have you cleaned or changed your home air filter in the past couple of months? If not then you are probably overdue. Keep in mind that choosing efficient air filters requires...

Air Conditioner Troubleshooting

Sometimes, when things go wrong with your home air conditioning system, there are a few ways you can try to fix a simple problem on your own. Here are some troubleshooting tip...

Air Conditioner Storm Damage

Hail, strong winds, falling debris, and more can damage your air conditioner during a spring storm. Flooding is also an issue that affects air conditioning equipment and can c...

Have You Had Your Preventative Maintenan...

One thing that AC repair professionals can never stress enough is the need for preventative maintenance checks on your air conditioning system. It is absolutely nece...

AC Preventative Maintenance Explained

Do you ever wonder what our preventative maintenance checks are like? Well, then it’s probably time that you schedule one with us at AC Express. A short visit from us ca...

Ready, Set, Heat!

Even though temperatures are still lingering in the 80s, now is the best time to start your heaters to ensure they are working properly before the cold weather rolls in.

DIY: How To Clean Your AC Unit Condenser

If you've neglected to get your A/C unit checked out at least once a year, chances are it's not running and cooling nearly as efficiently as it should be.

UV Lights Can Keep You Healthier!

We know that the sun's UV rays are harmful to us when we keep ourselves exposed for long periods of time so it might sound contradictory to say that these same UV rays

5 Ways To Cool Down Air-Conditioning Cos...

Heating and air conditioning your home takes up about 40% of your monthly utility bill. Try some of the following methods in order to reduce those costs!

Let AC Express Maintain Your System!

Before each heating season, it is recommended that central air conditioners/heaters get a professional tune-up. This is the biggest step to preventing major malfunctions...

Watch for Spiders!

Watch for spiders... drafty rooms, uneven room temperatures, ice dams, excessive dust and cobwebs. They're signs of gaps and poor insulation.

Benefits of a Maintenance Agreement

Preventative Maintenance keeps your heating, air conditioning and air quality control systems in top working order. Even if you haven't had a problem yet – knock on...

History of Goodman Manufacturing Company...

In 1954, Harold V. Goodman, founder of Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P., became an air conditioning contractor in the rapidly growing city of Houston,Texas.