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Are Heating Tune Ups necessary in South Texas?

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  Are Heating Tune Ups necessary in South Texas? BY AIRZONE SERVICES One of South Texas perks has been the mild winters that are commonly known for these parts.  With the cold weather starting at times way into November.  Some homeowners have asked, since South Texas doesn’t experience long winters, is a Heating Tune up necessary?  Aside from calibrating your thermostat and cleaning off your electrical components of your system, there are a few differences from the springtime tune up that customer should be aware of.  That can provide you with a bit more information to make the best decisions for their home. Some of the main reasons to get a Heating Tune up Checking gas valve and flame sensors – Having a professional technician review the pressures of your system and ensure that it is operating correctly will give you piece of mind to use your system during the cold winter nights.  When pilot FLAME lites for the first time of the season, there may be a smell of dust burning off the hea

What can I do to keep my AC Drain Line from CLOGGING?

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What can I do to keep my AC Drain Line from CLOGGING? BY AIRZONE SERVICES One of the major functions of an AC system aside from cooling the home is removing moisture from the air in your home.  Moisture will collects and drains out your home through pipes that are attached to your system.   First things first, identifying the AC SYSTEM'S drain line. Drain lines are located by the evaporated coil. Typically made from 3/4" PVC pipe with one ore two vent openings. Drain lines are typically capped but can be uncapped depending on your system setup. Drain lines can either lead out of the home or into a bathroom drain.   Maintaining these AC drain lines are important to allow the AC system to work at it's best throughout the hot summer days.  Without the proper draining, some systems will shut down and stop cooling because there is no where for the water to go.  Other systems that don't shut down will begin to leak into your home.   FEW TIPS THAT WILL HELP  YOUR DRAIN LINES

What does extreme weather have to do with my AC System?

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  What does extreme weather have to do with my AC System? BY AIRZONE SERVICES In Feb of 2021, South Texas experienced a freeze that was not a common weather occurrence in the Lone Star State.  Temperatures dropped below freezing for a span of three days which caused havoc on many homeowner's sprinklers', pools', and plumbing.  Due to the failures of power grid affecting areas of Kyle, Buda, Austin and most of Texas.  Many homes experienced multiple power surges before and after the blackout, as the lights flickered, causing damage to many electronic devices.  Affecting the home and appliances such as your heating and air conditioning units across the state.   When the power came on and the temperatures starting heating up.  Homeowner's began to see the effects of how extreme cold weather can affect the home and how insulation played a role in keeping the home warm as temperatures continued to drop outside.   Even though a freezing event of this nature is not common for